I've always had trouble with drawing antlers, despite their simple shapes and forms.
It would be wonderful if you would share your artistic insight with me. ♥
It depends on what kind of antlers you want to draw and the position of the head.
But remember that antlers are set on the head with two "stalks" that are normally a little rough in texture.
Try only doing the main "branch" (the longest part) and then adding the rest of the tines later. It is simpler building the antlers that way. Remember, you can always erase!
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(thanks, starling! The avatar is amazing! And Thanks Pretzil for the siggie!
Really general advice, understanding perspective and 3d forms. Also, references. Lots and lots of references. Don't have anything more specific than that, sorry.
An advice given in my deer scans also mentions imagining the antlers curving around an invisible ball. I found that to be pretty helpful for imagining the form/perspective.
I agree with the others completely.
Additionally, it helps me to line up the tines (so the left tines are at the same height and of the same length as the right tines). If the antlers are at an angle, you can still draw a straight line between the top of the left and right tines. As with everything in nature, perfect symmetry is unlikely. But near-perfect symmetry is common and one of the first things humans pick out when looking at something.
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I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet
I'd love to help you! >w<
It depends on what kind of
But remember that antlers are set on the head with two "stalks" that are normally a little rough in texture.
Try only doing the main "branch" (the longest part) and then adding the rest of the tines later. It is simpler building the antlers that way. Remember, you can always erase!
(thanks, starling! The avatar is amazing! And Thanks Pretzil for the siggie!
Quote:despite their simple
are you kidding me.
Really general advice, understanding perspective and 3d forms. Also, references. Lots and lots of references. Don't have anything more specific than that, sorry.
An advice given in my deer scans also mentions imagining the antlers curving around an invisible ball. I found that to be pretty helpful for imagining the form/perspective.
^And I was just about to link
Reference. Reference is your
I agree with the others
Additionally, it helps me to line up the tines (so the left tines are at the same height and of the same length as the right tines). If the antlers are at an angle, you can still draw a straight line between the top of the left and right tines. As with everything in nature, perfect symmetry is unlikely. But near-perfect symmetry is common and one of the first things humans pick out when looking at something.
I don't strive to be the best, but instead I strive to do my best, and always give it my all every time.
-faunet