Welcome to the Animal Character Design Mini-Course! Over the next 5 days, you’ll learn fun techniques to draw animal characters in just a few quick steps.

In this 5-part video series, I’ll be sharing how to:

• Draw a series of birds using simple shapes
• Transition from observation to imagination
• Explore character design by starting with head shapes and facial features
• Tap into your own unique style and move away from strict references
• Add colour and your own artistic flair!

Today’s Task: Follow along as we draw a series of birds.

What You Will Need:

• Paper and a pencil, with the option to use your iPad.
• I’ll be using blue and black watercolour pencils in my demonstrations for clarity in the videos. However, if you’d like to be more detailed, feel free to use a colored pencil alongside an HB or 2B graphite pencil.
• On Day 5, we’ll be adding colour, so use whatever you have on hand. I’ll be using watercolours and coloured pencils on watercolour paper.

Happy Sketching!

Nina 

PS – Connect with me on Instagram @ninarycroft and share your favourite feathered friend using #acdtask and #drawwithnina!