Animal Fur

Drawing animals brings with it its own set of artistic difficulties. Some points to keep in mind when drawing fur or feathers include the following:
-Observe closely the direction in which the fur or feathers grow and draw your shading lines to follow these directions.
-Fur and feathers look much more realistic when the shading lines are different lengths and sizes.
-Use curved shading lines to define the form of a bird or animal.
-Pay special attention to light and shadows, as well as texture, when shading fur or feathers