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In search of your next drawing subject?
You don’t have to look very far.
Sketching nature is a great way to acquaint yourself with different animals and practice rendering their anatomy.
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Here, we will learn how to draw a male duck swimming in the water in just 14 steps.
Ready to get started?
Then, scroll down to start sketching!'
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This should connect to the line we drew in Step 2.
This should protrude slightly out.
This should be shaped like a long oval with a slight curve.
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check that the beak is not pointed at the tip.
This should be closer to the top of the circle than the bottom.
Start by sketching a simple pointed feather-like shape.
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The tail feathers, however, should be shorter.
This will cut off a small portion of the large oval we drew in Step 3. you could also wait until later to do this.
it’s possible for you to also erase more unnecessary lines.
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So, start by going over the basic outline with your pen.
When you are done inking, see to it you leave ample time for it to dry.
Then, use an eraser and remove the remaining pencil marks.
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And that’s it!
Thanks for following along!
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
Photo & Art: Margherita Cole | My Modern Met
