Step 2: Add the legs
Next,add two semi-rectangular legsat the bottom of the oval.
Step 3: Sketch the toes
Add three oval toes to each leg tomake the feet.
This will be thebeak.
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Step 8: Sketch the coloration
Penguins have a distinct tuxedo-like coloration.
Step 10: Go over it in ink
Next, you cango over the drawing in ink.
This one should be about half the size of the adult penguin.
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Step 2: Add the feet
Next, we’re going toadd the feet.
Then, draw three long, oval toes poking out from the bottom of the oval.
The beak should be an almond shape.
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You may need some reference photos on hand to complete this step.
If you want,add some light shadingto the will-be black areas.
Step 8: Draw a simple background
Want to place your penguins in arealistic setting?
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So, using your favorite pen, carefully trace over the pencil lines.
After you’ve gone over the whole drawing, you could fill in any black areas.
You’ve created a striking black-and-white drawing of an adult emperor penguin and its chick.
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
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
