How to Draw Wings
Draw two thin, slightly curved ovals as shown., Add in faint curves for the feathers., Sketch in thinner, larger feathers., Draw details for the feathers., Outline and color your wing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Draw two thin
They should look like connected tree branches, or the skeleton of a bat's arm. -
Step 2: slightly curved ovals as shown.
They should be mostly oval-like in shape, overlapping one another but not going beyond three rows or so per wing. , These can be as thick or as lengthy as you like, but try to keep even the proportions of these feathers and the feathers from the previous step. , You don't necessarily need to have too many extra lines or spots on your feathers, but the image at the right will show you how if you want those elements. , To create a set, if your character is being viewed from the front rather than the side, simply mirror the drawing you've already done on the other side.
And remember, when detailing/coloring, use your imagination! -
Step 3: Add in faint curves for the feathers.
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Step 4: Sketch in thinner
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Step 5: larger feathers.
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Step 6: Draw details for the feathers.
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Step 7: Outline and color your wing.
Detailed Guide
They should look like connected tree branches, or the skeleton of a bat's arm.
They should be mostly oval-like in shape, overlapping one another but not going beyond three rows or so per wing. , These can be as thick or as lengthy as you like, but try to keep even the proportions of these feathers and the feathers from the previous step. , You don't necessarily need to have too many extra lines or spots on your feathers, but the image at the right will show you how if you want those elements. , To create a set, if your character is being viewed from the front rather than the side, simply mirror the drawing you've already done on the other side.
And remember, when detailing/coloring, use your imagination!
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