…this is perfect. Thank you. It gives me an excellent idea of the level of detail required when mapping out the layers etc. It is, as I said, a map. Because I work on, and complete a small area at a time, it's easy to forget where I am in the drawing. So, my maps include every feature I can see in ...

I don't think a video would help you any more than the image I posted - but this might help? B32-LINE-head.jpg It's the head section of the original guideline drawing I used for that Border Terrier drawing. You can see where I thought those dark V-shaped shadows were really important, and where the ...

That use of the measurement line... The two Muskox are so close that perspective doesn't really play a noticeable part. So, sizing visually makes more sense. As does applying logic. But I'd add measurement to visual whenever possible. In this case, I used the distance between the eyes as a comparati...

Without looking at a Border terrier, there are a few aspects of wiry hair that spring to mind. 1: The hairs tend to clump with pointed ends that don't split into wispy strands. 2: Definite V shapes. For me, they are the main Visual Clues. The clumps contain sharp, dark, V-shaped gaps between them. 3...

I know nothing about Wombats... except we have one currently featuring in a TV advert. With Meerkats. Who have Russian accents and names. Don't ask! :roll: :) At least the Wombat has an Aussie accent. So, I'm delighted to see a real Wombat busy in its native environment. It's such a lovely drawing, ...

I'm pretty sure the main issue is that I don't like very hard surfaces and usually draw straight from the pad. I suppose I'll have to wean myself off that habit. Preferably, yes. One of the main problems of drawing on a pad is you have to constantly relearn what your pencils can achieve. If you hav...

Well... I don't know what happened to my carefully crafted post of yesterday.... but I think I looked at a preview and then forgot to actually post it! Then shut it down overnight without saving the draft... Aaaaaaggghh! But I still have the graphics, and a hazy memory of what I said. So.... I think...

The part of the muzzle I’m referring to does the same thing as our human lips do - it’s separating gums and teeth from outside going along the jaw’s edge. Ummmm... well... that would be LIPS . There, you solved your own problem. :) From outside to inside: Lower jaw > lips > gums > teeth > tongue. O...

...the bottom side of the muzzle, sorry I don’t know how it’s in English, the flesh next to the teeth (gums)? Gums -correct. In the lower jaw. I suppose you could call it the lower mandible too, but who does that? :roll: You've already achieved a happy, and bright and intelligent appearance as befi...

Photo fixed for you. ;) I can see what you mean, and follow your reasoning, but... Ooooohhh! I like puzzles! :roll: ;) Theoretically, the perspective should work. BUT, physically , they are side by side. Touching. We're bound to read them as being mother and youngster, or just big and small... becau...