First, to load an image use the "Full editor and Preview" button, not the "Quick reply" box. The easiest way to upload any image is to drag it into the text box where you're typing. That will append the image to the bottom of your post. If you want the image to appear somewhere I...

…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...