FINISH YOUR DRAWING WITH A BLACK PENCIL

There is a wide variety of drawing pencils, apart from graphite pencils, that feature different intensities and colors. Some, like the black pencil, are drier than other colored pencils and, therefore, produce a finer line.

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Once the animal’s outline is drawn, erase as much of the guidelines as possible and add some patterns to the body.

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With fine hatching, shade in gray areas, which will create more depth.

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As you gradually darken more areas of the coat by adding new hatch layers, make sure to keep a few lighter parts, too.

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Finish by adding more details on the hooves, eyes, and ears, as well as on the upper side of the coat.

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