{"id":5161,"date":"2018-05-23T10:20:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T14:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/?p=5161"},"modified":"2019-06-27T20:43:26","modified_gmt":"2019-06-28T00:43:26","slug":"how-to-draw-a-lizard-pen-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/how-to-draw-a-lizard-pen-ink","title":{"rendered":"How to Draw a Lizard with Pen and Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top:3%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5162\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/title-image.jpg\" alt=\"How to Draw a Lizard with Pen and Ink\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/title-image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/title-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/title-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/title-image-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">Sometimes you run across a great idea for a new drawing while taking a walk. This happened to me recently. it was late spring already, but the weather was quite cold.<\/p>\n<p>This wonderful lizard was sitting on a tree stump and apparently, tried to warm itself. I came closer, and trying to be as quiet as possible, I took a photo with my phone. Luckily, the lizard didn\u2019t flee!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5163\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lizard.jpg\" alt=\"Lizard on a tree stump\" width=\"800\" height=\"820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lizard.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lizard-293x300.jpg 293w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/lizard-768x787.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\nI couldn\u2019t imagine a better option for drawing with pen and ink! This animal has such an adorable, detailed skin texture. So today, I invite you on an artistic journey. Let\u2019s draw and explore the natural world together!<\/p>\n<p>The main subject of this tutorial is drawing a lizard, but I\u2019m also going to cover the following topics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to use a photo of a lower quality as a reference and be creative with it;<\/li>\n<li>How to work with various textures, including the texture of scales and tree;<\/li>\n<li>How to balance details;<\/li>\n<li>How to create a drawing, using just a couple of pen and ink liners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Art Supplies for This Drawing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For this project, I\u2019ll be using two ink liners (the width numbers are 0.05 and 0.1). The brand isn\u2019t important; please work with the liners that you love or have at your disposal.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/pencil-drawing-tutorials.html\">graphite pencil<\/a> and an eraser are useful tools for creating preliminary sketches and an underdrawing.<\/p>\n<p>The size of my artwork is close to a standard A4 size or around 8.5&#8243; by 11&#8243;; I slightly shortened the length of the paper to make it fit the composition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5164\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/art-supplies.jpg\" alt=\"Art Supplies for Pen and Ink Drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/art-supplies.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/art-supplies-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/art-supplies-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/art-supplies-500x295.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Transforming a Photo into a Personal Artwork<\/h2>\n<p>Some artists like to create drawings that reproduce a photo like an exact copy with all of the details. Other artists, on the contrary, prefer to grasp just the general features of the subject using a photo reference. Then add the remaining parts from imagination or other sources.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s up to you which way you choose to work. In my case, I\u2019ll use my photo as a guideline and change several things to make the resulting artwork more impressive and personal.<\/p>\n<p>Also, I feel like there are some additional elements that work to improve the overall look (and the viewer\u2019s experience) by conveying the mood more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p>I start with miniature sketches, keeping in mind the compositional rule of thirds. My first attempt \u2013 the one on the left side in the following image \u2013 is based on <em>observing the photo<\/em>. I outline the main contours, making sure that I understand the essence of the objects: a smooth flow of imaginary lines and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/Shape.html\">characteristics of shapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I asked myself while drawing, &#8220;What is this lizard thinking about and how can I describe its personality?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>At this step, you can also play with the elements and make changes to see what\u2019s working.<\/p>\n<p>Let this process be as natural as possible. There is no need to rush through the steps and make everything perfect. Create two, four, ten or even a hundred preparatory sketches, if this is what it takes to explore the options!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5165\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-mini-sketches.jpg\" alt=\"Preliminary sketches\" width=\"800\" height=\"619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-mini-sketches.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-mini-sketches-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-mini-sketches-768x594.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-mini-sketches-388x300.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another mini sketch that I drew (on the right side in the image above) is a more refined version of the result I wanted to achieve. This time, I was focused on <em>the composition<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>I moved the lizard\u2019s figure, especially on the tail, so it became aligned with the thirds\u2019 grid. When the tail is shifted to a side, the figure is more dynamic and conveys action \u2013 like this lizard is ready to run away at any moment.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"featuredimage\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/newmembersad.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<p>I also added some plants to the foreground. They\u2019ll help to differentiate the planes in the drawing.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a reference, you may want to crop the photo in a photo editing program to explore various composition options. Sometimes, a small tweak works wonders!<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#e2f7fc; padding:3%;margin-bottom:2%;\">See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/basic-photoshop-for-artists\/\">Basic Photoshop for Artists (Course)<\/a><\/div>\n<p>My sketches usually are quite stylized and messy, but they serve one purpose \u2013 eliminating the fear of the blank page. Before I jump straight into the process of working with my final drawing, I need to &#8220;dump my brain&#8221; with all the ideas and options that I have for this artwork.<\/p>\n<p>Please remember that there is no need to make a \u201cperfect preparatory sketch\u201d \u2013 if you feel the urge to change something later on, absolutely do it.<\/p>\n<h2>Thinking about the Details<\/h2>\n<h3>The Individual Objects and Categories<\/h3>\n<p>At this step, we already know what elements will be included in the drawing: a lizard, a tree stump with mushrooms growing on it, some plants and twigs.<\/p>\n<p>However, I don\u2019t feel quite confident yet. On my photo, the mushrooms look like the unintelligible light-colored shapes. Plus, I\u2019d like to draw the leafy plants in the foreground; that\u2019s why I need to explore the possibilities for handling these elements.<\/p>\n<p>If the reference photo is imperfect or just lacks the important details, one of the options is to search for additional photos showing similar objects. This is especially effective if you are drawing something complex that you can\u2019t depict from memory or experience.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is to use your imagination or the visual library in your mind \u2013 if you created many drawings in the past, you may have plenty of images in your mind. You can use those images in hundreds or thousands of different combinations!<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to thinking over the details of this artwork, I decided to use a bit of my memory. I sketched a couple of twigs and examples of tree mushrooms, using the graphite pencil. The reason for this is speed; drawing with a pencil is, in my case, quicker \u2013 than drawing the same objects, using ink liners.<\/p>\n<p>I also sketched a part of a stem that has many small dots on it; you can find this object in my reference photo. It would make a wonderful inclusion!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5166\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-sketches.jpg\" alt=\"Lizard Sketches\" width=\"800\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-sketches.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-sketches-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-sketches-768x582.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-sketches-396x300.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t strive for total correctness. The purpose of these sketches is to help you understand the objects, literally sensing their features and particular details. Chances are, not all models that you\u2019ve drawn will appear in the artwork, but you\u2019ll get a a few ideas to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps you know the feeling when you can \u2018see\u2019 something in your mind, but when it comes to transferring this image to a drawing, it seems difficult? One of the ways to add confidence to an idea is to join it with something you know and include it in the drawing.<\/p>\n<h2>The Textures<\/h2>\n<h3>Basic lines<\/h3>\n<p>I already shared my process of analyzing textures and creating samples in <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/drawing-with-ink-liners-natural-textures\">the previous tutorial<\/a>. In brief, making small samples of flat textures is a great exercise that helps to grasp the main features of a texture and create its illusion in a drawing.<\/p>\n<p>For this step, I usually work with the core medium of my finished art (in other words, if the resulting drawing is created with ink, I draw the samples with ink as well).<\/p>\n<p>With the samples, we deal only with <em>the relief of the texture itself<\/em> \u2013 there are no signs that it\u2019s a surface of a three-dimensional object. Think of a sample like a small patch with a simple pattern.<\/p>\n<p>The skin of a lizard features overlapping scales made of keratin; this provides protection from the environment and reduces water loss through evaporation. The size of scales and the width of rows may vary.<\/p>\n<p>I draw two examples of the scaly texture (the upper row in the image below). The first variant is a uniform pattern \u2013 the scales are all a relatively equal size. However, the best option is to allow some imperfections because they create a sense of dynamism.<\/p>\n<p>Another sample is more varied; the scales here differ in size, shape, directions and even in the width of rows.<\/p>\n<p>I also add the samples of the tree core and bark, basing it on the photo and adding some arbitrary features. Drawing natural textures with all the smooth, organic lines is fun, isn&#8217;t it?<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the first step is outlining the structural elements of a texture, as if we\u2019re marking its relief with lines. I used the <strong>0.1<\/strong> ink liner for that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5167\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-1.jpg\" alt=\"Planning the textures of the drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-1-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-1-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-1-413x300.jpg 413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you can\u2019t create a sample of a texture from memory. In such cases, the best option is to use a reference photo \u2013 or several photos.<\/p>\n<p>Working only from memory may lead you into the trap of repeating the same elements or style over again, without seeing and observing any real-life models. This can be dangerous, since it doesn\u2019t allow your art to get any &#8220;fresh air&#8221; and keeps your skills from growing.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:0% 4% 0% 4%;\">\n<div class=\"promoinsert\">\n<div class=\"promoimage\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"promotext\"><span>The Pen and Ink Experience<\/span><br \/>\n    &#8220;The Pen and Ink Experience&#8221; is a comprehensive drawing course designed to guide absolute beginners to a level of producing professional quality pen and ink drawings.<br \/>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/the-pen-and-ink-experience\/\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"contentbutton\">VIEW COURSE<\/div>\n<p>     <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"contentfix\">\n<h2>Completing Texture Studies<\/h2>\n<p>The second step is to apply layers of hatching to the samples. Scales are small, close-fitting elements, so I use the thin <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner to visually seperate the rows and the individual scales.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s possible to develop a pattern of lighter and darker scales \u2013 just add more hatches to the elements that you think should be accentuated. I recommend leaving the external edges of scales untouched or slightly lighter than their \u2018bodies\u2019; this simple trick will help to keep the relief of the texture.<\/p>\n<p>A similar principle applies to the tree samples: I use thin-line hatching to accentuate the darker areas. In the case of natural textures, it\u2019s helpful to allow some spontaneity in the relief; otherwise, the texture may look too monotonous.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve noticed that the core of the tree in my image has an interesting pattern of cracks (the vertical, slightly inclined wider lines) and thinner, almost parallel lines (probably they were made during the cutting). The lines are crossing each other, sometimes in a whimsical order.<\/p>\n<p>The structure of the tree\u2019s core is rough, so I add dots to my sample to accentuate this feature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5168\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-2.jpg\" alt=\"Relief texture with pen and ink\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-2-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-2-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-with-ink-liners-texture-samples-step-2-406x300.jpg 406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may ask, why even bother making all these samples? Obviously, our final artwork doesn\u2019t need too many details; we don\u2019t see the objects that we\u2019re going to draw with all of the textural information.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding of a <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/texture.html\">texture<\/a> makes you prepared. If you are familiar with the nuances, you know what to discard and what to accentuate. The texture sample exercise is also an important step in the process of transforming a blurry, abstract idea into a concrete and credible piece of art.<\/p>\n<h2>Creating a Pencil Underdrawing<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s set the foundation for our future ink drawing. I use an <strong>HB<\/strong> <strong>graphite pencil<\/strong> to outline the main objects. The lizard can be constructed as a set of simple, stylized shapes.<\/p>\n<p>While drawing, I imagine all the shapes as three-dimensional forms.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also great to leave a thin frame of white paper in the perimeter. The borders will make your artwork pop and provides a bit of contrast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5169\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/constructing-the-lizard.jpg\" alt=\"Draw the lizard with basic forms\" width=\"800\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/constructing-the-lizard.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/constructing-the-lizard-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/constructing-the-lizard-768x983.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I refine the outline, observing my reference photo and adding new details.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage, your preparatory work and all the sketches you\u2019ve created are your friends. Pay attention to them, but don\u2019t be afraid to change something in the finished drawing. For example, I decided to alter the position of the lizard\u2019s feet just a bit.<\/p>\n<p>I also add the details that, as I feel, should be present \u2013 otherwise I can miss them at the later stages. Such details are the skin folds in the areas of the reptile\u2019s limbs and neck, the leaves on the twigs and the mushrooms, including the smallest of them. I vary the size of the mushrooms (the individual ones and the groups) to make the final version as interesting and balanced as possible.<\/p>\n<p>This is just a rough outline, so feel free to add additional details later on. The drawing process is always a kind of improvisation!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5170\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-pencil-drawing-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Refine the pencil drawing of the lizard\" width=\"800\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-pencil-drawing-complete.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-pencil-drawing-complete-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-pencil-drawing-complete-768x983.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a concluding step, let\u2019s check<em> the composition<\/em> of this piece.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, it&#8217;s close to the miniature sketch that I created in preparation; three points of the grid are in the right places (note the intersections near the upper limb, tail, and the border between the bark and tree core).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5171\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-composition.jpg\" alt=\"Checking composition with gridlines\" width=\"800\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-composition.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-composition-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/drawing-lizard-composition-768x983.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Let&#8217;s Add Ink!<\/h2>\n<p>Now begins the fun part! I\u2019ve divided this tutorial into specific sections. But, the parts dedicated to the stump and plants are combined because these objects are similar from a technical standpoint.<\/p>\n<p>If you like working on an artwork gradually, keeping it as a whole at each step of the progress, you are more than welcome to follow your process.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#e2f7fc; padding:3%;margin-bottom:2%;\">See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/ink-drawing-tutorials.html\">Pen and Ink Drawing Lessons<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Drawing a Lizard with Ink Liners<\/h2>\n<p>I start with the lizard because it is the most complex element of the drawing and it is the focal point.<\/p>\n<p>I outline the contours of the head, including the eye and then add a pattern of relatively large scales using the <strong>0.1<\/strong> ink liner. Avoid creating rigid, consistent lines with no gaps as this will make your artwork look too stylized.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5172\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-drawing-lizard-starting-with-the-head.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the lizard's head with ink\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-drawing-lizard-starting-with-the-head.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-drawing-lizard-starting-with-the-head-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-drawing-lizard-starting-with-the-head-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1-drawing-lizard-starting-with-the-head-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I continue developing the drawing with the same liner.<\/p>\n<p>The scales on the body are smaller so I mark them with thin rounded lines. I pay attention to the character of the lines as a whole \u2013 allowing some variety among the ink hatches which makes the artwork more interesting.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5174\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-drawing-lizard-adding-scales-to-the-body.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing lizard scales\" width=\"800\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-drawing-lizard-adding-scales-to-the-body.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-drawing-lizard-adding-scales-to-the-body-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-drawing-lizard-adding-scales-to-the-body-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/2-drawing-lizard-adding-scales-to-the-body-326x300.jpg 326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The upper part of the lizard\u2019s tail has changes in the pattern \u2013 the scales here are longer, more rectangular in shape.<\/p>\n<p>Careful observation of the reference photo helps me to see where this pattern ends. I fill the rest of the tail with short hatches and dots, creating the illusion of a subtle texture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5175\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-drawing-lizard-extending-the-texture.jpg\" alt=\"Adding additional texture to the body of the lizard\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-drawing-lizard-extending-the-texture.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-drawing-lizard-extending-the-texture-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/3-drawing-lizard-extending-the-texture-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to develop the pattern of the lizard&#8217;s skin. With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> ink liner, I add the groups of short parallel hatches that imitate the spots. I\u2019ve taken some placements of spots from the photo, but some are just a result of improvisation.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5177\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4-drawing-lizard-starting-the-pattern.jpg\" alt=\"Add patterns to the lizard skin\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4-drawing-lizard-starting-the-pattern.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4-drawing-lizard-starting-the-pattern-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/4-drawing-lizard-starting-the-pattern-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d like to give the lizard more volume. With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner, I apply <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/cross-contour-lines.html\">contour and cross-contour hatching<\/a> to the sides of the animal.<\/p>\n<p>You can see a fragment of hatching right next to the actual drawing in the image below. The hatches are thin and refined \u2013 this creates an attractive set of layers.<\/p>\n<p>Please don\u2019t rush the process. You can add more hatching layers in future steps, but it\u2019s almost impossible to \u2018undo\u2019 excess ink covering.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5178\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5-drawing-lizard-adding-contour-hatching.jpg\" alt=\"Contour hatching on the body\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5-drawing-lizard-adding-contour-hatching.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5-drawing-lizard-adding-contour-hatching-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/5-drawing-lizard-adding-contour-hatching-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I add dots to the lizard\u2019s skin texture, using the<strong> 0.1<\/strong> liner. My goal is to make it appear grainier.<\/p>\n<p>At this stage, the lizard looks lonely and isolated. We can\u2019t say if it\u2019s complete because the surrounding environment is bare; so let\u2019s leave the lizard as it is for now and proceed to the tree stump.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5179\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast.jpg\" alt=\"Increasing contrast in a pen and ink drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Drawing the Tree Stump with Ink Liners<\/h2>\n<p>I add groups of long, parallel hatches to the core of the tree, using the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner. The relief starts to reveal itself. I also mark the cracks. The photo suggests the variants where the cracks may be, but don\u2019t feel compelled to copy any reference exactly.<\/p>\n<p>I create a dense shadow under the lizard. The belly of the animal is relatively dark, so I make sure to leave a thin line of reflected light and make the <a href=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/shading-techniques-basics.html\">cast shadow<\/a> a bit darker than the core shadow of the lizard.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5180\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7-drawing-lizard-applying-hatching-to-the-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Hatching on the tree trunk\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7-drawing-lizard-applying-hatching-to-the-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7-drawing-lizard-applying-hatching-to-the-tree-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/7-drawing-lizard-applying-hatching-to-the-tree-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I continue working on the tree core, using the <strong>0.05<\/strong> ink liner. The layers of hatching create interesting effects.<\/p>\n<p>The shadow under the lizard becomes even more accentuated. I also outline the contours of the mushrooms, adding a couple of new pieces near the existing ones.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5181\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8-drawing-lizard-tree-texture-working-in-the-same-manner.jpg\" alt=\"Continuing to add textures with hatching\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8-drawing-lizard-tree-texture-working-in-the-same-manner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8-drawing-lizard-tree-texture-working-in-the-same-manner-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/8-drawing-lizard-tree-texture-working-in-the-same-manner-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With more layers of <strong>0.05<\/strong> hatching, I complete the basic texture of the tree\u2019s core. I darkened the side of the stump to keep the light consistent.<\/p>\n<p>We have some elements in the foreground,\u00a0 so I leave the front part of the stump untouched, just to be sure that I won\u2019t cover any significant object that we may later add.<\/p>\n<p>As you might notice, I\u2019ve changed the shape and position of the trunk\u2019s top plane.<\/p>\n<p>In the image below, you\u2019ll see layered thin-line hatching that is used. If you look at a drawing created in this technique from a distance, it\u2019s possible to assume that it was drawn with graphite pencils. It\u2019s a fun trick, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5182\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-core-of-the-tree.jpg\" alt=\"Adding shadow to the tree with ink\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-core-of-the-tree.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-core-of-the-tree-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/9-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-core-of-the-tree-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s add life to the mushrooms. They are the lightest group of objects in our drawing, so I\u2019ll do my best to limit the number of hatches and dots that I apply here.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner, I mark\u00a0only the darker areas, accenting the relief of each element and the cast shadows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5183\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/10-drawing-lizard-the-mushrooms.jpg\" alt=\"Adding shadows to the mushrooms\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/10-drawing-lizard-the-mushrooms.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/10-drawing-lizard-the-mushrooms-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/10-drawing-lizard-the-mushrooms-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner, I outline the main contours of the bark that is covering the tree trunk. I also create a hint of relief, applying the groups of hatches and alternating areas of lighter and darker values.<\/p>\n<p>The bark is relatively far from the viewer, so I avoid adding high contrast here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5184\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-drawing-lizard-adding-the-bark.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the bark on the tree stump\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-drawing-lizard-adding-the-bark.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-drawing-lizard-adding-the-bark-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11-drawing-lizard-adding-the-bark-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m going to give more depth to the bark area. The key is to emphasize the lines of texture that are visible on our tree, using the wider <strong>0.1<\/strong> liner, then support them with hatching applied with the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5185\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-bark.jpg\" alt=\"Darkening values on the tree stump\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-bark.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-bark-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/12-drawing-lizard-darkening-the-bark-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to time to draw the elements of the foreground \u2013 the plants and twigs.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>0.1<\/strong> liner, I outline the contours of the twigs. Some lines cover the existing pencil lines, but I also draw new stems and leaves directly with the pen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5186\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-drawing-lizard-outlining-the-twigs.jpg\" alt=\"Outlining twigs and branches with pen and ink\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-drawing-lizard-outlining-the-twigs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-drawing-lizard-outlining-the-twigs-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/13-drawing-lizard-outlining-the-twigs-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I add groups of vertical hatching to the gaps between the twigs to create the illusion of depth, using the <strong>0.05<\/strong> ink liner. I also touch the twigs and leaves here and there to give them a hint at some volume.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the foreground shouldn\u2019t have strong contrast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5187\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/14-drawing-lizard-adding-shadows.jpg\" alt=\"Adding shadows to the grass\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/14-drawing-lizard-adding-shadows.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/14-drawing-lizard-adding-shadows-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/14-drawing-lizard-adding-shadows-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I add more dots and hatches to the gaps between the foreground objects, using the <strong>0.1<\/strong> liner. The reason why we use a wider-line liner is simple: a foreground is a plane that is closer to the viewer, so it has more contrast and details.<\/p>\n<p>I apply hatches in a way that they create an illusion of depth. It seems that some details of the bark are visible in the middle ground. This effect is achieved by playing with darker and lighter areas without any rigid contours or distinct spots.<\/p>\n<p>I also work on the twigs \u2013 in this case, dots and short hatches are a perfect choice. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5188\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/15-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-in-the-foreground.jpg\" alt=\"Increasing contrast in the foreground of a drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/15-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-in-the-foreground.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/15-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-in-the-foreground-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/15-drawing-lizard-increasing-the-contrast-in-the-foreground-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I cover the bottom part of the tree with hatching, using the<strong> 0.05<\/strong> liner. I also develop the form of the trunk\u2019s outer side and develop the illusion of bark\u2019s texture by darkening the hollows.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5189\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-drawing-lizard-completing-the-bottom-part-of-the-drawing.jpg\" alt=\"Finishing the bottom portion of the drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-drawing-lizard-completing-the-bottom-part-of-the-drawing.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-drawing-lizard-completing-the-bottom-part-of-the-drawing-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/16-drawing-lizard-completing-the-bottom-part-of-the-drawing-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The stump\u2019s plane doesn\u2019t look harmonious at this point since some areas are too light. There are a plenty of them in the bottom part of the drawing so I add a couple of hatching layers there, using the <strong>0.05<\/strong> ink liner.<\/p>\n<p>I also accentuate the cracks in the wood and include the adorable imperfections that make the drawing more realistic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5190\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-drawing-lizard-making-the-texture-of-the-tree-more-harmonious.jpg\" alt=\"Creating harmony in a drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-drawing-lizard-making-the-texture-of-the-tree-more-harmonious.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-drawing-lizard-making-the-texture-of-the-tree-more-harmonious-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/17-drawing-lizard-making-the-texture-of-the-tree-more-harmonious-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A pattern of growth circles isn\u2019t evident in my reference photo, but I think it would make a wonderful finishing touch.<\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner, I draw the rounded lines that are extending from the core of the tree. The more organic these lines are, the better.<\/p>\n<p>I vary the width of the lines by applying additional ink strokes right next to them. To transform these lines into circles, I support them with groups of hatches that extend and blur the initial lines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5191\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/18-drawing-lizard-adding-the-pattern-of-growth-circles-to-the-trunk.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing growth patterns in a tree\" width=\"800\" height=\"932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/18-drawing-lizard-adding-the-pattern-of-growth-circles-to-the-trunk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/18-drawing-lizard-adding-the-pattern-of-growth-circles-to-the-trunk-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/18-drawing-lizard-adding-the-pattern-of-growth-circles-to-the-trunk-768x895.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I draw the dotted stem in the background, using the <strong>0.1<\/strong> ink liner. Small rounded lines are added here to mark the circles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5192\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-drawin-lizard-outlining-the-branch-in-the-background.jpg\" alt=\"Outlining the branch in the background\" width=\"800\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-drawin-lizard-outlining-the-branch-in-the-background.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-drawin-lizard-outlining-the-branch-in-the-background-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-drawin-lizard-outlining-the-branch-in-the-background-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/19-drawin-lizard-outlining-the-branch-in-the-background-414x300.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I cover the shape of the stem with contour and cross-contour hatching, using both <strong>0.05<\/strong> and <strong>0.1<\/strong> liners while varying the pressure on the tools.<\/p>\n<p>Thinner marks look lighter, somewhat grayish (especially if your liner has started getting drier).<\/p>\n<p>The dots are barely visible as my intent is to create a spotty, blurred pattern with a low contrast. This object is in the background, so we don\u2019t want it to attract too much attention.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5193\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-drawing-lizard-completing-the-branch.jpg\" alt=\"Completing the branch\" width=\"800\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-drawing-lizard-completing-the-branch.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-drawing-lizard-completing-the-branch-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-drawing-lizard-completing-the-branch-768x557.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/20-drawing-lizard-completing-the-branch-414x300.jpg 414w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With the <strong>0.05<\/strong> ink liner, I draw the thin twigs in the background.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s consider the rule of atmospheric perspective. As the distance between an object and a viewer increases, the contrast between the object and its background decreases (and the contrast of the details within the object also decreases). Based on this rule, the twigs should be stylized and light, so I avoid creating any bold contours or dark spots there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5194\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/21-drawing-lizard-adding-twigs-to-the-background.jpg\" alt=\"Creating atmosphere in a pen and ink drawing\" width=\"800\" height=\"1032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/21-drawing-lizard-adding-twigs-to-the-background.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/21-drawing-lizard-adding-twigs-to-the-background-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/21-drawing-lizard-adding-twigs-to-the-background-768x991.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/21-drawing-lizard-adding-twigs-to-the-background-794x1024.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The artwork is almost complete. To be honest, I like it the way it is right now, but without a background in the upper part, it looks unfinished.<\/p>\n<p>I add groups of diagonal, slightly curved hatches to the top of the drawing, using the <strong>0.05<\/strong> liner. My hand movements are fast, and I press on the liner very lightly. Although this tool doesn\u2019t provide a significant amount of line width variation, you still can create some variety. Alternating the areas of lighter and darker value create an illusion of movement, but don\u2019t distract from the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>This background doesn\u2019t replicate the mass of water with all those beautiful highlights that we see in the reference photo. However, that was an intentional decision \u2013 I don\u2019t want to overwhelm the drawing with too much visual information.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5195\" src=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22-drawing-lizard-creating-an-illusion-of-water.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the water in the background\" width=\"800\" height=\"1021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22-drawing-lizard-creating-an-illusion-of-water.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22-drawing-lizard-creating-an-illusion-of-water-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22-drawing-lizard-creating-an-illusion-of-water-768x980.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I evaluate my drawing. Remember, we want the lizard to be &#8220;the star of the show&#8221; and make sure that it fits within the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Now that we have everything in place, I think that the lizard\u2019s skin pattern lacks darker tones. I add some hatching to the spots, using the <strong>0.1<\/strong> liner.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d say that the lines of the reflected light near contours of the lizard\u2019s body are quite bright. But I find them fitting to my personal style, so I&#8217;ll leave them in place.<\/p>\n<p>As a finishing touch, I darken the shadows between the mushrooms and on the bark (near the top plane of the stump). 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