Class Description
The spotted Thick knee is a member of the curlew family. It is also called the Cape Dikkop. This particular bird at the nest is from a photograph taken circa 1959. This study in pen and ink is excellent for the beginner to learn to draw.
In this Lesson you will learn:
1. How to show depth – tonal perspective
2. How to draw feathers “you cannot see”
3. How to simplify the foreground
4. How to add subtle shading.
You Will Need
- Drawing paper or sketch pad
- Pencil
- Soft eraser
- Kneaded eraser
- Fountain / Dip pen
- India Ink & Container for dipping
- Fineliners (0.3, 0.5 & 0.8mm)