Then I add the shape of the body.Ī long curved line inside the larger shape marks the direction of the rabbit’s spine. To simplify the task of designing the figure, I start by outlining the general shape of the head along with the eye and ears. You’ll may find another pose that you like better or gain some insights on the patterning of the fur. The animal in our drawing is sitting in tall grass and its limbs will be partially covered with the foreground elements.Īlso, if you’re completely unfamiliar with the general appearance of a rabbit, I strongly recommend doing some research by looking at photos of rabbits on the web or in a book. We’ll position the rabbit at a three-quarter angle to make the drawing more interesting and to aid in creating the illusion of depth.ĭon’t feel obligated to get all the anatomical features of the rabbit precisely in place. I decided to go for a relatively complex layout of the rabbit. This takes a lot of the “guesswork” out of the inking process. This step ensures that I’ll be confident enough while adding the ink. I prefer staring an ink drawing with a pencil sketch, outlining the main details of the subject.

Step 1 – Creating a Pencil Sketch of the Rabbit A nib pen and liquid black ink can be used instead of liners. I’ll use the 0.05, 0.1, and 0.2 line widths on a smaller sheet of paper (the standard A4 format). To complete this project, you’ll need an ordinary HB graphite pencil and an eraser for creating the underdrawing, and some ink liners. We’ll draw a rabbit in a natural environment, paying particular attention to the texture of the fur. We’ll begin with the basic structure using graphite pencils and layer pen and ink applications over the top to develop the value and texture. In this pen and ink lesson, we’ll take a look at creating a drawing of a rabbit.

Rabbit line art view from above