Birbs Drawing Process [by Birb]

Here is my basic drawing process


First I block out the entire character with some basic shapes


Then slowly add details


I start legs with a big oval to represent the muscle of the leg


Then some triangles with more ovals for the hooves, gives me general idea of pose


Then I block out where the mane will go


Then start inking, I do connect all my lines at first even those that will eventually get covered with a mane


Legs follow my basic shape just with more fluff


Wish I could explain the process here more clearly but I’m known for leaping around between sections of the drawings. Even during lineart I use lots of layers and then merge together at the end so it’s easy to erase lines on parts that may intersect


Finished lineart! (There are foals to add still but to simplify this I decided to just show drawing the mare)


Then the fun part color!!

Now the next part is for those that use procreate and want to know how I do the eyes:


The blotchy tool is my favorite and easy to use. I first cover the eye to give it texture. (Which is on its own layer so I don’t accidentally cover the rest of the eye/face)


Do it until the eyes kind of look like this.


Then I use the light pen to create around the iris


Then I change it to overlay and set it to an opacity of 69% and then add highlights in a different layer


Then tada you have a cute fluffy! I’m off to go finish this drawing now for @Turboencabulator hope you enjoyed my process of drawing! :]

Here is the completed drawing!

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informative and the end result is gorgeous!

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Oh this is already fantastic. :smiley:

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Step #1: draw shapes

Step #2: draw the rest

I wish I was even half as talented as you all.

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Yeah that’s how my drawing process goes for the most part :joy:

And I don’t think I’ve seen your art but I bet you draw very nice! I’d always be willing to give some tips and tricks if you ever need!

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Ahhh thank you!

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My sad attempts. This is why I write.
(This is Bucky, the one I had you draw for me with Lillian)

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Wait but this is super cute? I love how chubby they came out

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Maybe I’ll try again one day.

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Seriously expected /r/restofthefuckingowl content. Was pleasantly disappointed, thanks for sharing.

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And bookmarked!

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I thought about it because it would be funny, but also wanted to be helpful :joy:

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Everyone starts somewhere!

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