CREATING ANIMAL TEXTURES
SMOOTH SCALES
To depict smooth scales, first draw ovals of various sizes; then shade between them. Because scales overlap, be sure to partially cover each scale with the next layer.
ROUGH SCALES
For rough scales, create irregular shapes that follow a slightly curved alignment. Shade darkly between the shapes; then shade over them with light, parallel strokes.
FINE FEATHERS
For light, downy feathers, apply thin, parallel ...
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