A seated ferret

A study of a seated ferret with a dark face mask, folded hindquarters and a long curved tail on textured paper. Block in the long torso and smaller head along a gentle curve.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main forms

   Block in the long torso and smaller head along a gentle curve.

2. Build the structure

   Fold the forepaws against the chest and bring the tail around the seated haunch.

3. Develop selected details

   Place the face mask and use a few gray shapes to separate belly, paws and tail.

A small thing to tryKeep the body longer than the head without making the neck look rigid.