A newt in a gentle curve

A study of a spotted newt seen from above with four legs and a long curved tail on textured paper. Draw a continuous curve through the head, torso and tail.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main forms

   Draw a continuous curve through the head, torso and tail.

2. Build the structure

   Attach four bent legs: four toes per front foot and five per hind foot.

3. Develop selected details

   Add a few broad spots and small overlap shadows beneath the joints.

A small thing to tryCount the toes after placing the feet, before adding body markings.