Red panda on a branch

A study of a red panda resting on a short branch, with broad facial patches, a curved banded tail and lightly shaded coat shapes on textured paper. Block in the sloping branch, rounded body and smaller head.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main forms

   Block in the sloping branch, rounded body and smaller head.

2. Build the structure

   Wrap the bent paws around the branch and hang the curved tail below.

3. Develop selected details

   Place the face mask and broad tail bands; shade beneath the belly and add short fur groups at the silhouette.

A small thing to tryKeep the pale muzzle distinct from the dark eye patches.