Otter fine ink study

A seated otter with rounded muzzle, small ears, two forepaws resting beneath the chest and a long tapering tail curling beside the body. Practice clear contours and a few local shadows in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Draw the rounded head and tapered upright torso.

2. Connect the structure

   Add the bent forepaws and continuous tail curve.

3. Develop the drawing

   Refine the clear outer contour, add only the most useful interior details and place a few small local shadows. Leave most of the paper open.

A small thing to tryMake the tail broad where it joins the body.