Unicorn fine ink study

A reclining unicorn in three-quarter view, with a single forehead horn, overlapping legs, a long mane and a flowing tail. Practice form, overlap and selective shading in fine ink.

A way into the drawing

1. Establish the main shapes

   Place the head and chest above the reclining body.

2. Connect the structure

   Connect the bent legs, single horn, mane and flowing tail.

3. Develop the drawing

   Use selective interior marks and local shadow groups to explain the overlaps. Keep the lighter planes open rather than shading every surface.

A small thing to tryKeep the horn rooted in the forehead rather than the nose.