Fine Brush Line Drawing Manual of a Hundred Birds -- Birds in Flight

Author: Zhang Shurong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Birds are flying animals, and their body shape and structure are adapted for flight. For example: Their body is streamlined, reducing air resistance during flight; They have feathers all over their body, which are smooth and warm; Their upper limbs are wings, which are important organs for flying; The tail acts as a rudder, controlling various postures and speeds during flight; Their skeletal structure is suitable for flight, such as the keel bone, which is thin and has hollow spaces inside, making the skeleton lightweight; Their chest muscles are highly developed, serving as the primary source of power for flight.
All birds, regardless of angle, have an egg-shaped body. Therefore, when drawing birds, as long as you grasp the perspective changes of the egg shape, you can then "install" the other parts—head, neck, wings, tail, and feet—onto this egg-shaped form. This allows the bird to be drawn in basic form. The dynamics of birds are diverse, but the key lies in the variations of the head and tail. The feet only play a role in balance. Using this method, you can draw birds in various poses.