
beginner12 min

Draw a small owl perched on a branch with alert eyes.
HB pencil
eraser
black fineliner
colored pencils
Place the eyes first.
Use feather marks in rows, not random scribbles.
Sketch the owl silhouette and mark the strongest focal point.
Separate big shadow shapes from small details before shading.
Finish with line-weight changes, texture, and one crisp highlight.