How to draw a Tiger (Recorded from a live workshop)

Create a pencil drawing of a tiger. We will start by using basic shapes, measuring, constructive drawing, negative shapes, and contour drawing to sketch an outline and understand the anatomy and forms of the tiger. You will then use tonal drawing techniques, sgraffito, blending, and textural mark making. There will be a step-by-step demonstration, showing you how to use graphite pencils and basic drawing techniques, plus lots of drawing tips along the way.

2-hour 40-minute workshop recording plus PDF of slides and reference photos.

Materials needed to follow along:

A range of pencils (HB – 8B suggested)

Drawing paper / fine grain cartridge paper, or a sketchbook. (A4)

Erasers (kneadable/putty rubber, pencil/mono zero eraser, electric eraser)

Pencil sharpener

Paper blending stump/tortillon/paper towel

Fine, blunt tool for indenting the paper (optional)