How-to-Draw Page Do you love to draw? I do. On this page I will show you some simple steps that will help you with your drawing. So sharpen your pencils (I recommend artist's pencils labeled 2B, a medium soft lead, but any pencil will do), get a nice soft eraser, and some paper. I will change this page from time to time, so write me in the Guest Book about what you would like to draw. Before beginning, here are two things to remember. First, your drawing does not have to look exactly like mine. There are many ways to draw. Second, practice is the only way to improve.Okay? Then let's get going!

Books About Me School Programs Library Programs What's New in the Woods How-to-Draw Page  Home Page  Buy Bruce's Books	Draw a Mouse- This is just about my favorite thing to draw! 1. Draw a shape that is round at one end and kind of pointy at the other end, sort of like an egg or a raindrop on its side. 2. Add a nose, and then ears, one on each side of the head. 3. Draw the eye like a black bead, with a spot of white left in it for the reflection. This makes the eye look wet and alive. 4.Add the tail by making a curvy line and then another one for the other side of the tail. 5. Put in the tiny mouth, and then draw the whiskers using light strokes of the pencil 6. Draw toes. You don't have to show a mouse's legs since they are tucked under the body in this sketch. That completes the basic mouse. 7. Add fur if you wish.Use short strokes for the hair, leaving the mouse's belly white. Good job. Now show your drawing to a cat and see if it gets excited! Draw an Owl on a branch- 1. Draw a round head. Draw lightly at first. Owls have heads like softballs. 2. Add a shape for the body and tail. 3. Sketch in the eyes and beak. It is important that these look good. Draw the wing outlines. 4. Darken in the eyes leaving white spots as reflections. This makes the eyes look wet and alive. Add a branch and toes (talons.) 5. Work on shading the head. The light circles around the eyes are all tiny feathers. Darken the branch. 6. Add feathers to the wings, body and tail. Keep the feather marks light and simple. Good work, you have finished your first practice owl! If you are not entirely happy with it, try it over again. You might want to redraw this owl in a picture of your own, now, maybe with a moon?