The Basic Shapes

The Basic Shapes

The illustration on top shows the shapes that are being sketched over the skeleton. Everything you ever draw will always be built with these basic shapes.

1. Small oval
2. Large oval
3. Long oval
4. Long oval with flat ends
5. Curved oval

The illustration below are the same shapes drawn with two dimensions. You need to imagine you're looking through the other side of the dinosaur in order to make it more life-like.

1. Head
2. Body
3. Arms, legs
4. Neck
5. Tail