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What if it's hard to add the fluff?

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For the fluff, you may need to use a different pencil. Make sure the pencil is really sharp, and use small motions.

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How do I keep the drawing from looking too shaded?

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Refrain from smudging the paper with your hands, and if that doesn't work, use an eraser to lightly erase any over-the-top shading.

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How do I draw a twisted feather?

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Try to look at images of ribbons and how they're twisted. Draw the basic shape of the feather as you would a ribbon, then add the actual feather.

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What if I'm using an iPad/mobile?

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Use a stylus, and choose a thin "tip" from whatever app you're using. Try not to go too fast, because on a drawing app it is much harder to selectively erase.

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How do I draw a quill with ink?

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Draw it the same way it said above, but make the tip of the vane where the ink would be a bit thicker.

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I'm doing a Native American feather. What should I use as a model, a traditional feather or a cartoon one?

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Use realistic feathers as a reference. Unless you are doing your drawing in a cartoon style, then use cartoon feathers. Look up images online as references.

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What reference do I use so I can keep the feathers I draw even?

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if you can find feathers outside, having the real object that you want to draw can be helpful. Keep in mind, there are different types of feathers. depending on what type of feather you want to draw, is how it will be shaped. tail feathers are long and thin, primary feathers(flight feathers) are short and slim, down feathers are stringy and light, and secondary feathers are oval shaped at the tip, but triangle at the shaft.

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I'm trying to draw a cartoon feather, and it turned out looking more like the traditional feather. Any tips?

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Draw ovals that get more triangle shaped at one end, where the feather shaft will go. Just draw little lines going towards the shaft from the sides of the feathers and add little gaps. If you keep it nice and simple, the feather will stay a neat, simple cartoon style.

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Are feathers hard to draw?

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It depends on who you ask! Some people find it easy, and some people find it hard.

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