Anyone who draws snakes...

[reptile_lover07]

Can someone tell me how to draw scales?

[JLC]

One at a time?




Sorry...I dunno. But at least your thread got a fresh bump.

[Rapture]

Use a reference and take your time drawing what you see.

[littleindiangirl]

I think there are some great examples in the gallery section.

[BallPythonsRule]

I can help... since all I do in school is draw snakes and keep an A average..
What I do is I just cross lines all through the snake or simpy draw small semi circles... it's pretty easy. I might post a sample if I can find one...
Oh btw, if you go to a library and go to a section where they have drawing books (probably in the kids section) and find one that shows snakes or reptiles they discuss how to do it.

[Shelby]

It depends on the scales.. their color, and how the light is hitting them in the picture. I do light guide lines (criss cross) to see where to set the scales, then usually do circles or semi-circles. It's hard to explain.. I just do it. lol

Here's an example, you can click on it to see it full size (quite big)

http://cerulean-serpent.deviantart.c...helby-14058411

[reptile_lover07]

Okay thanks. I'll try that.