Step One: Getting Started
Start off by getting in the right mental space to draw a penguin. You want to make sure that you’re feeling inspired, so take a few deep breaths and really get in tune with the potential your hands and brain have to create something beautiful.
Find some reference images of penguins that really speak to you. Look up some inspirational penguin art and photos, and find the one that really captures the essence of the bird that you want your drawing to look like.
Once you’ve got your reference image, use a pencil and a sheet of paper to trace the basic shape of the penguin you chose. You won’t be able to perfectly draw every little detail, so just focus on the larger shapes and lines. This will give you the basic structure for your drawing, and it may look a bit strange and disjointed, but don’t worry – it’s all part of your creative process.
Step Two: Adding Details
Now you’re ready to start adding in some of those subtle details that make your penguin unique. Using the reference image, start going in with your pencil and adding in some of the defining features of the penguin. Start with the face and then move on to the body and wings. Make sure to draw each line intentionally and precisely, as this will give your drawing texture and dimension.
Step Three: Finishing Touches
Now it’s time to bring the finishing touches to your penguin. Add in some shading and texture to make it look more lifelike. Feel free to use exaggerated details and shading to really make your drawing stand out. Use a black pen, or even a white gel pen, to add in some of the smaller details.
Step Four: Going Digital
Now you’re ready to start bringing your drawing to life digitally. Gather up some of your favorite digital drawing tools, and open up your favorite photo editing software.
Start off by scanning your penguin sketch into your computer and uploading it into your software. Once it’s uploaded, you can start to tweak and edit it until it looks just right. Use the various tools in the software to really bring the image to life.
Once you’ve got the image just right, it’s time to start converting your drawing into HTML. This is done by taking each line and creating a border around it in HTML, so that it can be seen by web browsers. There are lots of online tutorials that can help you through this step.
Step Five: Final Touches
It’s time for the final touches. You’ve done all the hard work, now it’s time to make sure everything looks just perfect. Take some time to go over every little detail, making sure everything looks just the way you want it. If you’re using any HTML animation effects, now is the time to add them in and make sure they’re working correctly.
Once you’re fully satisfied with your drawing, all that’s left to do is save your work and upload it onto the web. With a few simple steps, you’ll have created your own HTML penguin drawing that you can share with the world. Congratulations!
