Step 1: Sketch the outline of the butterfly in pencil and with light pressure.
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Step 2: Add details to the edge of the outline. You can also add the wing details in pencil before moving onto pen in Step 3.
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Step 3: Go over the outline and add detail to the wings in pen.
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Step 4: Shade each individual section of the wings using a hatching technique as demonstrated in the video. Shakera suggests practising the technique before you shade your butterfly.
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Step 5: The shading process using the hatching technique should end up looking something like this.
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Step 6: Thicken the inside lines to define the sections of the wings and add spots.
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Step 7: Add detail and shading to the body and head of the butterfly using the same hatching technique. Don't forget to add antenna!
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Step 8: Add final touches; fill in any gaps, neaten outer lines and rub out any remaining pencil lines.
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Et Viola! You have a beautiful butterfly.