Venkaris
@venkaris.com
Studies and tutorials for artists who want to improve
Making the Furry Anatomy Guidebook → https://venkaris.com/anatomy-book/
Making the Furry Anatomy Guidebook → https://venkaris.com/anatomy-book/
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Applying deformation to a figure
July 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Applying deformation to a figure
There are 3 main ways to deform something:
July 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
There are 3 main ways to deform something:
The two ways of combining forms:
July 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The two ways of combining forms:
What it takes to put a sphere into a cube without guessing
July 20, 2026 at 4:06 PM
What it takes to put a sphere into a cube without guessing
When putting a sphere in a box it might look like it fits perfectly but actually it's too big
July 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
When putting a sphere in a box it might look like it fits perfectly but actually it's too big
4 steps to draw a 3d sphere
July 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
4 steps to draw a 3d sphere
When fitting a circle into a square, check this:
1. The circle touches the midpoint of each side
2. The minor axis crosses right through the center
1. The circle touches the midpoint of each side
2. The minor axis crosses right through the center
July 17, 2026 at 4:08 PM
When fitting a circle into a square, check this:
1. The circle touches the midpoint of each side
2. The minor axis crosses right through the center
1. The circle touches the midpoint of each side
2. The minor axis crosses right through the center
Man, I love fluffy dragons
July 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Man, I love fluffy dragons
The best way to place a cylinder in perspective is to draw a box first and carve it out of it
July 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The best way to place a cylinder in perspective is to draw a box first and carve it out of it
3 steps to draw a perfect cylinder
July 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM
3 steps to draw a perfect cylinder
The 3 ellipse and cylinder mistakes I see (and do) most often
July 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The 3 ellipse and cylinder mistakes I see (and do) most often
The minor axis of an ellipse divides it in half and also is the center line of any cylinder. Use it as a guide
July 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The minor axis of an ellipse divides it in half and also is the center line of any cylinder. Use it as a guide
From the front and side a cylinder looks flat, I always draw it slightly tilted so the figure feels 3d
July 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
From the front and side a cylinder looks flat, I always draw it slightly tilted so the figure feels 3d
Boxes follow the same laws as cubes but come in different sizes
July 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Boxes follow the same laws as cubes but come in different sizes
3 steps to build a perfect cube in 2-point perspective
July 10, 2026 at 4:06 PM
3 steps to build a perfect cube in 2-point perspective
This is how I check if a cube is correct, make sure all the lines intersect at a point
July 9, 2026 at 4:08 PM
This is how I check if a cube is correct, make sure all the lines intersect at a point
These two cubes are the same object
July 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
These two cubes are the same object
A very angry proto (comm for @sonantis.bsky.social)
May 12, 2026 at 5:01 PM
A very angry proto (comm for @sonantis.bsky.social)
Commission for @ferrnoctis.bsky.social / @loneranunculus.bsky.social
April 17, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Commission for @ferrnoctis.bsky.social / @loneranunculus.bsky.social
"I'll draw more once I have more time" is a lie.
I tracked every drawing session for a year.
A month with daily classes: 58h
My emptiest month: 59h
A lack of free time isn't your problem, a lack of a good project is.
I tracked every drawing session for a year.
A month with daily classes: 58h
My emptiest month: 59h
A lack of free time isn't your problem, a lack of a good project is.
March 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
"I'll draw more once I have more time" is a lie.
I tracked every drawing session for a year.
A month with daily classes: 58h
My emptiest month: 59h
A lack of free time isn't your problem, a lack of a good project is.
I tracked every drawing session for a year.
A month with daily classes: 58h
My emptiest month: 59h
A lack of free time isn't your problem, a lack of a good project is.