Thanks to  fastbreak333 for help with descriptions

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The Artist



1: Start with the action line. An action line is a line that shows the flow of action. I use them for spines because I can!

2: Draw a circle at the top of the action line. Make it a good size, but not too big. Then add a horizontal equator around your circle. Be sure of its curvature for this will determine where I am looking. Then, add a vertical equator crossing your horizontal so this can dictate which way I am facing.

3: About half an inch from the head, start on the body. It’s sort of a peanut shape with a dent on top.

4: Okay, now for anatomy talk. Biceps and triceps! Your forearm with your palm is the same length as your bicep from elbow to shoulder. Where you made a dent in the peanut from step 3, begin your shoulders. A cylinder for the bicep and a cylinder for the triceps. Add a rounded triangle or even mittens if you prefer at the end for the hands. The legs are a bit longer but it follows the same. Except the feet are triangles. Also, add tail feathers. For an object to be held, draw action lines for that.

5: Add a bill and some details. To begin the bill, start its bridge base at the center of your circle, right where the longitude and latitude cross. The bill cheeks connect at the back end of your horizontal equator. Then connect the cheek base and the bill base with a halved “D” while remaining in the circle. Place some lines for the collar, shirt sleeves and pants. Also fill out the basic shape of the object. I chose an ax, because I usually wield either an ax or a mallet but whatever is fun. Add fingers

6: Add the eyes at the base, one at each vertical hemisphere, and crotch lines. Also, add tufts for the tail feathers and details to the ax.

7: Add glasses, tongue, mustache and a split goatee.

8: Finally, ink it, following your sketch as guidelines. Erase the pencil marks and we has me eager to decapitate you!