Wings for both airplanes and birds can be drawn using a few simple lines.
Humans have dreamed of flight since the beginning of civilization. Though the idea of being able to soar high above the ground is now a reality, thanks to a wide variety of technical marvels, from hang gliders to airplanes, we as creatures still long to experience the sensation of flight. One of the ways to imagine this is through art. Through the drawing of flying creatures and objects, the artist can envision a sense of flying themselves.
Instructions
1. Decide on the type of flying creature or object you wish to draw, as the mechanics and physics for how wings function directly affects their design and appearance. For example, airplanes and other fixed-wing forms of flight have rigid wing designs that resemble smooth, elongated triangles, while birds have gracefully arched wings covered in feathers. In addition, the shapes of wings will vary depending on the angle at which they're being viewed. Because of these details, an image of the subject is a good place to start for reference when you're drawing wings..
2. Using a pencil, begin to lightly sketch the outer shape of the wing on a piece of paper. Most airplane wings are composed of straight lines that extend toward the rear of the plane. Seen from above, the wings resemble an arrowhead. In contrast, bird wings have a more curvilinear shape as they swoop backwards, and can be simply drawn with a loose and curvy "M" closed with an upside-down "V" underneath.
3. After the outline of the wings is completed, use the pencil to begin to sketch in simple details. For airplanes, flaps can be represented by simple rectangles along the backside of the wings, while jet engines can be drawn using cylinders or elongated ovals. For birds, drawing a series of "U" shapes works well to illustrate feathers. Longer and thinner "U" shapes can be used for larger soaring birds, such as eagles and condors, while petite "U" shapes are better suited for smaller birds, like pigeons and doves.
4. With the wing outline and simple details drawn, go over your line work with the pen to solidify the wings' design.
5. When you're finished tracing with the pen to finalize the wings, erase the pencil markings with an eraser.
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