Another day another snail! Pencil on newsprint. It's the same reference pic as yesterday's first snail drawing, but way better this time! I love this lovely and noble critter!
I used one of the shells from my small collection as a reference which helped me settle on how to shape and shade the shell. It was very helpful to have a 3D model!
I hope to always be collecting snail shells for inspiration and reference, but always take care to find them myself, buy them from resale shops, or buy from reputable people who can visit with me about where their shells come from. I don't want any shells from snails who were killed just to harvest their shells!
My love for snails runs deep. Drawing them makes me feel closer to them and allows me to reflect on some of what they mean to me. Using a shell aided me in my drawing and imbued more life into the finished snail. I couldn't possibly imbue them with such life and love if those shells were obtained without respect for the life of the inhabitant that once called them home.