The Art of Drawing Animals

The Art of Drawing Animals features an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife. This exceptional book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of fabulously lifelike animal drawings.

There are five talented artists reveal their professional tips for drawing all the features that are unique to our furry and feathered friends—from wet noses and expressive eyes to thick fur and delicate whiskers. The book opens with essential information about drawing tools and materials, followed by instruction on how to approach and inspire a subject, such as transferring a photo reference, building up forms with basic shapes, creating perspective, and pencil techniques such as shading and blending.

The authors then demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding you from initial sketches through the detailed shading process, to adding finishing touches. As you continue from project to project, you will find a range of helpful topics, such as portraying accurate proportions, creating dynamic compositions, and using colored pencils. Each section features a different artist, with themes.

The Art of Drawing Animals Contents:

• BabyAnimals with Cindy Smith:
• Bunny.
• Kitten.
• Gosling.
• Foal.
• Doberman Puppy.
• Bear Cub.
• Kitten & Butterfly.
• Fawn.
• Lion Cub.
• Yorkie Puppy.
• Lamb.
• Giraffe Calf.
• Dogs & Cats with Nolan Stacey:
• Cats in a Bag.
• Bulldog.
• Dachshunds.
• Kittens.
• Cat Portrait.
• Springer Spaniel Puppy.
• Husky.
• Silver Tabby.
• Dalmatian.
• Maine Coon.
• Ocicat.
• Labrador Retreiver.
• Horses & Ponies with Patricia Getha:
• Anatomy & proportions.
• Basic Profile Study.
• Advanced Profiles.
• Polo Pony.
• Arabian Portrait.
• Appaloosa.
• Foal Standing.
• Foal Cantering.
• Standard Trotter.
• American Saddlebred & Rider.
• Gypsy Vanner.
• American Paint Horse.
• Pinto Pony.
• American Morgan Horse.
• Dappled Pony.
• Wild Animals with Linda Well:
• Asian Elephant.
• Australian Barking Owl.
• Tiger Cub.
• Koala.
• Dingo.
• Kangaroo.
• Animals In Colored Pencil with Debra Kauffman Yaun:
• Colored Pencil Tools & Techniques.
• Rooster.
• Shetland pony.
• Gray Squirrel.
• Horse.
• Lory.
• Leopard.
• Maine Coon.
• Alpaca.
• Box Turtle.
• Red fox.
• Bush Baby.
• Cow.

The Art of Drawing Animals Specifications:

• Softcover.
• 144 Pages.