The Art of Drawing Animals

Author: Patricia Getha
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1600588891
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings. Inside, five talented artists reveal their professional secrets 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 render a subject––such as transferring a photo reference, building up forms with basic shapes, creating perspective, and pencil techniques such as shading and blending. Then the authors demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding you from initial sketches through the detailed shading process to the finishing touches. As you progress 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 the themes: Baby animals in graphite pencil, including a bunny, foal, bear cub, and lamb Dogs and cats in graphite pencil, including a husky, Dalmation, Maine Coon cat, and Ocicat Horses and ponies in graphite pencil, including a an Arabian, Appaloosa, and Dappled pony Wild animals in graphite pencil, including an elephant, owl, tiger cub, and koala Animals in colored pencil, including a rooster, leopard, box turtle, and cow Packed with convincing illustrations and expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Animals is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

The Art of Drawing Animals

Author: Cindy Smith
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 9781600588884
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Learn to draw a wide variety of cute critters, pampered pets, wild animals, and much more with The Art of Drawing Animals! Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this book offers simple step-by-step instructions for drawing dozens of incredibly lifelike animals. Inside, five talented professional artists reveal their tricks from the trade for drawing 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 for both graphite and colored pencils, followed by instructions for approaching a drawing, such as building up forms with basic shapes, tracing photos, and using photo references. The inspiring projects are divided into sections by animal type for easy reference and guide readers on making initial sketches and detailed shading to adding finishing touches. As you progress from project to project, you will find a range of helpful topics, such as portraying accurate proportions and creating dynamic compositions. Among the amazing animals you'll learn to draw in realistic detail: Yorkie puppy Giraffe calf Maine Coon cat Appaloosa horse Elephant Kangaroo Rooster Box turtle Packed with beautiful illustrations and expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Animals is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

The Art of Animal Drawing

Author: Ken Hultgren
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486274268
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Former Disney animator offers expert advice on drawing animals both realistically and as caricatures. Use of line, brush technique, establishing mood, conveying action, much more. Construction drawings reveal development process in creating animal figures. Many chapters on drawing individual animal forms — dogs, cats, horses, deer, cows, foxes, kangaroos. 53 halftones, 706 line illustrations.

The Art of Drawing Animals

Author: Patricia Getha
Publisher: Walter Foster Pub
ISBN: 9781936309542
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Offers step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, and covers such topics as shading, texture, perspective, and applying color.

The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals

Author:
Publisher: Drawing Animals
ISBN: 9780971031418
Category : Animals in art
Languages : en
Pages : 174

Book Description
"The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals focuses on learning how to draw animals using solid drawing principles."--Publisher.

The Draw Any Animal Book

Author: Robert Lambry
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 1631598414
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 179

Book Description
In the 1920s and 30s, French artist Robert Lambry (1902–1934) created a series of charming step-by-step lessons for drawing animals for a weekly children’s paper. They were later compiled into a book Les Animaux Tels Qu'ils Sont (Animals as They Are) and now, almost 100 years later, these beautiful lineworks will guide you to drawing perfection. Lambry breaks down the process of drawing realistic animals into a series of simple shapes and lines, enabling you to recreate even the most complex creatures in just a few steps. Use the no-slip, wood-free pages to copy 100 wonderful animals—including: Big creatures, like an elephant, rhino, giraffe, and hippo Small creatures, like a snail, frog, butterfly, beetle, spider, and fly All kinds of birds, like a swallow, peacock, turkey, heron, and swan Domestic animals, like a cat, dog, chicken, and cow A range of wild cats, like a tiger, lynx, lion, and panther Ocean creatures, like a whale, lobster, and seal And more! Indulge the temptation to pick up your pencil, follow these elegant examples, and learn to draw any animal the Lambry way.

How to Draw Animals

Author: Jack Hamm
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780399508028
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Simple, clear instructions for drawing animals with more than a thousand step-by-step illustrations. Basic fundamentals for the beginner, new principles and techniques for the professional. A detailed guide for everyone who enjoys—or wants to enjoy—drawing.

Drawing Animals

Author: Lucy Swinburne
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1782217193
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A new, updated guide to drawing a wide variety of wild and domestic animals by master artist Lucy Swinburne. Brand-new, updated edition of the bestselling book by popular artist, Lucy Swinburne. Whether you want to capture a beloved pet cat or a magnificent wolf on paper, this book provides a complete course in how to draw them. All the essential drawing techniques and materials you need are explained clearly and simply by Lucy, and two brand new sections show you how to sketch the key features of a wide variety of animals such as eyes, ears and fur, and how to capture movement. The book includes 8 exercises, so you can put you can put your new knowledge into practice, and then dives straight into 10 step-by-step projects that draw on a diverse range of subjects from various continents, including meerkats, lizards and horses. This inspiring book is a must-have for any artist seeking to capture the spirit and character of animals in their drawings.

The Art of Painting Animals

Author: Maury Aaseng
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1627889280
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
In The Art of Painting Animals, aspiring painters will learn how to work with oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints to bring their favorite animals to life on paper or canvas. Each medium has its section that begins with an introduction, which includes a section of helpful information on basic tools and materialsâ€”including paints, brushes, appropriate supports, and additional materialsâ€”followed by a quick guide to techniques and artist tips for rendering animal features and fur, as well as natural textures such as bark and foliage. Talented artists guide readers through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step projects covering a variety of subjects from pets and horses to wildlife and birds. Projects include a moose, a Shih Tzu dog, a fox, a deer, a lynx, and many more! Along the way, aspiring artists will find helpful tips and tricks for establishing a compelling composition, achieving accurate proportions, and developing expressive animal faces and emotions. With its breadth of content and instruction, The Art of Painting Animals is perfect for any animal-loving artist's collection.

Animal Drawing

Author: Charles Knight
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486318737
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
A master of animal portraiture presents an extensive course in creating lifelike drawings of wild and domestic creatures. Subjects include animal musculature, bone structure, psychology, movements, habits, and habitats. 123 illustrations.