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The Art of Drawing Animals (Collector's Series)

Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals
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The Art of Drawing Animals (Collector's Series) features five talented artists who share their professional secrets for capturing the unique qualities of animals, from wet noses to delicate whiskers. The book begins with essential information on tools and techniques, then progresses through a variety of projects that guide readers step-by-step from initial sketches to finished drawings, including tips on proportions, composition, and coloured pencils.
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This book is ideal for artists at all levels who are passionate about drawing animals and wish to improve their skills with expert guidance and detailed projects.

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Reveals secrets 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. This book contains useful information about drawing tools and materials, followed by instruction on how to approach a drawing - such as building up forms with basic shapes.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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 drawing, such as building up forms with basic shapes, transferring a reference, and using a projected photo image.

Then the authors demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding readers from initial sketches through the detailed shading process to the finishing touches. As readers progress from project to project, they will find a range of helpful topics, such as portraying accurate proportions, creating dynamic compositions, and using coloured pencils.

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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781600581304

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 297.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 662g

Pages: 144

About the Author

With formal training in commercial and graphic arts, Pat Getha is proficient in a variety of media, including watercolor, graphite, oil, and colored pencil. Cindy Smith is a self-taught artist who enjoys the challenge of rendering realistic drawings. Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphite artist who specializes in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. Linda Weil lives and works in Melbourne, Australia and teaches drawing to beginners and advanced students. Debra Kauffman Yaun's artwork has been published in several art magazines and books, and she has won numerous awards.

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