Mastering The Art Of Drawing & Painting Animals

Create beautiful studies of a variety of animal subjects, ranging from the familiar sheep and rabbit to more exotic creatures such as an elephant and a lion. Enjoy expert one-on-one tuition with a well-respected wildlife artist, whose work will guide and inspire you to build your own portfolio. Learn techniques for drawing eyes, fur, claws, teeth and scales, with guidance on how to successfully capture the basic shape and the anatomical details, textures and markings that are unique to each animal. Shows how to draw and paint with a range of media, from working with pencils, charcoal and pastels to using watercolors, gouache, acrylics and oils. Galleries of professional art offer insights into how different effects can be achieved. Features 30 varied and appealing animal projects to follow, from a sleeping cat, a dog playing, a horse galloping and a flock of sheep to a leaping dolphin, a vibrant flamingo, dramatic fighting stags and a delicate butterfly.