Learn to draw a collection of cute critters and pampered pets!
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 a 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 colored 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.

Walter Foster Book, Assorted

Arts & Photography

Getha, Patricia

Smith, Cindy

Stacey, Nolon

Weil, Linda

Kauffman, Debra

Graphic Design

Vista Partners Inc.

This newest title in the Drawing Made Easy series makes it possible for aspiring artists to re-create an impressive array of horse and pony drawings. From a grazing Appaloosa to a Standardbred Trotter in action, accomplished artist Patricia Getha includes a range of exciting breeds and positions. In addition to teaching basic pencil techniques, she also shows how to enhance drawings with charcoal and watercolor washes. And each project features easy-to-follow steps, so artists of any skill level can follow along with confidence. Full of inspiring artwork and effective instruction, this book is an essential for all horse-loving artists!

Horses & Ponies (Drawing Made Easy)

Drawing

Walter Foster

For thousands of years, artists in cultures across the globe have been captivated by the grace and beauty of the horse, making it the subject of countless works of art. Now anyone can learn to capture the mysterious and powerful nature of this beloved animal by following the clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions in this book. Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy. Beginning artists will learn all about the anatomy of the horse, features unique to different horse breeds, how to render lifelike horses in poses ranging from grazing to galloping, and much more.

The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses: Capture the majesty of horses and ponies in pencil, oil, acrylic, watercolor & pastel (Collector's Series)

Harrison, Lesley

Pendleton, Elin

Griffin-Scott, Janet

Larimore, Cindy

Walter Foster Publishing

With The Art of Drawing Animals, you can learn to draw realistic pets, horses, wild animals, and more using graphite and coloured pencil!

The Art of Drawing Animals: Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals (Collector's Series)

Kauffman Yaun, Debra

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

The Art of Drawing Animals (Collector's Series)

Children's Books

Arts, Music & Photography

Walter Foster Pub.

Filled with step by step projects that encompass a wide variety of breeds and poses. With lessons specific to horse anatomy and rendering eyes, muzzles, and hooves, this comprehensive guide contains all the information you need to start drawing and painting lifelike horses and ponies. Fully illustrated.

The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses

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