Getha P. et al. The Art of Drawing Animals

Walter Foster, 2008. — 144 p. — ISBN: 1600581307.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.Introduction to drawing animals
Tools & Materials
The elements of drawing
Basic pencil techniques
Other ways to shade
Animal textures
Drawing from photographs
Perspective basics
Baby animals with Cindy Smith
Bunny
Kitten
Gosling
Foal
Doberman puppy
Bear cub
Kitten & Butterfly
Fawn
Lion cub
Yorkie puppy
Lamb
Giraffe calf
Dogs & CATS with Nolon Stacey
Cats in a bag
Bulldog
Dachshunds
Kittens
Cat Portrait
Springer spaniel puppy
Husky
Silver tabby
Dalmatian
Maine coon
Ocicat
Labrador retriever
Horses & Ponies with Patricia Getha
Anatomy & Proportion
Basic profile study
Advanced profiles
Polo pony
Arabian portrait
Appaloosa
Foal standing
Foal cantering
Standardbred trotter
American Saddlebred & Rider
Gypsy Vanner
American paint horse
Pinto pony
American Morgan horse
Dappled pony
Wild animals with Linda weil
Asian elephant
Australian barking owl
Tiger cub
Koala
Dingo
Kangaroo
Animals in colored pencil with
Debra Kauffman Yaun
Colored pencil tools & Techniques
Rooster
Shetland sheepdog
Gray squirrel
Horse
Lory
Leopard
Maine coon
Alpaca
Box turtle
Red fox
Bush baby
Cow