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 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.

About the Author
Patricia Getha spent many summers looking after and showing horses. Drawing played a large role in Pat's life from an early age, but it was a love of horses that enabled her to master the subject. With formal training in commercial and graphic arts, Pat is proficient in a variety of media, including watercolour, graphite, oil, and coloured pencil.
Cindy Smith has been producing artwork since early childhood. Although wildlife is her favourite subject, Cindy enjoys the challenge of creating remarkably realistic pencil drawings of anything - from people and buildings to flowers and automobiles. She also employs a variety of other media, such as oil, acrylic, and watercolour pencil; her collection of works even includes digital art and videos. Cindy spends many weekends camping, fishing, and taking photo references for her art in the mountains and deserts of Idaho with her family. Some of Cindy's other hobbies are basket weaving, crocheting, cross stitching, and carving rhea eggs.
Nolon Stacey is a self-taught graphic artist who specialises in realistic portraits of animals, people, and landmarks. As a child in South Yorkshire, England, Nolon cultivated his interest in drawing throughout school. He eventually earned a degree in mathematics from Warwick University, but he soon returned to his artistic passion. He undertakes a variety of commissioned work, ranging from portraits of people and pets to buildings and street scenes. Prints of Nolon's celebrity portraits are published through Kadinsky Art.
Linda Weil (Melbourne, Australia) is a graduate of RMIT University, Linda began her career in graphic design, primarily in the print industry. She has been art director and illustrator for a number of Australia's national magazines, and she has specialised in botanical and natural history illustration. A member and past secretary of the Wildlife Artist Society of Australasia, and a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Linda teaches drawing to both beginners and advanced students.


Book Information
ISBN 9781600581304
Author Cindy Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Walter Foster Publishing
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Weight(grams) 662g