Based on the successful Learn to Draw series, this bumper gift book for beginners is full of practical advice on drawing a wide range of popular animals – farm animals, horses, cats and dogs.
Drawing animals is very popular among leisure painters and this superbly illustrated book brings together many favourite subjects in a single volume. All the essential aspects of drawing are covered, starting with advice on the various drawing media – from pencils and pens to charcoal, pastel, pen and wash, and conte – and explaining how they can be used to achieve different effects. Other sections look at topics such as proportion and shapes, sketching, texture, movement, behaviour and expressions. All the techniques are very clearly and simply described, providing an ideal introduction to drawing animals for the complete beginner.
The book features:
clear and straightforward text, with step-by-step examples and demonstrations
over 400 attractive drawings and sketches in various media
a wide range of popular animal subjects, including cats, dogs, horses, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, hens and geese.
Peter Partington is a well-known and highly respected wildlife artist. He is a member of the Society of Wildlife Artists, the author of Learn to Paint Birds in Watercolour, Learn to Draw Wildlife and Drawing for Beginners and a regular contributor to The Artist magazine