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Big School of Drawing Animals: Well-Explained, Practice-Oriented Drawing Instruction for the Beginning Artist
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Series: Big School of Drawing
Drawing InstructionGeneral Art
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9780760396964
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Published: Oct 28 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 1.76
Height: 0.50 Width: 8.65 Depth: 10.97
Language: English
Big School of Drawing Animals is your complete guide to the art of drawing animals with accuracy, creativity, and fun. Whether you are a complete beginner or an artist with some experience looking to refine your skills, this 192-page book covers all the essentials you need to create both realistic and imaginative animal art, from basic drawing techniques to advanced concepts. Through step-by-step tutorials, explore popular animal subjects, such as cats, dogs, horses, and a variety of wildlife, learning techniques for each animal's unique anatomy and characteristics. Additional instructions on colored pencil techniques, light, shadow, and perspective provide a foundation for success. Designed to inspire and inform, this guide helps you capture the beauty and personality of animals on paper. Inside, you will find:
- Step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, covering popular pets like cats and dogs, as well as wild animals.
- Core art fundamentals, including perspective, light, and shadow, essential for creating dynamic and realistic animal drawings.
- Colored pencil techniques, providing guidance on adding depth and texture to bring animal illustrations to life.
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