Drawing And Painting Horses

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This is a hugely inspiring & informative guide to drawing & painting horses by expert equestrian artist, Eva Dutton. It begins with advice on materials for sketching & drawing, & for painting in various media such as watercolour, gouache, acrylics & pens, then moves on to finding inspiration, drawing from life & using reference material & anatomical drawings. It goes on to show how to develop from basic scribble drawings to shape drawings, then to adding shadow & tone, to portraying movement, getting proportions right & adding detail. Next we move on to painting horses, with advice on composition, backgrounds, coats, colours & markings, mixing colours & using different painting techniques. There are then five stunning step-by-step demonstrations ranging from a simple head & neck, through full horses depicted with various backgrounds & a horse cantering through water, to a beautiful, detailed painting of a herd of horses. Eva's exquisite paintings will inspire readers & her detailed instruction, from initial marks to final paintings, will encourage them to have a go. About the Author Eva Dutton is a professional artist & qualified riding instructor & stable manager. She studied fine art at Norwich School of Art & has spent many years combining her love of painting with her professional equestrian work. She currently works to commission & exhibits widely. As well as her love for horses, she has a passion for wildlife & the landscape. She is now painting wolves & other creatures as well as farm & domestic animals. Eva is currently working full time as a professional artist & illustrator. She lives in Shropshire.