In this highly practical book the author begins with the basic principles of drawing using different techniques & materials & goes on to describe the important characteristics of the most popular breeds including dogs cats horses & birds. With clear instructions & numerous examples the author then guides you carefully & expertly through the stages of drawing a variety of animals in different poses allowing you to develop the necessary skills to eventually produce your own drawings of your favourite animal.

Includes:: numerous practice drawings with clear instructions to enable the reader to practice the techniques described in the book. There is a useful section on general techniques & materials at the start of the book.

Includes:: sections on the characteristics of the most popular breeds to help the reader understand those of their own pet better.



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Put the WILD in your wildlife art! Popular artist & best-selling author Lee Hammond shares her secrets for drawing some of the earths most magnificent animals & the diverse habitats they call home. This guide breaks the challenge down step by step showing beginners how to instantly improve accuracy in their work & inpiring more experienced artists to achieve the level of heart-beating realism illustrated inside. 30 start-to-finish demonstrations feature a wide variety of wild animals & birds from large cats & raptors to small woodland creatures & reptiles Mini-lessons focus on drawing eyes fur feathers antlers & other lifelike textures

Includes:: expert tips for evoking the atmosphere of meadows woodlands mountains skies & other natural terrains Builds on key skills--including Hammonds blended pencil technique--that make the difference between a simple line drawing & stunning realism With Hammonds proven techniques & friendly teaching style youll soon be able to draw not just the wonderful variety of scenes in this book but any wildlife moment that touches your heart.

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How to Create Anthropomorphic & Fantasy Animal What do you get when you cross a human with a horse (or a hamster or a hummingbird)? You get any one of a number of fun anthropomorphic animals also known as furries" to their friends. From facial expressions to creative coloring this book contains all the know-how you need to create anthropomorphic cat dog horse rodent & bird characters. Step by step youll learn how to: Draw species-appropriate tails eyes wings & other fun details Give your characters clothes poses & personalities Create the perfect backgrounds for your furry antics-with two start-to-finish demonstrations showing how Packed with tons of inspiration-from teeny-bopper bunnies & yorky glamour queens to Ninja squirrels & lion kings-Draw Furries will help you create a world of crazy cool characters just waiting to burst out of your imagination." ...

Portraying the face is one of the most interesting yet probably most difficult tasks for an artist. Numerous factors have to be taken into consideration as the facial features vary from individual to individual & need to reflect their mood & personality. The book begins with an exploration of what makes a good portrait including picture construction composition & light & shade. It then goes on to teach the anatomy of the head from an artist's point of view with clear explanations & step-by-step exercises for drawing the mouth eyes nose ears & hair. The final sections of the book cover the use of different drawing materials including pencil graphite charcoal chalk pastels coloured pencils & watercolour pencils. This book is an ideal introduction to drawing portraits for artists of all abilities. Covers a broad range of drawing materials including pencil graphite charcoal chalk pastels coloured pencils & watercolour pencils. ...

Having trouble drawing a nose that looks like a nose? In this step-by-step guide Lee Hammond will teach you how to draw realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people-more easily than you ever thought possible. Really! The secret is in the blending: With pencil & paper Lee shows you how to create gradual smooth shadings of light & dark to replicate the subtle contours of skin...and how to use these simple shading techniques to make any shape look three-dimensional. After youve got the basics down youll see how to draw every part of the face. Its made easy by looking at each feature as simple interlocking shapes then adding the right highlights & shadows. In no time youll be drawing realistic noses mouths eyes ears...even facial expressions. Then youll see how to put all those features together to create an expressive portrait that actually looks like your subject! Step-by-step demonstrations guide you all the way. ...

In an era which has seen many forms of artistic creation becoming digitized the practice of drawing in the traditional sense has remained constant. However many publications about the relationship between drawing & thinking rely on discipline-dependent distinctions to discuss the activitys function. Drawing: The Enactive Evolution of the Practitioner" redefines drawing more holistically as an enactive phenomenon & makes connections between a variety of disciplines in order to find out how drawing helps us understand the world. Instead of the finite event of producing an artifact drawing is a process & an end in itself through which the practitioner might gain self-awareness. By synthesizing enactive thinking & the practice of drawing this volume provides valuable insights into the creative mind & will appeal to scholars & practitioners alike." ...

This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits the clothed figure hands & feet & scenery finishing with a section on the importance of light & shade. Civardis technical advice & practical tips accompanied by his own outstanding drawings make this an invaluable resource for any artist. It was previously published as Giovanni Civardis Complete Guide to Drawing" 9781844482061 & now

Includes:: " The Nude" 9781844482443."

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Theres lots to draw doodle & colour in this creative book filled with wonderful Christmas scenes from jolly pictures to colour in to doodle-starters from which drawings can grow & grow & grow until they cover the whole page. Doodlers can complete the scenes however they want & the craft paper quality pages make this book ideal for drawing in. ...

This is an absolutely fabulous addition to the incredibly successful Drawing Doodling & Colouring" series which will appeal to anyone with a flair for fashion or a desire to doodle. Stylish pictures invite you to decorate dresses fill in shop windows design fashion items such as catwalk outfits handbags jewellery & even childrens clothes. You can doodle hairstyles & make-up draw funky T-shirt designs design Christmas party dresses & colour in patterns influenced by fabric designs buttons & bows." ...

An exciting book perfect for artists drawers doodlers & scribblers filled with an astonishing selection of activities from wonderfully wild pictures to colour in to doodle-starters from which drawings can grow & grow until they cover the whole page. Doodlers can complete the scenes however they want & the craft paper quality pages are ideal for drawing on. ...