This title helps you: learn to produce beautiful studies of animals observing the behaviour movement textures & spirit that make each creature a unique subject; master the techniques required for working with pencils charcoal pen & ink pastels watercolours gouache acrylics & oils; enjoy tuition with respected wildlife artists whose work will inspire you to build your own portfolio; & practise basics such as fur claws teeth & scales then move on to some inspiring quick sketches. It features 30 step by step projects by professional artists that include portraits of mammals insects birds & fish. It contains 800 images expert tips & advice to inspire beginners & help intermediate artists move to the next level. Jonathan Truss expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section. The movement of animals is discussed & Jonathans artworks show how to convey their energy. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend & Jonathan Latimer have also contributed & media including pencils charcoal pen & ink pastels watercolours acrylics gouche & oils are covered. Sarah Hoggett then provides commentary on artworks discussing how they have achieved various effects. 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with are also included. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer & a buzzing bee by Lucie Mc Donald.