Debra Kauffman & Patricia Getha 
The Art of Drawing Animals [EPUB ebook] 
Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals

Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings.



Inside, five talented artists reveal their
professional secrets for drawing all the features that are unique to our furry and feathered friends —from wet noses and expressive eyes to thick fur and delicate whiskers. The book opens with essential information about drawing tools and materials, followed by instruction on how to approach and render a subject––such as transferring a photo reference, building up forms with basic shapes, creating perspective, and pencil techniques such as shading and blending.



Then the authors demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding you from
initial sketches through the detailed
shading process to the
finishing touches . As you progress from project to project, you will find a range of helpful topics, such as portraying accurate proportions, creating dynamic compositions, and using colored pencils. Each section features a different artist, with the themes:

• Baby animals in graphite pencil, including a bunny, foal, bear cub, and lamb


• Dogs and cats in graphite pencil, including a husky, Dalmation, Maine Coon cat, and Ocicat


• Horses and ponies in graphite pencil, including a an Arabian, Appaloosa, and Dappled pony


• Wild animals in graphite pencil, including an elephant, owl, tiger cub, and koala


• Animals in colored pencil , including a rooster, leopard, box turtle, and cow

Packed with convincing illustrations and expert instruction,
The Art of Drawing Animals is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

Über den Autor

Linda Weil (Melbourne, Australia) is a graduate of RMIT University who began her career in graphic design, primarily in the print industry. She has been art director and illustrator for a number of Australia’s national magazines, and she has specialized in botanical and natural history illustration. A member and past secretary of the Wildlife Artist Society of Australasia, and a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Linda teaches drawing to both beginners and advanced students. Her work has won numerous awards, and she exhibits in galleries and shows throughout Australia. Linda has traveled widely throughout Australia, France, Borneo, the United States, and South Africa, and many of her drawings are inspired by the animals and sights she sees on her travels.