How to Draw Rainforest Animals in Simple Steps

Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps.

Bring the magic of the rainforest to your doorstep by drawing this collection of colorful animals and birds. Prolific author and artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into mysterious jaguars, shy butterflies or endangered orangutans in easy-to-follow stages. Choose from a sleepy sloth, a noisy toucan and much more.

There are 28 different animals to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final coloured version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding and experienced artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can draw rainforest animals with this inspiring guide.Susie Hodge has written over 100 books on art, art history and artistic techniques. In addition, she hosts lectures, talks and practical workshops, and regularly appears on television and radio, as well as in documentaries. She has twice been named the No. 1 art writer by the Independent.