{"product_id":"art-of-drawing-animals-isbn-9781600581304","title":"Art of Drawing Animals","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inside, five talented artists reveal their \u003cb\u003eprofessional secrets for drawing all the features that are unique to our furry and feathered friends\u003c\/b\u003e—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 \u003cb\u003etransferring a photo reference, building up forms with basic shapes, creating perspective, and pencil techniques\u003c\/b\u003e such as shading and blending.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Then the authors demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding you from \u003cb\u003einitial sketches\u003c\/b\u003e through the detailed \u003cb\u003eshading process\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb\u003efinishing touches\u003c\/b\u003e. 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBaby animals\u003c\/b\u003e in graphite pencil, including a bunny, foal, bear cub, and lamb \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDogs and cats\u003c\/b\u003e in graphite pencil, including a husky, Dalmation, Maine Coon cat, and Ocicat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHorses and ponies\u003c\/b\u003e in graphite pencil, including a an Arabian, Appaloosa, and Dappled pony \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWild animals\u003c\/b\u003e in graphite pencil, including an elephant, owl, tiger cub, and koala \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnimals in colored pencil\u003c\/b\u003e, including a rooster, leopard, box turtle, and cow \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Packed with convincing illustrations and expert instruction, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Drawing Animals\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.","brand":"Walter Foster Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44895939657957,"sku":"NP9781600581304","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/45685e39-cf7d-4838-be47-ab0200833206.jpg?v=1767826961","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/art-of-drawing-animals-isbn-9781600581304","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}