Books on how to draw animals plus related books from Amazon UK, USA and Canada

Books on how to draw animals and related subjects some with sample pages

Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs by Lee Hammond

Everyone has photographs of their favourite pets, and with Drawing Realistic Pets From Photographs, artists can now use them to create lifelike paintings of their beloved furry and feathered friends. With these simple-to understand instructions, readers will learn all the basics. This book:

Offers illustrated, step-by-step directions for drawing popular pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, gerbils, and more;

Breaks down every feature of each pet, focusing in on eyes, mouths, ears, fur, and paws;

Provides ideas for backgrounds that bring the drawing to life.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book October 2005)

Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs by Lee Hammond (Drawing Pets) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

Books on drawing animals

Drawing Pets - Learn to Draw Step by Step by Mia Tavonatti (Drawing Pets) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

Blocking in basic shapes, rendering various poses, drawing realistic fur, capturing personality Frontcover

Books on drawing animals

Drawing Pets - Learn to Draw Step by Step by Mia Tavonatti (Drawing Pets)

This addition to the How to Draw and Paint Series covers the basics for rendering a number of pet animals in pencil. From traditional dogs and cats to more exotic reptiles and birds, this book contains a wide variety of delightful subjects to learn to draw. After introducing fundamental information about supplies and drawing methods, accomplished artist Mia Tavonatti guides readers through several pet projects with easy, step-by-step instructions. And, along the way, readers will find plenty of advice and inspiration for continuing their journey with pencil!

USA UK Canada (Paperback book March 2005)

Watercolour Pen and Ink

How to Draw Horses and Ponies

Botanical Art

Art - draw and paint your pet step by step with watercolour by Susie Wynne (Drawing and painting pets)

In this guide Susie Wynne shows how to draw and paint a range of popular pets in watercolour - dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, horses - in step-by-step detail. Most doting owners want some record of their pet, and in this book Susie shares the secrets of her success. She starts by taking photographs of the animals, then does a loose pencil sketch and gradually builds up the right body proportions and the texture of the fur in watercolour. Susie believes the important thing is to capture the animal's character and personality and that to do this you have to get to know the animal first. "Draw and Paint Your Pet" includes plenty of practical instruction and 13 full step-by-step demonstration paintings of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea-pigs and horses.

USA UK Canada (Hardback book November 2001)

Art - draw and paint your pet step by step with watercolour by Susie Wynne (Drawing and painting pets) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

Books on drawing and painting animals in watercolour

Samples : view sample pages of Draw and Paint Your Pet (US Page)

How to Draw Animals by Susie Hodge (Drawing Animals) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

A step-by-step guide for beginners with 10 projects Frontcover

Books on drawing animals

How to Draw Animals by Susie Hodge

People are probably more interested in drawing their pets and other animals than they are in drawing their friends and family, yet as with drawing people, beginners think that drawing animals is very difficult. In this book Susie Hodge demonstrates just how easy it is, in a series of 10 progressive demonstrations. After detailing the tools and materials required, Susie covers all of the basic techniques necessary to draw animals successfully - tone, solidity, shape, character, expression and movement - these are just a few of the topics covered. The 10 demonstrations are done in a variety of media and concentrate on various aspects of drawing animals - getting the features and proportions right, studying the shape, character and personality, creating the look of fur, capturing movement and foreshortening. Animals featured include cats, dogs, kittens, puppies, rabbits, pigs, squirrels and ponies. A complete beginner will be amazed at what they can achieve by following the demonstrations and learning from the tips, tricks and know-how of the experienced artist.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book August 2004)

Realistic Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil by Anne deMille Flood

Now artists can create portraits of special dogs, cats, horses, birds and other pets more beautifully than they ever thought possible with this surprisingly simple step-by-step guide. Exceptionally clear instructions enable readers to draw beautiful coloured pencil portraits of their - or someone else's - pet. The quality of the art in this charming book matches the high quality of the instruction. Flood teaches readers how to create work that is professional and realistic but easily accessible to painters of all skill levels. Subjects include several of each variety of dogs, cats, horses and birds, as well as some unusual pets like bunnies, gerbils, ferrets and guinea pigs. This wonderful medium allows artists to create textures and colours that become the perfect portrait of their perfect pet.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book July 2004)

Realistic Pet Portraits in Colored Pencil by Anne deMille Flood (Drawing animals with colored pencil) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

23 step-by-step demonstrations Frontcover

Books on drawing animals using coloured pencil

Drawing In Color - Animals by Lee Hammond (Drawing animals with colored pencil) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

Books on drawing animals using coloured pencil

Samples : view sample pages of Drawing In Color - Animals (US Page)

Drawing In Color - Animals by Lee Hammond

This, the fourth book in the Drawing in Color series, teaches readers how to draw realistic animals with coloured pencils. Lee Hammond's amazing easy-to-follow techniques enable them render a variety of wonderful animals, from cats and dogs to horses, squirrels, tigers and more. These skills can be used to draw any kind of mammal accurately. Hammond's special graphing system make all the difference, helping to translate the animal poses seen into drawings on the page. They'll also learn other important illustration techniques, including layering, blending and shading. Additional guidelines help duplicate realistic eyes, ears, mouths, feet, fur, and hide. Readers will feel like they can draw from the start with achievable examples even for the first timer.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book October 2002)

The Art of Animal Drawing - Construction, Action, Analysis, Caricature by Ken Hultgren

Former Disney animator offers expert advice - with over 700 illustrations - on drawing animals both realistically and as caricatures. Use of line, brush technique, establishing mood, conveying action, much more. Construction drawings reveal development process in creating animal figures. Many chapters on drawing individual animal forms - dogs, cats, horses, deer, cows, foxes, kangaroos, etc. 53 halftones. 706 line illus.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book February 1993)

The Art of Animal Drawing - Construction, Action, Analysis, Caricature by Ken Hultgren (Animal drawing) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

With 759 Illustrations Frontcover

Books on drawing animals

Samples : view sample pages of The Art of Animal Drawing - Construction, Action, Analysis, Caricature (US Page)

Drawing Animals by Norman Adams and Joe Singer (Drawing Animals) Books on how to draw animals and related subjects

Surface anatomy, skeletons, muscles, and action poses of primates, cats, dogs, bears, horses, cattle, deer, elephants, goats, rodents, small animals. Frontcover

Books on drawing animals

Samples : view sample pages of Drawing Animals (US Page)

Drawing Animals by Norman Adams and Joe Singer

Featuring numerous illustrations, this handbook demonstrates how to draw a variety of animals, from primates to cats and dogs. Each section deals with a separate animal and includes sketches of the basic form of the animal as viewed from the front, back and side. Muscles, surface anatomy and close-ups of specific features such as heads, paws and legs are included, as well as typical expressions. All drawings are accompanied by detailed captions. The text will be of benefit to illustrators, amateur and professional wildlife artists and naturalists.

USA UK Canada (Paperback book September 1989)