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How to Draw Cats, Dogs, and Other Favorite Pets
Written by J.C. Amberlyn
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On Sale: November 20, 2012
Pages: 192 | ISBN: 978-0-8230-1424-8
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Create Classic Portraits of Favorite PetsThe Artist’s Guide to Drawing Animals continues the rich tradition of animals in art. In this step-by-step guide to rendering your favorite animals in pencil and pen-and-ink, J. C. Amberlyn combines her love of pets and other familiar domestic creatures with her beautiful, detailed drawing style. Covering a variety of animals from beloved pets like dogs and cats to barnyard critters like cows and sheep and many more, the book covers every species with easy-to-follow instructions for drawing them from every angle imaginable. Along with seven featured examinations of Amberlyn’s artistic process, each chapter showcases the tools and techniques needed to produce your own highly detailed, lifelike drawings of a variety of well-known animal companions. The worlds of artists and animal lovers come together in this richly illustrated, in-depth guide to producing charming portraits of some of the most popular pets and domesticated creatures.
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Animals have been a part of human artwork from its very beginnings. The earliest ancient paintings, found hidden away in caves, feature animals like the aurochs (wild cow). Egyptian art celebrated animals like the cat with style and beauty. Through the centuries, the horse has inspired paintings, sculptures, jewelry, and even armor. In modern times, cat and dog art sells many T-shirts, calendars, coffee mugs, store brands, and other items. Both art and domestic animals are part of our everyday life, and the two combine together wonderfully...This book features traditional drawing, and most of the drawing instructions are centered on pencil, pen, and paper work. However, even solely digital artists can learn about animal anatomy and features, and gain insight into building up texture and fur.Excerpted from The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals by J.C. Amberlyn. Copyright © 2012 by J.C. Amberlyn. Excerpted by permission of Watson-Guptill, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Table of Contents
IntroductionChapter
Dogs
Head
Body
Puppies
Breeds
The Artist’s Process: Mutt (Teddy)
Chapter 2
Cats
Head
Body
Kittens
Breeds
The Artist’s Process: Tabby
Chapter 3
Horses
Head
Body
Foals
Breeds
The Artist’s Process: Proportions
Chapter 4
Other Hoofed Animals
Head
Body and Tail
Baby Hoofed Animals
Breed
The Artist’s Process: Alpaca Head
Chapter 5
Rodents, Rabbits, and Ferrets
Rodents
Head
Body and Tail
Rabbits
Head
Body and Tail
Breeds
Ferrets
Head
Body and Tail
The Artist’s Process: Drawing Soft Fur in Pencil
Chapter 6
Birds
Head and Beak
Body
The Artist’s Process: Feathers and Legs
Chapter 7
Cold-Blooded Animals
Reptiles
Head
Body and Tail
Amphibians
Head, Nose, Mouth, and Ears
Body and Tail
Fish
Fins, Body, and Tail
The Artist’s Process: Drawing Scales, Reptile Skin, and Avoiding an Unnatural Look
Afterword
Index
J.C. Amberlyn
About J.C. Amberlyn
- The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals by J.C. Amberlyn
- November 20, 2012
- Art - Subjects & Themes - Plants & Animals; Art - Reference; Art - Drawing
- Watson-Guptill
- $24.99
- 9780823014231
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