With this profusely illustrated guide, beginners can learn the fundamentals while more experienced artists can refine their skills. Its features include straightforward explanatory text, highlighted by 233 drawings; insights from a distinguished artist and art instructor; keys to depicting musculature, hair, feathers, and other physical features; and portraying the essentials of lifelike images. Unabridged republication of the edition published by B. T. Batsford, Ltd., London, 1928.
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Animal Studies: 550 Illustrations of Mammals, Birds, Fish and Insects by M. Méheut Painstakingly reproduced from a rare original edition, this lavish bestiary features a spectacular array of creatures from the animal kingdom — mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians, and insects.
Animal Sketching by Alexander Calder Undisputed master of the simple expressive line. 141 full body sketches and enlarged details of animals in characteristic poses and movements. Calder covers cats, dogs, the elephant, birds, monkeys, and more.
Modelling and Sculpting Animals by Edouard Lanteri Thorough step-by-step guide discusses anatomy of horse, lion, and bull; methods of construction; tools, materials, etc. Also comprehensive exposition of casting in plaster. 63 full-page photographic plates. 138 drawings and diagrams.
You Can Draw Horses by Gladys Emerson Cook, Victor Perard This concise and practical guide covers proportion, anatomy, movement, sketching, materials, and much more with supreme instructive clarity and 128 illustrations. Ideal for artists, beginners to experienced.
Dynamic Animal Drawing by Arthur Zaidenberg This step-by-step guide shows beginning and intermediate artists how to see an animal in its simplest form and draw it accurately. Includes over 500 illustrations, from cats and dogs to hippopotami.
Pen & Ink Techniques by Frank Lohan This richly illustrated manual for beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists covers everything from hatching, tones, and stippling to dealing with the problems that can arise when adding texture, light, and shade.
Draw Anything by Arthur Zaidenberg This visual drawing dictionary offers thousands of instructive illustrations in alphabetical order — from abdomen to zodiac. Simplified for beginners and intermediate students, it covers animals, people, clothing, furniture, and more.
