This practical guide uses two animals — the horse and the wild duck — to provide a basic understanding of the physical structure of all animals. Step-by-step details make it easier to paint everything from dogs, cats, oxen, and deer to bears, birds, sheep, and goats. 236 black-and-white illustrations, 26 in color. Republication of the Englewood Cliffs, 1983 edition.
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Animal Drawing: Anatomy and Action for Artists by Charles Knight Famous animal painter explains drawing apes, tigers, lions, other typical animals. Specific instructions plus 123 illustrations.
Wildlife Sketching: Pen, Pencil, Crayon and Charcoal by Frank J. Lohan For every artist who longs to capture natural beauty, here is a clear guide to realistic drawings. Its 600 illustrations include birds, animals, flowers, and trees, plus tips and techniques.
Pen & Ink Techniques by Frank J. 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.
Marine Painter's Guide by Jack Coggins Invaluable instruction from an expert on portraying everything from docks and fishing villages to ships and a rocky coastline. Useful tips on perspective and reflections are accompanied by diagrams and drawings. 127 black-and-white illustrations; 11 in full color.
Anatomy and Drawing by Victor Perard Excellent line drawings and annotations of anatomical structure provide the beginning artist with just about everything one needs to know about drawing all parts of the human anatomy. 179 black-and-white illustrations.
Hawthorne on Painting by Charles W. Hawthorne Hawthorne was an American painter who founded the Cape Cod School of Art. This work, collected from notes taken by his actual students, offers hundreds of direct lessons, ideas, suggestions, and more.
