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  • A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals: Learn to Produce Lively Studies of Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish and Insects in Oils, Acrylics, P by Jonathan Truss book cover
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A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals: Learn to Produce Lively Studies of Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish and Insects in Oils, Acrylics, P

by Jonathan Truss

A practical guide to drawing and painting animals

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A practical guide to drawing and painting animals

Jonathan Truss’s guide combines foundational instruction with 30 step-by-step animal studies, spanning subjects from geese and pelicans to insects. It addresses how to depict features such as fur, claws, teeth and scales, as well as animal movement, texture and behavior. The projects and annotated professional examples cover a broad range of materials, including pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouache and oils. Together, these elements make the book a structured reference for exploring animal subjects across different media and building a personal portfolio.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners seeking instruction in drawing and painting animals.
  • Intermediate artists looking to develop their animal studies.
  • Artists interested in working across traditional media, from pencil and ink to paint.

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Animal drawing and paintingMovement, texture and animal behaviorTraditional art materials and techniquesWildlife and other animal subjects

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Book overview

A practical and inspiring guide to depicting mammals, insects, birds and fish in a variety of media.

Learn how to produce beautiful studies of mammals, insects, birds and fish, with guidance on how to treat basics such as fur, claw, teeth and scales, and depict the behaviour, movement, textures and spirit that make each creature a unique subject. A gallery of work by respected wildlife artists inspires you to build your own portfolio. Expert tips and advice both guide beginners and help intermediate artists move to the next level. First the reader is taken through artistic basics in the tutorial section. The movement of animals is discussed, and how to convey their energy. The range of media employed includes pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouache and oils. Professional examples are given with expert annotation, to explain how they have achieved various effects. The inspiring range of 30 step-by-step projects include geese on a lily pond, pelicans in flight, and a buzzing bee, among many others.
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