A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting Animals (Masterclass in Drawing/Paintng): Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish & Insects - Hardcover

Jonathan Truss; Sarah Hoggett

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0754820599 ISBN 13: 9780754820598

Publisher: Lorenz Books, 2010

Synopsis

Jonathan Truss expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section. The movement of animals is discussed, and Jonathan's artworks show how to convey their energy. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend and Jonathan Latimer have also contributed, and media including pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouche and oils are covered. Sarah Hoggett then provides commentary on artworks, discussing how they have achieved various effects. 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with are also included. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf, pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer and a buzzing bee by Lucie McDonald.

About this title

About the Author

Jonathan Truss is a professional wildlife artist passionate about the animals he captures on canvas and a member of the prestigious U.S. organization The Society of Animal Artists. He works with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and has been featured on television and in many magazines. Sarah Hoggett is a freelance writer and editor who specialises in practical art an craft titles. She has worked with many leading professional artists and has wide-ranging experience of authoring instructional books on any aspects of art techniques.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lorenz Books
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754820599
• ISBN 13: 9780754820598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256