Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs - Softcover

Hammond, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158180640X ISBN 13: 9781581806403

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2005

Synopsis

Draw gorgeous portraits of your favorite pets!

Turn your candid snapshots into remarkable artwork that truly captures the personality of your cherished animals. In Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs you'll find foolproof instruction that will have you creating impressive drawings in no time.

Don't let a lack of natural artistic ability or drawing experience discourage you. Best-selling author and longtime art instructor Lee Hammond can teach everyone to draw. Her fail-proof grid method and simple penciling techniques have led thousands of beginners to undeniable drawing success.

Twenty-nine step-by-step projects show you how surprisingly easy it is to render all your favorite animals, including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, hamsters and more. You'll learn how to draw overall form and facial features accurately, plus the subtleties that make your pet unique. Capture every charming expression, every adorable pose in a work of art that you can proudly display and enjoy for years to come. With Drawing Realistic Pets from Photographs, it's easier than you think!

About this title

Synopsis:

Everyone has photographs of their favourite pets, and with Drawing Realistic Pets From Photographs, artists can now use them to create lifelike paintings of their beloved furry and feathered friends. With these simple-to understand instructions, readers will learn all the basics. This book: Offers illustrated, step-by-step directions for drawing popular pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, gerbils, and more; Breaks down every feature of each pet, focusing in on eyes, mouths, ears, fur, and paws; Provides ideas for backgrounds that bring the drawing to life

About the Author:

Lee Hammond is the bestselling author of several books. She is a full-time art teacher and a regular contributor to a leading artists' magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 158180640X
• ISBN 13: 9781581806403
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128