Publisher's Synopsis
A one-of-a-kind visual reference with sketch studies of 100 different animals! Loaded with tips and examples, this sourcebook contains sample sketches of a hundred different animal species--including mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition to notes, tips, sidebars and anatomical diagrams, there are step-by-step drawing exercises, watercolor painting tutorials and an artist's gallery containing the author's own artwork that will delight and inspire you to further develop your own drawing skills. This unique reference work covers a broad range of different animals: Mammals including cats, dogs, monkeys, bears and horses Amphibians & Reptiles including komodo dragons, lizards and crocodiles Marine mammals including dolphins and whales Birds including eagles, owls, cranes and penguins And dozens of others! Author Sadao Naito is a leading wildlife painter who has won numerous awards for his detailed and expressive animal drawings and paintings. He is a member of the World Wildlife Fund, the Wild Bird Society of Japan and the international Society of Animal Artists.
