Drawing animals is very popular among leisure painters and this illustrated book brings together many favourite subjects in a single volume. All the essential aspects of drawing are covered, starting with advice on the various drawing media - from pencils and pens to charcoal, pastel, pen and wash, and conte - and explaining how they can be used to achieve different effects. Other sections look at topics such as proportion and shapes, sketching, texture, movement, behaviour and expressions. All the techniques are very clearly and simply described, providing an ideal introduction to drawing animals for the complete beginner.