Sept 06
Sally Michel starts off this book by saying that the most important factor in drawing animals is analyzing it, gathering as much information as you can in your head, before finally drawing it onto the paper. She does her best to help the reader in explaining how to do that exactly.
In the materials chapter she teaches us about the many different pens, pencils and brushes available as well as the different papers to drawn on and all the extra equipment you might need.
Throughout the next chapters she explains us how she draws certain animals, with what materials and in what positions.
Step by step photographic instructions are included for drawing Justin the Cat, The Running Dogs and The Horse.
To end the book she gives us advice on how to best draw a charmingly cute dog portrait.
This book will not teach you how to draw just like that but it does teach you some basics, gives you explanations on all the materials and inspirational insight in drawing pets. I have admired her beautiful artwork throughout this book.
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Jan 06
This fascinating book has given me a wealth of information on which to base my sketches and portraits of my cocker spaniel dog. Never before would I have attempted such a task, but after reading Sally Michel's advice I gave this project a go and was pleased with my efforts. Sally explains clearly in this book the importance of anatomical accuracy and how just observing a cat or dog moving for a while will help you recall it as you draw.
This book covers dogs, cats, small animals, horse, drawing animals in their natural environments and a few projects for you to follow so that you can practice the techniques. A must -have book if you are contemplating drawing your much loved pets!
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