The Art of Drawing Animals

The Art of

Drawing Animals

© 2008, 20ll Walter Foster Publishing, Inc. Artwork on pages 8 (value

scales), 10, II (except "Negative Drawing" and "Drawing with Erasers") and photographs on page 9 © 2006 Diane Cardaci. Artwork on front cover (horse) and pages 3, 68, 71 (bottom horse), 70-95 © 2008 Patricia Getha. Artwork on back cover and pages 16, 18-41 © 2008 Cindy Smith. Artwork on page 8 (except value scales) © 2007 Christopher Speakman. Artwork on front cover (dog: "Lexi Norton") and pages 1, II ("Negative Drawing" and "Drawing with Erasers"), 14 (dog), 42, 44-67 © 2008 Nolon Stacey. Artwork and photographs on page 13 by Mia Tavonatti. Artwork on front cover (zebra stripes and elephant) and pages 7 ("Spray Fix"), 12, 14 (except dog), 15, 96, 98-113 and photographs on page 6 (studio, sketchbooks, sharpeners, and erasers) © 2008 Linda Wei!. Artwork on pages ll4, ll6-141 © 2008 Debra Kauffman Yaun. All rights reserved. Walter Foster is a registered trademark.

Digital edition: 978-1-61059-820-0 Softcover edition: 978-1-60058-130-4 This book has been produced to aid the aspiring artist. Reproduction of the work for study or finished art is permissible. Any art produced or photomechanically reproduced from this publication for commercial purposes is forbidden without written consent from the publisher, Walter Foster Publishing, Inc. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2

The Art of

Drawing Animals

With Patricia Getha, Cindy Smith, Nolon Stacey, Linda Weil, and Debra Kauffman Yaun Designed by Shelley Baugh Project Editors: Meghan O'Dell and Elizabeth T. Gilbert Copyeditor: Rebecca J. Razo Index by Christy Stroud and Meghan O'Dell

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CONTENTS 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 14

96 98 100 102 104 108 110

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING ANIMALS ••.• .•....

WILD ANIMALS WITH LINDA WElL •.• . , ....••••

Tools & Materials The Elements of Drawing Basic Pencil Techniques Other Ways to Shade Animal Textures Drawing from Photographs Perspective Basics

Asian Elephant Australian Barking Owl Tiger Cub Koala Dingo Kangaroo ANIMALS IN COLORED PENCIL WITH

BABY ANIMALS WITH CINDY SMITH •. ...•..•...

Bunny Kitten Gosling Foal Doberman Puppy Bear Cub Kitten & Butterfly Fawn Lion Cub Yorkie Puppy Lamb Giraffe Calf DOGS & CATS WITH NOLON STACEY . .......•...

Cats in a Bag Bulldog Dachshunds Kittens Cat Portrait Springer Spaniel Puppy Husky Silver Tabby Dalmatian Maine Coon Ocicat Labrador Retriever HORSES & PONIES WITH PATRICIA GETHA ......

Anatomy & Proportion Basic Profile Study Advanced Profiles Polo Pony Arabian Portrait Appaloosa Foal Standing Foal Cantering Standardbred Trotter American Saddlebred & Rider Gypsy Vanner American Paint Horse Pinto Pony American Morgan Horse Dappled Pony

16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54

56 58 60 62 64 66

68 70 72 74 75

76 78 80 81 82 84 86 88

90 92

94

Colored Pencil Tools & Techniques Rooster Shetland Sheepdog Gray Squirrel Horse Lory Leopard Maine Coon Alpaca Box Turtle Red Fox Bush Baby Cow

114 116 118 120 122 124 126 128 130 132 134 136 138 140

INDEX .. .......•......................•..

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DEBRA KAUFFMAN YAUN ....................

CHAPTER

1

INTRODUCTION TO

Welcome to the exciting world of drawing animals in pencil! This compilation of projects from some of the most popular Walter Foster titles provides inspiration and instruction for creating a variety of animal drawings, including lovable cats and dogs, majestic horses and ponies, and the wondrous animals of the wild. From the fundamentals of drawing to special tips and advanced techniques, The Art of Drawing Animals is filled with step-by-step demonstra-

tions

to

guide aspiring artists through the drawing process. There's

even a section on drawing animals in colored pencil, so you can try your hand at another medium. The five artists in this collection have developed their own approach to pencil drawing, so there are countless lessons to be learned from their individual and distinct perspectives. Discover how fun and easy drawing animals can be!

5

TOOLS

& MATERIALS

rawing is not only fun, but it also is an important art form in itself. Even when you write or print your name, you are actually drawing! If you organize the lines, you can make shapes; and when you carry that a bit further and add dark and light shading, your drawings begin to take on a three-dimensional form and look more realistic. One of the great things about drawing is that you can do it anywhere, and the materials are very inexpensive. You do get what you pay for , though , so purchase the best you can afford at the time, and upgrade your supplies whenever possible. Although anything that will make a mark can be used for some type of drawing, you'll want to make certain your magnificent efforts will last and not fade over time. Here are some materials that will get you off to a good start.

D

~ Sketch Pads You can buy spiral-bound, stitched, or gum-

bound sketchbooks in a variety of sizes. The paper in most sketchbooks is not designed for

finished works-sketching is a form of visual note taking, and you should not worry about pro-

... Work Station You don't need a professional drafting table to start drawing-many

ducing masterpieces with them.

brilliant drawings have been created on a kitchen table! You'll need a hard surface to use as

You may want to carry a small

a drawing board (or purchase a drawing board from an art supply store), and something to

notebook-sized sketchbook with

prop up the board with, such as a brick or a stack of books. Good lighting is essential-it's

you so you can sketch whenever

best to work in natural light, but you also can purchase a daylight bulb, which gives off a

the mood strikes. It's a good idea to carry a larger sketch-

good white light and eliminates the yellow glare of standard bulbs. Make sure the lighting is direct and that there are no shadows falling across your work area. Also, you'll want to

book when drawing on location.

have a comfortable chair that supports your back.

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