The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals by J. C. Amberlyn

How to draw cats, dogs and other favorite pets. Features detailed illustrations of animals. From the book's back cover: Create classic portraits of beloved pets. The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals continues a rich tradition of animals in art. In this step-by-step guide to rendering your favorite animals in pencil and pen-and-ink, J. C. Amberlyn combines her love of pets and other familiar domestic creatures with her beautiful, detailed drawing style. Covering a variety of animals from cherished pets, like dogs and cats to barnyard critters, like cows and sheep, and many more, the book provides easy-to-follow instructions for drawing them from every angle imaginable. All chapters showcase examinations of Amberlyn's artistic process and highlight the tools and techniques needed to produce your own highly detailed, lifelike drawings of a variety of well-known animal companions. The worlds of artists and animal lovers come together in this richly illustrated, in-depth guide to producing charming portraits of some of the most popular pets and domesticated creatures. J. C. Amberlyn is an award-winning artist, animator, graphic novelist, photographer, and naturalist. She is the author of the best selling Drawing Wildlife, and Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures. 192 pages including the index Smoke-free and dog friendly home.