From Walter Foster Publishing's popular Realistic series, which
features step-by-step instructions for drawing amazingly lifelike
artwork in the dynamic colored pencil medium, comes Realistic Animals
in Colored Pencil.
Whether you are an aspiring or established artist, you can learn to
draw your favorite animals with incredible detail and photorealism.
This follow-up to Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil and Realistic
Still Life in Colored Pencil is authored and illustrated by an
accomplished colored pencil artist with numerous art awards to her name.
The artwork looks complex, but it's possible to replicate with the help
of the thorough section on colored pencil techniques that opens the
book. Learn how to create various effects, including:
- shading
- blending
- layering
- burnishing
- and more!
The following pages cover animal textures, such as fur, hair, eyes,
tongues, and more, and how to create them. The step-by-step projects are
awe-inspiring in their realism and feature popular animal subjects like
dogs, cats, horses, birds, exotic animals, and more. Laid out in a
way that's easy to follow and understand, the projects are approachable
and appealing for any skill level.
Whether you simply wish to gawk at amazingly photorealistic art or
create your own animal portraits, Realistic Animals in Colored Pencil
is the perfect resource.