A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals (Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish & Insects): Learn to produce lively studies in oils, acrylics, ... projects shown in more than 800 photographs - Couverture rigide

Truss, Jonathan; Hoggett, Sarah

 
9780754836285: A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals (Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish & Insects): Learn to produce lively studies in oils, acrylics, ... projects shown in more than 800 photographs

Synopsis

Learn to produce beautiful studies of mammals, insects, birds and fish, with guidance on how to treat basics such as fur, claw, teeth and scales, and depict the behaviour, movement, textures and spirit that make each creature a unique subject. A gallery of work by respected wildlife artists inspires you to build your own portfolio .

Expert tips and advice both guide beginners and help intermediate artists move to the next level. First the reader is taken through artistic basics in the tutorial section. The movement of animals is discussed, and how to convey their energy. The range of media employed includes pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouache and oils. Professional examples are given with expert annotation, to explain how they have achieved various effects. The inspiring range of 30 step-by-step projects include geese on a lily pond, pelicans in flight, and a buzzing bee, among many others.

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À propos de l?auteur

Jonathan Truss is a professional wildlife artist passionate about the animals he captures on canvas and a member of the prestigious U.S. organization The Society of Animal Artists. He works with the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation and has been featured on television and in many magazines. Sarah Hoggett is a freelance writer and editor who specialises in practical art and craft titles. She has worked with many leading professional artists and has wide-ranging experience of authoring instructional books on many aspects of art techniques.

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9780754820598: A Masterclass in Drawing & Painting Animals: Wildlife, Pets, Reptiles, Birds, Fish & Insects

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0754820599 ISBN 13 :  9780754820598
Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2010
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