Tim Pond's career spans three decades of working in various media and for various clients, including books, magazines, newspapers, and film. Passionate about the natural world and education, Tim has attracted worldwide critical acclaim for his artwork of animals, landscape and plants. His artwork has taken him worldwide, from working as the expedition artist with Raleigh International in Alaska to sketching leaves in Mexico's tropical forest. Tim is proud of his affiliations with the Zoological Society of London, The Royal Veterinary College (where he is a guest lecturer on animal movement) and The Royal Society of Biology, where he is on a panel of judges for the Nancy Rothwell Award. He also offers independent art classes where live animals are the life models, often on farms or with owls in museums and at science festivals. His previous books are Watercolour the Natural World, published by GMC Publications and The Field Guide to Drawing & Sketching Animals (Search Press), now published in five languages. He lives in South West London, England.

Step into the wonderful world of art with Drawing the Natural World by Tim Pond. Whether you're an inspired beginner or a seasoned artist, this comprehensive guide offers fresh inspiration. Each stroke of your pencil is as unique as your handwriting. Pond’s focus on fundamental concepts such as proportion, contour, gesture, weight and structure opens the door to seeing the natural world with new eyes. Discover joy in drawing while exploring colour, detail, pattern, and texture. Step-by-step demonstrations and friendly expert advice will boost your confidence and grow your skills. Dive into creativity and self-expression with every line you draw.

• IntroductionMaterials Getting Started: Dynamic Drawing Study SheetsChapter 1: AnatomyAnatomy Essentials: TetrapodsPosture and GaitFront Legs Rear Legs Anatomy Essentials: Birds Anatomy Essentials: InsectsChapter 2: Line Line Essentials Contour Drawing Descriptive Lines Construction LinesChapter 3: Shape Shape Essentials Negative and Positive Space Sight-size Drawing Comparative Measuring Drawing Giant Animals Gesture Drawing Animal PortraitsChapter 4: Tone Tone EssentialsLighting and ShadowsUsing Mid-tone PaperChiaroscuroSculptured DrawingChapter 5: Form Form EssentialsPlanar Analysis Glass Animals Three-quarter Views Creating Roundness Perceived Volume Linear ModellingChapter 6: Colour Colour Theory Colour Mixing Holly in Ink Apples in Colouring Pencils Capturing Light in Pastels Tropical Fish in WatercoloursChapter 7: Space Space Essentials Linear Perspective Atmospheric Perspective Foreshortening Reclining Poses Looking ThroughChapter 8: Pattern and Texture Pattern and Texture Essentials Contrasting Textures Stripes Scales Hair and WoolPlumesChapter 9: Composition Composition Essentials Rule of Thirds Focal PointsIndex

Tim Pond's career spans three decades of working in various media and for various clients, including books, magazines, newspapers, and film. Passionate about the natural world and education, Tim has attracted worldwide critical acclaim for his artwork of animals, landscape and plants. His artwork has taken him worldwide, from working as the expedition artist with Raleigh International in Alaska to sketching leaves in Mexico's tropical forest. Tim is proud of his affiliations with the Zoological Society of London, The Royal Veterinary College (where he is a guest lecturer on animal movement) and The Royal Society of Biology, where he is on a panel of judges for the Nancy Rothwell Award. He also offers independent art classes where live animals are the life models, often on farms or with owls in museums and at science festivals. His previous books are Watercolour the Natural World, published by GMC Publications and The Field Guide to Drawing & Sketching Animals (Search Press), now published in five languages. He lives in South West London, England.

Step into the wonderful world of art with Drawing the Natural World by Tim Pond. Whether you're an inspired beginner or a seasoned artist, this comprehensive guide offers fresh inspiration. Each stroke of your pencil is as unique as your handwriting. Pond’s focus on fundamental concepts such as proportion, contour, gesture, weight and structure opens the door to seeing the natural world with new eyes. Discover joy in drawing while exploring colour, detail, pattern, and texture. Step-by-step demonstrations and friendly expert advice will boost your confidence and grow your skills. Dive into creativity and self-expression with every line you draw.

• IntroductionMaterials Getting Started: Dynamic Drawing Study SheetsChapter 1: AnatomyAnatomy Essentials: TetrapodsPosture and GaitFront Legs Rear Legs Anatomy Essentials: Birds Anatomy Essentials: InsectsChapter 2: Line Line Essentials Contour Drawing Descriptive Lines Construction LinesChapter 3: Shape Shape Essentials Negative and Positive Space Sight-size Drawing Comparative Measuring Drawing Giant Animals Gesture Drawing Animal PortraitsChapter 4: Tone Tone EssentialsLighting and ShadowsUsing Mid-tone PaperChiaroscuroSculptured DrawingChapter 5: Form Form EssentialsPlanar Analysis Glass Animals Three-quarter Views Creating Roundness Perceived Volume Linear ModellingChapter 6: Colour Colour Theory Colour Mixing Holly in Ink Apples in Colouring Pencils Capturing Light in Pastels Tropical Fish in WatercoloursChapter 7: Space Space Essentials Linear Perspective Atmospheric Perspective Foreshortening Reclining Poses Looking ThroughChapter 8: Pattern and Texture Pattern and Texture Essentials Contrasting Textures Stripes Scales Hair and WoolPlumesChapter 9: Composition Composition Essentials Rule of Thirds Focal PointsIndex

Tim Pond's career spans three decades of working in various media and for various clients, including books, magazines, newspapers, and film. Passionate about the natural world and education, Tim has attracted worldwide critical acclaim for his artwork of animals, landscape and plants. His artwork has taken him worldwide, from working as the expedition artist with Raleigh International in Alaska to sketching leaves in Mexico's tropical forest. Tim is proud of his affiliations with the Zoological Society of London, The Royal Veterinary College (where he is a guest lecturer on animal movement) and The Royal Society of Biology, where he is on a panel of judges for the Nancy Rothwell Award. He also offers independent art classes where live animals are the life models, often on farms or with owls in museums and at science festivals. His previous books are Watercolour the Natural World, published by GMC Publications and The Field Guide to Drawing & Sketching Animals (Search Press), now published in five languages. He lives in South West London, England.

Step into the wonderful world of art with Drawing the Natural World by Tim Pond. Whether you're an inspired beginner or a seasoned artist, this comprehensive guide offers fresh inspiration. Each stroke of your pencil is as unique as your handwriting. Pond’s focus on fundamental concepts such as proportion, contour, gesture, weight and structure opens the door to seeing the natural world with new eyes. Discover joy in drawing while exploring colour, detail, pattern, and texture. Step-by-step demonstrations and friendly expert advice will boost your confidence and grow your skills. Dive into creativity and self-expression with every line you draw.

• IntroductionMaterials Getting Started: Dynamic Drawing Study SheetsChapter 1: AnatomyAnatomy Essentials: TetrapodsPosture and GaitFront Legs Rear Legs Anatomy Essentials: Birds Anatomy Essentials: InsectsChapter 2: Line Line Essentials Contour Drawing Descriptive Lines Construction LinesChapter 3: Shape Shape Essentials Negative and Positive Space Sight-size Drawing Comparative Measuring Drawing Giant Animals Gesture Drawing Animal PortraitsChapter 4: Tone Tone EssentialsLighting and ShadowsUsing Mid-tone PaperChiaroscuroSculptured DrawingChapter 5: Form Form EssentialsPlanar Analysis Glass Animals Three-quarter Views Creating Roundness Perceived Volume Linear ModellingChapter 6: Colour Colour Theory Colour Mixing Holly in Ink Apples in Colouring Pencils Capturing Light in Pastels Tropical Fish in WatercoloursChapter 7: Space Space Essentials Linear Perspective Atmospheric Perspective Foreshortening Reclining Poses Looking ThroughChapter 8: Pattern and Texture Pattern and Texture Essentials Contrasting Textures Stripes Scales Hair and WoolPlumesChapter 9: Composition Composition Essentials Rule of Thirds Focal PointsIndex