Drawing the Natural World is a practical and comprehensive guide for artists of all abilities to celebrate through art the beauty of the flora and fauna that make up our planet.The book is divided into the fundamental concepts of art – colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space – to introduce the essential techniques and demonstrate how they can be used in drawing the natural world through practical projects. Further chapters cover the anatomy of animals to ensure posture and gait can be accurately captured, and the fundamentals of composition. There is also introduction to the different materials and equipment that can be used, and a guide to basics of drawing.Each of the projects in the book includes a fully illustrated step-by-step sequence to follow, plus helpful tips and advice. There’s also background information about the featured animals and plants to broaden the reader’s awareness of and connection with the natural world.This comprehensive guide is for all abilities, whether they haven’t drawn for years or decades or are an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration.Accessible book that will inspire wonder at the natural world and help to understand the critical roles that animals and plants play in lifePacked full of the author’s beautiful, inspirational drawingsThe book includes chapters dealing with colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space, aligning it with the national curriculumFeatures easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials and a host of tips and techniques that will quickly improve the reader’s observational and drawing skillsSubjects are studied from a wide variety of angles and postures as well as in movementWill appeal to all abilities and agesCrammed full of information - blends natural history and science with art

DRAWING ANIMALS FROM LIFE: Science meets art in this drawing book that gives you the skills, techniques, and knowledge you need to draw 45 different animal species.Capture with stunning life, movement, and accuracy a vast array of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and insects!When it comes to drawing wildlife, illustrators and artists often revert to working solely from photographs, which can leave the artwork looking lifeless and flat. In this inspirational animal drawing book, artist Tim Pond shows you how to observe and draw animals in zoos, farms, wildlife parks, and aquariums – and teaches you fascinating animal facts along the way.Embark on a journey of discovery that will help you develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to sketch a broad range of wildlife – from mammals and reptiles to birds, fish, and insects. Inside, you’ll find quick, gestural sketches and more in-depth studies in a variety of media (pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour); guidance on representing different coat patterns and markings (like the plumage of exotic birds or hippos’ hooves); plus information on tools, materials and basic drawing techniques.Combining scientific knowledge with expert practical guidance is the key to successfully drawing animals from life. Tim’s ability to convey this accessibly and engagingly makes this a treasure trove for artists of all skill levels!

Drawing the Natural World is a practical and comprehensive guide for artists of all abilities to celebrate through art the beauty of the flora and fauna that make up our planet.The book is divided into the fundamental concepts of art – colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space – to introduce the essential techniques and demonstrate how they can be used in drawing the natural world through practical projects. Further chapters cover the anatomy of animals to ensure posture and gait can be accurately captured, and the fundamentals of composition. There is also introduction to the different materials and equipment that can be used, and a guide to basics of drawing.Each of the projects in the book includes a fully illustrated step-by-step sequence to follow, plus helpful tips and advice. There’s also background information about the featured animals and plants to broaden the reader’s awareness of and connection with the natural world.This comprehensive guide is for all abilities, whether they haven’t drawn for years or decades or are an experienced artist looking for fresh inspiration.Accessible book that will inspire wonder at the natural world and help to understand the critical roles that animals and plants play in lifePacked full of the author’s beautiful, inspirational drawingsThe book includes chapters dealing with colour and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space, aligning it with the national curriculumFeatures easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials and a host of tips and techniques that will quickly improve the reader’s observational and drawing skillsSubjects are studied from a wide variety of angles and postures as well as in movementWill appeal to all abilities and agesCrammed full of information - blends natural history and science with art

DRAWING ANIMALS FROM LIFE: Science meets art in this drawing book that gives you the skills, techniques, and knowledge you need to draw 45 different animal species.Capture with stunning life, movement, and accuracy a vast array of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and insects!When it comes to drawing wildlife, illustrators and artists often revert to working solely from photographs, which can leave the artwork looking lifeless and flat. In this inspirational animal drawing book, artist Tim Pond shows you how to observe and draw animals in zoos, farms, wildlife parks, and aquariums – and teaches you fascinating animal facts along the way.Embark on a journey of discovery that will help you develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to sketch a broad range of wildlife – from mammals and reptiles to birds, fish, and insects. Inside, you’ll find quick, gestural sketches and more in-depth studies in a variety of media (pencil, pen and ink, and watercolour); guidance on representing different coat patterns and markings (like the plumage of exotic birds or hippos’ hooves); plus information on tools, materials and basic drawing techniques.Combining scientific knowledge with expert practical guidance is the key to successfully drawing animals from life. Tim’s ability to convey this accessibly and engagingly makes this a treasure trove for artists of all skill levels!