Animals: How to Draw Them

Any artist who wants to draw animals well will find here both help and inspiration. Laidman gives both general and step by step instructions on how to catch the essence of many kinds of animals horses, dogs, cats, birds, elephants, lions, deer, rhinoceros, bears virtually every species of interest to the artist. He tells where and how to observe animals and how to use photographs and other aids to ensure accuracy in depiction. His suggestions to the beginner on where to find material to practice on are especially valuable, while advanced students and practicing artists will find here much useful reference information in the various sketches, completed drawings, and notes.