A thorough and beautifully illustrated guide covering everything a beginner needs to draw animals with confidence — from foundational techniques to finished, lifelike portraits. With over 200 techniques, tips, and lessons across 240+ pages, this is one of the most comprehensive animal drawing references available.
8 themed chapters covering Wild Animals, Pets, Dogs, Cats, Horses, Animal Portraits, Cartoon Animals, and Drawing in Colored Pencil
Starts with essential fundamentals: tools & materials, pencil lines & textures, light & shadow, simplifying with shapes, and drawing accurately
Step-by-step lessons for 50+ animals including Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Wolf, Kangaroo, Koala, Persian Cat, Arabian Horse, Golden Retriever, Bulldog, and more
Dedicated sections on fur shading, scales & skin textures, anatomy & proportion, and working from photographs
Includes cartoon animal techniques and a full chapter on colored pencil rendering (Toucan, Kitten, Puppy, Leopard)
Published by Walter Foster — a trusted name in art instruction
Whether you want to sketch your pet, capture wildlife, or develop your own cartoon characters, this guide gives you the skills and confidence to draw any animal.
