Full of character and endlessly varied, our furry friends make great drawing subjects.

In this book, author and artist Duncan Smith shows how you can use simple shapes to build up realistic drawings of all types of animals, from cats and dogs to farmyard animals, horses and birds. Whether you want to sketch wildlife on location or create a memorable portrait of your pet, the inspiring examples and step-by-step demonstrations will help you to achieve stunning results.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

The Essential Guides to Drawing are practical books for artists who wish to improve their skills in a particular subject area. The series covers Animals, Landscapes, Perspective & Composition, Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes.