文档介绍：Table of
Contents
INTRODUCTION 6
1 | You Can Do It! 8
2 | Materials & Techniques 12
3 | Facial Features 22
4 | Realistic Fur 38
5 | Cats 52
6 | Dogs 66
7 | Rabbits & Rodents 84
8 | Birds 100
9 | Reptiles & Fish 110
10 | Storytelling Through Pictures 120
CONCLUSION 124
INDEX 126
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Introduction
Animals are a huge part of my life and always have been. I was lucky to have
grown up with parents who also liked animals and indulged me with every type
of pet imaginable. I remember my bedroom being my own personal zoo, a place
I could escape to and surround myself with my furry and feathered friends while
I drew pictures and read books.
I cannot recall many nights in my life when I didn’t share my bed with a cat
or dog or share my dinner with a guinea pig or other rodent. To this day, I can’t
sleep without the sound of an aquarium bubbling in the night. Even now, as I sit
at puter, my cat Burnie is curled up on my lap, and my dogs, Penny and
Misty, are at my feet.
For me, life would be so empty without pets. I find that most of my art stu-
dents feel the same way. They ing to my studio where my dogs and
cats roam freely, taking cuddles and behind-the-ear scratches from anyone who
will offer. Maybe creativity goes hand in hand with love passion, and
artists crave the cozy feeling that pets bring to us.
Artwork is always more inspirational when you are in love with your sub-
ject matter. If you have purchased this book, it is likely because you love pets,
too. This book isn’t just about drawing animals. It is about animal “portrai-
ture”—capturing the soul and essence of the pet that is a member of your fami-
ly, and preserving their memory forever through art. Through your drawings, you
can capture the actions and behaviors, the love and devotion, the fun-loving per-
sonality and gentle spirit of your wonderful pets.
My camera is always at my fingertips to capture my pets’ antics. They pro-
vide me with endle