Lifelike Animals: Discover your Inner Artist as you Learn to Draw Animals in Graphite

by Linda Weil

Learn to draw remarkably realistic animals step by step Inside this beautiful, comprehensive book, accomplished artist Linda Weil shows readers how to capture the personality and character of a range of animals, from a magnificent elephant to a cuddly koala to a group of mischievous meerkats. The 64-page book introduces readers to tools and materials, as well as basic drawing and shading techniques, before delving into a collection of stunning step-by-step projects. Aspiring artists will discover information on animal anatomy, sketching from life, drawing young animals, and depicting animals in action. With a wealth of inspiring images and invaluable information, this book is a "must-have" for every animal-loving artist.

Genres: Art

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Linda Weil (Melbourne, Australia) is a graduate of RMIT University who began her career in graphic design, primarily in the print industry. She has been art director and illustrator for a number of Australia's national magazines, and she has specialized in botanical and natural history illustration. A member and past secretary of the Wildlife Artist Society of Australasia, and a member of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists, Linda teaches drawing to both beginners and advanced students. Her work has won numerous awards, and she exhibits in galleries and shows throughout Australia. Linda has traveled widely throughout Australia, France, Borneo, the United States, and South Africa, and many of her drawings are inspired by the animals and sights she sees on her travels.

Reviews

[Julia]

Covers basic drawing techniques using pencil to draw animals. Author goes into specifics of eyes, fur, hair, skin, textures, and more, including which pencils to use and how to make marks to achieve certain outcomes. Easy-to-follow book with beautiful illustrations.

[和泉美優]

With detailed diagrams, information and drawings, this book helps you learn how to draw photographic animals.

I started reading this book, because I found it so compelling to learn to draw the lifelike animals. Well, I actually just gaped at the similarity of the drawing to the photographs. I finished reading this book, because I was flipping and reading the descriptions and ended up finishing it. There's another reason too-I was reading for my reading list on art.

I would recommend this book to Helen, because she expressed interest with the other books in this series. The drawings are a bit advanced so I wouldn't recommend it to anybody who is beginning to learn how to sketch.