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Learn to Draw Calligraphy Animals: 30 unique creations
With just a few strokes of a calligraphy pen, London-based designer and illustrator Andrew Fox can help you to create a fun series of minimalistic animals.
Find joy in the simplicity as you draw cats, dinosaurs, crabs, horses, and birds! The animals in this kit are simple to create and easily recognizable. Each design effortlessly becomes a true character that you can use on greeting cards, posters, gifts, and more. Perfect for entry-level artists, this package includes:
- A hardcover book filled with techniques to draw 30 animals
- A high-quality calligraphy marker
- 25 sheets of paper to get started
The technique is easy, and with a few marks of a pen, you can create an amazing animal drawing.
Find joy in the simplicity as you draw cats, dinosaurs, crabs, horses, and birds! The animals in this kit are simple to create and easily recognizable. Each design effortlessly becomes a true character that you can use on greeting cards, posters, gifts, and more. Perfect for entry-level artists, this package includes:
- A hardcover book filled with techniques to draw 30 animals
- A high-quality calligraphy marker
- 25 sheets of paper to get started
The technique is easy, and with a few marks of a pen, you can create an amazing animal drawing.
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80 pages, Hardcover
First published June 5, 2015
420 people want to read
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August 6, 2015
There are things I'm supposed to be doing today. But my to-do list has been shoved rudely aside. Why? Because I had to, simply had to dive into playing with pen and ink, and the designs in this book.
I've been captivated by Andrew Fox's designs since discovering his art on Instagram. When I learned that he had a freshly minted book, I think I actually made that "squee" sound. And, thanks to the artist and his publisher, my very own copy arrived at my door yesterday afternoon. Within 5 minutes, I began reading, and unable to control the creative impulse, grabbed my Pilot Parallel pen and cranked out a gleeful
Today, I've been playing. And playing. And smiling. And having a grand time. The beauty of this book is that Fox provides both clear instructions for drawing a variety of animals (mammals, crustaceans, reptiles, insects, mollusks, birds; I think amphibians are missing, but that's probably only because the book is 70 pages) but also gives a great launching place for creative work. I tend to think, "I could never draw a (cat, camel, crab, critter)" and often don't try. But with a few simple strokes of the pen, I can. With my confidence whetted, I can branch out and try my own design. Or I can stick to the simple elegance of Fox's minimalist calligraphy animals. It's a win-win.
The book comes with a pen and paper, but I must admit, I pulled out my own pen, because I'm simply in love with the ease and elegance of Pilot's Parallel Pen (and no, I have no commercial association with Pilot). The instructions Fox gives are simple, clear, and pictorial, and include a diagram for the direction to hold your pen nib with each stroke. Follow the instructions, or apply your own imagination.
This is a lovely little treat of a book for any level artist, wanna-be to established. Now excuse me. The critters are calling.
Pysanka inspired by Andrew Fox's art:
I've been captivated by Andrew Fox's designs since discovering his art on Instagram. When I learned that he had a freshly minted book, I think I actually made that "squee" sound. And, thanks to the artist and his publisher, my very own copy arrived at my door yesterday afternoon. Within 5 minutes, I began reading, and unable to control the creative impulse, grabbed my Pilot Parallel pen and cranked out a gleeful
Today, I've been playing. And playing. And smiling. And having a grand time. The beauty of this book is that Fox provides both clear instructions for drawing a variety of animals (mammals, crustaceans, reptiles, insects, mollusks, birds; I think amphibians are missing, but that's probably only because the book is 70 pages) but also gives a great launching place for creative work. I tend to think, "I could never draw a (cat, camel, crab, critter)" and often don't try. But with a few simple strokes of the pen, I can. With my confidence whetted, I can branch out and try my own design. Or I can stick to the simple elegance of Fox's minimalist calligraphy animals. It's a win-win.
The book comes with a pen and paper, but I must admit, I pulled out my own pen, because I'm simply in love with the ease and elegance of Pilot's Parallel Pen (and no, I have no commercial association with Pilot). The instructions Fox gives are simple, clear, and pictorial, and include a diagram for the direction to hold your pen nib with each stroke. Follow the instructions, or apply your own imagination.
This is a lovely little treat of a book for any level artist, wanna-be to established. Now excuse me. The critters are calling.
Pysanka inspired by Andrew Fox's art:
November 13, 2015
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw cute little animals in three or less easy steps? This book is a great way to express your creativity! There are thirty minimalist animals for you to draw; because they are drawn using a calligraphy pen, they end up looking vaguely hieroglyphic, and make great illustrations or doodles to adorn your other creations. The included calligraphy pen and paper means, with the purchase of this book, you have everything you need to begin, and instructions are simple and step-by-step, so anyone can learn and even memorize them. Read the entire review at http://www.sandiegobookreview.com/lea...
Reviewed by Gretl W.
Reviewed by Gretl W.
August 25, 2015
I cannot draw. My childhood work was the object of many jokes in art class, and even as an adult my animal doodles are rectangles without necks. Even I can make perfect calligraphy animals with this book. The directions are simple, and the drawings come out beautifully! Highly recommended for artists and non-artists alike.
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