Painting Animals in Watercolour

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Artists seem compelled to try to capture the amazing variety of the animal kingdom; the challenge remains how to breathe energy into your paintings and make the animals jump off th e paper. This deeply practical book offers an accessible introduction to sketching animals from life, to try to capture that essence. It gives instruction on how to approach drawing; covers ideas for materials and supplies to make sketching from life a joy; gives step-by-step demonstrations of different watercolour techniques; offers specific advice on using colour and painting, fur, feathers, and features; and gives ideas for mixed-media experimentation. Full of colourful examples and guidance, this work explains how to transform your studies into finished artwork that are brimming with character. Show more