Capture the wonders of nature in watercolour with this quick guide to wildlife painting, packed with techniques and inspiration.
Bestselling author Hazel Soan demonstrates how to paint a variety of wildlife, from garden favourites to exotic wild beasts. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, it has never been easier to capture the likeness of an animal, in your chosen medium, in a few quick strokes.
The book covers all the key skills you need, including techniques for speed, capturing pose and proportion, advice on painting fur, feathers, hair, hides and markings, working with colour and light, and adding background and setting, as well as further work that can be completed in the studio.
From cats, big and small, birds and foxes to magnificent elephants, lions and zebras, Hazel's simple tips, practical demonstrations and beautiful paintings can be applied to any moving subject and will help you master the art of capturing animals - in watercolour, oils, pencils or pastels - in no time at all.
| ISBN: | 9781849947268 |
| Publication date: | 2nd February 2023 |
| Author: | Hazel Soan |
| Publisher: | Batsford an imprint of Batsford Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 196 pages |
| Genres: |
The Arts: techniques and principles Paintings and painting Drawing and drawings |