Full Description
A master of animal portraiture presents an extensive course in creating lifelike drawings of a host of creatures: great apes, tigers, lions, dogs, bears, horses, crocodiles, snakes, fish, and many others. Subjects include animal musculature, bone structure, psychology, movements, habits, and habitats. Suitable for commercial and fine artists, painters, sculptors, and students. 123 illustrations.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
MAMMALS
GREAT APES AND OTHER MONKEYS
THE FELINE GROUP
TIGER HEADS: AT REST AND IN ACTION
DOGS
BEARS
HORSES
CATTLE
DEER
ANTELOPES
SHEEP AND GOATS
ELEPHANTS
CAMELS
SWINE
"SEALS, WALRUSES, SEA LIONS"
RODENTS
YOUNG ANIMALS
EXOTIC TYPES
ANIMAL EXPRESSION
HOW ANIMALS LIE DOWN
SKELETON OF MAN COMPARED WITH GREYHOUND
HAIR TRACTS
HOW ONE PAINTS AND MODELS AN ANIMAL
BIRDS-GENERAL OBSERVATIONS
WINGS
"BREAKS, TAILS, AND FEET AND LEGS"
EXPRESSION IN BIRDS' EYES
"REPTILES: CROCODILES, LIZARDS, SNAKES, TURTLES"
FISHES
INVERTEBRATES
PROTECTIVE COLORING
SUMMARY
