North Light
Drawing Realistic Pets From Photographs

This book is not just about drawing animals. It's about capturing the soul and essence of the pet that is a member of your family, a part of your heart, and preserving their memory forever through art. More than a record of what they look like, your drawings will capture the behaviors, sweet and silly expressions, the fun-loving personality and gentle spirit that make each animal so very special.

A remarkable 29 step-by-step projects show how surprisingly easy it is to render cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, hamsters and other beautiful animals. Learn how to capture the soul in your pet’s eyes, and draw other facial features to complete your pet’s unique expressions. You will also learn how to draw realistic fur, whether long and silky or short and sleek, black or white or patterned--plus feathers, scales, shells and other texture.

With this book you will be able to capture every charming expression, every adorable pose, and every pet that has touched your heart. There is o sweeter gift for an animal lover or a friend who has lost a beloved pet.

Paperback book measures 8 1/2 in. x 11 in., 128 pages with 300 black and white illustrations. North Light, 2005. ISBN: 158180640X