Great Drawing Step-by-Step

Engaging, charming, and continually varied, animals make inspirational subject matter for artists. In this stimulating guide, artist and illustrator Peter Gray leads readers through the stages of capturing animal shapes, behavior, and expression to create exceptional works of art. Whether they are a beginner or a more experienced draftsperson, the tailored step-by-step exercises and practical tips will help them get the most out of their animal subjects.

Caricatures are fun to draw––they are comic and accessible, with a wide scope for invention. Artist and illustrator Peter Gray guides readers through the process of attaining a likeness and distorting it in imaginative ways for maximum effects. The distinctive step-by-step exercises assist aspiring caricaturists to strengthen their skills, and the handy hint sidebars will build on their knowledge about techniques and materials.

From its origins in Japanese comics, manga has become one of the most popular and dynamic drawing styles in the world, used in animation, gaming, advertising, and design. This useful guide provides step-by-step instruction to help aspiring artists draw manga like the experts. Readers learn to draw characters that fit the manga "look" and exude personality, glamour, and polish. They learn to sketch well-proportioned figures and create faces with character and expression. Readers also learn to draw figures from interesting angles and to portray fast-moving action and drama. An overview of basic artist materials and instruction in inking and rendering are other helpful features.

In this easy-to-follow guide, budding artists obtain practical advice in a range of approaches to portraiture. Each portrait teaches young artists something about the way to tackle depicting the features of friends, family members, and acquaintances. Readers learn that each face has an extraordinary ability to show a wide range of expressions and emotions. By changing situations, lighting, and surroundings, they will also discover that there is no limit to the possibilities for expression that drawing portraits offers. A materials checklist is provided, along with valuable guidance in drawing proportions of the head, different ages, features, muscles and bones, details about composition, and production of tones, among other points. Handy Hints are provided throughout the volume to give artists additional helpful tips.