Draw Your Favorite Animals in 5 Simple Steps
Drawing realistic animals has never been easier! Professional artist and instructor Mark Liam Smith guides you through his foolproof five-step method for building complicated creatures out of simple shapes. He walks you through each step--from establishing primary shapes to crafting intricate textures--to create realistic drawings you're proud of. Learn to sketch 60 of the most iconic animals, from Labrador retrievers and Calico cats to elephants, lions, gorillas and more.
Mark takes the intimidation out of drawing for budding artists of all ages, and his techniques can be applied to any creature you can imagine for endless animal fun! With easy-to-follow instructions, ample illustrations and extra tutorials on mastering even the most frustrating of features (like feathers, fur and scales), this book is the ultimate resource for drawing any animal you wish.
"Mark is a great drawing teacher. He makes the drawing process approachable, encouraging and fun!"
-- Callen Schaub, artist
"Mark Liam Smith has done it again! This book is a must-have for any artist ready to take on one of drawing's most rewarding challenges."
-- Ekaterina Popova, founder and editor of Create! Magazine, host of The Create! Podcast
"Mark makes drawing fun with step-by-step, easy instructions that anyone can follow."
-- Sherri Nienass, art dealer and curator
"Mark can show you how to draw pretty much anything. He breaks down various objects into simple shapes that become, eventually, the very complex thing you are trying to illustrate."
-- Jimmy Suzan, author and illustrator
Mark Liam Smith is a celebrated artist, art educator and the bestselling author of The New Artist's Guide to Drawing. Known for his beginner-friendly tips and tutorials, he works to make drawing accessible for all. Mark lives in Toronto, Canada, with his family.