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From
domestic cats to big cats, these beautiful creatures have
fascinated people for thousands of years. Capture their elusive
feline charm using a variety of art media in this useful primer.
This book is aimed at the existing artist who wants to branch
out into depicting members of the cat family. Total beginners
are admirably covered by Search Press, but if you are somebody
who has covered the basics and wants to specialize, this book
has most feline topics covered. Starting with a very basic
look at anatomy and body shapes, the topics discussed include
sketching from life, key features, composition and different
styles. Most of the book is divided into five medium types:
pencils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics and ink. These chapters
start with a brief overview of what you need and some techniques
associated with portraying cats using that medium. Then follows
a step-by-step project that puts the selected medium through
its paces and shows how it can be used to advantage. The author’s
love and knowledge of the subject shines through and gives
the artist a good workout in capturing the essence of the
cat. From getting the look in the eyes right to depicting
soft fur, this book makes it easier to decide what medium
to use and how to get most aspects of the subject right. Handsomely
illustrated with the artist’s own work, this is a good
book for anybody wanting to paint pictures of the cat family.
If you cannot find a good range of art materials locally try
www.searchpress.com
for a list of suppliers.
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