Classic Sketchbook: Cats : Secrets of Observational Drawing

Whether scribbling out a quick sketch with minimal detail, or making a finished portrait where every silky hair and polished whisker stands out, the best cat artists can capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it? Firsthand observation of cats will tell you a lot about the way they sit, yawn, position their tails, and curl up to sleep, but it won't tell you how to get those things down on paper. __Classic Sketchbook: Cats__ is the second in a series of instructional books that began with __Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals__. The series shows how it's done by looking at details of museum-quality works, then coaching readers through the techniques with the help an expert's suggestions. In this case the expert is Patricia Wynne, a noted illustrator with a specialty in animals. Wynne will guide you through fur, paws, and eyes, as well as cats sleeping, playing, or pouncing. Her unique instructions places a close-up of a drawing or painting by a noted artist like Gauguin, Chardin, Gwen John, and Theodore Steinlen on the left side of the page. And on the right side of the page Patricia Wynne coaches you with detailed, step-by-step drawings, that illuminate the process. If you've always wanted to capture the lithe beauty of your feline friend on paper, Classic Sketchbook: Cats will help you learn from the best. Whether dashing off a quick sketch with minimal detail, or making a finished portrait where every silky hair and polished whisker stands out, the best cat artists are able to capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it? Firsthand observation of cats will tell you a lot about the way they sit, yawn, position their tails, and curl up to sleep, but it won't tell you how to get those things down on paper. For that the best instruction comes from looking very closely at the work of artists who are famous for their cats. Classic Sketchbook: Cats is the second in a series of draw-in books that began with Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals . The series shows how it's done by looking at details of museum-quality works, then coaching readers to try the techniques with the help an expert's suggestions. In this case the expert is Patricia Wynne, a nature illustrator with a specialty in animals. Printed on quality uncoated stock, suited for drawing, the book is divided by subject areas such as fur, paws, eyes, and cats sleeping, playing, or preying. The left-hand page features a close-up of a drawing or painting by a noted 18th, 19th, or early 20th century artist. (These include works by Theodore Steinlen, Suzanne Valadon, Gwen John, Franz Marc, and Edward Burne-Jones). The right-hand page is largely blank, with a box for the author/illustrator's brief coaching tips, insights, and observations. Classic Sketchbook: Cats shows how it's done by showing museum-quality works, then coaching you to try the techniques with the help an expert's suggestions. Whether scribbling out a quick sketch with minimal detail, or making a finished portrait where every silky hair and polished whisker stands out, the best cat artists can capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it ? Firsthand observation of cats will tell you a lot about the way they sit, yawn, tweak their tails, and curl up to sleep, but it won't tell you how to get those things down on paper. Classic Sketchbook: Cats is the second in a series of instructional books that began with Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals . The series shows how to draw your subjects by looking at the details of museum-quality works , then coaching you through the techniques with the help an expert's suggestions. In this case the expert is Patricia Wynne , a noted illustrator with a specialty in animals. Wynne will guide you through fur , paws , and eyes , as well as cats sleeping , playing , or pouncing . Her unique instructions places a close-up of a drawing or painting by a noted artist like Gauguin, Chardin, Gwen John, and Theodore Steinlen on the left side of the page. And on the right side of the page Patricia Wynne coaches you with detailed, step-by-step drawings , that illuminate the process. "Whether scribbling out a quick sketch with minimal detail, or making a finished portrait where every silky hair and polished whisker stands out, the best cat artists can capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it? Firsthand observation of cats will tell you a lot about the way they sit, yawn, position their tails, and curl up to sleep, but it won't tell you how to get those things down on paper. Classic Sketchbook: Cats is the second in a series of instructional books that began with Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals. The series shows how it's done by looking at details of museum-quality works, then coaching readers through the techniques with the help an expert's suggestions. In this case the expert is Patricia Wynne, a noted illustrator with a specialty in animals. Wynne will guide you through fur, paws, and eyes, as well as cats sleeping, playing, or pouncing. Her unique instructions places a close-up of a drawing or painting by a noted artist like Gauguin, Chardin, Gwen John, and Theodore Steinlen on the left side of the page. And on the right side of the page Patricia Wynne coaches you with detailed, step-by-step drawings, that illuminate the process"-- Provided by publisher