Books in How to Draw and Paint Series series

Inside this easy-to-follow guide, Disney artists introduce the exciting world of drawing animated film characters. Artists young and old will enjoy drawing Simba, Timon, Scar, and the rest of the animals at Pride Rock, following simple, step-by-step instructions that teach how to draw the characters in a variety of poses and moods. This delightful how-to-draw book also introduces interesting facts about the movie alongside the drawing instruction. Learn to Draw The Lion King is a fabulous addition to any would-be cartoonistÆs collection!

Whether they prefer the company of dogs, cats, or both, aspiring artists will learn how to create faithful depictions of all their furry friends with this essential drawing book. Inside, gifted artist Nolon Stacey provides fundamental techniques and complete instructions for drawing several different breeds of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. He also demonstrates how to portray specific canine and feline features––such as perky ears, wayward whiskers, and playful paws. Readers also will learn how to achieve accurate proportions and capture the priceless expressions that make dogs and cats so utterly irresistible! Packed with helpful tips and extraordinarily realistic drawings, this book is a "must-have" for every pet-loving artist.

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... • Thorough information on tools and materials necessary for creating works of art in pastel • Simple steps for pastel application, color blending, and background tinting • The process of planning a composition to achieve proper placement and balance • Ways to use pastels with other media, such as watercolor or India ink • Helpful tips for accurately rendering portraits, still lifes, animals, and landscapes

Milo studied everything he could get his hands on about the mythical city of Atlantis, so when opportunity knocked, he was ready for the expedition of a lifetime. Now you can follow Milo’s lead as you learn how to draw all the characters in Disney’s exciting feature film, Atlantis: The Lost Empire. Find out about the special traits that make each person unique, from Dr. Sweet’s bulging biceps to courageous Kida’s big spirit. With interesting facts about the movie and drawing tips from real Disney artists, this book is sure to be one exciting learning adventure!

Featuring an array of adorable baby animals, this charming bookoffers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating incredibly lifelike drawings in pencil. Baby Animals opens with in-depth information about selecting tools and materials, transferring photo references, and understanding values. Then accomplished artist Cindy Smith shares her passion for the animal kingdom with readers and demonstrates her special shading techniques to accurately depict a wide range of textures––including fur, feathers, and skin. The secret to Cindy’s amazingly realistic drawings is in the minute details, and she divulges all her creative tricks in this essential guide! Aspiring artists with a soft spot for young animals also will find a wealth of irresistible illustrations to study, copy, and “awww” over.