Learn to Draw Forest Animals: Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 woodland creatures (Learn to Draw: Expanded Edition)

Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team

ISBN 10: 1939581680 ISBN 13: 9781939581686

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr. ― Quarto Library, 2015

Synopsis

Young aspiring artists everywhere will be drawn to the selection of wild, woodland animals included in Learn to Draw Forest Animals, which includes a grizzly bear, red fox, an antelope, and many more. The book opens with brief information for getting started, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Young artists-in-training will learn to draw their favorite forest animals by following the step-by-step instructions in this beautifully illustrated book.

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About the Author

Walter Foster Jr. publishes fun and imaginative books and kits for children of all ages. As a creator of content for children and families, Walter Foster Jr. strives to bring out that childlike wonderment in all of us and inspire lifelong interests.

From School Library Journal

Gr 1–4—These books provide step-by-step instructions for depicting a wide variety of animals. Forest Animals covers a diverse selection of creatures, such as raccoons, barn owls, orangutans, and forest elephants, while Cats & Kittens has directions for drawing various breeds, such as Manx, Persian, Siamese, and Maine Coon. Each animal is featured on a colorful, cleanly designed spread that includes a photo, a few basic facts about the species (or breed), and occasional mini-quizzes. While the steps usually begin with a few basic shapes, such as a couple of circles for the head and body, they quickly jump from a fairly simple collection of lines and shapes to a completed animal with lots of shading and detail, without offering much guidance on how to make the transition. There are no tips on, for instance, how to illustrate fur or how to use lighter lines that can be erased later on. While other series, like Lee Ames's "Draw 50" books (Watson-Guptill), do a better job of breaking down the examples into manageable steps, with suggestions on how to improve skills, these titles are acceptable additions. VERDICT The eye-catching covers are bound to attract kids, and those who already love to draw will likely enjoy the challenge of re-creating the steps.—Ashley Larsen, Pacifica Libraries, CA

Edition details

• Publisher: Walter Foster Jr. ― Quarto Library
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1939581680
• ISBN 13: 9781939581686
• Binding: Library Binding
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Cuddy Robbin