HowtoDrawAfricanAnimalsinsimplesteps Format: Paperback

Learn to draw 28 different breathtaking African animals from scratch in 6 easy steps.

Capture the splendour of the African savannah by drawing this collection of stunning animals and birds. Watch them come to life in 6 easy steps. Award-winning artist Jonathan Newey teaches you to transform simple shapes into the iconic Big Five, as well as towering giraffes, distinctive zebras and striking flamingos.

There are 28 different animals to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final coloured version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding and experienced artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can draw African animals with this inspiring guide.

Jonathan Newey is an award-winning artist with extensive experience in many drawing and painting mediums including coloured pencil. He comes from a long line of artists in the family and studied art and design at the London College of Printing. He is a City & Guilds qualified teacher and has over 14 years experience of teaching in adult education. He has many drawings and paintings in collections both nationally and internationally and has demonstrated for most of the top manufacturers in the UK. Jonathan is an active promoter of the coloured pencil as a serious drawing medium and is a founder member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society.