Animal Anatomy for Artists

Mastering animal anatomy is fundamental to creating dynamic,believable animal drawings. Whether sketching from life tocapture realistic depictions or designing creatures from theimagination, an understanding of the animal form is essential.

Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists willequip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference materialyou need to take your animal drawings to the next level.Introductory chapters by artist and instructor Joe Weatherlyfocus on a structural approach to drawing, exploring core topicsincluding gesture, rhythm and posing, construction, anatomybasics, proportions, and more. This is followed by the visualreference library, an expansive collection of stunning animalphotography with detailed overlaid illustrations showing theskeletal structure, musculature, and contour forms of a widevariety of animals, illustrated by artist Shannon Beaumont. Thelibrary also contains numerous pose sketches, both stationaryand mid-action, of each animal. Whether you are an oil painter,traditional sculptor, or digital concept artist, the informativeresources within this book will help you to improve the qualityand accuracy of your art.

With an enlightening foreword from artist and teacher MarshallVandruff, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a key resource for artistsof any skill level who seek to capture animals realistically, or aimto exaggerate the animal form to create fantastical creaturesand characters. The clear presentation and incredible detailsprovide a keepsake resource that will enable you to createanatomically correct images for years to come.