Big School of Drawing Animals: Well-Explained, Practice-Oriented Drawing Instruction for the Beginning Artist

By Walter Foster Creative Team

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages

Big School of Drawing Animals is your complete guide to the art of drawing animals with accuracy, creativity, and fun. Whether you are a complete beginner or an artist with some experience looking to refine your skills, this 192-page book covers all the essentials you need to create both realistic and imaginative animal art, from basic drawing techniques to advanced concepts.

Through step-by-step tutorials, explore popular animal subjects, such as cats, dogs, horses, and a variety of wildlife, learning techniques for each animal's unique anatomy and characteristics. Additional instructions on colored pencil techniques, light, shadow, and perspective provide a foundation for success. Designed to inspire and inform, this guide helps you capture the beauty and personality of animals on paper.

Inside, you will find:

Step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, covering popular pets like cats and dogs, as well as wild animals.Core art fundamentals, including perspective, light, and shadow, essential for creating dynamic and realistic animal drawings. Colored pencil techniques, providing guidance on adding depth and texture to bring animal illustrations to life.
With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you'll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It's as easy as 1, 2, 3.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760396965
• ISBN13: 9780760396964
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.7" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Preschool to Postsecondary