Animal Anatomy for Artists A visual guide to the form of mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds

<p><b>Mastering animal anatomy is fundamental to creating dynamic, </b><b>believable animal drawings. Whether sketching from life to </b><b>capture realistic depictions or designing creatures from the </b><b>imagination, an understanding of the animal form is essential.</b></p><p><span>Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists will </span><span>equip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference material </span><span>you need to take your animal drawings to the next level. </span><span>Introductory chapters by artist and instructor Joe Weatherly </span><span>focus on a structural approach to drawing, exploring core topics </span><span>including gesture, rhythm and posing, construction, anatomy </span><span>basics, proportions, and more. This is followed by the visual </span><span>reference library, an expansive collection of stunning animal </span><span>photography with detailed overlaid illustrations showing the </span><span>skeletal structure, musculature, and contour forms of a wide </span><span>variety of animals, illustrated by artist Shannon Beaumont. The </span><span>library also contains numerous pose sketches, both stationary </span><span>and mid-action, of each animal. Whether you are an oil painter, </span><span>traditional sculptor, or digital concept artist, the informative </span><span>resources within this book will help you to improve the quality </span><span>and accuracy of your art.</span></p><p>With an enlightening foreword from artist and teacher Marshall <span>Vandruff, Animal Anatomy for Artists is a key resource for artists </span><span>of any skill level who seek to capture animals realistically, or aim </span><span>to exaggerate the animal form to create fantastical creatures </span><span>and characters. The clear presentation and incredible details </span><span>provide a keepsake resource that will enable you to create </span><span>anatomically correct images for years to come.</span></p>