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Background information about the featured animals and plants will broaden the reader’s awareness of and connection with the natural world. Further chapters cover the anatomy of animals to ensure posture and gait can be accurately captured, and the fundamentals of composition.
In this accessible book Tim Pond blends natural history and science with art to help the reader understand the critical roles that animals and plants play in life
- Introduction to drawing materials and equipment
- Packed full of the author’s beautiful, inspirational drawings
- Easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials
- Tips and techniques to improve the reader’s observational and drawing skills
"Profusely illustrated with an informative commentary and step-by-step instructions...thoroughly 'user friendly' in organization and presentation, making it a welcome, instructive, and highly recommended pick for personal, professional, community library and art school Drawing/Painting instruction collections."—Mid-West Book Review
"I’ve been a fan of Tim Pond since his first book. He gives the impression of a man completely on top of his subject and able to marshal and explain a wealth of material both concisely and coherently at the same time, which is no mean feat...What marks the book out from other titles on natural history is the way Tim interweaves subjects and techniques, so that you may find yourself drawing ungulates in a section on three-quarter views...this is a thoroughly comprehensive guide."—The Artist
"Step into the wonderful world of art with Drawing the Natural World by Tim Pond. Whether you're an inspired beginner or a seasoned artist, this comprehensive guide offers fresh inspiration...Step-by-step demonstrations and friendly expert advice will boost your confidence and grow your skills."—Artists & Illustrators"a practical guide for artists of all abilities to celebrate the beauty of flora and fauna in art...His work is beautifully reproduced throughout and background information about the featured animals and plants are included to broaden the reader's awareness of the natural world. This is a book to immerse yourself in and learn from to discover your own relationship with nature."—Leisure Painter
"Artistically, Tim has an economy of line that betokens both confidence and an innate understanding of both subject and working methods. It also adds a simplicity of explanation which adds to the appeal of the book. Tim is an engaging artist and writer who presents his work both simply and comprehensibly."—Art Book Review
Introduction
Materials
Getting Started: Dynamic Drawing
Study Sheets
Chapter 1: Anatomy
Anatomy Essentials: Tetrapods
Posture and Gait
Front Legs
Rear Legs
Anatomy Essentials: Birds
Anatomy Essentials: Insects
Chapter 2: Line
Line Essentials
Contour Drawing
Descriptive Lines
Construction Lines
Chapter 3: Shape
Shape Essentials
Negative and Positive Space
Sight-size Drawing
Comparative Measuring
Drawing Giant Animals
Gesture Drawing
Animal Portraits
Chapter 4: Tone
Tone Essentials
Lighting and Shadows
Using Mid-tone Paper
Chiaroscuro
Sculptured Drawing