Animal and Wildlife Books

Go on an artistic wildlife adventure with *Acrylic Painting: Animals*. This foundational painting book includes everything beginners need to know about getting started in acrylic painting. Authors — Toni Watts, Rod Lawrence, and Kate Tugwell.

Love art and dogs? Get the best of both of worlds with Art Studio: Dogs. Created especially with beginning artists in mind, this engaging book includes more than 50 fun and unique drawing, painting, and mixed media projects. Transform your love of canines into beautiful works of art. Author - Walter Foster Creative Team.

The Big Book of Drawing Animals will teach you how to draw everything from dogs and cats to horses, lions, and sharks. Easy to follow, this book is great for beginners or anyone who likes to draw. More than 90 step-by-step demonstrations break down how to draw your favorite animals. Authors - P. Rodriguez and T. Beaudenon.

*Cats & Other Creatures by Yuko Higuchi* published by Laurence King Publishing is a collection of 24 fantastical and bizarre artworks. The collection includes dogs becoming astronauts, cats joining the circus, and other strange and wonderful images. The postcard-like pages are perforated for easy removal. Simply frame these surreal images for yourself or send them to a friend. Illustrator — Yuko Higuchi. Hardcover. 48 pages. 5" x 7" (13 cm x 18 cm).

The best cat artists can capture the very essence of feline-ness. How do they do it? Classic Sketchbook: Cats looks at the details of museum-quality works, then coaches readers through the techniques with the help of an expert. Learn to draw fur, paws, eyes, cats pouncing, and more. Author - Patricia J. Wynne.

*Cute Chibi Animals* by Phoebe Im is an instructional guide that teaches beginner-level artists how to sketch characters in the chibi art style with pen and pencil as well as digitally on a phone or tablet.

Perfect for the cat obsessed, Doodled Cats offers inspiration for and guidance on doodling a variety of cats — from Persian and Siamese, to anthropomorphic and fashionable cats. Author - Gemma Correll.

Dog people will find a lot to love in Doodled Dogs. Learn to doodle all of your favorite furry pups — from author Gemma Correll's signature pug, to dogs in costumes and anthropomorphic dogs, all in the author's cute, quirky style. Author - Gemma Correll.

Perfect for beginners, artists, cartoonists, and doodlers alike, *Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute* features step-by-step instruction with detailed visuals for drawing creatures with personality. It also includes variation ideas for each creature and room for readers to add their own details. Author — Heegyum Kim.

Combine your passions for drawing and animals with *Drawing Animals Using Grids.* World-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi shows you how to draw cats, dogs, horses, and more. Easy, step-by-step exercises make drawing accessible to everyone. Author – Giovanni Civardi.

Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil by Debra Kauffman Yaun teaches beginning aritsts step-by-step techniques like hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending to draw various animals in colored pencil.

Learn to draw birds ranging from small to large with Drawing: Birds by Maury Aaseng. Starting with the essential drawing tools and materials, this paperback contains step-by-step instructions for illustrating lifelike birds including an eagle, crane, pelican, finch, and more.

Learn to draw realistic portraits of your furry friends with *Drawing: Dogs & Cats*. This drawing book features essential techniques, helpful tips, and instructions for illustrating cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. Author — Nolan Stacey.

With large-format views, Drawing: Dogs & Puppies provides you with step-by-step guidance to drawing these beloved furry pets with ease.

Ideal for beginners, Drawing: Horses by Walter Foster takes you on a step-by-step drawing journey as you learn how to create the majestic equine animals.

Learn to draw your favorite horse and pony breeds using a variety of easy-to-follow methods with the *Horses & Ponies Drawing & Activity Book*. This book teaches young artists to draw through tracing, grid drawing, and step-by-step drawing. Author — Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team.

Not sure how to start your drawing of a flamingo or a flying squirrel? "How to Draw Almost Every Animal" is here to help. This illustrated sourcebook features more than 75 adorable animals to draw and doodle. Each illustration is broken down with step-by-step diagrams and helpful drawing tips. Author — Chika Miyata.

Create your own fabulous feline artwork in no time with *How to Draw Cats and Kittens.* It includes step-by-step instructions and information on the fundamental principles of drawing, so even beginners can work with confidence. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

Learn how to illustrate various dog breeds in different poses and with a range of expressions using *How to Draw Dogs and Puppies.* Step-by-step instructions are included, along with helpful information about tools and techniques. Author – J.C. Amberlyn.

*Inking Animals* demonstrates how to use traditional inking techniques to create whimsical, original illustrations of your favorite animals. Author — Sova Huova.

*Kawaii Kitties* is an instructional paperback for beginning artists. It contains step-by-step tutorials for drawing cats in costumes, cats in different poses, and various cat breeds in the Kawaii style. It also teaches techniques for creating artwork digitally so you can make drawings on your phone or tablet. Author — Olive Yong.

Fluffy, adorable, playful, and mysterious, cats and kittens are eternally fascinating and also tons of fun to draw. Now kids can learn to create their own feline pet portraits with Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens, part of the award-winning Learn to Draw series. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

Meet some of the planet's most unusual critters with Learn to Draw Exotic Animals. The drawing book combines simple step-by-step instructions with fun, engaging information on more than 25 animals. Fun facts, quizzes, and photos are provided along the way. For young artists ages 6 and up. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

Learn to Draw Forest Animals contains a great blend of drawing instruction and engaging information about wild woodland animals for children age six and older. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

*Learn to Draw Realistic Animals with Pen & Marker* by D.L. Miller teach you how to draw 26 animals from A to Z ranging from an armadillo to a zebra. The tutorials include felt tip pen and marker techniques for beginners to advanced artists.

Treat a child to an exciting artistic safari with Learn to Draw Safari Animals, containing a great blend of drawing instruction and engaging information about the wild animals of Africa. Author — Robbin Cuddy.

*Leonardo Collection Animals* teaches artists to draw and paint a variety of animals by focusing on their anatomy. Learn to create your own artwork featuring wild felines and other wild animals or pets and barnyard animals in oil, acrylic, tempera, pastel, graphite, watercolor, and more.

*Leonardo Collection Birds* teaches artists of all skill levels how to paint and draw birds in acrylic, charcoal, and graphite. The demonstrative approach, step-by-step instructions, and thoughtful illustrations make creating bird art accessible to any artists.

Learn to paint and draw horses in oil, watercolor, acrylic, and graphite with *Leonardo Collection Horses*. This book features an easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrative approach and clear, carefully chosen illustrations of horses in a variety of poses.

Learn to paint and draw horses and their riders in oil, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and ink wash with *Leonardo Collection Horses and Riders*. Follow along with the step-by-by instructions and thoughtful illustrations of horses and their riders cantering, galloping, jumping, and participating in a variety of sports and activities.

How to Draw and Paint Pastel: Horses & Ponies is an inspiring instruction book that shows you everything you need to know to create breathtakingly realistic equine artwork in pastel. Author - Lesley Harrison.

For new artists, an easily understandable guide for learning to draw cats and kittens. It features tips and techniques on the fundamentals of drawing, an introduction to tools and materials, and step-by-step projects. Author — Anja Dahl.

Learn to paint and illustrate whimsical portraits of your pets and favorite animals with *Playful Painting: Pets*. Startup is easy, with minimal tools and materials required. Artist Faye Moorhouse illustrates the book in her signature friendly, quirky style. Author — Faye Moorhouse.

*Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes: Animals* by Matthew Palmer is a comprehensive beginner’s guide for artists with limited time. Inside are 29 tutorials for creating postcard-size watercolor paintings of more than 20 animals and birds that take only 30 minutes.

Learn to draw animals, cartoons, or manga from a pro artist. Strathmore Learning Series Instructional Art Pads offer step-by-step lessons and online video tutorials to help you master new illustration styles. Good for both beginning and experienced artists. Authors - Maureen ''Marzi'' Wilson, Christopher Hart, Cynthia Knox.

This engaging book contains tutorials for drawing 75 different animals, breaking down each subject into 10 simple steps. All you need to get started is a pen or pencil and a piece of paper! Author — Heather Kilgour.

Learn pencil drawing fundamentals with *The Art of Basic Drawing: Simple Step-by-step Techniques* by William F. Powell. This book teaches beginner-level artists simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil — including people, animals, plants, still lifes, and landscapes.

Paint and draw beautiful, vibrant, and realistic nature scenes with *The Art of Botanical and Bird Illustration*. This guide includes step-by-step demonstrations to follow along with as you practice taking sketches and transforming them into fully rendered, colorful pieces of fine art. Author — Mindy Lighthipe.

Learn how to paint a stunning Appaloosa, a magnificent Arabian, an elegant Friesian, and many other breathtaking breeds. Whether you want to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information you need to get started. Paperback. 144 pages. Authors — Patricia Getha, Janet Griffin-Scott , Lesley Harrison, Cindy Larimore, and Elin Pendleton.

From domestic companions such as dogs and cats to creatures of the wild such as birds and deer, The Art of Painting Animals shows you how to render your favorite animals in a variety of painting mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Authors — Maury Aaseng, Lorraine Gray, Jason Morgan, Deb Watson, Toni Watts, and Kate Tugwell.

Many aspiring artists want to draw a portrait of their best friend - especially when their pal has four paws and fur! This newest addition to the Drawing Made Easy series pairs a best-selling medium with the wildly popular subject of dogs and puppies. Author — Nolon Stacey.

Drawing in pencil is a fundamental art skill and good starting point for any aspiring artist. Forest Animals from Walter Foster's Drawing Made Easy series offers in-depth information for creating realistic pencil drawings of forest wildlife quickly and easily. Author — Maury Aaseng.

This title in Walter Foster's "Drawing Made Easy" series makes it possible for aspiring artists to recreate an impressive array of horse and pony drawings. Patricia Getha includes tips for drawing a range of breeds and their signature poses.

Learn to draw remarkably realistic animals step by step! Capture the personality and character of a range of animals, from the magnificent elephant to the cuddly koala and a group of mischievous meerkats with the help of author-artist Linda Weil.

Learn to create convincingly lifelike portraits of animals — both domestic and wildlife — with *Woodburning Realistic Animals*. Ideal for intermediate artists, this book guides readers through 12 step-by-step projects, plus tutorials for practicing a variety of techniques. Author — Minisa Robinson.