Painting Animals in Watercolour with Liz Chaderton

If you want an introduction to painting animals that shows you how to capture not just their appearance, but also their character, look no further.

In this concise guide, Liz will show you all the techniques and approaches you need. Everything is here from exotic creatures to farm and domestic animals and even birds. Whether it’s a zebra, a sheep, a cat or even a toucan, you’ll find examples that will help you every step of the way.

Liz starts with basic techniques, helps you with sources of inspiration and information and explains composition, design and sketching. She’ll then show you how to bring everything together in a completed watercolour or pen and wash drawing, as well as looking at mixed media techniques.

There are examples and exercises throughout that test and develop your skills at every step on the way. This is an admirably simple guide that provides a wealth of information and inspiration.

Crowood Press - Paperback - 112 pages - Colour throughout