Drawing, Painting, Art, Crafts & Hobbies 

Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... • A step-by-step process of painting animals, from initial sketches to final details • Tips on mixing colors, and techniques for using color contrasts and value relationships to add depth • How to paint backgrounds to enhance your subjects • Tips on using aerial perspective, composition, and balance • Skills for keeping the viewer's interest within the painting - from Amzon