Drawing the Natural World

Drawing the Natural World is a practical and inspirational guide for artists of all abilities. The book is divided into the fundamental concepts of art - color and tone, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space to introduce the essential techniques and demonstrate how they can be used in drawing the natural world through practical projects. 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 lifeIntroduction to drawing materials and equipmentPacked full of the author's beautiful, inspirational drawingsEasy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials Tips and techniques to improve the reader's observational and drawing skills