shows you how to , with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading and coloring to develop form and realism. In this comprehensive, 40-page book, accomplished artist Debra Kauffman Yaun shares her artistic insights and techniques. The book opens with essential information on , understanding , and creating . It then covers , such as hatching, burnishing, layering, and blending. Finally, the author demonstrates how to accurately depict an assortment of adorable animals––including favorite family pets, wildlife, and birds––in a series of clear, step-by-step lessons. In-depth, easy-to-follow instructions allow aspiring artists to develop their drawing skills, guiding them from simple sketches to the final flourishes. : a rooster, a Shetland sheepdog, a gray squirrel, a horse, a lory bird, a leopard, a Maine coon cat, an alpaca, a box turtle, a bush baby, and a red fox. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that and includes for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.