How to Draw Pets

Name: How to Draw Pets
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800787650
Price: 18.99 NZD
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By Mark Bergin

Series: How to Draw

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This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture the world around them in a few simple steps. Taking care to clearly illustrate how to draw various animals, How to Draw Pets covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful, personal portrait. From... Read More

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A step-by-step guide to drawing your furry friends

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This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to capture the world around them in a few simple steps. Taking care to clearly illustrate how to draw various animals, How to Draw Pets covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful, personal portrait. From cuddly kittens to playful puppies, this inspiring guide helps beginners and budding artists alike to bring their furry friends to life!

The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. From basic shapes to finished art, this book uses two different coloured lines throughout to highlight clearly each process and which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques, with sections on materials, composition, and perspective.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800787650

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hatch

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mark Bergin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mark Bergin Series: How to Draw

About the Author

Mark Bergin was born in Hastings, England, in 1961. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specialises in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and children.

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