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Lifelike Animals
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Lifelike Animals

by Linda Weil
May 2008
Beginner to intermediate
64 pages
3h 4m
English
Walter Foster
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ASIAN ELEPHANT

Large animals such as elephants are great subjects for your first attempts at drawing wildlife. The big, round forms are easy to understand, and the texture of the skin is less daunting than fur. This project features an Asian elephant, which differs slightly from an African elephant in that it has a smaller body and ears, as well as a more rounded back. It also has a fourth toenail on its rear feet and only one “finger” at the end of its trunk. The head and body are sparsely covered in wiry hair. Because they are working animals, their tusks often have been cut short to prevent damage to their surroundings. Noting these characteristics will help you accurately portray this type of elephant.

Rough Sketch I start with a rough sketch ...

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ISBN: 9781600580673