The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Animals

ANIMALS OF THE WORLD

DRAWING ANIMALS

I’ve always been fascinated by animals, and I’ve spent many hours at the zoo with my sketch pad, studying their movements, their body structures, and their coat textures. Because pencil is such a versatile tool, I can easily sketch a rough-coated goat or finely stroke a smooth-haired deer. Of course, you don’t have to go to the zoo to find models; try copying the drawings here, or find a wildlife book for reference, and draw the animals that appeal to you.

Studying the Head When drawing the head, I paid special ...