If you'd rather spend your time painting than reading, the Painter's Quick Reference is for you! Its easy-to-use, richly illustrated, get-right-to-it format makes painting your favorite canines and felines dog-gone fun and purr-fectly easy. In 40+ step-by-step demonstrations, 18 of today's favorite artists share their secrets for painting mutts and purebreds, playful kittens and distinguished cats. Discover the secrets to rendering the arresting blue eyes of a Himalayan. The long, silky ears of a cocker spaniel. The regal pose of a German pointer. The colorful coat of a tortoiseshell cat ... it's easier than you may think! And it's all outlined here--from which brushes, colors and techniques to use, to expert tips for success from artists like Claudia Nice, Peggy Harris and Lee Hammond. Erin O'Toole demonstrates the trick to painting black cats and dogs.
Cindy Agan shares the secret to making long fur look lifelike.
Sherry C. Nelson shows you how brush-mixing colors creates realistic results.
Lian Quan Zhen shares a brush-trick for creating natural-looking hair texture with every stroke.
Pat Weaver takes you step by step through her adorable bulldog portrait. In addition to individual sections on cats and dogs, a special chapter on "Details" ensures that you capture not only the look of an animal, but also the unique characteristics that really distinguish them. Paws, noses, wonderfully expressive eyes … these are the kinds of key details that distinguish amateur paintings from skillful works of art. Refresh your skills by becoming reacquainted with fundamental painting techniques, or indulge in your adventurous side and explore new approaches and styles. With painting instruction for three major mediums--acrylic, watercolor and oil--you not only gain advice and tips for you primary medium, but also for other mediums you've been wanting to try. Nothing is more satisfying for the animal lover/artist than capturing the unique likeness and charming personality of a beloved pet on paper or canvas. Whether your subject is a particularly observant tuxedo cat or a playful bunch of lab pups, this easy-to-use reference will quickly show you how to paint every adorable inch.
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