Immortalize the furry, feathery, and even scaly friends in your life with Playful Painting: Pets.
From an affectionate French Bulldog and astute Boxer to a sassy tabby cat, if you love animals and art, then your tail will be wagging with each of our easy-to-learn lessons and the humor that goes with them. You’ll be an expert in gouache, pencil, and ink in no time!
Playful Painting: Pets is the first title in Walter Foster’s new compact and portable Playful Painting series, and it is aimed at artists, doodlers, and painting enthusiasts. There has never been a better time to learn to paint and illustrate whimsical portraits of your pets and favorite animals! Startup is easy, with minimal tools and materials required.
You’ll be inspired to create when you see our gallery of dozens of cute cat and dog breeds (plus mixes!) as well as birds, pigs, rabbits, and other favorites. Then, when you’re ready, dive into exclusive bonus content to see how to use finished artwork in fresh and clever ways.
Artist Faye Moorhouse illustrates this book in her signature friendly, quirky style. Not an artist? Playful Painting: Pets is a perfect gift for the animal lover in your life and a must-have for anyone who’s shared their life and living space with furry or feathered friends.
Author(s): Faye Moorhouse
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Year: 2017
Language: English
Pages: 147
Cover......Page 1
Half Title......Page 3
Title......Page 5
Copyright......Page 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS......Page 6
Introduction......Page 8
Tools & Materials......Page 10
Painting & drawing Tips & Techniques......Page 12
Color Theory Basics......Page 18
Dopey Dogs......Page 21
Yellow Lab in Socks......Page 22
Funny-Looking Frenchie......Page 26
Wiener Dog on Wheels......Page 30
Pug in a Hat......Page 34
Pullover-Wearing Pit Bull......Page 38
Scruffy Terrier......Page 42
Snazzy German Shepherd......Page 46
Barely Behaved Beagle......Page 50
Gallery......Page 54
Dopey Dogs Sketchbook......Page 66
Kooky Cats......Page 71
Scruffy Cat......Page 72
Persian Cat in a Hat......Page 76
Fluffy Maine Coon......Page 80
Besweatered American Shorthair......Page 84
Tortoiseshell Asleep on a Rug......Page 88
Sophisticated Siamese......Page 92
Raggedy Ragdoll......Page 96
Gallery......Page 100
Kooky Cats Sketchbook......Page 112
Pick Your Pet......Page 117
Chubby Hamster......Page 118
Goldfish in a Bowl......Page 120
Miniature Pig......Page 122
Budgie Bird Buddy......Page 124
Rascally Rabbit......Page 126
Pick Your Pet Sketchbook......Page 128
Fun with Papercraft Pets......Page 133
Cat Garland......Page 134
Miniature Pug Concertina Book......Page 140
About the Author......Page 146