A one-of-a-kind visual reference with sketch studies for 100 different animals. nLoaded with hundreds of tips and examples, this sourcebook contains sample sketches of a hundred different animal species--including mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish. In addition to notes, sidebars and anatomical diagrams, there are step-by-step drawing exercises, watercolor painting tutorials and an artists gallery containing the authors own artworks that will surprise and inspire you to further develop your own drawing skills. n nThis unique reference work includes creatures from all branches of the animal kingdom: nn n- Land Mammals including cats, dogs, monkeys, bears and horses n- Amphibians & Reptiles including komodo dragons, lizards and crocodiles n- Marine Mammals including dolphins and whales n- Birds including eagles, owls, cranes, parrots and penguins n- And dozens of others! nAuthor Sadao Naito is a leading wildlife illustrator who has won numerous awards for his detailed and expressive animal drawings and paintings. He is a member of the World Wildlife Fund, the Wild Bird Society of Japan and the international Society of Animal Artists.