Over 300 different animal case studies are used throughout the book to illustrate drawing techniques. The three main animals covered are carnivores/omnivores, smaller mammals, and hoofed mammals. Moving forward to the facial features of the koala, we’ll be drawing the koala’s nose in this step. Continue by drawing an irregular standing oval shape to form the nose. An overemphasis on one in this triage will make your drawings stiff. As artists, you don’t want to create mannequins or copy photographs. The book stresses working on the whole rather than focusing on parts. Life drawing techniques are always valuable for studying any subject. But the intricacies of animal anatomy are most often learned from books.

Remember, the koala’s right leg and foot should be relatively bigger than the one on the left. Step 7 – Add Patterns and Details on the Koala This book emphasises gesture, action and rhythm so that you can get lively drawings that leap out at your audience. Anyone looking to start with life drawing should skip this book. It’s meant solely for imaginary creatures and won’t help you draw your pet dog or goldfish. Continue by drawing a downward slope curved line on each side of the koala’s head. Then, close off the figure by drawing a scalloped line at the bottom. Afterwards, shade the entire space within the eyes except for the tiny circle. This creates a dramatic “sparkling eyes” effect, making the koala look even more charming!It is equally important to look at the ears. Are they far apart or close? Then ask yourself, are they large, pointed, or shaggy? Are they situated on the top of the head or on the sides?

Koalas are particularly known for having enormous shaggy ears, so that’s exactly what we’ll be drawing in this step. Do you want to learn how to draw animals? This week I am giving you a sneak peek into a wonderful book that will teach you the entire process that goes into creating a realistic animal drawing. What kind of animal would you like to draw next? Let us know and we’ll do our best to curate a drawing tutorial for it.This koala we have worked on in this guide is looking so cute, but there has been lots of room left for you to add some of your own extra touches. One way of doing this is by adding some extra objects and accessories. These could include some eucalyptus leaves for it to munch or maybe something fun like a bow in its hair!

Since the koala is slightly facing towards the left, the left foot isn’t going to be fully visible, as shown in the illustration above. Step 6 – Now, Complete the Koala’s Both Feet Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this beginner drawing book will teach your kid how to draw their favorite animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! White-throated sparrows make great models when learning how to draw animals! They have leisurely feeding habits, keeping their movements slow with positions often repeated, and their rounded body shapes are simple in form. To sketch them, establish proportion and gesture with minimal indications of wings, tail and feet–sometimes just a few lines within a simple shape. Note the turn of the head, which adds to the options for developing a full pose later. Apply some tone over the line work to indicate surface markings, feather surface texture and shadows. Small details can make a big difference, and you could add some to this drawing of an animal. These could be small tufts of fur, and you could even add this kind of detail with small strokes of a paintbrush. Or you could add some extra facial features such as a mouth or some different eyelashes!Then, on the bottom of the leg, draw another diagonal oval shape with three connected curves at the top. At this point, both legs and feet of the koala are now complete. Cool Projects: Learn how to draw favorite animals from the farm, forest, jungle, and sea, including everything from a llama to a dolphin to a kangaroo Each instruction comes with an illustration to serve as your visual guide as you follow the steps one by one. The book also gives a brief introduction to the comparative anatomy of humans and animals. The muscles and bones in most animals are sized and shaped differently to accommodate for specific functions such as crawling, crouching, feeding, hunting etc. This book gives you a good introduction to animal anatomy, however, if you need more detailed instruction I would suggest other books.