In the 1920s and 30s, French artist Robert Lambry (1902–1934) created a series of charming step-by-step lessons for drawing animals for a weekly children’s paper. They were later compiled into a book Les Animaux Tels Qu'ils Sont (Animals as They Are) and now, almost 100 years later, these beautiful lineworks will guide you to drawing perfection.
Lambry breaks down the process of drawing realistic animals into a series of simple shapes and lines, enabling you to recreate even the most complex creatures in just a few steps. Use the no-slip, wood-free pages to copy 100 wonderful animals—including:
Big creatures, like an elephant, rhino, giraffe, and hippo
Small creatures, like a snail, frog, butterfly, beetle, spider, and fly
All kinds of birds, like a swallow, peacock, turkey, heron, and swan
Domestic animals, like a cat, dog, chicken, and cow
A range of wild cats, like a tiger, lynx, lion, and panther
Ocean creatures, like a whale, lobster, and seal
And more!
Indulge the temptation to pick up your pencil, follow these elegant examples, and learn to draw any animal the Lambry way.
I received a copy of The Draw Any Animal Book through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The Draw Any Animal Book is a compilation of artwork and instructions created by the one and only Robert Lambry. These images were actually all drawn back in the 1920s and 30s, but now they’ve been all compiled (and translated) for us in this helpful guide. Inside this book, you’re going to find one hundred and fifty charmingly drawn animals. Best of all, each and every animal is broken down into their core shapes, with Lambry going out of his way to show how one can draw just about everything. I’ve always enjoyed this particular art style, so I was happy to see all of these drawings put together in one book. And obviously, as an animal lover, I’m particularly happy with the drawings chosen here. The Draw Any Animal Book is perfect for just about anyone, from the experienced artists (for surely they’ll appreciate some of the elements) to the beginners. And don’t forget about all of the animal lovers in the audience!
