Animals

by Diana Fisher

Published 1 January 2005

How to Draw Cats & Kittens

by Diana Fisher

Published 29 November 2018

Drawing is the cat’s meow! With the easy step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations, any cat lover can learn to draw 20 different lifelike kitties of all shapes and sizes.

As kids follow along with the clear illustrations, they’ll learn to develop their drawings from basic shapes to finished masterpieces. And fun facts about the featured breeds add extra entertainment value.

The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular cat breeds, including:

  • Persian
  • Egyptian Mau
  • British Shorthair
  • Maine Coon
  • Ragdoll
  • Russian Blue
  • American Curl
  • Norwegian Forest
  • Siamese
  • Sphynx

With How to Draw Cats & Kittens, kids will be drawing their own cattery full of cats and kittens in no time at all!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Animal Friends, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.


Learn to Draw Insects

by Diana Fisher

Published 1 March 2007
Includes an exciting selection of drawing projects for kids.

The Draw and Color Series shows kids how to draw step by step, starting with simple shapes and progressing to lifelike finished drawings. The newest addition to the series, Insects, reveals a spectacular world of rare and exciting creatures with easy-to-follow illustrations. And the book features fascinating facts about each subject from spiders and flies to centipedes and bees-so kids can learn as they draw! With 40 full-color pages presenting 24 different species, this book will have any child drawing a variety of bugs in no time.


How to Draw Zoo Animals

by Diana Fisher

Published 29 November 2018

With How to Draw Zoo Animals, young artists learn to bring their favorite creatures to life, guided by realistic illustrations and step-by-step instructions for 20 different animals found at the zoo.

Now anyone can learn to draw realistic animals! Simple step-by-step instructions make it fun and easy to draw a lifelike animals, including:

  • Panda bear
  • Giraffe
  • Elephant
  • Tiger
  • Cheetah
  • Toucan
  • Hippopotamus
  • Kangaroo
  • Orangutan
  • Zebra
  • and more!

Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape and progresses, step by step, to a finished piece of artwork, making it easy to follow along. Triviafun facts, and the conservation status for each animal provide inspiration and additional learning opportunities.  

Just start with basic shapes and follow the illustrated examples—you'll be creating your own amazing masterpieces in no time at all.

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Dogs & Puppies, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Animal Friends.
 


How to Draw Dogs & Puppies

by Diana Fisher

Published 29 November 2018

Learn the secrets to drawing realistic dogs and puppies through step-by-step projects, focusing on techniques specific to drawing canines, from creating a variety of fur types and features to achieving accurate proportions. Facts and trivia add to the fun and learning along the way.

​How to Draw Dogs & Puppies is perfect for beginning artists who want to draw their best friends—the ones with four paws and fur, that is! The step-by-step projects showcase 20 popular dog breeds, including:

  • Golden Retriever
  • Pug
  • Pomeranian
  • Dachshund
  • Beagle
  • Siberian Husky
  • German Shepherd
  • Great Dane
  • Chihuahua
  • And more beautiful dogs and puppies!

Beginning with a basic shape, young artists proceed step by step to a final piece of color artwork. Following the simple prompts, children will make beautiful renderings of their favorite canines; and with the featured fun facts, have more things to love about them!

Also available from the Learn to Draw series: How to Draw Cats & Kittens, How to Draw Dinosaurs, How to Draw Animal Friends, How to Draw Horses & Ponies, How to Draw Sea Creatures, and How to Draw Zoo Animals.