Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone. Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink. By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference. The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy working with.

Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone. Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink. By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference. The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy working with.

Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.

This newest title in the Watercolor Made Easy series makes it possible for aspiring artists to re-create a range of horse and pony paintings. Expressive and fluid, watercolor is the perfect medium for portraying the grace of these majestic animals. Accomplished artist Janet Griffin-Scott guides readers through the basics, from anatomy to mixing various coat colors. Then she walks readers step by step through a number of engaging projects, including portraits and horses in action. Full of inspiring artwork and effective instruction, this book is an essential for all equine-loving artists!

This newest title in the Watercolor Made Easy series makes it possible for aspiring artists to re-create a range of horse and pony paintings. Expressive and fluid, watercolor is the perfect medium for portraying the grace of these majestic animals. Accomplished artist Janet Griffin-Scott guides you through the basics, from anatomy to mixing various coat colors. Then she walks you step by step through a number of engaging projects, including portraits and horses in action. Full of inspiring artwork and effective instruction, this book is an essential for all equine-loving artists!

Clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing a range of horse and pony breeds, from a Clydesdale to a Shetland pony The power and beauty of horses is explored in this step-by-step drawing book from the artist Walter T. Foster, with additional contributions by Michele Maltseff. Aspiring artists will learn how to draw a variety of different equine breeds through the easy-to-follow instructions. Everything is fully explained, from the anatomy and proportions of a horse to the secrets of accurately depicting the eyes, muzzle, ears and hooves. This comprehensive book also includes tips on adding charcoal, crayon, and ink to graphite drawings. The drawing paper is bound into this amazing book, so artists will just need to grab their pencils to get started drawing lifelike horses.

Designed for beginning artists, Art Studio: Animals combines a variety of step-by-step art projects, including drawing, painting, mixed media, and more, to help you transform your love of animals into fine art. Opening with a helpful overview of basic tools, materials, and techniques, the book then dives into more than 50 step-by-step projects to help artists get started drawing and painting animals in any medium. Love to draw? No problem. Rather paint? Got you covered. With helpful artist tips, techniques, and methods for creating animal artwork in a variety of artistic styles, the Art Studio series helps artists of any skill level find inspiration, explore different tools and materials, and have fun in the process.

When eleven-year-old Elva finally finishes her chores on this beautiful summer morning, she hurries to the neighboring farm to see if her friend Linda can join her for an afternoon adventure. Come on along with the young Mennonite girls as they hitch up the pony, climb into the cart, and trot down the drive for a day filled with unexpected excitement. This charming story, the first in the Farm Life Series, is based on author Elva Hurst's growing-up years on the family farm and written for children from seven to eleven years old. Reminiscent of days gone by, this simple tale is full of good-hearted fun.

With assistance from Michele Maltseff, artist Walter T. Foster shows you how to render a variety of different horse breeds in pencil, with tips on adding touches with charcoal, crayon, and brush and ink. In this step-by-step book, he explains not only a number of drawing techniques and special effects but also his own method of developing a drawing to its fullest. You will learn about various breeds and their proportions, starting with their heads and then progressing to full bodies. And in addition to helpful drawing instruction, Horses also contains a wealth of beautiful equine drawings you can both copy and admire! ItÆs a fabulous addition to any artistÆs drawing reference library.