This step-by-step guide shows aspiring artists how to capture the essence of their favourite animals, written by award-winning artist Aimee Willsher.

Pets are the most endearing of subjects. This beautifully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows readers how to capture the essence of the animals they love using a range of drawing media. Whether you are a complete novice or whether you want to take your skills to the next level, Drawing Pet Portraits will provide a firm grounding from which you can gain the confidence to develop your own style.

Including:

• More than 20 step-by-step projects

• Exercises showing how to master the primary shapes of popular pets

• Tutorials on drawing your pet from life and from photographs

• Demonstrations of a range of compositions

Including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds and more, this is an essential guide to capturing your pets in art.