Drawing Animals

by Victor Semon Pérard

A renowned artist/teacher expertly demonstrates the muted strokes, bold lines, and simple arcs needed to bring animal drawings to vivid life. Numerous sketches highlight these techniques for drawing more than 50 bears, camels, deer, elk, lions, llamas, and others.
Perfect for beginner or intermediate artists, this instruction book offers fascinating commentary that emphasizes animal anatomy and behavior. Its author and illustrator, Victor Perard, was a graduate of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and an art instructor at New York City's Cooper Union for twenty years. Perard's informative guide reflects his extensive teaching experience, providing practical advice for aspiring and experienced artists.
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Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Victor Semon Pérard (1870-1957) was a Golden-Age American illustrator who trained at the École des Beaux Arts and later at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League. He also wrote many art-instruction books in the early 20th century.