Painting Animals

by Christophe Drochon, FranCoise Coffrant

Enter the extraordinary world of painter Christophe Drochon, who, for the first time, opens up his studio and allows us a privileged glimpse into his art. Frequently focusing on animals, his strikingly realistic yet dreamlike images reveal nature’s beauty and fragility, as well as Drochon’s profound concern over its destruction. As he creates, we watch the progression from initial sketches done outdoors ‘from life’ to painstaking studio work. Examples in a range of media showcase the different ways he captures a big cat’s baleful gaze, a macaw’s luminous plumage, and the ominous peace of a slumbering polar bear. Françoise Coffrant supplies illuminating, authoritative commentary.

Genres: Art

128 pages, Hardcover

First published October 28, 2006

Reviews

[Ponyst · Rating 5 out of 5]

BREATAKING! I would give this book 10 stars just for the illustrations and photos of the paintings.

I was absolutely amazed by Christope Drochon's stunning art and astounding talent.

I did not read all the descriptions of the artist's techniques but it was fun to skim through the different mediums used and the amount of meticulous work it takes to paint the amazingly lifelike portraits of animals.

The writing by Francoise Coffrant is touching and vividly depicts the artists work and the animals character and so poetic and touching.

The birds are so life-life I felt they were there with me in my living room, even tho I am a big cat/wolf person.
I am so glad I saw this book peeking out at me from the shelves at the library.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful beautiful pictures. Not that useful as an art teaching tool. however. This artist has a wonderful talent that I will never have.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful in the step-by-step instruction of painting animals.