The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action, Analysis, Caricature: ix (Dover Art Instruction)

This book is more than just a how-to — it breaks down movement, proportion, and structure in a way that really clicks. You can feel the animator’s background in the way the author guides you. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, this has loads of tips and illustrations that push you to see animals differently. I keep reaching for it again and again.

Excellently illustrated, easy to follow. Clearly shows the construction and movement of animals to help the reader to interpret and draw animals in different positions. Focus is on the illustrations so there is minimal text to read. This is a terrific book for anyone wanting to understand how to draw animals in motion.

Very educational

I love this book. I have been struggling with my drawing for a while. I thought I would get this and see if it was any good. There are animal bone structures and some text explaining about the animals. Some caracatures and explanations of how to draw them. It’s really helpful. Also a great price

Well written and structured - does what it says and goes well into the subject - will be a great help to anyone wishing to improve their skill in drawing animals.

I bought this book to learn about different animal movement which is book demonstrates well. it doesnt do a step-by-step guild which is okay as there is plenty of drawings to study. it does give small tips on drawing animals some which are very useful. if your an artist wanting to draw animals this would be a great reference book, for your collection. if not its still a good book on animals and there behaviour in movement.

I’ve just received a few days ago but I can tell the approach of the author is brilliant. Few words but plenty of drawings showing all the necessary steps. I’m happy I’ve got this book.

One of the most useful visual reference books I own. This is my second copy, wore the first one out.