“The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature” by Ken Hultgren is an invaluable resource for artists interested in animal drawing. This book is a guide to drawing animals in a realistic manner and covers caricature, capturing the essence and movement of various animal forms.
Ken Hultgren, a former animator for Walt Disney Studios, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in this field. The book has over 700 illustrations, showcasing the development process of drawing by example. It serves as a visual guide, teaching the reader how to capture animals’ essential movement and character.
The book begins with introductory chapters focusing on special techniques of drawing animals, using line effectively, establishing mood and emotion, and conveying action. It then progresses to detailed instructions on drawing various animals’ skeletal and muscular structures, emphasizing the motion of individual forms.
The book covers dogs, horses, deer, cats, bears, foxes, kangaroos, rabbits, squirrels, elephants, cows, bulls, giraffes, camels, gorillas, and more. Hultgren’s guidance on animal caricature is particularly insightful for those interested in animation and cartooning.
“The Art of Animal Drawing” is ideal for students, amateurs, and professional artists who wish to enhance their ability to draw animals. It is a testament to Hultgren’s skill as an artist and educator.
The book is available for purchase on Amazon. A digital version of the book is also available as a free public domain ebook on the Internet Archive.
This book is a must-have for anyone looking to develop their skills in animal drawing, offering a perfect blend of practical instruction and artistic inspiration.