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This accessible and inspiring book shows how to draw and paint a wide variety of mammals, from learning to capture the texture of fur and skin to creating beautifully composed portraits. The book contains a series of step-by-step projects covering cats, dogs, rabbits, otters, sheep, stags, horses, foxes, lions and elephants - in paints, pencils, acrylics, oils and pastels. A glossary of technical art terms is included at the back of the book. This superb masterclass includes more than 470 beautiful photographs and illustrations, and is an essential guide for the keen amateur as well as the professional artist looking to develop their skills and increase their body of work.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49542520799505,"sku":"GOR006529564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51201154711825,"sku":"GOR014197904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53117472538897,"sku":"GOR007678445","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":53218228306193,"sku":"NGR9781780192093","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1780192096.jpg?v=1751278665"},{"product_id":"drawing-and-painting-birds-marine-creatures-and-insects-book-jonathan-truss-9781780192086","title":"Drawing and Painting Birds, Marine Creatures and Insects","description":"This title helps you create beautiful studies of a variety of subjects, ranging from farmyard chickens and common dragonflies to more exotic creatures such as flamingos and puffins. 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The book covers a wide variety of subjects, such as farmyard chickens, eagle owl, flamingo, pelicans, parrot, geese, puffin, tropical fish, dolphin, dragonfly, beetle, bee and butterfly. 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