Animal Art: Drawing & Painting Birds Horses Dogs & More

If you love to draw or paint animal art, you know how helpful expert advice and lessons can be. Discover tips and techniques for animal painting, including specific step-by-step instruction on how to paint fur, how to paint feathers, how to draw animals and much more; as well as find inspiring artwork from expert animal artists.

Art Lessons with Lee Hammond

Posted on May 23, 2013 by vanessaw

The best thing about online and video education is that it’s so easy to follow along. You can pause and rewind over and over again, all while seeing how your favorite artist pulls off what seems so difficult–and they make … Full Article

Draw the Special Animals in Your Life

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

It’s funny how animals can capture one’s love and attention, whether they live with us side-by-side, or if we just see glimpses of them by chance in nature. To watch them is rewarding. To draw them takes a studious eye and knowledge of their habitat, anatomy and even stereotypical features, such as the guarding nature of a dog. Full Article

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Under the Desert Sun by Sue Gombus, Our April 2013 Artist of the Month

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Under the Desert Sun, pastel wildlife painting by Sue Gombus

Congrats to Sue Gombus, whose pastel wildlife painting earned her the spot as our April 2013 Artist of the Month! Gombus is dedicated to wildlife conservation through art. Full Article

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Egg Tempera Painting Demo by Koo Schadler

Posted on February 1, 2013 by hollyd

Image of Purple Finch and Bachelor Buttons by Koo Schadler

Egg tempera artist Koo Schadler used a host of techniques to create Purple Finch and Bachelor Buttons. Learn how she approached her egg tempera painting process and achieved her many textural effects with this step-by-step demonstration. Full Article

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Watercolor Animal Painting | Don Weller

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Jessica Canterbury, Managing Editor

Utah watercolor artist Don Weller renders scenes of modern-day Western adventure—cowboys, horses and rugged landscape—that have captured his imagination since childhood. In the April 2013 issue of Watercolor Artist, Weller shares how he harnesses “dust, mood, action and atmosphere” to … Full Article

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Morgane Antoine’s Snow Leopard Acrylic Painting | January 2013 Artist of the Month

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Wildlife artist Morgane Antoine is our January Artist of the Month. Read about her acrylic painting of a snow leopard in this exclusive article from The Artist’s Magazine. Full Article

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Animal/Wildlife Winners in the 2012 Annual Art Competition

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Cherie Haas, Online Editor

Congratulations to the winners of The Artist’s Magazine’s 29th Annual Art Competition. View the winning paintings of the animal/wildlife category of this art contest. Full Article

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Jan Brett | Children’s Stories

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Sarah Roveda

Jan Brett Posing with Two African Herero Women | "The 3 Little Dassies"

Jan Brett, writes stories for children and also encourages the young, budding artists. Read about her inspirational stories and drawing demonstrations here! Full Article

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Rock Painting Ideas for Kids

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Sarah Laichas, Editor

Rock art is a fun and easy way to spend craft time with your kids. All it takes is paint, a few rocks and your imagination! In this free demonstration on painting on rocks, expert rock artist Lin Wellford shows … Full Article

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How to Draw a Cow in Watercolor and Pen & Ink

Posted on September 16, 2012 by vanessaw

In this demonstration excerpted from Discover Your World in Pen, Ink & Watercolor, Claudia Nice takes you through the steps you need to create a cow with simple watercolor painting techniques. Apply what you learn to other types of livestock … Full Article