Drawing animals from life is fulfilling, challenging and exciting, and understanding their biology is key to creating a successful drawing. In this accessible and engaging book, illustrator and educator Tim Pond explains the artistic principles and fascinating scientific facts that will allow you to capture the movement, form and character of an animal - whether you are out in the field or at a zoo, aquarium, museum or wildlife park. 

• Includes a wealth of illustrations in a broad range of media and styles, including quick gestural sketches, linear and tonal studies and inspirational finished pieces.
• Covers some of the rarest and most beautiful animals on the planet, from tropical fish to big cats.
• As well as developing your artistic skills and biological knowledge, this book will deepen your understanding of the natural world and the extraordinary diversity of animals that inhabit it.