How to Draw Cats and Kittens: A Complete Guide for Beginners [Paperback]

In this step-by-step guide, J. C. Amberlyn combines her love of cats with her beautiful, detailed drawing style in order to teach beginning artists to draw many different breeds of cats and kittens in pencil and pen-and-ink.
 
Cats are creatures of beauty and mystery. They live among us but have never quite been tamed, drawing the ire of some and the admiration of others. They keep rodents away from our homes and offer purring companionship for those they have deemed worthy of their attention. The feline form exudes grace and flexibility and can be a joy to draw.
 
How to Draw Cats and Kittenscontinues a rich tradition of cats in art. Covering all the most popular types of cats, as well as kittens, this book gives easy-to-follow instructions for drawing cats in many poses and a variety of expressions. Amberlyn includes basic information on art materials and the fundamental mechanics of drawing so that even beginners will feel confident and successful as they learn to produce highly detailed, lifelike drawings of their fluffy companions. How to Draw Cats and Kittens is a joy just to browse through and admire the gorgeous illustrations. This is a wonderful book for children who are budding artists, and adults who are trying to rediscover their creative side. —Ingrid King,The Conscious CatJ. C. Amberlyn is an award-winning artist, animator, graphic novelist, photographer, naturalist, and animal lover. She's also the author of five successful art instruction titles:How to Draw Dogs and Puppies; How to Draw Manga Characters;Drawing Manga Animals,Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures;The Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals; andDrawing Wildlife.Chapter Two: KITTENS
There are few things cuter than a kitten. Oversized heads, wide eyes, and an insatiable curiosity combine into an appealing creature for admirers and artists alike. When drawing kittens, strive for that sense of innoclƒ˝