Animal Sketching by Alexander Calder is a comprehensive guide to the art of sketching animals. The book is divided into two parts the first of which provides an introduction to the basics of animal sketching including tips on how to observe and draw animals from life. The second part of the book features a series of sketches and drawings by Calder showcasing his unique style and approach to animal drawing. Calder a renowned American artist and sculptor is known for his playful and whimsical approach to art. In this book he shares his insights and techniques for capturing the essence of animals in his sketches. The book covers a wide range of animals from domestic pets to wild animals and includes tips on how to draw them in various poses and positions. Animal Sketching is a valuable resource for artists of all levels who want to improve their animal drawing skills. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations and practical advice making it an essential addition to any artist s library. Whether you re a beginner or an experienced artist Animal Sketching is sure to inspire and inform your art.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world s literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.