Art Studio: Horses & Ponies: More than 50 projects and techniques for drawing and painting horses and ponies in pencil, acrylic, watercolor, and more!

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• Dimension: 222.25mm x 296.42mm
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• Kit includes a 32 page project book, cartridge calligraphy pen, 3 pen nibs, 10 ink cartridges, 4 felt tip calligraphy pens, calligraphy paper, guideline sheet, artists triangle and practice paper pad

Product Description Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone. Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink. By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference. The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy working with. About the Author Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, is the world's leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Foster's diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling, and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Foster's books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art-instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Art Studio: Horses & Ponies More than 50 projects and techniques for drawing and painting horses and ponies in pencil, acrylic, watercolor, and more! By The Quarto Group The Quarto Group Copyright © 2019 Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-63322-695-1 Contents TOOLS & MATERIALS, 4, Drawing, 4, Oil & Acrylic, 6, Colored Pencil, 8, Pastel, 9, Watercolor, 10, TECHNIQUES, 12, Pencil Techniques, 12, Acrylic Techniques, 14, Oil Techniques, 15, Colored Pencil Techniques, 16, Pastel Techniques, 17, Watercolor Techniques, 18, Equine Features in Pencil, 20, Anatomy & Proportion, 22, Equine Features in Oil & Acrylic, 24, Equine Eyes in Oil & Acrylic, 26, Equine Eyes in Watercolor, 27, Chapter 1: PORTRAITS IN PENCIL, 28, Common Breed Profiles, 28, Basic Profile, 30, Three-Quarter Portrait, 32, Arabian, 34, Foal, 36, Chapter 2: GRAPHITE PENCIL, 42, Pony, 42, Clydesdale, 44, Circus Horse, 45, Appaloosa, 46, Cantering Foal, 50, Standardbred Trotter, 52, Gypsy Vanner, 54, American Paint Horse, 58, Pinto, 60, Dappled Pony, 64, Friesian, 66, Chapter 3: OIL & ACRYLIC, 70, Profile in Oil, 70, Three-Quarter Portrait in Oil, 72, Three-Quarter Portrait in Acrylic, 78, Foal, 82, White Arabian, 86, Stallion, 92, Chapter 4: WATERCOLOR, 98, Grazing Thoroughbred, 98, Arabian, 104, Pasture Pals, 108, Trakehner Warmblood, 112, Chapter 5: PASTEL, 116, Buckskin Pony, 116, Black Stallion, 122, White Stallion, 126, Chapter 6: COLORED PENCIL, 132, Profile, 132, Horse & Foal, 136, CHAPTER 1 PORTRAITS IN PENCIL Common Breed Profiles The following five profile drawings are a small sampling of the differences in some common breeds. Note the shape of each profile; often, the profile of the head is characteristic of a particular breed. ARABIAN This elegant, fine-boned horse originated in the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula Known for its speed and stamina in extreme conditions, the Arabian's beauty and grace are unparalleled Arabian bloodlines have long been used to establish new breeds, as their qualities are very desirable AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE A compact breed originating in North America, the American Quarter Horse is known for its speed and durability at a quarter-mile sprint Primarily bred as a work horse and often used in ranch work, today's Quarter Horse is found across the globe PONY OF THE AMERICAS This foal is a miniature version of the larger Appaloosa horse The pony possesses the same characteristics as its larger cousin, including spots, but the pony measures between 46 and 56 inches, making it the perfect size for children to mount HAFLINGER Native to Austria, the Haflinger evolved in the Tyrolean area of the Alps The breed takes its name from the village of Hafling, which is now part of Italy Believed to be a horse with Arabian influence, the Haflinger is small in stature but mighty in heart Its stocky build has made it a good workhorse as well as a good mount for numerous disciplines Always chestnut in color, varying in shade from blond to dark chocolat