--- product_id: 286693 title: "The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Art Instruction)" price: "Β₯3806" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/286693-the-art-of-animal-drawing-construction-action-analysis-caricature-dover store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Expert animator techniques 706 line illustrations Detailed animal anatomy & caricature The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Art Instruction) **Price:** Β₯3806 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Draw the wild like a pro β€” bring animals to life with every stroke! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Art Instruction) - **How much does it cost?** Β₯3806 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/286693-the-art-of-animal-drawing-construction-action-analysis-caricature-dover) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **From Realism to Caricature:** Blend precise anatomy with playful caricature for versatile artistic expression. - β€’ **Learn from a Disney Legend:** Absorb pro tips from Ken Hultgren, a golden-age Walt Disney animator. - β€’ **Comprehensive Animal Coverage:** Explore detailed studies of horses, cats, bears, and more for diverse skill-building. - β€’ **Master Animal Anatomy & Motion:** Unlock the secrets of lifelike animal drawing with 706 expert illustrations. - β€’ **Elevate Your Artistic Mood & Action:** Master brush techniques and action analysis to bring animals to vivid life. ## Overview The Art of Animal Drawing by Ken Hultgren is a definitive guide blending expert Disney animation insights with over 700 detailed line illustrations. It teaches advanced construction, action analysis, and caricature techniques across a wide range of animals, empowering artists to capture dynamic movement, mood, and anatomy. Ideal for intermediate to advanced artists seeking to elevate their wildlife drawing skills. ## Description A must-have resource combining the experience of a Walt Disney Studios animator with exemplary line illustrations for artists eager to capture the essence, movement, and character of animals. Former Disney animator offers expert advice on drawing animals both realistically and as caricatures. Use of line, brush technique, establishing mood, conveying action, and much more. Construction drawings reveal the development process in creating animal figures. Many chapters cover drawing individual animal forms, including dogs, cats, horses, deer, cows, foxes, and kangaroos. 53 halftones, 706 line illustrations. Comprehensive Techniques : Learn essential methods like construction, action analysis, and caricature to understand animal anatomy and dynamics. Extensive Visual Examples : Features over 700 stunning line illustrations prioritizing visual learning over theoretical explanation. Versatile Animal Studies : Includes detailed guidance on drawing a wide range of animals, from horses and cats to giraffes and gorillas. Master Movement and Emotion : Develop the ability to portray lifelike action, mood, and expressions, avoiding static or lifeless poses. For All Skill Levels : Whether you’re a beginner, student, or seasoned professional, this book offers insightful instruction for every artist. Expert Advice : Benefit from the perspective of legendary animator Ken Hultgren with practical tips and techniques honed in the golden age of animation. The Art of Animal Drawing is a timeless treasure for creators passionate about bringing the animal world to life through art! Review: Wonderful Resource For Drawing Animals - A wonderful resource for any artist interested in drawing some well-known animals; such as, horses or dogs. The sketching by Hultgren is phenomenal. This is NOT a book for beginning artist. If you are looking for a drawing book that gives you the step-by-step instructions using circles, triangles, and lines, you will not find that in this book. Other books are available that will give you this type of instruction. Hultgren comes more from the viewpoint that you already have a fundamental understanding on how to draw. He does offer tips on drawing animals, but it is more advanced than draw three circles, then connect this circle to this circle. He speaks more of the specific elements of different animals; such as, verbally instructing you to divide the animal into three parts - forequarters, belly, and rear - and drawing a dorsal line between these parts. He also provides a section on mood and feeling that I found interesting and personally helpful. Furthermore, sections on the use of line, action analysis, and brush technique are included. Now to get down to the specific animals Hultgren covers. For me the selection worked well, but it is not all encompassing. It couldn't possibly be, or else you wouldn't even be able to pick up the darn book. He offers detailed instruction on the Horse Family, Deer Family, the Cat Family, and the Bear Family. These are the most detailed sections of the book offering instruction drawing the skeletal and muscular structure of the animal. These sections also provide instruction on action, motion, specific body parts, and types of the animal. For instance, the lioness or the draft horse. The other chapters of the book feature cows and bulls, giraffes, camels, gorillas, pigs, dogs, foxes, kangaroos, rabbits, squirrels, and elephants are not as detailed and do not offer instruction on muscular drawing. Additionally, each animal section offers a short introduction to caricature from 1/2 page to a maximum of 2 pages. I personally enjoyed looking at the caricatures. Not all of them were "typical" cartoon drawing. The final chapter in the book covers composition in animal grouping. It gives the artist the fundamental principals behind animal grouping composition. This book is one of my favorites because it has really challenged my drawing abilities. I highly recommend this as a resource to those who have a fundamental understanding of drawing. For those of you starting out in drawing, I would recommend you find another resource first before pursuing this book. Review: Mastering Animal Illustrations: Dover's Definitive Guide to Drawing Wildlife from Every Perspective - Dover strikes gold again with their comprehensive animal drawing book, a must-have for aspiring artists and seasoned illustrators alike. This gem provides invaluable insights into capturing wildlife from every conceivable angle, fostering a deep understanding of anatomy and movement. While it demands diligent practice, the payoff is immense as techniques become second nature. A prized addition to any artist's library, this reference book not only enhances personal skills but also serves as an excellent teaching resource. For lovers of fine instructionals, Dover delivers once more. ## Features - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging - No quibbles returns ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #66,021 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #65 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching #70 in Plant & Animal Art (Books) #101 in Figure Drawing Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,447 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Art Instruction) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uEa8x04eL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Resource For Drawing Animals *by L***A on November 26, 2014* A wonderful resource for any artist interested in drawing some well-known animals; such as, horses or dogs. The sketching by Hultgren is phenomenal. This is NOT a book for beginning artist. If you are looking for a drawing book that gives you the step-by-step instructions using circles, triangles, and lines, you will not find that in this book. Other books are available that will give you this type of instruction. Hultgren comes more from the viewpoint that you already have a fundamental understanding on how to draw. He does offer tips on drawing animals, but it is more advanced than draw three circles, then connect this circle to this circle. He speaks more of the specific elements of different animals; such as, verbally instructing you to divide the animal into three parts - forequarters, belly, and rear - and drawing a dorsal line between these parts. He also provides a section on mood and feeling that I found interesting and personally helpful. Furthermore, sections on the use of line, action analysis, and brush technique are included. Now to get down to the specific animals Hultgren covers. For me the selection worked well, but it is not all encompassing. It couldn't possibly be, or else you wouldn't even be able to pick up the darn book. He offers detailed instruction on the Horse Family, Deer Family, the Cat Family, and the Bear Family. These are the most detailed sections of the book offering instruction drawing the skeletal and muscular structure of the animal. These sections also provide instruction on action, motion, specific body parts, and types of the animal. For instance, the lioness or the draft horse. The other chapters of the book feature cows and bulls, giraffes, camels, gorillas, pigs, dogs, foxes, kangaroos, rabbits, squirrels, and elephants are not as detailed and do not offer instruction on muscular drawing. Additionally, each animal section offers a short introduction to caricature from 1/2 page to a maximum of 2 pages. I personally enjoyed looking at the caricatures. Not all of them were "typical" cartoon drawing. The final chapter in the book covers composition in animal grouping. It gives the artist the fundamental principals behind animal grouping composition. This book is one of my favorites because it has really challenged my drawing abilities. I highly recommend this as a resource to those who have a fundamental understanding of drawing. For those of you starting out in drawing, I would recommend you find another resource first before pursuing this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mastering Animal Illustrations: Dover's Definitive Guide to Drawing Wildlife from Every Perspective *by G***N on February 1, 2024* Dover strikes gold again with their comprehensive animal drawing book, a must-have for aspiring artists and seasoned illustrators alike. This gem provides invaluable insights into capturing wildlife from every conceivable angle, fostering a deep understanding of anatomy and movement. While it demands diligent practice, the payoff is immense as techniques become second nature. A prized addition to any artist's library, this reference book not only enhances personal skills but also serves as an excellent teaching resource. For lovers of fine instructionals, Dover delivers once more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for cartoonists, animators, and realists. *by S***Y on June 5, 2013* This book has a lot of helpful hints in there for drawing animals, principles that are equally valid in drawing people. Concepts for organizing and comprehending shapes, and creating flow in your figures. It's also got some great compositional tips to help you make more interesting shapes and structure with your drawings. It's not an anatomy book. It's more about structure and movement, which are really important things to know in drawing, cartooning and animation. I was already a veteran professional illustrator and comic book artist when I bought this and I learned some new things and had good reminders of others. It's always good to keep learning new things and revisiting the basics from different points of view. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Art Instruction) - An Atlas of Animal Anatomy for Artists (Dover Anatomy for Artists) - The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/286693-the-art-of-animal-drawing-construction-action-analysis-caricature-dover](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/286693-the-art-of-animal-drawing-construction-action-analysis-caricature-dover) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-02*