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How to improve your figure drawing with Ruth Buchanan

Try a scribble approach to improve your figure drawing

How to paint an Amur Leopard in watercolour with Ruth Buchanan

Ruth Buchanan explains how to paint animal coat patterns, using these to help describe the form, and how to cope with the effect of shadows on coat patterns.

How to Draw Animal Feet with Ruth Buchanan

Ruth Buchanan describes the main feet forms found in animals and shows you how to draw them correctly in the fourth of her ten-part series on how to draw and paint animals.

How to draw the horse by Ruth Buchanan

Artist Ruth Buchanan shares key techniques for making a successful drawing of the horse.

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How draw and paint animals

How to achieve realistic texture and when drawing and painting animal hair and fur

How to draw a realistic white tiger in pastel pencils

Learn how to draw a white tiger step-by-step with Bob Elcock.