The New Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals: How to Draw Realistic Dogs, Horses, Monkeys and More in 5 Easy Steps, 2026

Draw Your Favorite Animals in 5 Simple Steps

Drawing realistic animals has never been easier! Professional artist and instructor Mark Liam Smith guides you through his foolproof five-step method for building complicated creatures out of simple shapes. He walks you through each step—from establishing primary shapes to crafting intricate textures—to create realistic drawings you're proud of. Learn to sketch 60 of the most iconic animals, from Labrador retrievers and Calico cats to elephants, lions, gorillas and more.

Mark takes the intimidation out of drawing for budding artists of all ages, and his techniques can be applied to any creature you can imagine for endless animal fun! With easy-to-follow instructions, ample illustrations and extra tutorials on mastering even the most frustrating of features (like feathers, fur and scales), this book is the ultimate resource for drawing any animal you wish.