An animal can make a scene — helping tell a story, setting the scale or simply standing as a striking figure in its own right. This 14th volume of AK's Learning Series takes on painting them, from common creatures to exotic, dangerous and even extinct species, and shows why good references matter as much as good brushwork. It's a genuinely different subject that opens up a world of possibilities for dioramas and standalone pieces alike.
At a glance
- AK Learning Series, volume 14 — reference AK518
- Focused on painting animal figures
- Covers common, exotic and even extinct species
- Emphasis on working from real references
- Applicable to figures at any scale
What's inside
- The role animals play in a scene — scale, story and character
- Working from references before and during painting
- Techniques you can adapt to other animals and colours
Add a well-painted animal to a base and watch how much life it brings to the whole thing.
The right colours make the difference on fur and hide. Stock your palette from the AK 3rd Gen acrylics range.
