If you've ever wanted to immortalize your pets with your pen or pencil, you may have found it more difficult than expected. There is a process to it, however, and here J.C. Amberlyn demonstrates that it can be learned and even mastered. Offering her own skilled examples of animal portraiture along with straightforward instructions, Amberley shows how to create accurate, believable drawings of cats, dogs, horses, birds, fish, and reptiles. Also included are more in-depth studies on realistically rendering fur, feathers, and scales.