Loose and Lively Animals in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp

Loose and Lively Animals in Watercolour, Inks & Mixed Media by Jo Allsopp is a concise and informative guide for artists looking to capture the form and character of animals in a variety of media. Bright, breezy and accessible, this book demonstrate’s Jo’s passion for animals and highlights why they’re a perrenial favourite amongst artists. Her loose, lively and dynamic style is one many wish to emulate.

This title covers a range of animals from all over the globe, including everything from red squirrels and peacocks, to lions and housecats. It’s sure to inspire artists of all levels, whether you’re an absolute beginner or animal-loving hobby painters. This book even provides new ideas for experienced artists looking to loosen up their style and take a more experimental approach to painting.

The book includes sections exploring motivation and inspiration, practical exercises to help you loosen up, a close look at Jo’s own painting technique plus 3 watercolour projects and 9 mixed media projects. Each project includes step-by-step instruction and full illustrations.