Whether it's cats, dogs, horses, sheep, or even ducks, artists love to create stunning masterpieces of their favorite creatures. And now, with Painting Animal Friends, it's possible to paint any animal--without fine art training. Jeanne Filler Scott applies the project-based approach (popular in decorative painting instruction guides) to the canvas.

She provides over 27 demonstrations, featuring:

• Clear instructions of the entire process with photos clarifying every step
• Template line drawings for each animal so readers at any level can start immediately
• The most requested and frequently painted animals

The result? A reference book that appeals to two enormous audiences: fine artists and decorative painters.