Let's take a close look at what happens if you get big. How to draw the Elephants, Rhinos, and hippos. The bigger you get the more you feel the force of gravity. Learn how "scaling" has affected the shapes of large mammals. We will also give elephants some special attention because, hey, they are elephants. Read More

The game is a foot! Today we compare hooved mammals with a close look at the Odd-toed mammals (ooooh more Rino's). Let's start with a general comparison of Artiodactyl and Perissodactyal mammals then take a close look at what this means for artists. We will then take a close look at Zebra and Rinocerous (yes Read More

Learn how to see and draw the differences between Bovines and Antelope. Today we compare the Bovinae and the Antilopinae. Similar groups with key differences. Le't's understand their anatomy and generalizations about hair patterns to help us sketch in the field. Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, Read More

You should see the view from up here! Learn to understand and draw giraffes. Appreciating the skeletal structure of a giraffe will help you understand and draw these magnificent animals. Also, learn a fast and easy trick to help you paint that crazy pattern with watercolors. Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling Read More

Guess who is coming to dinner? Today we compare and draw the Hyena and Jackel. By comparing hyena and Jackel we can pick out the nuances that make each distinct. Learn to draw these important carnivores. Join John Muir Laws for weekly live nature Journaling workshops with tips, techniques, inspiration, teaching strategies, and interviews. Topics Read More