How to Draw Animals by Ryan Shaw

The first book in a series of How to Draw books made to inspire children’s creativity and imagination with the use of hand-drawn art.

How to Draw Animals teaches children how to draw 26 animals found around the world using simple shapes. This book will empower kids to create their own artwork and to research and draw even more animals, using the techniques shown in the book.

How it all got started
The idea to create the How to Draw Animals book came from professional cartoonist and children’s book illustrator Ryan Shaw’s experiences teaching at summer art camps and events for kids. Ryan has seen the joy and inspiration they get when watching him draw for them. Often times, after events, Ryan us asked by children how to draw a certain animal or person, which is what inspired him to start this project.

What this project aims to accomplish
This book is a fun guide that will teach kids step-by-step how to create some common and not so common wild animals using three simple tools: a pencil, a sheet of paper, and, of course, an eraser. They will also learn fun facts about some animals they may have not known already. After completing this book, children will be encouraged to draw and research even more animals, sparking their creative sides.

Drawing has been a part of Ryan’s life for over 25 years. Through his love of drawing, he became a professional illustrator and cartoonist. With this book, Ryan wants to visit schools to share his passion for drawing with students, inspiring them to never give up on their dreams, and to never stop using their creativity and imagination.

Where your support comes in
Ryan is asking for your Kickstarter support so he can share my gift for drawing with children through this book. The money raised with this Kickstarter campaign will go to cover large run printing costs. Take a look at the pledge amounts to see what works for you. Many neat rewards come with each level of support.

It is Ryan’s hope that this book is printed so that he can continue to share his talent to inspire children to use their creativity and imaginations to create their own works of art. Please be an advocate of this project, and pass it along to others you feel would want to see it become a reality.

Thank you for your support and all the best.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/691438650/how-to-draw-animals