Shirish Deshpande

I am a self-taught artist-author-trainer based in a very populous city called Pune, in a very populous country called India.
I am a self-taught artist-author-trainer based in a very populous city called Pune, in a very populous country called India.

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Drawing Animal Portraits in Pen and Ink

Books by Shirish Deshpande

“We have more to learn from animals than the animals have to learn from us.” - Anthony Douglas Williams

Animals are fascinating drawing subjects for most artists. Drawing lively animal portraits brings with it another level of excitement, not to mention challenges, such as bringing out that mischievous spark in a dog’s eyes or that vicious promise of impending violence in a lion’s eyes. The facial proportions of the anima

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Get-Set-Sketch!

Books by Shirish Deshpande

Unleash the artist within you!

Get ready to embark on a magical journey through the realm of Pen and Ink Sketching.

Learn to “see” shapes, shadows and textures all around you,
like an artist.

Learn various pen and ink shading techniques.
– Hatching
– Cross-hatching
– Contour shading
– Stippling
– Random
– Using Inks for shading

Learn to

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Pen, Ink and Watercolor Sketching on Toned Paper

Books by Shirish Deshpande

Learn the magic of toned paper in bringing your pen, ink and watercolor sketches alive!
Are you a beginner sketcher? Or are you looking to infuse some magic in your illustrations?

What will you learn in this book?
- Understanding shapes and values.
- Color theory - complementary colors, warm and cool colors.
- Composition and coloring techniques.

10 step-by-step demonstrations:

A Ladybug
T

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