What to draw and how to draw it Pl.13

1913

Edwin George Lutz created this charming 1913 instructional plate to show aspiring artists that drawing fish is just a matter of connecting simple curves. By breaking down complex creatures into basic shapes—starting with a simple arc and adding fins, tails, and scales step-by-step—he demystified the creative process. Fun fact: Lutz’s books were famously recommended by Walt Disney himself to young animators joining his studio, making this humble page a foundational tool for early animation history!

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