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Overview
Birds are inspirational subjects for any artist: the variety of shapes, colors, sizes, movements, and contexts means that anyone with an interest in drawing or painting from life will find birds challenging and deserving of their time. This book is written for a range of people — for beginners taking their first steps in a knotty subject, for more experienced artists wishing to tackle birds in flight, and for anyone who simply wants to see birds afresh. This book is published in association with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). As Europe's biggest wildlife conservation charity, with over 170 nature reserves, the RSPB brings the spectacular beauty of wild birds to millions of people. The business of conservation is often scientific and political — matters largely for the head. But birds enrich our lives in many ways. Drawing them is perfect for clearing the clutter of our daily lives, reconnecting with nature and reaffirming the purpose of nature conservation.
Synopsis
Examples and illustrations feature over three dozen different artists and their varied sketching styles. Detailed step-by-step drawing instructions are helpful for both beginning and experienced artists.
Robin Wilt - Hobby Greenhouse
"A fascinating insight into the art of bird drawing."—Robin Wilt, Hobby Greenhouse, Summer 2005
Editorials
Hobby Greenhouse
"A fascinating insight into the art of bird drawing."—Robin Wilt, Hobby Greenhouse, Summer 2005— Robin Wilt
International Hawkwatcher
"Provides comments and discussions in varying degrees of detail about numerous bird drawings and paintings done by many artists from historic times to the present. Along the way, beginning and more experienced bird artists learn helpful tips regarding how to improve their own bird drawings and paintings."—International Hawkwatcher, June 2005Book Details
Published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780881926972