DRAWING BIRDS: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you wish to draw or not, all bird lovers will appreciate the detail of observation of crests, plumes, fluffy feathers, sail feathers for the common nighthawk, red-billed streamertail, exquisite hummingbirds with iridescent colours, the violet-green swallow which spends so much time on the wing, King Eiders which we see here in a line of three flying ducks, the rough-legged hawk with his upright posture even when resting, the Northern Pintail swimming on water, the Bluetit our garden favourite perching bird, or the Great Grey Owl perhaps the most human-like of birds in their appearance with their expressive eyes and flat faces. Covering in detail materials and techniques, general hints and tips, bird anatomy, simple poses, birds in flight and bird behaviour including the peacock and the Rainbow Lorikeet, a highly-worked photo-realistic painting of a bird may take many patient hours of work, but it is also possible to capture the form and character of a bird much more quickly and simply once you are familiar with how its body is put together and how it moves. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists, beautifully illustrated in colour. 128 large pages, 22.5 x 28cm, softback.