A renowned artist and expert instructor shows how to depictbirds of all kinds, from a baby robin to a flying osprey.Accompanied by more than 350 easy-to-follow illustrations,the nearly 60 lessons begin with basic line drawings, advancingto the use of pen, pencil, and ink wash techniques to producetexture and movement in

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.

This book is an expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat. Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as

With Drawing: Birds, learn to render a variety of beautiful, realistic birds in graphite pencil. Artists of all skill levels and bird enthusiasts alike will find creative inspiration and valuable drawing instruction in Drawing: Birds. This comprehensive book opens with an introduction to essential drawing tools, including graphite pencils, erasers,

This informative textbook for artists and bird lovers is a comprehensive survey of the complete bird from head to tail. The book is full of masterly illustrations that are clear and easy to understand, including black and white working drawings, examples of the artist's field studies and exquisite colour illustrations.

Suitable for beginners as well as advanced artists, this guide provides in-depth studies of the shapes and visual construction of a variety of birds, from domestic fowl to birds on the wing.

In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of

Legendary bird carver Larry Barth has created a stunning retrospective of his life's work, including sculptures from museum exhibits and rarely seen pieces from private collections. This is a must-have book for every bird lover, carver, and anyone who appreciates fine sculptural art.