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"Combining radiant bird-themed compositions with approachable step-by-step tutorials, Madhu S, founder of the beloved art brand Femvisionary, takes you through an array of stunning species. From tropical and garden birds all the way to aquatic and mountain birds, each distinct animal brings its own exciting, accessible challenge for artists"--
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The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration is a guide for contemporary artists aspiring to master shape, color, and texture and render beautiful, realistic, and vibrant botanical artwork! An expert botanical artist educates you about the tools and materials traditionally used in botanical illustration, including pencils, colored pencils, watercolor, gouache, and pastels. This thorough yet easily digestible guide includes overviews of key illustration...
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"Few creatures symbolise the beauty of the natural world better than birds. Their delicacy, poise and power combine to create an irresistible subject for the artist. In this his first book, award-winning artist Alan Woollett captures perfectly, in breathtaking detail, the exquisite beauty of birds in their natural environments using graphite and coloured pencils, often combining both media in the same composition. More than a teaching guide, this...
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"Origami is a brand new series that introduces young readers to the Japanese art of paper folding. Readers will learn the skills needed to create 3D origami versions of their favorite animals. Each book is filled with engaging facts about the chosen subject, followed by step-by-step folding instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams"--
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The Boids are back in town ...The follow-up to the award-winning Extinct Boids, this book features more of the incredible art of cartoonist Ralph Steadman. This time the focus is not on the birds that are gone, but the ones that there's still time to save. These are the 192 Critically Endangered birds on the IUCN Red List, species such as the Giant Ibis, the Kakapo, the Sumatran Ground-cuckoo and the iconic Spoon-billed Sandpiper - these, along with...
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A step-by-step guide for artists who are learning to draw some of nature's most detailed living creatures. Each page features one creature, as Washburn starts with the beginning sketch lines and constructs the form to a finished drawing. She includes tips for improving and enhancing line control, for anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. -- adapted from back cover
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"This practical book explains how to capture the character of various species of bird, without getting caught up in the detail. It celebrates everything that watercolour can offer as a medium when painting these fascinating creatures. It is not a field guide but instead offers a path towards understanding the behaviour and structure of birds to be able to paint their character. Topics covered include: advice on materials and getting started with watercolour;...