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Sketching & illustrating birds : professional drawing class  Cover Image Book Book

Sketching & illustrating birds : professional drawing class / [text and illustrations : Juan Varela Simó ; photographs : Nos I Soto ; English translation by Michael Brunelle and Beatriz Cortabarria].

Simó, Juan Varela. (Author). Soto, Nos I. (Added Author). Brunelle, Michael. (Added Author). Cortabarria, Beatriz. (Added Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780764167911
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color)
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Hauppauge, NY : Barron's, 2015.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Translation of: Dibujo de aves.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 32.50
Subject: Birds in art.
Drawing > Technique.
Drawing > Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Stroud Branch 743.68 Sim 31681002851848 NONFIC Available -

  • Perseus Publishing
    Scientists, teachers, artists, and bird lovers will learn how to depict birds in their natural habitats, at rest or in motion, with this instructive guide. Students will also learn how to use a wide range of media, including pencils and pens, watercolors and gouache, oils and acrylics, and more.
  • Perseus Publishing
    Have you ever been walking in the woods, or looking out your window, when you suddenly spotted a beautiful bird? Whether you're an artist, scientist, bird enthusiast, or student, you'll love learning how to portray all kinds of birds artistically, from sketching them in their natural environments to learning how to render a head to foot, full-detail illustration.

    The few books published on this topic are limited in scope and only focus on a single specific media, such as watercolor or oil painting. But Sketching & Illustrating Birds offers instruction on how to depict birds using a range of different media, including pencils and pens, watercolors and gouache, oils and acrylics, and more. Each of these illustrations can be tailored to meet specific needs - whether it's for biological studies, educational purposes, or artistic pursuits.

    Discover all the techniques you need to know to represent the most common birds by studying their habits and habitats. Plus, learn about aspects of flight, as well as how to capture birds in motion, whether they're flying or running. You'll find a wealth of practical examples of all kinds of birds in different environments, all rendered by accomplished artists specially chosen for their diverse and unique illustration styles.
  • Sourcebooks Inc.

    Whether you're an artist, scientist, bird enthusiast, or student, you'll love learning how to portray all kinds of birds artistically, from sketching them in their natural environments to learning how to render a head to foot, full-detail illustration.

    Sketching & Illustrating Birds offers instruction on how to depict birds using a range of different media, including pencils and pens, watercolors and gouache, oils and acrylics, and more. Each of these illustrations can be tailored to meet specific needs—whether it's for biological studies, educational purposes, or artistic pursuits.

    Discover all the techniques you need to know to represent the most common American and European birds by studying their habits and habitats. Plus, learn about the aspects of flight, as well as how to capture birds in motion, whether they're flying or running, and anatomy of birds, including bone structure, differences in plumage, and everything from beak to feet. You'll find a wealth of practical examples of all kinds of birds in different environments, all rendered by accomplished artists specially chosen for their diverse and unique illustration styles.


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