DRAWING BIRDS

Raymond Sheppard

Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, USA

Year 2018

Pages 145

Throughout history, people have been obsessed with bird imagery, from carvings on the temple walls of ancient Egypt to modern-day murals, posters, and even tattoos. This helpful instructional volume by a renowned artist and teacher offers a wealth of well-illustrated advice on depicting all manner of birds. Suitable for beginners as well as advanced artists, this book provides in-depth studies of the shapes and visual construction of a variety of birds, from domestic fowl to birds on the wing. Topics include anatomy; the representation of wings, feathers, and flight; and details for drawing beaks, feet, and plumage. Common birds appear here along with many other species, in addition to ducks in and out of the water and birds of prey. Written with clarity this book offers an abundance of pointers that will benefit amateur and professional artists alike.