A Z Painting Bird Portraits in Acrylics

Author: Andrew Forkner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782210023
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Andrew Forkner's book provides you with all you need to paint a range of birds in acrylics; taking in birds of prey, songbirds and waterbirds from all over the world including Europe, the USA, Asia, the UK and Australia. It contains information on the materials and preparation you will need to capture the delicacy and majesty of the subjects.

A-Z of Bird Portraits

Author: Andrew Forkner
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781266522
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 77

Book Description
Andrew Forkner's book provides you with all you need to paint a range of birds in acrylics; taking in birds of prey, songbirds and waterbirds from all over the world. It contains information on the materials and preparation you will need to capture the delicacy and majesty of the subjects. * Twenty-six striking and characterful bird species * Clear and easy-to-follow step by step projects * Includes guidance on composition, reference and important bird features

The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration

Author: Mindy Lighthipe
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633225747
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Draw and paint beautiful, vibrant, and realistic birds and botanicals with The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration. Take a sketch and transform it into fine art! 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. Author Mindy Lighthipe, 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 techniques and basic color theory and mixing, and it's loaded with exercises designed to help you learn to see shape, value, and form. By learning tounderstand plant life and anatomy, you can craft elegant flowers, leaves, trees, and much more in no time! To bring it all together, The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration includes step-by-step demonstrations to follow along with as you practice taking sketches and transforming them into fully rendered, colorful pieces of fine art.

Painting Your Favorite Birds Step by Step

Author: Nancy Dale Kinney
Publisher: North Light Books
ISBN: 9781581805123
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Paint 26 of the Best-Loved Birds Bird lovers rejoice! Here's a complete guide to help you paint lifelike birds using easy-to-master techniques. With Nancy Dale Kinney's clear step-by-step instruction, you'll achieve fast results without sacrificing details or quality. Inside Painting Your Favorite Birds Step by Step are 26 best-loved birds found around the world. From the American Robin to the English Robin, from the European Greenfinch to the American Goldfinch, you're sure to find your favorites! Kinney also includes simple instruction for creating delightful background effects and design elements such as flowers and branches to make your painting more stunning and realistic. Each element can be mixed and matched with your favorite birds to create exactly the effect you want.

The Arizona Breeding Bird Atlas

Author: Troy E. Corman
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826333797
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 654

Book Description
Examines over 270 species of birds known to breed in Arizona, complete with color photos and nesting and migratory data.

Painting Birds Step by Step

Author: Bart Rulon
Publisher: Northlight
ISBN: 9780891346326
Category : Birds in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Designed to help the fast-growing numbers of wildlife painters depict birds and habitats realistically, this guide features a treasury of tips and techniques on painting feather textures, the work of some of America's top bird painters, nine step-by-step demonstrations covering a variety of birds, creative ideas for using shadows, unusual poses, action, lighting, camouflage, and more.

A-Z of Flower Portraits

Author: Billy Showell
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1844484521
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings, Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist, combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book, 40 flower portraits are presented, arranged in alphabetical order, each one accompanied by small studies, details, step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used, including wet-into-wet, colour blending, lifting out, layering glazes, dry brushing and colour mixing, and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint, or simply love flowers, this book will delight and inspire you.

A Z Painting Bird Portraits in Acrylics

Author: Andrew Forkner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782210023
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Pet Portrait Embroidery

Author: Michelle Staub
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644030152
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Learn the art of thread painting from Instagram sensation Michelle Staub Cats and dogs seem to always have a paw planted firmly in our hearts. Capture the life in their eyes and the texture of their fur with a unique embroidered pet portrait! Insta-famous artist Michelle Staub puts a modern spin on thread painting with her easy-to-learn approach. Get started with 4 basic embroidery stitches, and follow the detailed tutorials to hone your skills. Capture awe-inspiring details of your pet with lessons in full-color thread painting or go clean with a simple line drawing—the choice is yours. Learn to personalize your art piece with names, dates, and decorative accents. With 20 sample patterns to customize, you can easily recreate any breed! Paint stunningly realistic pet portraits with just a needle and thread Try your hand at two styles—minimal outlines and incredible full-color renderings Make it modern with floral garlands, personalized banners, and crisp lettering Start today with 4 easy stitches and 20 customizable projects

Poisonous Birds

Author: Andrew Hosner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618501462
Category : Arts, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Los Angeles based painter Esao Andrews builds colorful surrealistic worlds occupied by mythical creatures, abandoned homes, and haunting figures. His masterfully painted landscapes and portraits are one part Mucha and one part Dali, with a dash of Mark Ryden on top. Known for his successful gallery career, his album cover artwork for Circa Survive and his comic book covers for Vertigo / DC Comics, Andrews celebrates his debut museum solo show at the MESA art museum in Arizona with this accompanying and comprehensive monograph. Published by Thinkspace Editions in conjunction with Paragon Books.