The Wildlife Artist's Handbook
Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wildlife and the challenge of representing it. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of practical drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those wishing to exhibit their work.|Suggests how to begin to draw wildlife and then to add colour. Advises on how to draw a constantly moving subject and how to capture the moment. Gives clear instruction on anatomy and composition. Suggests how to paint outdoors and how to use photography and museum collections. Gives inspiration and insights into printmaking and sculpture.
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The Wildlife Artist's Handbook
Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wildlife and the challenge of representing it. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of practical drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those wishing to exhibit their work.|Suggests how to begin to draw wildlife and then to add colour. Advises on how to draw a constantly moving subject and how to capture the moment. Gives clear instruction on anatomy and composition. Suggests how to paint outdoors and how to use photography and museum collections. Gives inspiration and insights into printmaking and sculpture.
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The Wildlife Artist's Handbook

The Wildlife Artist's Handbook

by Jackie Garner
The Wildlife Artist's Handbook

The Wildlife Artist's Handbook

by Jackie Garner

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Overview

Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wildlife and the challenge of representing it. This book sets the scene of how wildlife has been portrayed in art and guides the reader through the principles of practical drawing and painting wildlife. It covers recommended equipment, techniques, fieldcraft, composition and anatomy, and offers help for those wishing to exhibit their work.|Suggests how to begin to draw wildlife and then to add colour. Advises on how to draw a constantly moving subject and how to capture the moment. Gives clear instruction on anatomy and composition. Suggests how to paint outdoors and how to use photography and museum collections. Gives inspiration and insights into printmaking and sculpture.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781847976079
Publisher: Crowood Press, The
Publication date: 12/17/2013
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 8.60(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jackie Garner is an experienced wildlife artist and teacher. She mostly concentrates on painting British animals and birds and works from life wherever possible, usually sketching in pencil and watercolour and working up sketches in acrylics.

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