Painting Birds in Watercolour
Author | : Liz Chaderton |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 318 |
Release | : 2022-09-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780719840821 |
ISBN-13 | : 0719840821 |
Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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; personal observation and drawing from life; looking at the features of birds and how to capture their behaviour; examples from major bird groups, including domestic fowl, birds of prey and songbirds, and finally step-by-step demonstrations of watercolour techniques.