Capturing the Essence: Techniques for Bird Artists

In this stunningly beautiful book, bird artist William T. Cooper explores and demonstrates all aspects of drawing and painting birds. He places special emphasis on the artist's understanding of the subject and how this knowledge can be transformed into drawings and paintings. Renowned for his gorgeous and accurate wildlife renderings, Cooper here explains in detail how to create a true impression of a bird's appearance. The second part of the book deals with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints, explaining for each medium the step-by-step processes leading from beginning sketches to finished work.. He guides both seasoned artists and enthusiastic beginners through all the techniques and processes involved in depicting birds anywhere in the world.In the first part of the book, Cooper covers materials, bird anatomy, methods of working from captive birds (in zoos, for example), and methods for working in the field. The author describes his own experiences among birds in the wild, discusses bird anatomy, and lays out the essential principles of realistic painting

A good basic introduction. Artist WT Cooper gives the benefit of his years of experience here in this accessible and delightfully presented beginners guide.He gives details of materials and how best to use them, he recommends useful techniques and habits of observation that will sharpen your. Spectacular Carlos Carmagnola Fantastic book for any bird lover, birder, a begginner in drawing, an artist.The treatment of how to master shadows, is great.Also, how to achieve a 3D effect with simple measures.Thank you W. Cooper. "A good supliment to Law's Guide to Drawing Birds" according to joen. This book, though not as good as Law's book for anyone who wants to learn to draw and paint birds, is a fine suppliment to his book and worth having if one can afford the price. The weakness of this book is it does not go into the same level of detail as Law but it

For over forty years he has illustrated wildlife books and exhibited artworks to international acclaim. He lives in Queensland, Australia.. Cooper is a freelance artist specializing in birds. About the AuthorWilliam T

For over forty years he has illustrated wildlife books and exhibited artworks to international acclaim. William T. He lives in Queensland, Australia.. Cooper is a freelance artist specializing in birds