Painting Garden Birds with Sherry C. Nelson (Decorative Painting)

a must for anyone who wishes to paint birds Ms.Nelsons step by step,part by part,instructions keeps ones focus on one detail at a time,and almost makes a bird appear magicaly.I paint with acrylics,and have successfully used her patterns and tecniques.Now I am able to go on to paint birds useing my own field study photo.. Good guide Michelle Dunn I bought this book because I have recently started painting again and wanted some additional instruction. My first project out of this book was the Downy Woodpecker with the tulips. I followed the instructions and the photos in the book, I did not have all of the colors she used so had to improvise a bit but I. Another must have Sherry C. Nelson book Another absolute winner from Sherry. The designs are gorgeous and the instructions are fantastic (as usual). From Another must have Sherry C. Nelson book M. Dement Another absolute winner from Sherry. The designs are gorgeous and the instructions are fantastic (as usual). From 4 different background preparations, to setting up your palette, to step by step painting instructions of the birds, leaves, flowers, and other included elements, Sherry pretty much holds your hand. different background preparations, to setting up your palette, to step by step painting instructions of the birds, leaves, flowers, and other included elements, Sherry pretty much holds your hand

Trade in your bird watching binoculars for a brush! Sherry C. Sherry even teaches you, stroke by stroke, how to paint delicate feather textures, markings and eyes! Each project is explained in 20 or more steps and features a materials list, paint mixtures, field sketches and reference photographs. In this book, 11 different oil painting projects show you how to create Bluebirds, Cardinals, Goldfinches, Hummingbirds and other stunning birds in their natural surroundings. Nelson, MDA, invites you to paint your favorite American garden birds. It's never been easier to paint the feathered friends you've been admiring in your backyard.