In this stunningly beautiful book, bird artist William T. Cooper explores and demonstrates all aspects of drawing and painting birds. 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 author describes his own experiences among birds in the wild, discusses bird anatomy, and lays out the essential principles of realistic painting. He guides both seasoned artists and enthusiastic beginners through all the techniques and ...
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In this stunningly beautiful book, bird artist William T. Cooper explores and demonstrates all aspects of drawing and painting birds. 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 author describes his own experiences among birds in the wild, discusses bird anatomy, and lays out the essential principles of realistic painting. 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. He places special emphasis on the artist's understanding of the subject and how this knowledge can be transformed into drawings and paintings. 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.
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Add this copy of Capturing the Essence: Techniques for Bird Artists to cart. $20.19, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of Greater Milwaukee rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milwaukee, WI, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Yale University Press.
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Very Good. Size: 10x0x7; Yale University Press; New Haven, 2011. Trade paperback. Text in English and Hungarian. A Very Good, binding sturdy and intact, trace handling/scuff marks to covers, mild edge/corner wear, bumped top spine edge, a hint of sunning to page margins, a nice, clean and unmarked copy in wraps. Oblong 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9], 124pp., color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily w/delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
Add this copy of Capturing the Essence: Techniques for Bird Artists to cart. $32.00, very good condition, Sold by Lavendier Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Foster, RI, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by Yale University Press.
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Very Good. Size: 10x0x7; Yale University Press; New Haven, 2011. Softcover. A Very Good, binding sturdy and intact, some handling/scuff marks to covers, bit of cover edge/corner wear, trace handling/shelf wear, a nice, clean and unmarked copy in Oversize Wraps. Oblong 4to[quarto or approx. 9.5 x 12 inches], 124pp., color and b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
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Cooper is obviously one of the living masters of bird art. This lovely book details his technique with both black and white and full color illustrations. This is a "keeper" book!
