
- 128 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Once described by Sir David Attenborough as 'the best ornithological illustrator alive', William T. Cooper was a generous mentor to many wildlife artists. His willingness to share his knowledge and skills is epitomised in Capturing the Essence: Techniques for Bird Artists.
First published in 2011, Capturing the Essence is a step-by-step guide that offers practical advice to observing birds, retaining the essential information and then painting them from field notes and sketches, photographs and other observations.
The author takes the reader through the processes involved in oil painting, watercolour and acrylic techniques, and a piece of art is built up in stages to demonstrate the skills required in each of these media. While the book concentrates on birds, much of the general basics will be relevant to painting a wide variety of natural history and wildlife subjects.
This re-release edition will ensure a whole new generation of artists can learn and benefit from William T. Cooper's timeless knowledge and expertise.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- A tribute to William T. Cooper
- Introduction
- Part A – the basics
- Part B – the paintings
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Recommended reading