Painting Birds In Watercolor

• This practical book explains how to capture the character of various species of birds, without getting lost in the details.
• Celebrate everything that watercolor can offer as a medium when painting these fascinating creatures.
• It is not a field guide, but rather offers a path towards understanding the behavior and structure of birds in order to paint their character.
• Topics covered include: tips on materials and getting started with watercolor; personal observation and life drawing; study of the characteristics of birds and how to capture their behavior; examples of major bird groups, including domestic birds, raptors and songbirds, and finally, step-by-step demonstrations of watercolor techniques.

Publisher: The Crowood Press