{"product_id":"drawing-birds","title":"Drawing Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raymond Sheppard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished by Courier Dover Publications, 2018-02-15\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout history, people have been obsessed with bird imagery, from carvings on the temple walls of ancient Egypt to modern-day murals, posters, and even tattoos. This helpful instructional volume by a renowned artist and teacher offers a wealth of well-illustrated advice on depicting all manner of birds. British illustrator Raymond Sheppard was celebrated for his nature and animal studies, and this book combines two of his most valuable guides, \u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Birds\u003c\/i\u003e (1940) and \u003ci\u003eMore Birds to Draw\u003c\/i\u003e (1956). \u003cbr\u003eSuitable for beginners as well as advanced artists, this single-volume edition of Sheppard's two great guides provides in-depth studies of the shapes and visual construction of a variety of birds, from domestic fowl to birds on the wing. Topics include anatomy; the representation of wings, feathers, and flight; and details for drawing beaks, feet, and plumage. Common birds such as thrushes, redwings, blackbirds, and starlings appear here, along with many other species, in addition to ducks in and out of the water and birds of prey such as the barn owl, buzzard, and golden eagle. Written with clarity and infectious enthusiasm, \u003ci\u003eDrawing Birds\u003c\/i\u003e offers an abundance of pointers that will benefit amateur and professional artists alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phoenix Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168651067561,"sku":"PHBK-9780486820323","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/9899\/1785\/files\/8453043482361.jpg?v=1780945781","url":"https:\/\/myti.com\/products\/drawing-birds","provider":"Myti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}