Drawing Birds: Pocket Guide: Essential Techniques for Sketching Birds in the Field

Quickly learn the tools to capture birds quickly and confidently while out in the field.

Designed for artists learning to draw lifelike birds (and those who want a quick refresher on the basics), this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork of our feathered friends. This compact field companion walks you through the essentials of bird sketching, from materials to bird anatomy to mastering techniques that help you draw from life.

• • Choose the right material including pencils, paper, pens, and additional tools
• • Learn how to work with binoculars or a spotting scope
• • Train your visual memory and learn to simplify complex forms
• • Add convincing detail and color to your creations

Packed with practical exercises, field-tested tips, and advice on finding birds to sketch, this pocket guide is perfect for beginning nature artists, birders who want to improve their sketchbooks, and experienced artists looking for a lightweight reference to carry into the field.

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