The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration A beautiful guide to illustrating realistic flora, fauna, and scenes from nature! Nature Illustration The wonders of nature are all around us! Whatever your story or artistic experience, you can learn how to see and illustrate the natural world around you. All it takes is a bit of keen observation and desire. There are many different ways you can draw and paint plants, birds, and wildlife. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Just find what works for you. Great Horned Owls It’s fun to combine different mediums in a painting. The key is making sure that the end result looks cohesive. One technique or application should blend into another. This step-by-step art lesson was created using a combination of graphite, watercolor, gouache, and pastels. Surface Contour When the surface or terrain of a subject is more complicated, it’s important to understand that the light source must follow the overall shape of the subject and the smaller shapes within the subject. Basic Bird Skeleton There are a few important things to know when drawing birds. One is how the head attaches to the neck and spine. Birds have flexible necks. In the resting position, the neck forms an 'S' shape; this is especially apparent in birds with long necks, such as herons and cranes. Peacock Feather A male peacock’s tail feathers are designed to attract and impress a potential female mate. Each tail feather consists of an eyespot and an arrangement of dazzling color. Faux peacock feathers are readily available in craft stores and can be purchased as a drawing reference. Creating a Sketchbook Creating a nature sketchbook is a good way to record information, learn more about your subjects, and hone your drawing skills. Start by getting out in nature as often as you can and recording your observations in a journal; then draw as often as possible!
✔ Author(s): Mindy Lighthipe
✔ Title: The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration: An artist's guide to drawing and illustrating realistic flora, fauna, and botanical scenes from nature
✔ Rating : 4.7 out of 5 base on (304 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1633223787
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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