Few creatures symbolize the beauty of the natural world better than birds?? while their delicacy?? poise and power combine to create irresistible subject for the artist.

More than a teaching guide?? the book is a sumptuous well of ideas and inspiration that covers everything from observing birds in the wild to photography?? composition and setting. Award-winning artist Alan Woollett shows you the techniques?? materials and compositional skills you need to create your own stunning realistic bird artwork using graphite and colored pencils.