The Illustrated Owl: Screech & Snowy: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists (Fox Chapel Publishing) Paint Patterns Included (The Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series)

The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers, woodcarvers, and artists!248 pages of meticulous anatomical line drawings, including of flight and contour feathers115 screech owl drawings, including a thrilling predatory sequence74 snowy owl drawings, showing the bird in a variety of posesIndividual feather charts for both the topside and underside of the owlsPaint patterns created by award-winning bird carver Lori CorbettScale charts make it convenient to adapt the drawings to other sizesA visual study that over-delivers on detail, The Illustrated Owl: Screech & Snowy and is a must have for any artist!With its wide-eyed, intense stare and fierce predatory nature, the owl is one of nature's more intriguing subjects for wildlife artists. However, because of its nocturnal habits, an accurate reference of this fascinating bird of prey has been hard to find—until now!Inside this book, renowned illustrator, woodcarver, sculptor, and wilderness enthusiast Denny Rogers delivers over 200 pages of detailed anatomical drawings for the screech owl and snowy owl. This reference provides meticulously accurate line drawings and clear instructions for rendering the birds' natural behaviors, with scale charts to resize the drawings and exclusive color charts to paint your work.The drawings are compiled from extensive photographs taken while the author had access to numerous specimens of both species. Every angle is covered in detail and with multiple poses, and each documents the natural behavior of the owl.If you are interested in carving owls, painting owls, birdwatching, or just learning about the anatomy of owls, you'll find an incredible wealth of accurate detail inside The Illustrated Owl: Screech & Snowy!"I honestly believe that, without the reference provided to me by Denny, the quality of my work and my skill level wouldn't be where it is today."—John Strutt, award-winning and internationally acclaimed bird carver Read more