Painter's Quick Reference: Birds & Butterflies

239 Pages·2008·7.04 MB·English

by  Editors of North Light Books

PAINTER’S QUICK REFERENCE
Birds & Butterflies
EDITORS OF NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
NORTH LIGHT BOOKS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
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Painter’s Quick Reference: Birds & Butterflies. Copyright © 2008 by North
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60061031-8 (pbk. : alk. paper)
eISBN : 978-1-44030-267-1
1. Birds in art. 2. Butterflies in art. 3. Painting--Technique. I. North Light
Books (Firm) II. Title: Birds & butterflies.
ND1380.P33 2008
751.45'4328--dc22
2008008598
Editor: Jacqueline Musser
Production Coordinator: Greg Nock
Metric Conversion Chart

to convert to multiply
2.54
Inches Centimeters
0.4
Centimeters Inches
30.5
Feet Centimeters
Feet 0.03
Centimeters
0.9
Yards Meters
Yards 1.1
Meters
6.45
Sq. Inches Sq. Centimeters
0.16
Sq. Centimeters Sq. Inches
0.09
Sq. Feet Sq. Meters
10.8
Sq. Meters Sq. Feet
0.8
Sq. Yards Sq. Meters
1.2
Sq. Meters Sq. Yards
0.45
Pounds Kilograms
2.2
Kilograms Pounds
Grams 28.3
Ounces
0.035
Grams Ounces
Introduction
WHEN YOU’RE IN A HURRY FOR PAINTING HELP, HERE’ S THE BOOK TO COME TO FOR IDEAS,
INSTRUCTIONS AND INSPIRATION.
The colorful markings of butterflies and the bright wings of birds add sparks of
life and personality to gardens and paintings alike. Here, eleven artists share
their painting secrets and expertise in more than forty clear step-by-step
demonstrations and valuable “artist’s comments” insights that are sure to give
you exactly what you need. Refresh your skills by reacquainting yourself with
fundamental painting techniques, or indulge your adventurous side by exploring
new ones. And with painting instruction for four major mediums— acrylics,
watercolor, oil and colored pencil—you not only gain advice and tips for your
primary medium, but for other mediums you may want to try.
Do you want to learn how to render the graceful wings of a silvery blue
butterfly? The colorful markings of a peacock and red macaw? The delicate
details on a blue jay feather? The steps are easier than you think, and they are all
within these pages. Simply turn the page, and start painting!
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
BUTTERFLIES
Giant Swallowtail 1
Giant Swallowtail 2
Giant Swallowtail 3
Mourning Cloak
Heliconius Anderida
Common Blue
Silvery Blue
Alfalfa Butterfly
Cabbage Butterfly
Southern Dogface
Morpho
Peacock Butterfly
Painted Lady
MOTHS
Geometrid
Noctuid
Sphinx Moth
SONGBIRDS
Goldfinch 1
Goldfinch 2
Hummingbird 1
Hummingbird 2
Blue-Throated Hummingbird
Bluebird
Cardinal
Blue Jay
Mockingbird
Painted Bunting
House Sparrow 1
House Sparrow 2
Wren
Black-Capped Chickadee
WATERBIRDS
Mallard Duck
Egret
Seagull
Emperor Penguin
EXOTIC BIRDS
Cockatiel
Red Macaw
Peacock
DETAILS
Robin's Nest
Wood Thrush Feather