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A collection of detailed paintings, watercolors, pencil drawings, and lithographs celebrates the distinguished artists lifetime of waterfowl observations, with a comprehensive text that reveals the complexities of bird behavior
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Through the images of award-winning photographer Gary Kramer and the words of Kramer and Greg Mensik, Waterfowl of the World takes readers on a visual and literary journey in search of all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans on Earth. Among these are a few on the brink of extinction, like the Madagascar Pocharand Brazilian Merganser; and those that are struggling, such as the White-winged Duck and Baer's Pochard.
Through superbly painted color plates and carefully rendered pencil sketches, an appreciation of North America's waterfowl for the bird watcher, the hunter, and the art lover; combines art with clear, concise, authoritative text and excellent distribution maps
A comprehensive book from one of America's most successful carving teachers. Painting instructions for over 40 species of waterfowl, with various painting techniques are illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Fine color photographs of the finished bird carvings and close-up details are included.
Beginning chapters focus on body shapes, proportions and anatomy including bills, wings and feet. Standing, walking, swimming, feeding and flying birds are all covered.
Fully illustrated guide to carving and painting decorative ducks. Field and painting notes, including working patterns of 25 species of ducks, hens, and drakes.
Encourages birders and artists alike to really see the birds around us, in all their varied, often vivid colors, textures, and feathers