The Illustrated Owl: Barn, Barred & Great Horned: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists (Fox Chapel Publishing) With Paint Patterns and Color Charts by Lori Corbett

The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers, woodcarvers, and artists!248 pages of meticulous anatomical line drawings, including of flight and contour feathers77 barred owl drawings, including a thrilling predatory sequence70 barn owl drawings, showing the bird in a variety of poses51 great horned owl drawings, including a fascinating skeletal viewIndividual feather charts for both the topside and underside of the owlsPaint patterns and color charts 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: Barn, Barred & Great Horned 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 barn owl, barred owl, and great horned 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: Barn, Barred & Great Horned!"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