The Bird Gary Inman

The Bird Gary InmanThe Bird explores the fascinating world of eighteenth and nineteenth century ornithological illustration. This was a period of scientific, artistic and geographic discovery, when people began to fully appreciate the immense variety of form and colour within the natural world. This book celebrates this beauty through the lavish illustrations produced at that time. Each chapter focuses on a category of birds, from shorebirds to birds of prey. Feature

the book covers garden planning

practical advice and tips to help develop your skills

waistlines

or fill your card with Valentina Tereshkova

taking risks

and features the world’s outstanding identity designers

and featuring previously unseen imagery

Acclaimed author Ross Raisin explains expert technique in a clear and jargon-free way

Each entry explores when an idea first evolved and how it has resurfaced in the work of different artists up to the present day

these colourful creatures will make waves in any game

with accessible topic headings and plenty of good advice sprinkled with engaging personal anecdotes

mix paint and work with the brush