Suitable for bird lovers or artists, this final volume in the "Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series" presents 200 anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl from various angles and in multiple poses. Along with comprehensive drawings, It includes colour charts and photographs - both in-flight and at rest.

THE ULTIMATE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR BIRD LOVERS, WOODCARVERS, AND ARTISTS Wth its wide-eyed, intense stare and fierce predatory nature, the owl is one of nature's moe 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. In this second volume of reference drawings from renowned illustrator, sculptor, and wildlife enthusiast Denny Rogers, you'll find over 200 pages of meticulous anatomical drawings for both the screech and snowy owls. 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. Inside The Illustrated Owl, you'll find: *74 drawings for the snowy owl *115 drawings for the screech owl *Detailed line drawings of flight and contour feathers *Convenient scale charts to adapt the drawings to other sizes *Exclusive underside and topside color charts with paint patterns created by award-winning bird carver Lori Corbett The Illustrated Owl is a visual study that over-delivers detail and is a must have for any artist! "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." - Award-winning and internationally acclaimed bird carver, John Strutt

The ultimate reference guide for bird lovers or artists, this final volume in the "Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series" presents 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl from every angle and in multiple poses. Along with comprehensive drawings, you'll find colour charts and photographs - both in-flight and at rest - to help recreate these formidable night-time hunters down to the stripes, speckles and streaks of their feathers. Also included are scale-charts for matching your desired dimensions without sacrificing proportion.