An expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat.

This inspiring book is an essential guide for any artist wishing to capture the beauty of birds of all kinds in pencil.

Birds are a fascinating subject for artists of all skill levels and renowned bird artist Andrew Forkner shows you how to achieve beautiful, accurate and lifelike drawings in graphite. Whether you are a bird enthusiast, or an experienced artist who wants to apply their skills to a new subject, there is a wealth of information here.

The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques, composition and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as eyes, beaks, claws, feathers and wings.

Andrew takes you through the unique features of the main bird groups, including waders and water birds, wildfowl, birds of prey, garden and woodland birds, owls, seabirds and game birds, and includes a full step-by-step demo for each group.