Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Any birdwatcher who has marveled at the beauty of a kestrel, red-tail, or peregrine will be delighted." --Chuck Hagner, editor," Birder's World" magazine, "Any birdwatcher who has marveled at the beauty of a kestrel, red-tail, or peregrine will be delighted." -- Chuck Hagner, editor," Birder's World" magazine, Well-executed reference drawings are invaluable aids to any artist and carver wanting to achieve realism in their work. Multiple drawings of the same bird in different positions are tremendously useful. The detailed feather studies showcase many areas that don't appear in reference photographs. Lori Corbett's accompanying color studies are a detailed and highly useful companion to Rogers' drawings., "Denny Roger's superb drawings and vital information will provide a welcome and much needed addition to any wildfowl reference library." -- Floyd Scholz, master carver, The Vermont Raptor Academy, "Any birdwatcher who has marveled at the beauty of a kestrel, red-tail, or peregrine will be delighted." -Chuck Hagner, editor,Birder's Worldmagazine, "Denny Roger's superb drawings and vital information will provide a welcome and much needed addition to any wildfowl reference library." -Floyd Scholz, master carver, The Vermont Raptor Academy
Table Of ContentForeword.......viiiThe Red-Tailed hawk................................1Drawings..................................................5 Measurements.........................................5-9,18,20,26-27,28-30 Anatomy.................................................19-23,27 Color Specifications....................................12-13 Glide Patterns.............................................14-17 Feathers.....................................................10-11,24-25 Poses.........................................................31-54Reference....................................................55 Color Charts...............................................56-62 Gallery........................................................63-67 Reference Photographs...............................68-69The Peregrine Falcon...................................155Drawings.....................................................159 Measurements.............................................159-163,170,172,174,186-187 Anatomy.....................................................171,173,176,178-180 Glide Patterns..............................................166-169,174,181-182 Feathers......................................................164-165,175,177,183-185 Poses...........................................................188-222Reference........................................................223 Color Charts...................................................224-230 Gallery............................................................231-235 Reference Photographs...................................236-237Listing of Featured Artists and Contributors.......238
SynopsisA visual study with exact drawings in multiple dimensions for the Red Tailed Hawk, Kestral and Falcon. Paint patterns included., The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists For the first time in a single volume, renowned illustrator, sculptor, woodcarver, and wildlife enthusiast Denny Rogers presents his detailed and celebrated drawings of distinguished birds of prey: the red-tailed hawk, the American kestrel, and the peregrine falcon. Based on the author's extensive research of live raptors, The Illustrated Birds of Prey features 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent bird in multiple poses from every angle and in minute detail - while documenting their natural behavior and fierce predatory nature. Inside The Illustrated Birds of Prey, you'll find: - 47 drawings of the large red-tailed hawk, the most familiar hawk in North America. - 65 drawings of the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird with diving speeds of up to 200 mph. - 87 drawings of the American kestrel, considered the most colorful predator bird in the world. - Proportion charts for adapting each drawing to various sizes. You'll also discover comprehensive line drawings of flight and contour feathers, exclusive color charts created by award winning bird carver Lori Corbett, and a gorgeous galleryof artistic interpretations of the raptors by some of the world's finest artists. No wildlife artist, woodcarver, or sculptor, should be without this complete, one-of-a-kind resource!, Over 200 pages of detailed anatomical drawings of nature's most elusive birds. Perfect for wood carvers and artists, the meticulous reference provides clear instructions for rendering realistic results. Includes scale charts to resize the drawings and exclusive color charts for painting your work., The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and Artists For the first time in a single volume, renowned illustrator, sculptor, woodcarver, and wildlife enthusiast Denny Rogers presents his detailed and celebrated drawings of distinguished birds of prey: the red-tailed hawk, the American kestrel, and the peregrine falcon. Based on the author's extensive research of live raptors, The Illustrated Birds of Prey features 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent bird in multiple poses from every angle and in minute detail - while documenting their natural behavior and fierce predatory nature. Inside The Illustrated Birds of Prey, you'll find: - 47 drawings of the large red-tailed hawk, the most familiar hawk in North America. - 65 drawings of the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird with diving speeds of up to 200 mph. - 87 drawings of the American kestrel, considered the most colorful predator bird in the world. - Proportion charts for adapting each drawing to various sizes. You'll also discover comprehensive line drawings of flight and contour feathers, exclusive color charts created by award winning bird carver Lori Corbett, and a gorgeous galleryof artistic interpretations of the raptors by some of the world's finest artists. No wildlife artist, woodcarver, or sculptor, should be without this complete, one-of-a-kind resource, With meticulous anatomical drawings and highly detailed illustrations in an impressive variety of poses, this guidebook reveals how artists can render re-creations of some of the most elusive aerial predators. From sharp talons and curved beaks to individual feather charts, this unique resource was compiled from photographs taken of numerous specimens of each species of bird. Additional chapters discuss the physiology and habits of the kestral, hawk, and falcon while extensive color charts with paint references guide artists in finishing their creations., The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Woodcarvers, and ArtistsFor the first time in a single volume, renowned illustrator, sculptor, woodcarver, and wildlife enthusiast Denny Rogers presents his detailed and celebrated drawings of distinguished birds of prey: the red-tailed hawk, the American kestrel, and the peregrine falcon.Based on the author's extensive research of live raptors, The Illustrated Birds of Prey features 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent bird in multiple poses from every angle and in minute detail - while documenting their natural behavior and fierce predatory nature.Inside The Illustrated Birds of Prey, you'll find:- 47 drawings of the large red-tailed hawk, the most familiar hawk in North America.- 65 drawings of the peregrine falcon, the world's fastest bird with diving speeds of up to 200 mph.- 87 drawings of the American kestrel, considered the most colorful predator bird in the world.- Proportion charts for adapting each drawing to various sizes.You'll also discover comprehensive line drawings of flight and contour feathers, exclusive color charts created by award winning bird carver Lori Corbett, and a gorgeous galleryof artistic interpretations of the raptors by some of the world's finest artists.No wildlife artist, woodcarver, or sculptor, should be without this complete, one-of-a-kind resource!