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PublisherFox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated

ISBN-101565233131

ISBN-139781565233133

eBay Product ID (ePID)60438802

Product Key Features

Book TitleIllustrated Owl: Barn, Barred and Great Horned : The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Artists, and Woodcarvers

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicReference, Animals / Birds

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Art

AuthorDenny Rogers

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight33 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

ReviewsAlthough aimed at artists, owlers will find this book useful. [GrrlScientist comment: I'll bet that at least a few Harry Potter fans will also love this book!], "A welcome and much needed addition to any wildfowl reference library. The information provided in this book will be a big help to anyone interested in improving their understanding of birds of prey and the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, physical traits that make them unique." --Floyd Scholz, The Vermont Raptor Academy, "A welcome and much needed addition to any wildfowl reference library. The information provided in this book will be a big help to anyone interested in improving their understanding of birds of prey and the subtle, and sometimes not so subtle, physical traits that make them unique." -Floyd Scholz, The Vermont Raptor Academy, "I encourage any serious bird student, artist, or photographer to acquire at least one of these spectacular titles. There probably isn't a better reference available for anyone interested in portraying these amazing creatures." -Woodcarving Illustrated

Table Of ContentThe Barn Owl ... 1Barn Owl Facts ... 2Drawings ... 4 Measurements ... 4-9,18,20-21,26-27 Feathers ... 10-11,23-25 Color Specifications ... 12-13 Glide Patterns ... 14-17 Anatomy ... 19-20,22 Poses ... 28-66Reference ... 67 Color Charts ... 68-74 Gallery ... 75-79 Reference Photographs ... 80-81The Barred Owl ... 83Barred Owl Facts... 84Drawings ... 86 Measurements ... 86-87, 89-91,112-113 Anatomy ... 88,100-101,114 Feathers ... 92-93,102-11 Color Specifications ... 94-95 Glide Patterns ... 96-99 Poses ... 115-149Reference ... 150 Color Charts ... 151-156 Gallery ... 157-161 Reference Photographs ... 162-165The Great Horned Owl ... 167Great Horned Owl Facts ... 168Drawings ... 170 Measurement ... 170-175,184,187,190,194-195 Feathers ... 176-177,191 Dolor Specifications ... 178-179 Glide Patterns ... 180-183 Anatomy ... 185-186,188-189,192-193 Poses ... 196-212Reference ... 213 Color Charts ... 214-220 Gallery ... 221-226 Reference Photographs ... 227-231The Science of Flight ... 232-237Listing of Featured Artists and Contributors ... 238

Edition DescriptionIllustrated edition

SynopsisA visual study with exact drawings in multiple dimensions for the Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl and Barred Owl. Paint patterns included., Featuring 200 meticulous and anatomically accurate drawings that capture each magnificent owl in multiple poses and from every angle, this reference provides wildlife artists with the tools to draw, paint, sculpt, carve, and study these majestic birds. The comprehensive drawings and color graphs capture the essence of the owls' watchful and predatory nature, and scaled charts allow carvers to create their desired dimensions without sacrificing proportion. With the combination of in-flight and still photographs, everyone from wildlife artists and bird watchers to nature enthusiasts can create these formidable nighttime hunters in minute detail-down to the stripes, speckles, and streaks of their feathers., 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 color charts and photographs - both in-flight and still -- 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.

LC Classification NumberNC782.R6395 2008