Charley Harper Sketchbook: How to Draw 28 Birds in Harper's Style

An avid naturalist, Charley Harper particularly liked to paint birds. He masterfully portrayed a host of species using simple lines and shapes. From the smallest songbird to the largest seabird, Harper conveyed not only the form and coloration of his avian subjects but also their personalities. His minimalist approach did not reduce the impact of his art; instead, it offered a bold and unique interpretation of nature’s winged beauties. This step-by-step visual guide to drawing twenty-eight birds as portrayed by artist Charley Harper progresses from simple to complex images, from cardinals through owls to a roadrunner. Includes the following: Introduction with instructions and brief essay about Charley Harper and his art Full-color insert showing all the birds in the book Three sequential line drawings that show how to draw each bird plus two blank, uncoated pages for drawing Harper's original image in full color.At the end of this book, you will find thirty pages for your continued ske