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I've been commissioned to write and illustrate a practical guide to wildlife art. Originally planned to be a How to Draw and Paint Wildlife, it has evolved in to the book I wish had been available when I was starting out. It will take the reader through starting to draw wildlife, building on initial techniques, exploring other media to sharing their work through exhibitions and the internet. The Wildlife Artist's Handbook will be part of a series of art titles from Crowood Press, an independent publisher with over 2,500 titles to their credit. |
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Books in the series are in-depth publications commissioned from authors who are experts in their fields. Each book appeals to all levels of artists by starting with the basics for those new to the subject and building up to advanced techniques. The Wildlife
Artist's Handbook will cover worldwide animals, birds, insects
and fish. Although my own art is based on field sketches and direct
experience of the subject, I appreciate that others may choose to
- or have to - work from photographic references, so that aspect
of wildlife art will be covered too. The book will be lavishly illustrated
not only to show techniques but also to provide inspiration by showcasing
some of the best of today's wildlife art. There will be a wide range
of styles shown from Darren Woodhead's light-filled watercolours
to John Threlfall's painterly effects, Philip Nelson's hyper-realistic
decoy ducks to Harriet Mead's found metal sculptures. Bruce Pearson
has kindly agreed to provide images and to write the Foreword. |
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Here is a broad outline of the book's structure:
Appendix: Exploring wildlife art - galleries, societies, competitions, further reading Publication date: October 2013. |
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Thanks to
my sponsors, supporters and contributors Nature in Art Museum & Gallery is fully supportive of the project. They have kindly agreed to provide images from their collection to illustrate the wildlife art history section and my task of selecting images from their collection has been a pleasure. They will host the book launch in 2013. I've long been an admirer of George Lodge's wonderful wildlife art so I'm thrilled that The George Edward Lodge Trust is supporting The Wildlife Artist's Handbook by providing some images of his work. I hope the inclusion will encourage a whole new audience to investigate Lodge's work. I'm told that a new book about Lodge's life and work is in production - can't wait to see it in print. More news about that on my blog in the future. I thoroughly enjoy sketching at West Midland Safari Park, so I'm delighted to report that they have kindly donated entrance tickets so that I can make extra visits there to sketch and research. They have a superb collection of wildlife from around the world so I'm spoilt for choice when I need to chose a new subject. As mentioned above, the creme of British wildlife artists have agreed to contribute. Here's the list so far, and watch this space for more...
Additionally,
several of my friends and acquaintances have offered advice about
particular specialist areas I need to cover, such as photography
and optics. If you'd like further information about The Wildlife Artist's Handbook please contact me: artist@jackiegarner.co.uk. |
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