Drawing Florida wildlife: [step-by-step instructions] (1st ed.)

If you love watching Florida birds and other wildlife, searching for nests, and identifying trees and plants, here is a new way to enjoy it all&mdah;sby learning to draw what you see. Whether you are embellishing field notes or just enjoying a new skill, you will appreciate the easy directions in this guide to drawing Florida's diverse wildlife and plants.

This step-by-step manual begins with a complete guide to the simple tools and materials you'll need. The author then shows you how to begin your drawing by learning to see the basic shapes and proportions of wildlife. From preliminary outline to finished drawing, you will find clear direction throughout, including tips on how to draw complex features such as feathers and nests. Each section includes a partially finished drawing for you to complete right in the book, if you wish.

A great gift for budding artists or naturalists, adults and children alike.