The Birds Coloring Book: Hardback Gift Edition

This delightful coloring book includes spectacular bird illustrations based on the artwork of Audubon and other classic ornithology illustrators, presented in an attractive hardback gift edition with patterned endpapers. Whether you are a bird-lover, an artist, or both, this delightful coloring book is sure to please. It features over 70 classic full-color ornithology illustrations from the likes of John James Audubon, John T Bowen and John Gerrard Keulemans to use as reference, placed beside black and white line drawings ready for the addition of color. Included here are bright songbirds and majestic birds of prey, as well as favorites such as the jewel-like kingfisher and the flamboyant flamingo. Their delicate, vivid plumage makes birds ideal subject matter for developing color technique and rendering those illustrations is guaranteed to provide hours of pleasure. An index of birds is included, to help you identify each species and find your favorites. - Includes 77 designs - Printed on thick, high-quality paper - Original full-color illustrations included for easy reference- This hardback edition makes a wonderful gift.