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Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration
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Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration

by Mindy Lighthipe
October 2017
Beginner content levelBeginner
144 pages
5h 51m
English
Walter Foster
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Developing an Idea

How does a painting become a reality? For me, it usually starts with discovering something new. Whether I am walking in my neighborhood, kayaking on a river, or traveling abroad, I’m always on the lookout for my next inspiration. I carry my digital camera and my sketch journal with me when I am specifically going out to explore and capture nature on paper and photographs. I often find that my cell phone is very valuable as a source of recording information, because it allows me to take photos of things at the spur of the moment. Being ready when you least expect it can be very rewarding.

Digital photographs taken with a smartphone can also capture your location when you took the pictures. This can be helpful later if you need ...

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ISBN: 9781633225749