Get the perfect coffee-table book for birders and nature lovers,
pairing naturalist knowledge with beautiful watercolor paintings.
This is the bird book for people who love birds! Naturalist,
watercolorist, and debut author Jenny deFouw Geuder combines her vast
knowledge of birds, wildflowers, and nature with her artistic expertise
to create a book like no other. Drawn to Birds presents more than 120
beautiful watercolor paintings, along with Jenny's fascinating insights
that add unique appeal to each page.
Drawn to Birds begins with an introduction to bird anatomy, as well as
details about nests, eggs, and migration. From there, more than 50
different bird species are showcased, with the watercolors divided into
groups like backyard birds, raptors, and wetland birds. As an added
bonus, there's a section dedicated to insects and wildflowers.
You'll appreciate Jenny's tips on how to welcome birds to your yard and
how to become a naturalist. Being a naturalist is about more than simply
stopping to smell the flowers. It's about observation and making a
record. Pause and notice the shapes, colors, and patterns around you.
Jenny's goal is to inspire you to try your own hand at being a
naturalist! She also includes step-by-step guides for drawing, painting,
and inking your own pictures. Anyone can be an artist. Be brave, try it
out, and keep noticing the marvels around you. Extra pages for
journaling and sketching make this book a keepsake to cherish forever.
If you enjoy birding, gardening, or the great outdoors, Drawn to Birds
belongs in your book collection. Get one for yourself, and give one as a
gift!
