Jane Smith

(Author)

Wild Island: A Year in the HebridesHardcover, 15 April 2016

Wild Island: A Year in the Hebrides
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Print Length
160 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Birlinn
Date Published
15 Apr 2016
ISBN-10
1780272693
ISBN-13
9781780272696

Description

This is a book for anyone interested in wildlife, for art lovers, for tourists wanting a memento of their holiday, for everyone who loves the west coast of Scotland. It depicts a year in the life of Oronsay, a remote island that is farmed by the RSPB for the benefit of wildlife, and follows artist Jane Smith, as she attempts to portray the interactions of wildlife, farm animals and human inhabitants. A humorous, first-hand, personal view of island life, both human and otherwise, and is illustrated with Jane Smith's vibrant and acutely observed sketches, paintings and prints.Themes include: The trials of a wildlife artist - what does it feel like to sit in a bog all day? What is screen printing? Where are a bird's knees? Why does Jane always get covered in acrylic paint?

Natural history - from otters to oil beetles, this book is full of wild encounters.Conservation management - sounds boring? Think of it more as 'how to grow a peregrine'. Once you start to understand the intricate connections and links involved, it becomes like a fascinating 3D puzzle.Getting to the island - the interplay of tides, wind, ferries and a strand-crossing mean that travelling to Oronsay is never dull.West coast living - the ridiculous things that happen when living on a remote island, cut off from the rest of the world

Product Details

Author:
Jane Smith
Book Format:
Hardcover
Date Published:
15 April 2016
Dimensions:
24 x 19.94 x 2.03 cm
ISBN-10:
1780272693
ISBN-13:
9781780272696
Language:
English
Pages:
160
Publisher:
Weight:
907.18 gm

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