Eleven professional artists share their painting expertise and insights in some 40 step-by-step demonstrations for creating images of various species of birds and butterflies in acrylics, watercolor, oil, and colored pencil. Although the text does not contain general information about materials and basic techniques, each demonstration specifies the medium and includes a materials list of colors, brushes, and other supplies used. Illustrated with full-color drawings and reproductions. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
