Drawing and Painting Insects

by Andrew Tyzack

Drawing and Painting Insects is a beautiful and inspiring guide. Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book will help you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and appreciate their behaviour, movement, colour and habitat.|Advice on finding insects to draw and paint, including how to raise your own insect models. Guide to the anatomy and life cycles of the insect for the artist. Step-by-step demonstrations of drawings, looking at perspective, tonal values and mark-making techniques. Examples of watercolour and oil paintings representing insects in precise, scientific renditions through to more creative interpretations. Introduction to other uses of insect illustration, including printmaking, sculpture, leather and glass. Illustrated with examples and insights from leading artists.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 30, 2013

Reviews

[Gary McCallister · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not an artist, but I am an entomologist. This is a fascinating book with wonderful illustrations and interesting information concerning insects as art.

[spen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Expect great examples and some method insight, but not a teaching guide. Several of the reproductions have transitioned blurrily to print. Some end up completely useless.