Natural Crafts, Art & Food:
Bird Illustration with Dr. John O'Neill
We are thrilled to be able to offer an in-depth Bird Illustration workshop taught by world-renowned bird artist Dr. John P. O'Neill.
Dr. O'Neill's paintings have been published in the following magazines:
- Science (3 covers)
- Auk
- Audubon
- National Geographic
Books have included:
- Great Texas Birds
- National Geographic Society's Field Guide to the Birds of North America
- Richard French's Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
- Helmut Sickâ's Birds in Brazil
- Reader's Digest's Book of North American Birds
- and most recently, Birds of Peru
(Oct. 2007-Princeton Univ. Press)
John has made the study of the birds of Peru one of his lifelong pursuits, and has been in Peru almost every year since 1961, often to lead major expeditions into totally unknown parts of the country. He has described 13 new species of birds, more than any other living ornithologist.
This workshop is designed to introduce the use of water based media (mainly acrylic, but also watercolor, and gouache) in painting birds. Since the expertise of the participants will vary, there will be a discussion of supplies and materials, a time for drawing and sketching, and time for painting. Dr. O’Neill will demonstrate his techniques of producing feather texture and iridescence, and will explain certain anatomical features of birds that are often misrepresented by artists. When participants are sketching or painting, Dr. O’Neill will make suggestions and answer questions.
Maximum of 10 students. Ages 16 and up. Some drawing or painting experience helpful.
For a detailed schedule of each day and materials list, click here. (pdf file)
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