Bear: The Ultimate Artist's Reference Book

The art of depicting North American bears is explored in this collection of photographs, drawings, and reference materials. A gallery of bear art created in a variety of media, including carving, illustration, intarsia, painting, photography, and scroll sawing, helps artists gain a sense of their bear-making possibilities. Close-up photography of black, grizzly, and polar bears taken at different angles, in different seasons, and at different ages provides guidance for accurate representations of these particular bear varieties. More than 100 detailed drawings help artists add texture to their artwork. Detailed reference notes offer a complete understanding of bears and their environments.

Author Biography: Doug Lindstrand has been sketching and photographing North America's wildlife for 30 years. He is the author of Deer: The Ultimate Artist's Reference, Drawing America's Wildlife, and Drawing Mammals. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska.