The Art of Field Sketching (1 Viewer)

Hi all,

I've finished editing the latest newsletter for the KOS (Kent Onithological Society). Amongst other things it carries an interesting article by my good friend (and birding polymath) Norman McCanch on drawing birds. Its focus is on sketching birds in the field and was sparked by Norman's realisation that he'd now drawn over 300 species in the field in Kent. I suspect not many can claim to have sketched 300 birds in the whole country let alone a single county so this strikes me as quite an achievement. I'd guess that his nearest rivals would be that nest of bird artists now resident in (or habitues of) Norfolk.

If you'd like to see some of Norman's work have a look at his new (and still developing website - www.normanmccanch.co.uk

Hi John

you left the price of the report and contact address off your ad;-)

regards

mick

ps who used to have lighthouse sketchbook till someone swiped it.

Mick Cunningham said:

Hi John

you left the price of the report and contact address off your ad;-)

regards

mick

ps who used to have lighthouse sketchbook till someone swiped it.

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My comment wasn't meant to advertise the newsletter - which is for KOS members - but rather highlight a) Norman's achievement and b) his website. Sorry to hear about Norman's book being swiped - you could try contacting him via has website as I think he might have the odd spare copy,

Beautiful work John. Thanks for this!

nice calendar, thanks for the link

Mick Cunningham said:

...ps who used to have lighthouse sketchbook till someone swiped it.

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No probs - look on Abe - literally dozens of copies :t: Amazon & Abe - I don't know how I'd manage without them! :king:

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/S...&bt.x=46&bt.y=11&sts=t&tn=lighthouse+notebook

Not sure how I missed this thread? You're dead right, John - some achievement and beautiful work. I've still got my copy of 'Lighthouse' which I've enjoyed for years and years. The text is as good as the artwork.