{"product_id":"the-insect-artist-by-zebith-stacy-thalden-9781604697964","title":"The Insect Artist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Insect Artist\u003c\/em\u003e offers a complete course in illustration and lifelike artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 15 projects are designed to build on one another, beginning with techniques that strengthen drawing and acrylic painting skills. More advanced projects focus on design principles, realistic environments, and creative challenges. Clear instructions and visual demonstrations describe each step of the process, and reference photos show the anatomy and coloration of each insect. Short outdoor exercises are included as lessons on actively observing nature. This is a book for artists of all levels and anyone interested in rediscovering the natural world through artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with creative tips:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAchieve rich colours, surface textures, and spatial depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasure proportions accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSimplify tricky forms and patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEstablish an inspiring and supportive art practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Art and science collide beautifully in this must-have book for insect and nature lovers everywhere... Prepare to be amazed at the artworks \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e create!\" - Lila Higgins, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, co-author of \u003cem\u003eWild LA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47384038310124,"sku":"9781604697964","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9085033482759.jpg?v=1773398001","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-insect-artist-by-zebith-stacy-thalden-9781604697964","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}