ABOUT THE AUTHOR Sara Hood is a graphic designer ilustrator and creative writer She is also an amateur birdwatcher and is always excited when she spots a bald eagle flying overhead She loves to draw and hopes this series helps kids feel more confident in their creativity Originally from Erie Pennsylvania she currently lives in Mankato Minnesota ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR Annabel Spenceley is a children's book illustrator living in northern England Her studio looks out over hills and fields where the wildlife she loves to paint wanders past her window She painted this book's illustrations in gouache with her dog by her side
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Start 4 Heron 6 Swan 8 Pelican 10 Cardinal 12 Hummingbird 14 Eagle 18 Make More Art 22 Coloring Tips 24
4 BEFORE YOU START Every picture you draw is unique In this book you'll begin with simple birds like the graceful heron Build up to more challenging birds like an eagle soaring through the sky Pick up your pencil and let's take flight
MATERIALS Pencil Drawing paper Eraser Pencil sharpener DRAWING TIPS The red lines show you what to draw next Follow them step by step Draw lightly with a pencil so you can easily erase lines and make changes There are many ways to draw feathers They can be short and curvy long and pointy or a mix of both Crayons colored pencils markers or paints light dark 5
