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Abeautiful guide for botanical artists, natural historians, wildlife artists, and biologistsWhatever anartistsexperience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book can help themcapture the beauty of insects by helpingthem understand their structure and appreciate their behavior, movement, color, and habitat. It offers advice on finding insects to draw and paint, including how to raise ones own insect models. It also offers a guide to the anatomy and life cycles of the insect. Step-by-step demonstrations ofdrawingsillustrate perspective, tonal values, and mark-making techniques. Examples of watercolor and oil paintings are given,representing insects in precise, scientific renditionsas well asmore creative interpretations.