Wild Animal Portraits

By raising public awareness of what we stand to lose through inattention, acclaimed photographers like Thorsten Milse have long played a critical role in the effort to preserve wild spaces and species. In this book, Milse brings you face to face with some of our planet’s threatened and endangered animals, presenting captivating portraits that can’t help but tug at your emotions. Readers of all ages will enjoy exploring these breathtaking animal photos and learning about what can be done to help protect the creatures and their life zones. Perusing images from around the globe, you will gain added appreciation for the incredible range of species and habitats on our planet—and perhaps be moved to help bring about positive change.

These arresting studio portraits capture the beauty, power, and even humor of 150 furry and feathered species - a delight for any animal or bird lover. Acclaimed photographer Randal Ford celebrates our fascination with and love of animals through his engaging portraits of the animal kingdom. A young male lion cub seems to sport a rebellious mohawk; a chimpanzee adopts a pensive pose; a curious duckling cocks his head at the camera lens and flaps his wings. The featured animals cover a wide range, from birds such as the African crane, cockatoos, flamingos, and roosters, to big cats such as tigers, cheetahs, and leopards, to Arabian horses, bulls, and Longhorn sheep, among many others. Bird and animal lovers will be drawn to the powerful and emotionally engaging images that seem to reveal the individual character of the other animals that share the Earth with us. Elegantly designed and packaged, this book will be the perfect gift and addition to the home of any lover of animals or fine photography.

Thirty-one exquisitely detailed portraits of creatures of the jungle, desert, forest, rivers, and oceans include a lion, wolf, otter, chimpanzee, and many others. Perforated pages, printed on one side only.

The spectacular sequel to Brad Wilson's bestselling Wild Life: studio portraits of animals Featuring new photographs by Brad Wilson in a stunning landscape format design, plus an introduction by Wilson about his philosophy and process, and an essay by Dan Flores, author of the New York Timesbestseller Coyote America, The Other World: Animal Portraitsis a dazzling work of wildlife photography. Although he shoots in the studio, Wilson is inspired by the notion of the "authentic encounter," that is, allowing the animal to reveal itself to us rather than imposing our subjective notions on it or on the portrait. Wilson works in cooperation with zoos and wildlife sanctuaries who bring the animals into a studio, where he photographs them against a black background. This makes the animals appear grounded and three-dimensional--magnificent, approachable, yet inherently mysterious. He describes the situation as a kind of "controlled chaos," but in the end it allows him to create images that show each animal as an individual being with its own personality and dignity. There is no anthropomorphism here, but rather a wise and respectful approach to these creatures with whom we share the earth. The photographs of Brad Wilson(born 1963) have appeared in media ranging from CBS News to Audobon and the magazine of the World Wildlife Fund. He is currently represented by Doinel Gallery in London, Surround Art Gallery in Moscow, Artistics Gallery in Paris and PhotoEye Gallery in Santa Fe. Wilson is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Both inspiring and uplifting, silly and fun, Wild Masterpieces is an eccentric collection of animal portraits. From cats and dogs, to llamas and ducks, to pandas and wolves, over 60 animals offer their sage words, wit, and profound wisdom from the world's grandest landscapes. An iguana reminds readers to "Live. Laugh. Love." An Australian shepherd advises, "Don't let rough times get you down". This is the weird and wacky world of Wild Masterpieces, based on the Instagram account of the same name. Each inspirational quote featured in Wild Masterpieces assures us that if we stay "paw-sitive", life can be "udder-ly" wonderful. Hilariously offbeat and heartwarming, this quirky humor book will bring a smile to anyone's face and make life seem a little less serious. • Includes never-before-seen majestic animal portraits • Perfect for a gag gift exchange or pick-me-up present • Nice conversation starter or addition to the coffee table • Great for fans of Sorry I Barfed on Your Bed (and Other Heartwarming Letters from Kitty) by Jeremy Greenberg, Cats on Catnip by Andrew Marttila, and Sad Animal Facts by Brooke Barker Nature and wildlife enthusiasts, animal lovers and pet owners, and Bob Ross and awkward family portrait fans alike will love this laugh-out-loud funny book.

Wild animals make exciting and dynamic art subjects. Now anyone can bring realistic animals to life in vibrant color with this delightful trace-and-color guide. Inside, six detailed templates are provided to help the beginning artist get started with a line drawing that they can color or paint in the medium of their choice. Artists can simply transfer the template line drawings to paper or canvas with the included graphite paper. Then, using the color references and tips in the book, they can add color and create their own wild animal masterpiece! The book includes 32 pages of instruction and inspiration, providing basic information about color theory, as well as an introduction to several different color mediums - colored pencil, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and marker. The overview for each medium covers the essential tools and materials an artist may need, including what types of paper or canvas can be used and any other special materials, as well as how to use various techniques to achieve effects. With a variety of wild animals and settings, you'll find everything you need to create your own lifelike animal portraits. Includes six removable templates featuring detailed animal artwork and four reusable sheets of graphite paper for transferring.