Each bird species is shown in a large primary photo, with additional photos showing a variety of angles and poses; close-ups of feathers, feet and other details; and the bird in its natural habitat. Key information on habitat, feeding, physical characteristics and other helpful facts are included to help artists create accurate works of art. Four step-by-step demonstrations show how to use reference photos to paint beautiful birds. Bart Rulon is a successful wildlife artist, as well as an experienced photographer whose primary interest is experiencing his subjects in the wild. His work has been shown in many of the finest exhibitions, museums and galleries displaying wildlife and landscape art in the U.S., Canada, Sweden, Japan and England. Rulon lives and works on Whidbey Island in Washington State's Puget Sound.