{"product_id":"illustrated-owl-barn-barred-great-horned-the-ultimate-reference-guide-for-bird-lovers-artists-woodcarvers-9781565233133","title":"Illustrated Owl: Barn, Barred \u0026 Great Horned: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Bird Lovers, Artists, \u0026 Woodcarvers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIllustrated Owl Reference Guide: The Complete Visual Resource for Artists and Woodcarvers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive visual reference guide presents 200 meticulous, anatomically accurate drawings of three magnificent owl species: Barn Owl, Barred Owl, and Great Horned Owl. Part of the acclaimed Denny Rogers Visual Reference Series, this book captures each owl from multiple angles and poses, providing artists and woodcarvers with the precise details needed for accurate recreation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComprehensive Visual Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach owl species is thoroughly documented with detailed illustrations showing every angle and position. The drawings capture the distinctive features of each bird, from the heart-shaped facial disc of the Barn Owl to the prominent ear tufts of the Great Horned Owl. Multiple poses include perched positions, hunting stances, and various head angles essential for understanding owl anatomy and proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Reference Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the core illustrations, this guide includes color charts that detail the exact plumage patterns, stripes, speckles, and streaks characteristic of each species. In-flight and still photographs complement the drawings, showing how these nocturnal hunters move and position themselves in natural settings. Scale charts enable artists to match desired dimensions while maintaining accurate proportions, whether creating life-size carvings or scaled models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Artists and Woodcarvers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe anatomical precision of these drawings makes this guide invaluable for woodcarvers seeking competition-quality references. Artists working in any medium will find the multiple viewing angles and detailed feather patterns essential for capturing realistic owl characteristics. The systematic approach to documenting each species provides the foundation needed for blue ribbon work and professional commissions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Denny Rogers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDenny Rogers holds degrees in visual communications and product design from Illinois State University, with additional doctoral work in bronze sculpture. His limited-edition bronze sculptures have been selected for presidential collections, including a life-size American Bald Eagle chosen by President Ronald Reagan. Rogers has worked as a museum exhibits artist and special effects artist, bringing decades of professional experience to his illustrated reference series. His previous reference books have helped woodcarvers worldwide win state, national, and world championships, with works earning placement in the White House permanent collection. A lifelong outdoorsman based in rural Bloomington, Illinois, Rogers combines his wilderness knowledge with technical illustration expertise to create authoritative reference materials for artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200 anatomically accurate owl drawings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree species covered: Barn Owl, Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple angles and poses for each species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor charts for accurate plumage recreation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-flight and stationary photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale charts for proportion accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublished by Fox Chapel Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681171083538,"sku":"9781565233133","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3f74f5db-53bb-4d5e-90e9-f1f2d55e337e.jpg?v=1733950023","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/illustrated-owl-barn-barred-great-horned-the-ultimate-reference-guide-for-bird-lovers-artists-woodcarvers-9781565233133","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}