Product Description

Follow artist and art instructor Julie Askew's journey around our diverse planet through her beautiful sketches and paintings, depicted here along with notes from the artist herself.This stunning book features over 200 of her works, showing how she has used her extensive travels and her love of the natural world as her inspiration. From dramatic African landscapes, to India's magnificent wildlife, and on to portraits of Indonesian traditional dress, the range of subjects is immense.Her comments and remarks combine artistic tips and diary extracts charting her voyage, thus offering a rare insight into an artist's mind. This beautiful book is perfect for those wishing to see how Julie has tackled her vast range of themes, and who would like to benefit from her tips and experience. It's also great for those who are simply admirers of these gorgeous artworks.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #487603 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-25
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

About the Author
Julie Askew is a well-known and experienced wildlife artist who teaches art onboard cruise ships. She had discovered her love for travel and field work while studying for her BA (Hon) in Scientific Illustration at Middlesex University, as well as workshops in Montana, USA, and by now has travelled most of the world and uses her travels as inspiration for her art. Julie's work is regularly exhibited both in the UK and the USA, and she often holds lectures, workshops and demonstrations for art societies and groups.