Beginning painters have always been inspired by the bright colors and delightful variety of their favorite garden birds, and here is a book that gives painters all the tools they need to let their work take flight. Painting Your Favorite Birds Step by Step features: * An easy-to-master technique that allows readers to paint quickly without sacrificing results * 26 projects, from beloved American birds, such as the cardinal to European favorites like the Bohemian waxwing * Simple instructions for stunning background effects, as well as mix-and-match design elements such as flowers, branches and nests