Africa: An Artist's Journal
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (524 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1862055793 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Since this time, Kim has made enormous progress in his work and is today regarded as one of the world's leading wildlife artists. . Kim Donaldson experimented with painting, drawing and sculpting from an early age, finally becoming a full-time artist in 1978. Over the last 20 years, he has had 24 one-man exhibitions and has also participated in 28 group exhibitions in Britain, America and Southern Africa.
"- 'This is a stunningly beautiful account of a little-understood world' Books For Everybody 2002 - 'It is a treat to join such a sensitive and sympathetic companion on this journey which takes in Africa's history, culture and wildlife' Artist and Illustrator Magazine
Both beautiful and inspirational sherri As a painter myself, one thing I often flick through is books by animal artists - and in my opinion, this guy is one of the best.There are artists that are gifted technicians and there are artists that are just natural artists. Kim Donaldson is both. And in this boo. A Little Piece of Majesty and Awe M. E. Wood Africa, An Artist's Journal is my first experience with Kim Donaldson and from the first page I was thoroughly impressed by his talent and obvious love for the land and animals. He takes the reader on safari with him as he reflects on the countries of South Africa,
Zimbabwean-born Kim Donaldson grew up on a 150,000-acre ranch of unspoiled African bush country, traversed by rivers, hills and valleys, and teeming with game. It is this landscape which inspires Africa: an Artist's Journal. Reflecting the author's lifelong passion for the wildlife of his native country, these stunning paintings and sketches have an intangible quality of atmosphere that can only be achieved by those who have spent many years in the bush. Kim soon swapped his hunting rifle for a camera and a sketch-pad and began to create some of the breathtaking images that are contained within this volume. Crammed with fascinating information about wildlife, culture and history, the journal uses photographs, sketches, maps and excerpts from the author's noteboo