Life Sketches by Robert Bateman
Full of never-before-seen illustrations, Life Sketches is an inspiring and elegant portrait of Robert Bateman's life as an artist and of his belief that "Nature is an infinite source of reason, imagination, and invention."From one of Canada's most beloved painters comes an intimate, visually stunning memoir of the artist at work.
Internationally acclaimed artist Robert Bateman has brought the natural world to vivid life with his unique perspective. His vast body of work--spanning species as large as the buffalo and as small as the mouse--has touched millions of hearts and minds, awakening a reverence for wildlife of all kinds. Bateman is perhaps best known for his gorgeous depictions of birds in flight and in repose, images that stir in the viewer a deep appreciation of colour, form and spirit.
Life Sketches is a moving journey in both words and images that, for the first time, allows Bateman's fans full access into his creative process, detailing his singular artistic vision and the inspiration behind his iconic art. What emerges is a portrait of a young boy enchanted by the natural world around him and called to record it in his sketches and paintings. Bitten by wanderlust, Bateman travelled the world and documented his real life experiences in journals, sketches, and paintings. In Life Sketches, he recounts the evolution of his style from abstraction to realism and the events that have shaped his art into a vocation over many decades. And through it all, Bateman shows how his keen sensibilities extend beyond art, to a passion for conservation and relentless advocacy for the natural world that underpins an incredible artistic legacy.
Join Robert Bateman on this personal guided tour through his life and art.
ROBERT BATEMAN has been fascinated by nature since he was a child in Toronto, where he began his lifetime education as a naturalist by studying and sketching the species he noticed in the ravine behind his house. He is the bestselling author of fifteen books and an internationally recognized artist whose paintings can be found in collections all over the world. He is an officer of the Order of Canada, a holder of multiple honorary doctorates, and an honorary life member of numerous conservation organizations. He devotes most of his time to preserving the natural environment. Bateman resides on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, with his wife Birgit.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781476782973 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476782970 |
| Title | Life Sketches |
| Author | Robert Bateman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2015-11-03 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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