Donald Watson: Bird Artist and Writer - Paperback

by Roger Crofts (Editor), Mark Avery (Foreword by)

Donald Watson was a seminal figure in the wildlife art and ornithological world from the late 1950s onwards. Since his death in 2005, his work has lived on through active public demand for his outstanding paintings of birds and the continued reading of his books. Until now, there has been no book assessing his status and standing in the world of bird art and ornithology. This definitive book is a series of biographical essays written by those who knew him and his outstanding contributions. There are so many perceptive insights about him and his work, and many previously untold stories that enliven the text.

Beautifully illustrated with his outstanding paintings, examples of his exquisite scraper board sketches and family photographs, readers will want this book for its images alone.

Author Biography

Roger Crofts is Founder Chief Executive of Scottish Natural Heritagte and nature campaigner, and Director of Watson Birds. He has had numerous articles published on Scotland's nature and environment. Hometown: Musselburgh, Scotland