Thought-provoking? I think so. Busby says: ‘identifying a bird is only the beginning’. For many years John Busby’s work has graced the pages and walls of numerous books and exhibitions. His ethos has always been to observe his subjects in the field and record first-hand what unfolds in front of him, rather than what […]
Book reviews
Book Review – Birds in Mallorca
Anyone who has visited Mallorca will instantly be captivated by John Busby’s evocative drawings. British Birds Magazine To use John Busby’s own words, this book came about through a desire to give the many friends that he met there ‘a book of visual memories’. Anyone who has visited Mallorca will instantly be captivated by John […]
Book Review – John Muir Laws
Looking at Birds is an outstanding guide to observing the world and bringing greater joy and curiosity to the study of birds. The author is John Busby, master bird artist whose fast bird sketches capture the aliveness and energy of a bird like no one I have ever seen. His work has inspired me for years. […]
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Book Review – Rare Bird Alert website
John Busby needs no introduction. His fresh, vibrant artwork inspired a whole generation of artists to emulate his discipline of close observation and drawing from life. A book review by Andy Stoddart on the Rare Bird Alert website This latest book (the 36th) from the Langford Press Wildlife Art Series showcases a wide variety of […]
Book review – British Birds magazine
“I don’t see how anyone could be anything other than delighted and enthralled as they browse through this book – it’s absolutely wonderful!” The June edition of British Birds carried a review by Alan Harris of Lines from Nature. This book is a collection of images by well-known wildlife artist John Busby, from across his […]