Life Sketches
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| Rating | : | 4.74 (658 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476782970 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Order of British Columbia, and in 2013, he was awarded the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal in recognition for his commitment to preserving the Canadian landscape. He is the bestselling author of thirteen books. Visit BatemanCentre for more information on Bateman and his art. A beloved teacher and renowned
SundayInside the art world Sunday47 I received this book as a gift for Christmas. The great strength of the book is that Bateman goes beyond merely chronicling his life story. He provides a fascinating discussion of other artists, of squabbles in the art community, of his creative process, and how his artistic sense has informed his vision of environment and architecture. The book is richly illustrated with sketches, drawings, paintings and photos. The only negative, other than a few typos, is the lack of an index, which surely will handicap art historians and even the casual reader who wants to re-read a particular passage.. 7 said Inside the art world. I received this book as a gift for Christmas. The great strength of the book is that Bateman goes beyond merely chronicling his life story. He provides a fascinating discussion of other artists, of squabbles in the art community, of his creative process, and how his artistic sense has informed his vision of environment and architecture. The book is richly illustrated with sketches, drawings, paintings and photos. The only negative, other than a few typos, is the lack of an index, which surely will handicap art historians and even the casual reader who wants to re-read a particular passage.. Five Stars TGrant Wonderful look into the life and influences of a great artist.
A beloved teacher and renowned naturalist celebrated for his accessible realist style, Bateman is a Life Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of the Arts. About the Author Canadian painter Robert Bateman has been featured in exhibits across the globe, opening a permanent exhibition, The Robert Bateman Centre, in Victoria, B.C., in 2013. . He is the bestselling author of thirteen books. He continues to paint and lives with his wife, Birgit, in Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. Visit BatemanCentre for more information on Bateman and his art. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada and a Member of the Order of British Columbia, and in 2013, he was awarded the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Gold Medal in recognition for his commitment to preserving the Canadian landscape
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. 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. 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 behin