Full of never-before-seen illustrations; Life Sketches is an inspiring and elegant portrait of Robert Batemanrsquo;s life as an artist and of his belief that ldquo;Nature is an infinite source of reason; imagination; and invention.rdquo;From one of Canadarsquo;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 workmdash;spanning species as large as the buffalo and as small as the mousemdash;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 Batemanrsquo;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.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome celebration of the past!!!By A CustomerHale and hearty were the people at one time; but now they are not so hale and hearty. Today people are soft and fed many tv dinners. This book celebrates a past packed with the people of days of yore. Interesting read and tons of cool photos.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great gift Idea!By MorganneClearly by a someone who knows the history well and has a passion for it! Interesting info; well written and a great gift idea! Gave to my mother in law (from Columbus) for Christmas and she hasnt put it down!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for History Lovers!By Hope MooreI love that the book was put together and written by someone who grew up in that neighborhood. His journalistic style makes the book a fun informative read and the images are great!
