The Bald Eagle, an icon of majesty and grace, is a much-loved subject of carvers, sculptors, and artists. However, accurately capturing and portraying the physical splendor of the American national symbol can be a challenge if you're not working with an authentic model. In The Illustrated Bald Eagle, illustrator, sculptor, and wilderness enthusiast Denny Rogers offers meticulous and comprehensive reference drawings as a solution to this dilemma. The full-size prints available previously in "blueprint" form from Denny Rogers, were widely known for anatomical accuracy and found a popular following among woodcarvers, artists and sculptors, among whom are two artists who offer these endorsements. From Lori Corbett, award-winning bird carver and author of Carving Songbirds. "You are holding in your hands some of the best reference material for the American Bald Eagle, second only to having the live bird in hand. I would have been hesitant to create any of my commissioned raptors without the benefit of Denny's reference as part of my research material. This manual provides you with the information and inspiration to create the best Bald Eagle that your abilities allow, no matter what your chosen art form." From John Strutt, acclaimed artist and woodcarver who received multiple honors including having one of his carvings inducted into the permanent White House collection by former President Ronald Reagan. "I honestly believe that, without the reference provided by Denny, the quality of my work and my skill level wouldn't be where it is today. My experience is just the story of one carver, but many carvers, sculptors, artists, craftsmen, and educators throughout America report the same results using Denny's diagrams." In this thorough and fascinating visual study of the Bald Eagle, you'll find: " An opening chapter of in-depth information regarding the Bald Eagle's habitat and physiology." Proportion charts that reduce each full-scale measurement so that accurate patterns can be created in any size." Detailed line drawings of flight and contour feathers" Exclusive color charts with paint references created by award-winning bird carver Lori Corbett" Full illustrations in-the-round" Isolated body parts and measurements" Complete physiology charts with feather tract identification Read Less