{"product_id":"the-secret-life-of-birds-drawing-embroidery-studies-volumes-i-ii","title":"The Secret Life of Birds, Bird Drawing \u0026 Embroidery Studies, Volumes I \u0026 II","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe space beneath a wing. The weight of a bird on a bending stem. The quiet architecture of a nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Secret Life of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e brings together 80 bird studies in a two-volume collection of drawing and embroidery imagery. Each study begins with a monochrome drawing and returns as a corresponding embroidery image, inviting you to follow the same composition through line, colour and textile texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross 220 pages, the collection offers 160 artwork plates and 30 editorial texts on birds, observation and creative practice. It is a book to read slowly, compare closely and return to while developing your own visual language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo volumes, one complete collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume I: Studies 01–40.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forty paired studies, each presented as a drawing and an embroidery interpretation, with accompanying editorial writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume II: Studies 41–80.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forty further paired studies continue the collection across different birds, gestures and settings. Together, the volumes contain 80 drawings and 80 corresponding embroidery images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo high-quality PDF books in English, 110 pages per volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 paired studies and 160 artwork plates in total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 editorial texts across the complete edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClickable contents, PDF bookmarks and a study index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS Letter landscape pages, 11 × 8.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA companion for your creative practice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the paired images to study composition, silhouette, movement and the relationship between a bird and its surroundings. Compare the drawing with its embroidery interpretation to explore how a line becomes a textured surface, how colour changes the balance of a scene, and how a small detail can hold a composition together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection is intended for embroiderers, textile artists, illustrators and readers drawn to birds and nature-led art. Read it on a computer or tablet, or print selected pages for personal reference. Portrait compositions are placed within the book’s landscape page format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this digital edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis purchase includes both PDF volumes. No physical book or materials will be shipped. The books are visual and editorial references; they do not include step-by-step stitching instructions, transfer patterns, stitch charts, thread codes or embroidery machine files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor personal, non-commercial use only. The files and their contents may not be resold, redistributed or shared. Colours may vary between screens and printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/digital-embroidery-books\"\u003edigital embroidery books\u003c\/a\u003e, read the \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/embroidery-blogs\"\u003eStitchesly journal\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/hand-embroidery-pattern-stitch-guides-1\"\u003ehand embroidery patterns and stitch guides\u003c\/a\u003e for instructional projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stitchesly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58769533534589,"sku":"ST-SLB-80-2V-PDF","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0909\/3860\/5949\/files\/the-secret-life-of-birds-01_two_volume_hero.jpg?v=1790432617","url":"https:\/\/www.stitchesly.com\/es\/products\/the-secret-life-of-birds-drawing-embroidery-studies-volumes-i-ii","provider":"Stitchesly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}