Exploring Vancouver Naturehoods: An Artist's Sketchbook Journal

Seen through the pages of an artist’s nature sketchbook, the Vancouver Urban Nature Book reveals the extraordinary biodiversity of our city that waits to delight us around every corner. In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll discover fascinating information about many birds from the Pacific Wren trilling its complex song to the Great Blue Heron's unique way of keeping its feathers clean after eating its catch. A variety of insects, mammals and predators take on a new visual delight through the magic of Vicky's keen eye and talented artwork. Vicky's love of nature led her to a career in scientific and medical illustration in which she has created images full-time since 1985. Vicky creates images using traditional media. She works from live specimens and photographs. Some of the parks that the artist explored include Pacific Spirit Park, Camosum Bog, Jericho Beach Park, Fraser River Park, Deering Island Park, McDonald Beach Park, Quilchena Park, Ravine Park, Volunteer, Tatlow Parks, Stanley Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, John Hendry Park, Everett Crowley Park, Hastings Park.