Drawn to Nature Encounters with Irish Wildlife

About this book

In the modern fast-paced world, it can be easy to forget the beauty that exists all around us. Thankfully, Ireland's favourite artist Don Conroy is on hand and in a reflective mood, reminding us of the simple wonders of Ireland's natural environment. Through the most exquisite illustrations and thoughtful words, Don guides the reader through the woodlands and waterways that we are all familiar with, pausing and reflecting on a heron here or a fox there... In many ways Drawn to Nature is the ultimate culmination of a life lived in wholehearted commitment to art and conservation. This beautiful book will encourage you to follow that path too.

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Biography

Don Conroy is familiar to millions – the phrase 'Draw with Don' is enough to elicit a Proustian response in most. A reassuring presence on Irish screens for decades, Don has been guiding multiple generations of Irish children towards the all-inclusive joy of drawing. A writer, a television presenter, a naturalist, an environmentalist and a working artist, Don travels the country promoting the message of art and conservation.