Rex Brasher’s artistic talent, love of nature, technical expertise, and persistence offer an inspiring story that should be better known by anyone with an interest in birds, nature, or art. From a young age, Brasher committed to visiting all of America’s bird species in their natural habitats. He spent a lifetime traveling, collecting notes and drawings, writing personal, insightful descriptions, and painting and re-painting birds.
Field Notes has carefully reproduced nine of Brasher's colorful illustrations for three 3-Packs of Field Notes Ruled Memo Books. Covers are a lovely felt-textured 100#C Mohawk Via “Pure White,” bound by three stainless steel staples. The bodies are 60#T Domtar Lynx Opaque Ultra, ruled with pale gray lines.
“Pack A” features: Rocky Mountain and Mexican Screech Owls (Tulip tree) 1915, Volume 6, Plate 373e 373f. Blue Jay (Swamp White Oak) 1911, Volume 8, Plate 477. Brewer Sparrow (Cassie) 1912, Volume 9, Plate 562
“Pack B” features: Pine Grosbeak (Oldfield Pine) 1911, Volume 9, Plate 515. Baltimore Oriole (Crabapple) 1912, Volume 8, Plate 507. Sulphurbelly Flycatcher (Ironwood) 1911, Volume 7, Plate 451
“Pack C” features: Painted Redstart (Birchleaf Mountain Mahogany) 1912, Volume 11, Plate 688. Cardinal 1912, Volume 8, Plate 507. Redshoulder Hawk 1912, Volume 10, Plate 593
