Johnson Cathy The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature Revised Edition

<p>Featuring simple step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, this sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any outdoor experience.</p><p>In this inspirational guide, Cathy Johnson, a nationally recognized artist, naturalist and teacher, offers personal anecdotes, exercises and useful tips that are perfect for every amateur artist. This book covers a wide range of subjects, includin</p><ul><li>Tools and equipment</li><li>Mixing paints and washes</li><li>Selecting a subject to sketch or paint</li><li>Capturing the illusion of light</li><li>Sketching clouds, flowers, trees, plants and animals</li><li>Using field sketches as studies for future paintings</li><li>Understanding color and using a color wheel</li><li> A source list for art supplies</li></ul><p>With more than 280 of Johnson’s own illustrations—both in color and black and white—this book will inspire you to appreciate every detail of the natural world. <br/> </p>