The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature |
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| Author:
| Johnson, Cathy |
| Illustrator:
| Johnson, Cathy |
| ISBN: | 978-1-63561-566-1 |
| Publication Date: | May 2018 |
| Publisher: | Echo Point Books & Media, LLC.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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Featuring simple step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, this sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any outdoor experience.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, including:· Tools and equipment· Mixing paints and washes· Selecting a subject...
More DescriptionFeaturing simple step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, this sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any outdoor experience.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, including:· Tools and equipment· Mixing paints and washes· Selecting a subject to sketch or paint· Capturing the illusion of light· Sketching clouds, flowers, trees, plants and animals· Using field sketches as studies for future paintings· Understanding color and using a color wheel· A source list for art suppliesWith 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.