The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature, Revised Edition

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 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 supplies 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.