Breathe fresh air into your watercolors! Capture the wonders of nature! From crashing waves to sculptured deserts, from grand sunsets to humble wildflowers, from backyard discoveries to exotic getaways, the natural world offers inspiration enough for a lifetime! In this book, one of today's premier nature artists shows you how to make the most of it. Within an inviting, sketchbook-style format, you'll learn how to capture nature's treasures using watercolor pencils and paint. Inside you'll find: • A chapter-by-chapter exploration of five diverse landscape themes: forests, water, meadows, mountains and deserts. • 37 step-by-step demonstrations from two of Johnson's most beloved books, Creating Nature in Watercolor and Watercolor Pencil Magic. • Johnson's favorite tips for capturing a variety of textures and subjects, including plants, trees, water, wildlife, rock formations, seasonal variations and more. • A wealth of expert advice on gathering reference materials, assembling your own field kit, painting people in nature, and much more. Embark on a creative adventure as you experiment with new techniques, discover fresh subjects, and hone your powers of observation. Your resulting paintings and sketches will transport you to cherished moments and places worth remembering.
Experience Nature with an Artist's EyeThis guide is a rare opportunity to experience the joy of painting nature with Cathy Johnson, a beloved artist, naturalist and teacher. With lively instruction...
In Painting Nature's Detail in Watercolor, author Cathy Johnson lends an intimate look at nature's easy to overlook tenderness. This essential guide gives the tools you need to express your own views of subtle natural beauty.
In The Guide to Painting in Nature, Cathy Johnson offers an inspiring introduction - from selecting materials to weathering the elements - to capture your outdoor moments.
The Artist's Sketchbook is pure delight, full of passion and possibility, ideas and inspirations.
"Silken strands of hair. Water tumbling over rocks. Blinding reflections in glass or metal. The textures of these elements are what make your watercolor paintings come alive. They make the...
Presents a guide for creating nature scenes with watercolors, providing tips on materials and supplies, along with step-by-step instructions for capturing a variety of natural subjects in five diverse landscapes.
This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork.
Also learn to sketch and keep a detailed sketchbook—skills that will help you when you get started on the step-by-step painting projects in the largest section of the book.
This new book in the bestselling No Experience Required series includes 6 step-by-step demonstrations and 10 exercises to show you how to depict a variety of animals in a full range of mediums.
Inside, a wealth of "creative departures" will take you out of your comfort zone, making the difference between pigment on paper and original, expressive works of art. &break;&break;Updated and better than ever, this edition of Watercolor ...