The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in NatureThis lavishly illustrated sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any wilderness experience. Featuring simple, step-by-step instructions and 280 examples of the author's own work, "Sketching in Nature" covers tools and equipment; choosing a subject; understanding color and using a color wheel; depicting clouds and weather patterns; and more. 55 color illustrations. |
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Two Getting Started | 31 |
THREE Putting the Basics to Work | 45 |
FOUR Capturing the Illusion of Light | 67 |
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