The Sierra Club Guide to Painting in Nature
Title | The Sierra Club Guide to Painting in Nature PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy A. Johnson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 276 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Plein Air Painting |
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A guide to the pleasures and practicalities of painting outdoors covers choosing materials, adapting to weather conditions, and capturing the ever-changing light.
The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature
Title | The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy A. Johnson |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 244 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Artists' Tools |
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This 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.
Painting Nature's Details in Watercolor
Title | Painting Nature's Details in Watercolor PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy A. Johnson |
Publisher | Echo Point Books & Media |
Total Pages | 162 |
Release | 2019-04-16 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781635617382 |
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.
Creating Nature in Watercolor
Title | Creating Nature in Watercolor PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy Johnson |
Publisher | North Light Books |
Total Pages | 136 |
Release | 2007-11-28 |
Genre | Art |
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"With dozens of examples of her own work, along with 15 complete step-by-step demonstrations, [the author] shows you how to capture a range of environments."--Page 4 of cover.
Painting in Nature
Title | Painting in Nature PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy Johnson |
Publisher | Echo Point Books & Media |
Total Pages | 264 |
Release | 2018-08-22 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781635615678 |
Made famous by the French Impressionists in the 19th century, plein-air painting is the time-honored style of painting outdoors, on-site and in one sitting. 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.
Writing About Nature
Title | Writing About Nature PDF eBook |
Author | John A. Murray |
Publisher | UNM Press |
Total Pages | 220 |
Release | 2003-12-15 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780826330857 |
Originally published by the Sierra Club in 1995, this handbook covers genres, techniques, and publication issues for aspiring writers, scholars, and students who want to share their experiences in nature and the outdoors.
The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature
Title | The Sierra Club Guide to Sketching in Nature PDF eBook |
Author | Cathy Johnson |
Publisher | Echo Point Books & Media |
Total Pages | 242 |
Release | 2018-05-31 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9781635615661 |
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 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.