Featuring simple stepbystep 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 ampnbspA source list for art supplies With more than 280 of Johnsonamprsquos own illustrationsampmdashboth in color and black and whiteampmdashthis book will inspire you to appreciate every detail of the natural world.ampnbsp ampnbsp