The ultimate guide to nature drawing and journaling! A potent combination of art, science, and boundless enthusiasm, this art instruction book from John Muir Laws (author of The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds) is a how-to guide for becoming a better artist and a more attentive naturalist. In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques. While the book's advice will improve the skills of already accomplished artists, the emphasis on seeing, learning, and feeling will make this book valuable-even revelatory-to anyone interested in the natural world, no matter how rudimentary their artistic abilities.

Bridging the gap between craft and art, this book showcases ways to use simple craft techniques to create original display art. Learn to produce modern-art canvases and block art using any-thing from traditional acrylics and oils to crack filler, cement and sand on various supports. Stunning commissioned photographs of all finished projects, accompanied by step-by-step instructions, show you how and will awaken the budding artist in you. Basic techniques, colour, texture mediums, adhesives, solvents, finishes and sealants are all covered, with a useful glossary of requirements and tools filling in any gaps. This book features the most popular projects from Quick art, Smart art and Fast art.