"Presented in a useful lay-flat landscape format, this essential reference guide includes accessible step-by-step drawing projects starting with a close observation of plants and flowers, before exploring the possibilities of still lifes that can be madein the comfort of your own home"-- Provided by publisher.

Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner offers a great beginner's course on drawing nature. In their fun and friendly teaching style, Mark and Mary Willenbrink show you how to realistically capture the world around you. All you need to get started are some simple supplies, basic techniques, and inspiration. From firle dto forest, beach or mountain, begin with a structural sketch, apply values and textures, and, before you know it, you'll be drawing...

"In this imaginative new activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers are introduced to more than thirty great artists, then encouraged to try out the techniques that lie behind their greatest works. Short and accessible facts about each artist's life and works are followed by creative projects that Marion has devised based on the artist's particular techniques. Take your pencil for a walk in the spirit of Paul Klee,...