Sketching Outside

Discover a new way to engage with nature and travel in this beautiful; approachable guide to outdoor sketching for artists and journalers.

Step outside and record the world in your sketchbook. Capture the majesty of mountain landscapes; study the details of a blossoming tree; or record a fleeting city scene. Evocative watercolor and ink drawings created during the author's own wanderings; will inspire you to record your next hike; ramble; or excursion in this freeing and engaging medium.

Each chapter demystifies one aspect of making art outdoors and includes practical exercises that address such topics as:

Drawing tools and watercolor techniques
The freedom of color
Effective ways to push past insecurities
Where and when to sketch
Adding ingredients such as people; birds; vehicles; and handwriting
Digital sketching
And much more

Whether you sketch close to home or during travels to distant places; all you need to refresh your creative pursuits are open eyes; a handful of materials; and a little guidance and practice.