Description

Book Synopsis
Explore new ways to capture nature in your on-location drawings and paintings through insightful tips and inspiring artwork from 40+ artists from around the world.

In The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature, Gail L. Wong and Virginia Heinshare their secrets for getting beyond basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including detailed examples,quick tips, and “workshop” ideas for practicing the concepts, this book reviews important fundamentals for composition and color and inspires unique treatments and points of view.

There is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Pack this handbook with your art supplies as you set out to tell your own stories of nature, and discover:
 
  • Different ways you can use nature to compose your story and your sketch, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a frame for your composi

    Trade Review
    "The book fairly overflows with an abundance of artwork." * Artists Magazine *

    Table of Contents
    About This Series
    Introduction
    KEYS
    I How We See Nature
    II How We Draw Nature
    III Finding the Character of a Place
    IV Finding Nature in the City
    V More Ways to Represent Nature
    GALLERY
    Challenges
    Contributors
    Acknowledgments
    About the Authors

The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature

Product form

£12.74

Includes FREE delivery

RRP £14.99 – you save £2.25 (15%)

Order before 4pm today for delivery by Sat 20 Dec 2025.

A Paperback / softback by Virginia Hein, Gail L. Wong

5 in stock


    View other formats and editions of The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature by Virginia Hein

    Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
    Publication Date: 24/05/2022
    ISBN13: 9780760374559, 978-0760374559
    ISBN10: 0760374554

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Explore new ways to capture nature in your on-location drawings and paintings through insightful tips and inspiring artwork from 40+ artists from around the world.

    In The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature, Gail L. Wong and Virginia Heinshare their secrets for getting beyond basic greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including detailed examples,quick tips, and “workshop” ideas for practicing the concepts, this book reviews important fundamentals for composition and color and inspires unique treatments and points of view.

    There is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Pack this handbook with your art supplies as you set out to tell your own stories of nature, and discover:
     
    • Different ways you can use nature to compose your story and your sketch, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a frame for your composi

      Trade Review
      "The book fairly overflows with an abundance of artwork." * Artists Magazine *

      Table of Contents
      About This Series
      Introduction
      KEYS
      I How We See Nature
      II How We Draw Nature
      III Finding the Character of a Place
      IV Finding Nature in the City
      V More Ways to Represent Nature
      GALLERY
      Challenges
      Contributors
      Acknowledgments
      About the Authors

    Recently viewed products

    © 2025 Book Curl

      • American Express
      • Apple Pay
      • Diners Club
      • Discover
      • Google Pay
      • Maestro
      • Mastercard
      • PayPal
      • Shop Pay
      • Union Pay
      • Visa

      Login

      Forgot your password?

      Don't have an account yet?
      Create account