{"product_id":"sketching-outside","title":"Sketching Outside","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover a new way to engage with nature and travel in this beautiful, approachable guide to outdoor sketching for artists and journalers.\u003c\/b\u003e\nStep 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each chapter demystifies one aspect of making art outdoors and includes practical exercises that address such topics as: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Drawing tools and watercolor techniques \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The freedom of color \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Effective ways to push past insecurities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Where and when to sketch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Adding ingredients such as people, birds, vehicles, and handwriting \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Digital sketching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And much more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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.\nSKETCH SURROUNDED BY NATURE: Sketching is a wonderful way to get outside and connect with nature. This user-friendly how-to handbook will help you combine art with exploring the natural world, whether in the wilderness or your local park.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e PRACTICAL CONTENT: This portable guide covers a range of techniques—turning a landscape into a strong composition, capturing wind and weather patterns, using color—as well as useful tips for establishing a plein air drawing practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e GREAT FOR TRAVEL JOURNALING: For those who want to capture their travel memories in illustrated journals and scrapbooks, this book offers ample advice and inspiration.\nPerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Artists and creatives of all kinds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Art students \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Travel journalers and art journalers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of urban sketching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hikers and explorers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Birthday, holiday, or bon voyage gift-giving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43652584636509,"sku":"9781797241012","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/7291\/5805\/files\/9781797241012.jpg?v=1766436987","url":"https:\/\/www.chroniclebooks.com\/products\/sketching-outside","provider":"Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}