Explore new ways to capture nature in your drawings and paintings with tips and inspiring works from over 40 artists from around the world. In the book The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature, Gail L. Wong and Virginia Hein share their secrets to move beyond mere representation of greenery. Presenting a variety of approaches, including detailed examples, quick tips, and "workshop" ideas for practicing concepts, this book reviews key principles of composition and color, encouraging unique approaches and aspects.

There is a story to be told about nature wherever we are. Take this handbook along with your art supplies as you begin to narrate your own stories about nature, and discover: Different ways you can use nature to compose your story and design, whether nature is the main character, the setting, or a framework for your composition.

A variety of approaches to representing the incredible diversity of forms, surfaces, and textures found in nature, including finding shape, proportion, and structure, as well as creating depth. Tips for discovering the character of a place with instructions on depicting the movement of water, atmosphere, and light. Places to find nature in a city, from a historic tree to a humble dandelion growing in a sidewalk crack.

An exploration of various methods of expressive interpretation, including monochrome sketching, playing with color palettes, and simplifying shapes. A gallery of inspiring art examples showcasing various artistic styles and a list of 24 artistic challenges to develop your personal style and skills.

Aimed at intermediate and experienced artists, but valuable as inspiration for beginners, The Urban Sketching Handbook Spotlight on Nature demonstrates the many ways you can bring nature to life on the page. The The Urban Sketching Handbook series offers artists specialized instructions for creative techniques, tips for local designs, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These practical references have a compact, easy-to-carry format—perfect for putting in your bag or art supplies case.