The Laws guide to nature drawing and journaling

The Laws guide to nature drawing and journaling

John Muir Laws

Book - 2016

In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.

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Subjects
Nature study.
Diaries > Authorship.
Natural history illustration > Technique.
Published
Berkeley, California : Heyday [2016]
Language
English
Main Author
John Muir Laws (author)
Other Authors
Emilie Lygren (author)
Physical Description
vi, 303 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 300-302).
ISBN
9781597143158
  • Observation and intentional curiosity
  • Projects that focus awareness
  • Methods of deepening inquiry
  • Visual thinking and displaying information
  • Your journaling kit and materials
  • Nature drawing
  • Media-specific techniques
  • How to draw animals
  • How to draw wildflowers
  • How to draw trees, near and far
  • How to draw landscapes.
Review by Library Journal Review

Laws (The Laws Guide to Drawing Birds) strives to observe and appreciate the beauty of the natural world, and in this endeavor, the sketch journal is his essential tool. The author's rich guide presents all aspects of nature journaling, in which information meets art and words meet visual images. An introductory section includes chapters on curiosity and awareness, as well as on materials, tools, and techniques. A segment of open-ended project suggestions follows. The bulk of the book comprises step-by-step exercise chapters on animals, wildflowers, trees, and landscapes. While more text-heavy than many art instruction books, this book is packed with dynamically laid out spreads that both show and tell how to record one's discoveries in a journal format. Inspirational quotes from great writers, scientists, and artists pepper the pages. Laws emphasizes experience and process over the final product. VERDICT This title holds strong crossover appeal among environmentalism, earth sciences, hiking, and art instruction subjects. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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