Illustrated with dozens of stimulating examples, filled with gems of advice, and bound in a handy pocket-size volume perfect for carrying with the paints and canvas, this mini master class in depicting landscapes is just what every artist needs. It covers every basic tool, material, and medium, including gouache, watercolor, acrylic, oil, pastels, pen and ink, and pencils. Learn how to work with different papers, use perspective to convey scenic vistas, make the most of a sketchbook, come up with effective compositions, and handle different weather conditions. The lessons focus on effectively rendering woods and forests, mountains, cliffs, lakes and rivers, sky and seascapes, rock, sand, and stone—all the aspects of this perennially popular and inspiring subject.