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With skill, enthusiasm and his own captivating illustrations, Stanley Maltzman teaches artists and nature lovers how to capture the many faces of nature in expressive sketches and drawings.

Starting with instruction on basic drawing methods, such as circular shading, angular buildup, cross-hatching and blending, artists will begin to develop their drawing abilities. Piece by piece, Maltzman demonstrates how to use these techniques to draw trees, clouds, water, rural scenes and more.

Blending the elements of nature together, artists will achieve solid compositions, filled with strong values and rich depth.