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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Claudia Nice

is

a native of the Pacific

Northwest and

a self-taught artist,

ing her realistic art style by sketching from nature. She

when working

prefers pen, ink and watercolor


for

Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph since 1983

in

is

multi-media

developartist,

but

the field. As an art consultant

and more recently

for

Grumbacher

Claudia has traveled across North America conducting seminars, workshops and

demonstrations

at schools, clubs,

shops and trade shows. Her

and ink drawings have won numerous awards and can be found

oils,

watercolors

in private collec-

tions across the continent.

Claudia has authored twelve successful


ing Your Favorite Subjects in Pen

in the

and Ink and

which were featured

Watercolor, both of

art instruction

books, including

Creating Texture in Pen

as

main selections

art career,

Claudia enjoys

^y^^/r//-

and Ink

With

North Light Book Club.

When

not involved with her

hiking and horseback riding in the wilderness behind her

home on Mt. Hood

in

Oregon. Us-

ing her artistic eye to spot details,

Claudia

skills as a

has

developed

man-tracker and

is

in-

volved, along with her hus-

band Jim,

as

wilderness

Search and Rescue Volunteer.

Painting Nature in
Nice. Manufactured

Pen and Ink With Watercolor,


in

China. All rights reserved.

No

Copyright
part of this

1998 by Claudia

book may be

any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including


information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the
publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. Published
reproduced

in

by North Light Books, an imprint of F&W Publications,


Cincinnati, Ohio 45207. (800) 289-0963. First edition.
02

01

00

99

98

Inc.,

1507 Dana Avenue,

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data


Nice, Claudia
Painting nature in pen and ink with watercolor/ by Claudia Nice

cm.

p.

Includes index.

ISBN
1.

0-89134-813-1 (hardcover)

Pen drawing

(Asthetics)

I.

NC905.N528

Technique.

2.

Watercolor Painting

Technique.

3.

Nature

Title.

1998

741.2'6 dc21

98-12672

CIP
Edited by Jennifer Long
Production edited by Patrick Souhan and Michelle Howry

Designed by Brian Roeth

Alicz

dedicate this hook to

wisdom, and
taught

My

me

f-

my

naturalist friend \\ innie, \Nho taught

me

wilderness

adventurous friends Becky, Jan, Nellie and Jeanne,

meaning of kindred

deepest thanks

earth with so

BECKY ON RKBEL CRKKK

to

the

my

anil respect to the

much beautv and

who

spirits.

di\ersitv.

lather of

all

creation,

who

blessed the

ATTHE EDGE OF THE MARSH,

8"

10"

(20cm X 25cm), VVatercolor textured

with ink stippling, spatter, plastic wrap and thread impressions.

INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER ONE

GETTING STARTED

CHAPTER TWO

THE FOREST FLOOR

18

CHAPTER THREE

TIDE POOLS AND


TROPICAL REEFS

38

CHAPTER FOUR

FIELDS OF FLOWERS
CHAPTER

FIVE

DESERT DRYLANDS
CHAPTER

SIX

PONDS, SWAMPS

AND MARSHES
CHAPTER SEVEN

MOUNTAINS, CRAGS

AND CREVICES
INDEX
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58

76

THE YEARLING PSALMS

37, 16"

X 20"

(4().6cm

X 50.8cm),

oils

INTRODUCTION
To become one with nature

enough
to

move

in close

roundings,
to

by and view

to stroll

to

is

enjoy

from

it

life to

afar, like a

me

it's

spectator at a game.

ponder and become part of

to touch, to sniff, to

only briefly. Only then can

if

the fullest. For

begin to

j^-^"

need

my

what I'm looking

perceive the shapes, textures, colors and contrasts that excite

my

not

surat

"artist's

eye." Familiar sights, sounds and smells recall nostalgic memories, while the
uithui to

uiifaniiliar in\ ites the child

damp

orchestrated

remember when

followed

to get close

forest sights

down

in a

my

and sounds.

back against
I

the yearling literally at


light filtering

get

my

my

was

Vou

paintings, including the

my hope

way around

who

a tree

little

There

sat, in a

my mind

fear,

deep

tuned into the

from the edge of

hesitation, they

Her eyes held no

tired of the

to rest.

and

a lake, trying

a while,

totally at peace. vSilently,

feet.

down through
photo.''

part

shady pine thicket

the thicket, the two deer appeared. With

It's

and appreciation

visited Mt. Lassen, California, in the early

good photograph. After

to take a

bed of pine needles,

a greater love

doe and her yearling fawn

enough

chase and settled

Did

and

result

it all.

always

will

spring.

hair

The

out and explore.

puzzle pieces of this world and the touch of the Master's hand

for the

w indblown

shoes, dirty knees,

come

bedded down,

only curiosity. The

the tree limbs edged the deer's coat in gold.

bet!

It

has been the basis for

many sketches and

one on the opposite page.

that this

book

will

wonders of nature close up. with an


examples on these pages

will

encourage you
artist's

C^a/i(^ ?^oay'

seek out and sec the

eye, and that the hints, notes and

help you capture your discoveries with pen

and brush so thev mav be shared and remembered


Best wishes.

to

for

many

years to come.


CHAPTER ONE

GETTING STARTED
MATERIALS
Good

tools

and

The

a project.

Pen

art

supplies are essential to the success of

learning process and the joy of creation can

be greatly discouraged when the

equipment

or her art

the most expensive

in order to

artist

has to fight with his

succeed.

You need not buy

but you must learn the nature

is

what

similar in usage to the Rapidograph, but differs

in design,

the inner workings being "sealed." Draw-

backs for the Artist Pen are that you don't have a choice of
inks,

and empty pens are not

Dip pens

refillable.

are very economical, consisting of a plastic or

of each implement to choose wisely in an affordable price

wooden holder and changeable


no. 102 (medium) and no. 104

range.

pen

tool,

some-

will provide a

good ink

steel nibs.
(fine),

line. It

the

cleans

With Hunt nibs

Crow
up

Quill dip

easily

and

is

when many ink changes are required. The drawCrow Quill pens are limited in stroke direc-

useful

backs are that

Watercolor paper
Choose

paper that

compatible to penwork, as well as

wet washes. The paper should be polished enough

pen

the

up

to glide over its surface

clogging.

lint or

The

ink should appear crisp.

Taping the edges of the paper

painting will help the paper maintain

use

cold-pressed, 50 percent rag,

or heavier),

pH

spatter.

to allow

On

the

permanent buckling when wet-on-wet techniques

are used.

and

without snagging, picking

other hand, the watercolor paper must be absorbent enough


to avoid

they must be redipped often and they tend to drip

tion,
is

to a

board while

original shape.

its

medium weight

(125

lb.

neutral paper.

Ink
For mixed media work, choose an ink that
patible with the

which means that


plication of wet

manent

it

are using

is

lightfast,

com-

and "brushproof

can withstand the vigorous overlay ap-

washes without bleeding

or streaking. Per-

inks are not necessarily brushproof and

For

tested.

pen you

very black, brushproof India ink,

must be

recommend

Koh-I-Noor's Universal Black India 3080.

For

The pen
The

ideal

pen has

a steady, leak-free
all

flow and

a precise

This book was

directions.

Koh-I-Noor Rapidograph pens. They con-

illustrated using
sist

of a hollow nib, a self-contained, changeable ink supply

and

a plastic holder.

and weight which


the ink forward.
sizes, 0.25

Within the hollow nib

shifts

a delicate

is

this

The Rapidograph comes


book, the nib size

in parenthesis

based inks are preferable, as dye-based inks often fade


quickly.

in a variety

used

near the artwork.)

in

for

my

of

work.

each sketch

Two

drawbacks

Look for a watercolor paint that has rich, intense color, even
when thinned to pastel tints. It should be finely ground
and well-processed, so washes appear clean, with no particle
residue. Colors should have high lightfast ratings.

in this

comes

economical and maintenance-free version of the


is

for technical pens.

Paint

there are

pen

for the col-

ored inkwork in this book. However, the white and black

cleaning.

A more

used Koh-I-Noor Drawing Ink 9065

9065 are not recommended

any instrument, the Rapidograph requires proper care and

It

choose compatible,

wire

of the Rapidograph pen are cost and maintenance. Like

technical

lines,

back and forth during use, bringing

being the one used most often

(Throughout
noted

more subtle ink

brushproof colored inks. Transparent, pigmented, acrylic-

nib that can be stroked in

is

softer,

the disposable Artist

Pen by Grumbacher.

prefilled with a quality, brushproof ink.

The Artist

many

book were done with Grumbacher Academy and

Finest watercolors. Whichever brand you choose,

ber that

than

While

quality brands to choose from, the paintings

it's

remem-

better to have a limited palette of quality paints

kaleidoscope of inferior substitutes.

Brushes

The

made

best watcrcolor brushes arc

absorbent

amounts of

brushes

sable

of sable

while maintaining

fluid color,

edge. They respond to the hand with


ever, they are expensive.

A good

hair. Soft,

of holding

capable

are

large

sharp point or

a resilient

snap.

low-

sable hair blend or (|uality

synthetic brush can provide an adecjuatc substitute. Avoid

brushes that go limp and shapeless

when

wet, or are so

stiff

they won't flow with the stroke of your hand. Here's an

upkeep

hint

use

your

brushes

watcrcolor

only

for

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Other useful tools

Pencils and eraser for sketching

Liquid

(masking

frisket

fluid) to protect

white paper

areas

Old round brush

or

The

Incredible

Nib

(felt tip) for

applying frisket

Masking tape

for

taping paper edges and removing

liq-

uid frisket

Stylus or toothpicks for bruising

Rock and

table salt, alcohol, plastic wrap, spray mister,

etc. for texture

Tweezers

Razor blade

Several small sea and synthetic sponges for daubing

Facial tissue

for placing rock salt, leaves, etc.


for scratching

through dry paint

and paper towels

for blotting

For additional information on tools and lechnitpies,


to

my

and

refer

other books Sketching Your Favorite Subjects in Pen

Ink, Creating Textures in Pen

Drawing In Pen and Ink,

all

& Ink

With Watcrcolor and

published by North Light Books.

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S"X9Vi" (20.3cm X 24.1cm),

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18

salt

and penwork

CHAPTER TWO

THE FOREST FLOOR


Pause

moment

for a

the

in

deep

branches sway

forest. (>oniter antl hariiwooil

overhead, easting dappled leaf patterns across the forest

floor.

mosses, ferns and vine-like ground cover spring from the rich

among

bark of fallen giants. Look carefully

woodland wildflowers.

X'iolets, lilies

hiding places

splendor. Bold

in (|uiet

Here, lush

humus

or the

the greenery and see the shy

and dwarf orchids peek out from

their

mushrooms pop up and stand guard

like toy soldiers in oversi/cd helmets.

On

the forest floor, a cathedral quiet prevails, broken only by a chorus of

thicket birds, the preaching of a zealous squirrel and the


tree frogs.

It

invites the

wanderer

to linger,

and the

with a variety of shapes, hues and textures

where

laid

out

amen echoes

artist to
in

fill

of the

sketchbook

earthly elegance. But

to begin.-*

In this chapter

have "zeroed in" on

subjects and suggested

some easy ways

and fauna can be broken down

lifelike earth

to bring

them

to portray

my

favorite forest floor

them. (Complicated

into basic shapes, or in the case of

plants, simply "printed" into place.

and texture

few of

to life.

Once
I'll

hues and the creation of

flora

some

they're sketched, just add color

guide you

in

the mixture of

realistic texture,

some

using a variety of fun

techniques.

When
I'll

the individual forest characters have

show you how

duplicate

my

to

combine them

paintings or alter

into the forest

w here the

them

sights,

the inspiration will lead your

become

into a composition.
to

fit

your

own

You

are

welcome

to

visions. Better yet, stroll

sounds and smells are

own

familiar old friends,

vivid,

and see where

creativity.

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CHAPTER THREE

TIDE POOLS AND


TROPICAL REEFS
It is

possible to wear a

because

that's just

full

smile of delight inside a snorkeling mask.

what happened the

first

into the fantasy world of the tropical reef.

believed.

Near the surface

to cobalt, then

it

undulated

deep ultramarine

backdrop swam wildly patterned


ited, as if

they had been designed

box of crayons. In
free
are

and

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donned one and

colors

my

be

to

in a creative

this

frenzy by a child with a

watery realm, the imagination

new meaning.

azure

were completely uninhib-

new

is

set

Obser\'ation and visual recall

doubly important because on-location sketching

Although

floated

shades of turquoise, changing

shadowy depths. Against

whose

this anything-goes,

found the water too blue

in vivid

in the
fish

time

know,

is

next to impossible.

photographs never seem to capture the colors of the reef

in

accurate splendor, they are valuable in recording shapes, textures and tricky
light patterns. Inexpensive, single-use

underwater cameras can provide ex-

down

cellent resource material and are effective

Perhaps you're

to ten feet.

landlubber and don't like the idea of swimming with the

denizens of the deep, tropical or otherwise.

There are alternatives. Most

marine aquariums have reef exhibits where the beauty of the undersea world

may be enjoyed and sketched

in

dry comfort. Or check out

pet store special-

izing in saltwater fish.

Along the rocky

coasts, the cold water

undersea garden: the tide pool. Here,

at

oceans form their

low

own

tide, the incjuisitive

type of
explorer

can find one visual treasure after another. Seaweeds, anemones, urchins,

mollusks and

starfish cling to the

craggy walls

in bright

profusion, while tiny

crabs scurry over a mosaic floor of broken shells and water-polished pebbles.

Tiny

fish in

sand-colored camouflage dart into the shadows to hide. Always,

there's the unexpected: Perhaps you'll spot a fragile jellyfish, trapped

receding

tide.

by the

As you walk out among the tide pools, keep the following

suggestions in mind. Slip-resistant shoes are a must. Polarized sunglasses will

help you see into the pools more clearly.


if

you plan

to sketch.

Above

all.

A campstool will

watch the tide

the

add

to

your comfort

receding water will

return, often with surprising swiftness.

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CHAPTER FOUR

FIELDS OF FLOWERS
Like

patchwork

a bright

quilt cast across a bed, the spring wildflowers ripple

across the face of the prairie, dancing in the dappled light of the forest

ows and meandering


sun.

Wherever there

gaily through the

are

open

open countryside

mead-

to celebrate the

Some blossoms
hiding among the

fields, there are wildflowers.

are bold with carnival-bright colors, while others are shy,

grasses in subtle pastel dress. .Ml are beautiful. In nature's garden, there are

no weeds

each

Hach bud, blossom,

plant has a purpose.

leaf

and seed

is

potential subject for the sketchbook.


In the field, the flowers

studio with cut flowers.

have

The

a vitality that

still life is

just that

cannot be duplicated

the

life

still

in

the

force begin-

ning to ebb from the blossoms.


Sit

awhile

among

the flowers of the field and notice

how

the sun plays

The

across the petals, creating a translucent (juality not unlike stained glass.

colors are brighter in the natural light, requiring purer color mixtures on your
palette.

Linger long enough and you

only inhabitants of the

birdsong

is all

about.

.A

fmding mission, while

Wearing the earthy

fields.

and

of insects and the twitter of the

hummingbird may zoom by on an important


butterflies

flit

colors of the

They

hum

The

watch among the grasses. Don't be


flower paintings.

will see that the flowers are not the

among

the flowers in

soil, rabbits, prairie

afraid to

add

a silent ritual.

dogs and mice keep

a creature or

two

to

your

can provide an additional splash of color (butterflies

birds), create a point of interest (creeping insects) or

contrast hues (small animals). But don't try to draw

devoid of background,

nectar-

is

it

all.

provide earthy

simple study,

often more pleasing to the eye than an overwhelm-

ing tangle of foliage.

On

the following pages the weather

is

clear, the flowers are in full

and the animals arc cooperative, so don your sunglasses and

join

me

bloom
in

the

field of flowers.

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76


CHAPTER FIVE

DESERT DRYLANDS
The word

"tlcscrt" suggests a dry, harsh landscape of rocks, sand

covered vegetation. Yet the desert can be


for those

Rocks

who

sheen by desert sand and wind. The variety of

are polished to a

to pick

it

of high contrast and beauty

take the time to really look.

types and colors are great.

need

a place

and thorn-

up and

To

feel the

fully appreciate a

warmth of

in

it

smooth desert pebble, you

the palm of your hand.

be speckled with quartz, marbled with minerals or simply tinted

It

may

a delicate,

pastel hue.

Raise your sights to the hori/on. Study the grand rock formations, carved

by the elements into statuesque shapes.

The

emphasizing the contours.

The

light plays

colors are subtle

over their surface,

and earthy, the same mix-

tures that linger in the corners of a well-used watercolor palette.

Stand very

among

still

and lower your gaze. Let your eyes explore the ground,

the scattered stones and cast shadows, until you spot

There, staring

at

you from the crest of

rhythmic movement of its sides signals

him with your pen, pencil

a rock,

life

or camera,

its

is

basking

movement.

lizard.

camouflage

is

Only the

perfect!

Catch

but keep your distance or

he'll

disappear.

The

thorny bits of vegetation look shri\eled and dead, but there

within. Spring rains are

splendor.

The

desert in

all

that are

needed

bloom presents

to

awaken them

a rich contrast

to

is

life

breathtaking

of austerity and deli-

cate beauty, unsurpassed elsewhere. Orange, yellow and white poppies, blue

lupines and magenta sand verbenas carpet the desert floor with color, while
stark cacti put on

crowns of

vivid, translucent blossoms. If

the earthy, prickly cactus pads portrayed

coming

to life in layered watercolor

then you're ready to appreciate the

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-'F-

CHAPTER

SIX

PONDS, SWAMPS

AND MARSHES

Welcome

Here water

to the wetlands.

looks like

with pools of water,

it's

considered

moving water intermix with


in

the main feature. If the wetland

with varied grasses, sedges, rushes and cattails merged

a prairie

themselves

is

the soft

marsh.

forest lands,

mud, swamp

it's

When

bodies of

swamp.

still

or slowly

In order to support

trees like the Bald

Cypress and the

Tupelo have buttressed trunks and vast root systems. Springing from the
roots are gnarled

As seen

in

knees that

above the water

rise

wooden

like

stalagmites.

swamplands and marshes

the painting on the opposite page,

can be mingled. Towering Bald Cypresses yield to dense mats of rushes,

which
lily

in turn

give

way

to the

deeper waters of

pond and

floating rafts of

pads.

As an

artist

and amateur

naturalist,

am

fascinated by

all

types of wetlands

with their vast array of unique plants and animals. In the brightly

lit

marshes,

the earthy greens and browns of the graceful rushes set off the splendor of
the waterfowls to perfection. Water reflections are vivid and as varied as

kaleidoscope.

The
shadow

filtered light of the

swamp adds

the drama of extreme highlight and

to a habitat already rich in intrigue.

contrasts, unusual shapes

Here

is

treasure chest of value

and diverse textures. In your mind's eye, consider

sediment-stained waters lapping

lazily against a

rough and twisted cypress

knee. Present are the rich greens of water plants, mingled with dollops of
sunlight.

dragonfly hovers above the scene, adding a dash of iridescent color. .\nd

there at the base of the cypress knee, a turtle hides in subtle camouflage. If
this vision excites

your

artist's

imagination, then

it's

boots and venture into the wetlands. In this chapter,

some of my

swampy

favorite

make sketching them


.\

flora

good place

introduce you to
will

easier.

for the

might swim, crawl or

I'll

and fauna and the techniques that

word of caution, from personal experience

are not a

time to put on your

the southern swamplands

novice to explore alone.

slither out of those

One

never knows what

deep and mysterious shadows!

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CHAPTER SEVEN

MOUNTAINS, CRAGS

AND CREVICES

High and rocky

arc the

two words

that best describe the terrain featured in

Rocks are the nature of the mountains. The higher you

this chapter.

more apparent they become. Near the

go, the

top, stony cliff faces peer out

from

winter cloaks of snowy white. Like ancient patriarchs, the faces are seamed

and weathered with age. Their children are the rock boulders that break away
and romp rebelliously down the slopes, coming

Above the
dens.
life is

Upon

Beneath the

rocks, eagles soar.

the rocks, alpine flora clings to

to rest in great congregations.

rocks, the creatures build their

life.

In the

mountain highlands,

spartan and fast-paced. Plants don't waste time growing

bright blossoms are their glory and reproduction their mission,

racing the time clock in a precarious climate.

the tenacity of

life

As the seasons
the rocks

in a

that flourishes

cycle, melting

rhythm

One

tall.

all

can only stand

Large,

the while
in

awe

at

amid such hardship.

snow sends cascades of water dancing over

as old as the

mountains themselves. Light plays across

the falling water and sparkles like the crystals of a chandelier.

Is

it

the sound

or sight of the tumbling water that catches the stride of the passerby and

causes him to pause and appreciate.'' Be you naturalist, poet or painter, the

mountains are

compellng

pages we'll explore

inspiration.

Linger awhile, and

in

few of the mountains, crags and crevices.

you'll plan a trip of your

own

to

the following

Then

perhaps

pen and paint the delights of the alpine

scene.

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INDEX

Alcohol, 15, 44-46, 53-55, 78,


110-111, 115, 119

Fish, 41-47, 53

Paint, 8

Talus rock, 112, 115, 118-119

Flowers, 17,60-61

Paper, 8

Tide

Parallel lines, 10, 33, 83

Toad, 16

pools, 39-58

Algae, 40, 48-49, 54, 56

alpine, 124, 126-127

Armadillo, 17

aquatic, 54, 100-103

Pebbles, 48, 54, 78. 80-81

Tropical reef, 39-58

desert, 84-93

Pen, 8

Turtle, 105

74-75

Barnacle, 49, 54

field, 59-65,

Birds

mountain, 114, 118-119

desert, 82-83, 86-87, 92

pond, 107-109

eagle, 125-127

wildflowers, 70-71, 84-87

hummingbird, 68-71

woodland, 32-35

Pika, 112, 116, 118-119

Underpainting, 46

Underwash, 44

Rabbit, 73-75

Razor blade,

Unpainted
125

85, 101, 121

marshland waterfowl, 96-98

Frogs, 28, 30, 99

thicket, 20, 24-25

Fur, 11

Rocks, 113-127

Salt, 9, 15, 21, 32, 41, 44-46, 52,

Glazing, 13, 32, 68, 84, 120. See

Blotting, 9, 14, 24, 36, 42, 83,


also

63, 65, 68, 74, 83, 89, 97,

Layering

122-124

101, 106, 109-111, 126

Bruising, 9, 14, 21, 24, 43, 68, 70,

104

Hair, 11

Cattail,.

15, 22-23, 26-27, 40,

110-111

Chipmunk, 117
Clouds, 126-127

116-117, 122

Scraping, 14, 56

dirty palette, 36, 46, 80, 88,

Coral, 40, 44, 48

graded, 13, 40, 43, 56

116, 118, 121, 124

heavy, 23

Insects, 66-67, 104

Sea creatures, 49-55


Shading, 32, 44, 48, 60, 62, 84,

92,99

Layering, 10, 13, 20, 26, 32, 44,


48, 53, 61-62, 72, 99-100,

Shadow,

layered, 30, 35-36, 44, 48, 53,

55-56, 61-62, 65, 69, 72, 78,


90, 92, 96-98, 100, 105, 107,

10, 86, 107, 120, 122,

110, 114, 116, 118, 124,

126-127

103, 106, 117, \22. See also

Criss cross lines, 11, 20- 21, 36,


69, 72-73, 82-83, 97-98,

116-117

Shells, 48-50,

Glazing; Wash, layered

Leaves, 15-16, 29-31, 65, 74-75,

10, 33, 42, 79, 88,

Lichen, 115, 118

Liquid

frisket, 14, 106, 120,

123

Detailing, 46, 50, 58, 61, 72, 79,

116

varied, 13, 29, 46, 48, 65-66,

113, 120-122

85, 104, 107, 110, 124


13, 22, 50-51, 56,

65, 72-73, 85

Eyes, 41, 73, 125

33, 43, 48,

9, 14, 26,

50-53, 56, 58, 65, 74, 86, 89,

105-106, 114, 123-124

106, 118, 124

wet, 14, 21-22. See also

27

43-44, 48, 54-55, 64-66, 74,

Masking,

107
pale, 52-53, 66, 121

Spattering, 14, 27, 30-31, 40,

Desert drylands, 77-94

light, 44, 49, 73, 79, 90. 104,

82-83, 104-105, 107, 110,

Snow,
Soil,

Lizard, 79-81

54

Sketching, 16-18, 22, 28, 68, 78,

124

90

Dry brushing,

28-29, 32, 42, 50-51,

56, 70,84-85, 114, 124

44,56,62,65,67,73, 115-

124-125

Crab, 50, 54

Crosshatching,

Scribble lines, 11,21,24,26,30,

124

lines, 10, 56, 82-83, 88,

90, 105, 121

96, 115, 118


flat, 13,

44, 65, 74, 106, 109, 120,

Color chart, 12

Contour

surface, 53, 61-63, 65,

70, 86, 92, 100, 104, 107,

dark, 27,41, 52, 114

101

Impressing,

damp

Sand, 48

Scratching, 36, 53, 73, 78, 85,

Cactus, 88-93

Wash, 16
blended, 51. See also Blending

Blending, 20, 35, 66, 101, 122,


125

area, 61,73, 117, 122,

9, 36, 50, 53, 73, 78,

on-

Water

80,83,86,92, 110-111,115,

cascading, 120-121

119, 121, 123

techniques using,

Sponging,

9,

15,50, 115, 118

Wet-

wet

14, 17, 21,

27, 30, 83, 123

Mice, 72

Squirrels, 36-37, 72, 117

Watercolor techniques, 13

Moose, 17

Stippling, 11,22-23,27-29,31,

Wavy

Moss,

21, 118, 120

Hnes, 11,24,82,98

33, 35, 40-41, 43-44, 48,

Wetlands, 95

Wet-on-wet,

Mountains, 113-127

50-52, 63, 66, 78, 86, 99-

Feathers, 11,97-98, 125-127

Mushroom,

100,102,104,110-111,114,

54, 65, 68, 74, 97, 105,

Ferns, 22-23, 25, 118

Muting, 20, 100-101, 105

118, 126

122-123

128

16, 26,

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13, 21, 24, 40, 46,

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