Keeping a Watercolor Sketchbook Author:Brenda Swenson A sketchbook is the perfect place to gather and record observations, whether your intent is to complete a quick watercolor sketch or prepare for a larger studio painting. In this book, watercolor artist Brenda Swenson explores the many wonderful possibilities that an artist's sketchbook has to offer -- from practice pad to travel journal. Inside... more », you'll not only discover how to get the most out of your own personal sketchbook, you'll also learn essential art theory and techniques, including composition, perspective, color mixing, and much more. * Find out how to simplify any subject so that you can record it quickly on paper * Explore simple design solutions for sketching, including how to successfully rearrange the elements of a scene * Discover tips on sketching both indoors and outdoors * Learn to translate your sketchbook observations into a complete studio painting« less