The most dramatic landscapes come to life because of the artist's ability to render the weather. Whether it's painting a crisp autumn day or an overcast morning before a storm, Painting the Elements provides all the step-by-step instructions painters need to portray accurately a wide variety of climates and conditions. Detailed directions show how to capture the time of day with the blazing sun or the affects of weather on various subjects, such as a panda in mist or a grizzly on a snowy tundra. Over 25 projects showcase the work of North Light Books' bestselling authors, allowing readers to learn multiple styles and approaches to this necessary topic.