Drawing and Painting Landscapes is one of a four-book series designed to cover every subject area of interest to artists, both amateur and professional. Landscape has never ceased to be one of the most popular subject areas for artists. Topics found in this book include woods and forests, moors, mountains, cliffs, lakes and rivers, seascapes, rock, sand and stone. All the basic tools and materials are outlined and their merits explained, including gouache, watercolour, acrylic, oil, pastels, pen and ink and pencil. Learn also how to work with different papers and how to get the most out of drawing landscapes in terms of perspective, using a sketchbook, working out the best compositions and formats to use. There is great advice on how different weather conditions can affect you when drawing and painting landscapes.