Painting the Allure of Nature

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Painting the Allure of Nature by wildlife watercolorist Susan D. Bourdet distills 144 vibrant pages of step-by-step guidance for capturing birds, blossoms and woodland scenes. First released by F+W Publications in 2003, this illustrated textbook pairs clear instruction with the author’s signature gallery work, making it a favorite reference for adult hobbyists and teen art students alike.

Expect practical tips on color mixing, glazing and masking alongside short exercises that move quickly from simple studies to finished watercolours. Bourdet’s friendly voice keeps every lesson grounded in observation, showing how to translate outdoor light and texture onto paper without losing the spontaneity that gives nature paintings life.

This gently loved paperback shows corner bumps and light water marks along the page edges, yet every sheet turns freely with no writing or stuck pages and the binding remains tight. The oversize 11-inch format lets the full-color plates breathe, so you can study brushwork and washes up close as you paint.

An affordable way to add a classic nature-painting guide to your art bookshelf, this copy is ready for immediate studio use. Grab it to follow along with Bourdet’s techniques and watch your own watercolor landscapes gain fresh depth and allure.