Best-selling artist and author Ann Blockley is recognized for her striking and intriguing paintings of natural landscapes. In this beautiful guide, explore forests, from tangled groves and ancient trees to fiery leaves and spring orchards, in a variety of interpretations and glorious seasonal colors.

Packed with stunning examples of his colorful and expressive work, Blockley explains not only his unique creative process and deeply personal approach, but also those of other artists from the Arborealist group, the Royal Institute and the Pastel Society, encouraging you to experiment to develop. Your own personal style along the way.

Inspired by poetry, bird song and folklore and incorporating words, text and photo transfers, the book takes you deeper into the woods with practical advice on working outdoors, experimenting with mixing colors (especially greens ), play with water effects and use salt. and graining, making marks and splatters with found objects such as leaves and twigs, creating textures with plaster and collage, and working with oak gall ink and charcoal.

With simple instructions and easy-to-follow demonstrations, the book includes a case study of Blockley's own woodland garden: six acres of wild nature reserve with woodland and hedgerows. Pushing the boundaries of watercolor and other mixed media, this charming woodland walk is the ideal companion for both beginners and more experienced landscape painters who want to take their painting to the next level.