Sketchbook Traveler: Southwest

Keeping visual journals has been a tradition among artist-travelers, explorers, and educators for centuries. Sketchbook Traveler expands plein air painting beyond easels and backpacks, providing instructional concepts and new ways to hone mobile sketching skills. It invites readers to explore their surroundings through drawing and writing, making every day an adventure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 27 September 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

For centuries, artists-travelers like Albrecht Dürer, J. M. W. Turner, Katsushika Hokusai, and David Hockney have embraced the practice of keeping visual journals. These intrepid explorers, alongside explorers like Jacques le Moyne, Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin, and Marianne North, documented their journeys in sketchbooks and diaries, capturing the essence of their experiences through topographical drawing. This invaluable skill not only helped voyagers confirm their arrival at their destinations but also allowed them to intimately explore and document the landscapes they encountered.

Sketchbook Traveler, a groundbreaking concept, takes plein air painting to new heights, expanding its reach beyond easels and backpacks. It serves as an invaluable resource for educators, offering instructional concepts that encourage students to engage mindfully with their personal experiences. By inviting readers to explore their surroundings through drawing and writing, Sketchbook Traveler fosters a deep connection with the world around us, transforming every day into an exciting adventure.

Through its innovative approach, Sketchbook Traveler empowers professional artists with a myriad of new and traditional methods to refine their mobile sketching skills. It encourages artists to capture the essence of their surroundings in a spontaneous and expressive manner, fostering a deeper understanding of their environment and personal growth. Whether you're an artist, traveler, or simply someone seeking to enhance your mindfulness and connection with the world, Sketchbook Traveler is a must-read that will inspire and guide you on your journey of self-discovery.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 140 x 176 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764363252