Learn to capture the beauty of the natural world in paint and mixed media with this inspiring book.

Carole Robson shares her enthusiasm for the natural world and how to paint it in the abstract.  This book guides the reader through simple combinations of media such as watercolor, gouache, acrylic and Indian inks in combination with other media for a dynamic and modern effect for your artworks. 

It offers strategies for developing concepts and improving design, with a chapter devoted to using the formal elements – line, shape, color, tone, texture and surface pattern.

The book guides you through selecting a scene and how to organize your painting to achieve success. Carole Robson is a dynamic teacher who uses various media in combination with paint to show you how to show the natural world in all of its beauty.