*No other current book focuses entirely on representing weather in landscape painting
*Strong crossover potential for three popular media: oil, acrylic, and watercolor
*Subject matter appeals to artists of all levels

The most dramatic landscapes come to life because of the artists ability to render the weather. Whether its painting a crisp autumn day or an overcast morning before a storm, Painting the Elements provides all the step-by-step instructions painters need to portray accurately a wide variety of climates and conditions. Detailed directions show how to capture the time of day with the blazing sun or the affects of weather on various subjects, such as a panda in mist or a grizzly on a snowy tundra. Over 25 projects showcase the work of NorthLight Books bestselling authors, allowing readers to learn multiple styles and approaches to this necessary topic.