From a perfectly posed butterfly to a delicately tinted leaf to tiny eggs in a bird"s nest, realistic natural details enhance a painting"s appeal. Now the author, an internationally-acclaimed artist and teacher shares with painters: Clever techniques, such as using isolation windows, to single out and really see tiny, fascinating elements of nature; Tips on how to accurately portray an array of subjects, including ladybirds, dragonflies, frogs, wildflowers, vines and more; Short painting demonstrations featuring common flora and fauna found in woods and forests, ponds and streams, and meadows and hills, so painters can create their own scenes; Painting Nature inspires readers" imaginations while giving them the techniques they need to paint attractive and convincing nature scenes.