Drawing Trees

When creating my artwork, the trees and foliage become an integral part of the landscape. How the trees, grass and foliage are represented in a drawing have a direct impact on the entire mood of the drawing...

Drawing Skies and Clouds

I am continually amazed at the beauty of just looking up in the sky! Over the past couple of years, I have been learning the importance of toning the sky and adding clouds as part of overall compositional improvement in my landscapes....

Drawing Rocks

Rocks can add interest to any landscape. I consider them just one more opportunity to add a different texture to the scene. There are different kinds of rock formations, and each one will hold different textures and 'feel' to them.....

Drawing Water

Water. It is the most majestic element in nature. There is nothing more meditative or soothing than the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on a beach, or the soft rippling of a small stream.....

Drawing Landscapes

Putting it all together - The above tutorials have focused on specific elements in nature, clouds & skies, rocks, water and trees. Now it is time to put all of these elements together into a complete landscape composition......