A portable, interactive art journal and field guide that inspires through depictions of 31 New England scenes and encourages a deeper engagement with travel through painting, drawing, and writing

This small yet sturdy sketchbook-and-journal combination is the ideal travel companion-ready to toss into a backpack at a moment's notice. Through drawing, painting, and writing tips and inspiration, it invites curious creatives to journey toward more meaningful, mindful artistic adventures.

Features include

* Brief historical overviews of the region
* Composition and painting tips
* A gallery of the author's field sketches of iconic New England subjects
* A helpful listing of resources and sites to visit
* Sage advice for becoming a sketchbook traveler
* Inspiring quotes and blank pages, allowing readers to record their observations and impressions while traveling

About the Author
James Lancel McElhinney is a visual artist, author, and essayist known for travel journals and other works exploring American rivers and Civil War landscapes. Exhibited widely, McElhinney earned a BFA from Tyler School of Art and MFA from Yale; his art is represented in many public and private collections. McElhinney lives in Manhattan and Champlain Valley. mcelhinneyart.com


Book Information
ISBN 9780764366161
Author James Lancel McElhinney
Format Hardback
Page Count 128
Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Weight(grams) 408g