Drawing Nature

“The book’s real value is in the abundant details that fill each page, making it feel almost like a portable natural history museum.”—Elizabeth Palmer, Christian Century“A visually beautiful, useful book by an encouraging, supremely talented natural history artist.” * Library Journal *“Feltner’s talent is undeniable, yet the book remains approachable and encouraging to those who have a creative spark and interest in nature.”—Aisha White, Birding“This book succeeds at every level. You will be enriched by reading it and thrilled with the wonders of nature that leap out from its pages.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds“A must-have for anyone that appreciates nature art!”—Ian Paulsen, Bird Booker Report“Drawing Nature not only teaches how to better appreciate the art that naturalists create, but also to look more deeply at nature itself.”—Laurence A. Marschall, Natural History“Easy to pick up and thumb through time and time again for a quick inspiration boost.”—J. C. Burns, Choice“More than highlighting beautiful artwork, this book offers detailed insight into the creative process, especially the balance of flexibility and technicality that this type of work requires.”—Kevin Kohl, Integrative and Comparative Biology

Linda Miller Feltner is an award-winning artist, naturalist, and educator. Her books include A Haven in the Sun: Five Stories of Bird Life and Its Future on the Texas Coast, Brittle Stars and Mudbugs: An Uncommon Field Guide to Northwest Shorelines and Wetlands, and Alaska: The Ecotravellers’ Wildlife Guide.