How to capture on paper the essential elements of life. Air, water, earth, and fire? Through more than 700 images, learn the tips and tricks shared by over 50 painters through pictorial techniques. See and try practical solutions used by contemporary artists as they capture the essence of atmosphere and light, the sky, fog and mist, wind and snow, mountains, wildfire, fireworks, and more. Step by step exercises and tutorial video links accompany each chapter. SELLING POINTS: . Convey atmosphere in paintings by learning to create the elusive and ephemeral elements of air, water, earth, and fire . All artistic levels learn by studying examples in oil, acrylic, and watercolour from over 50 contemporary painters . Artists included share how they work, tricks of the trade, their favourite colours, and other preferences 750 colour images