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Life is full of choices, decisions, memories, photographs, and-most importantly-love. When life is moving at full title, there's not always time to reflect on those everyday occurrences. Retirement allows us the time and presence of mind to sit down and take stock. That's just what the writers in Memories & Musings did. Written by "vintage" Minnesotans from The Guided Autobiography and poetry classes at Whitney Senior Center, their stories an...

Life is full of choices, decisions, memories, photographs, and-most importantly-love. When life is moving at full title, there's not always time to reflect on those everyday occurrences. Retirement allows us the time and presence of mind to sit down and take stock. That's just what the writers in Memories & Musings did. Written by "vintage" Minnesotans from The Guided Autobiography and poetry classes at Whitney Senior Center, their stories an...

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Learn the basic techniques then travel through different habitats painting plants and animals.

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Capture Nature's Subtle Details with Expert InstructionAs your mind conjures up images of wide open spaces, sprawling landscapes or grand vistas when you think about painting from nature, step closer. This book will lend you an entirely new perspective.Offering an intimate lens on nature's easy to overlook tenderness, this essential guide gives the tools you need to capture the natural world's subtle detail in your own painting. Accomplished a...

This book is for anyone who has found solace in the forests, meadows and wilderness. Johnson sees-and conveys to the reader-that the natural world is a mentor, curative and friend. Her writing encourages us to slow down, appreciate the earth's rich beauty, and, in the process, become found.Being lost isn't always a bad thing-indeed Cathy Johnson helps us see that it can be the adventure of a lifetime. In this book, the Missouri native sets out...

Well-behaved dogs that adore and obey their owners are a source of fun, joy, love and companionship.Poorly-behaved dogs on the other hand, can be a nightmare and often cause a huge amount of stress and damage to the owner's self-esteem as well as their home and belongings.Seeing a naughty dog jumping up on people or not coming back when they are called can make you feel a bit sorry for their owner. However, Cathy Johnson says that all empathy ...

As the sun sets and the world grows dark, a wakeful naturalist is rewarded with bountiful activity - from night-blooming flowers enticing insect pollinators to owls alerting each other of potential prey.This field journal observes the wilderness from dusk to dawn, chronicling the four seasons wiht observations, reflections and discoveries beginning in early spring. Under the mysterious cloak of night, the natural world is full of surprises for...

In this richly illustrated guide, nationally recognized artist and naturalist Cathy Johnson offers a complete introduction to the time-honored French style of plein-air ("open-air") painting, made famous by the Impressionists of the mid-19th century who valued the honesty of painting outdoors and on-site, capturing the moment in one sitting.Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will inspire you to capture the spontaneity of na...

In this richly illustrated guide, nationally recognized artist and naturalist Cathy Johnson offers a complete introduction to the time-honored French style of plein-air ("open-air") painting, made famous by the Impressionists of the mid-19th century who valued the honesty of painting outdoors and on-site, capturing the moment in one sitting.Whether a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will inspire you to capture the spontaneity of na...

Featuring simple step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, this sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any outdoor experience. In this inspirational guide, Cathy Johnson, a nationally recognized artist, naturalist and teacher, offers personal anecdotes, exercises and useful tips that are perfect for every amateur artist. This book covers a wide range of subjects, including: Tools and equipment M...

You don't have to travel far to discover nature's hidden treasures and exquisite details.In this book, naturalist Cathy Johnson offers inspiring advice for finding beauty in your own backyard. Using the techniques and tools she's honed as an artist, Johnson shows you how to experience nature anew using all your senses, bringing different meaning to what you see every day.Illustrated with the author's finely detailed drawings, The Local Wildern...

This powerful, raw, and beautifully honest middle-grade graphic novel looks into the lives of a diverse and defiantly independent group of kids learning to make room for themselves in the world.

Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that's way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that cha...

As your mind conjures up images of wide open spaces, sprawling landscapes or grand vistas when you think about painting from nature, step closer. This book will lend you an entirely new perspective.Offering an intimate lens on nature's easy to overlook tenderness, this essential guide gives the tools you need to capture the natural world's subtle detail in your own painting. Accomplished artist and naturalist Cathy Johnson shares her practical...