Walter Foster's classic How to Draw and Paint series provides aspiring artists with an exceptional array of art instruction books featuring all subject areas and media. Each title includes easy step-by-step exercises as well as finished illustrations or paintings that will inspire artistic talent in anyone. Packed with practical information, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, the How to Draw and Paint series offers a complete library of resources to which artists of all skill levels can refer again and again. What you'll learn from this book ... ? Step-by-step processes for drawing trees, from the initial block-in stage to the final details ? The fundamentals of shading, composition, and perspective ? Basic tree shapes and leaf types ? How to make notes and sketches while on location ? Skills for creating a focal point in your drawings ? Tips on drawing root patterns, branches, bark, and fallen trees ? Techniques for drawing cast shadows ? How to enhance your tree drawings with ground foliage