Painting the Allure of Nature

Renowned artist Susan D. Bourdet takes artists under her wing teaching them all they need to know for watercolor nature painting. From start to finish, they’ll learn how to capture all the elements of nature including birds, flowers, textures such as bark, wood and weather, and the essence of all four seasons. Step-by-step demonstrations and colorful illustrations guide readers through just the instruction they’re looking for. No matter the skill level or experience, Bourdet can help make every artist’s watercolor work richer in personality, drama and realism. Susan D. Bourdet has been painting, studying and teaching watercolor painting techniques for the past twenty years. Her watercolors have received numerous awards and have been featured in numerous exhibitions. She is a member of the Nature Conservancy, the Oregon Wildlife Federation, World Wildlife Fund and the Watercolor Society of Oregon. She lives in Jefferson, Oregon.