Diane Wright Knihy

Subtle differences in drawing and shading techniques allow artists to create a wide variety of landscape textures, from lush grasses to smooth stones. Beautiful Landscapes offers in-depth information on drawing landscapes in varied locales. Accomplished artist Diane Wright guides readers through the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, such as making basic strokes and using photo references, and on through 10 step-by-step projects featuring everything from a desert scene to a riverside landscape. As an added bonus, the book showcases landscapes from around the world, including scenes from Venice, the Netherlands, and Canada. With easy-to-understand information on tools and materials, basic strokes, shading techniques, and more, this 64-page book covers everything aspiring artists need to know to start creating their own masterful works of landscape art.

Diane's journey from Northumberland to becoming a healing guru showcases her resilience and determination in the face of life's challenges. With a background in holistic therapy and reflexology, she crafts personalized healing experiences for her clients. Her autobiography delves into her struggles, including a Lupus diagnosis and a kidney transplant, highlighting her strength and self-discovery. Diane's story is an inspiring testament to embracing life, taking risks, and the power of female empowerment, encouraging readers to seize every moment.

The following is an excerpt from a recent review;"The book teaches about the life cycle of the butterfly, but Murray wrote it in a way that there is a story intertwined with the facts.It instantly brought me back to my 2nd graders because when I taught, we always did a unit on the life cycle of a butterfly. In fact, this book would have been perfect for that. My 2 year old was very interested in the colors and illustrations on every page.Ideal for school-aged children, it not only teaches the basic facts of the life cycle, but also goes into detail about blooming plants perfect for attracting butterflies and which host plants are perfect for each species of munching caterpillars to grow big and fat. If you have a child who loves to learn about science in a fun way, this is a perfect book for you!"Angela McConville,Publisher Mom, macaronikid.comGreenville, SC.