The Naturalist's Path: Beginning the Study of Nature

by Cathy Johnson

In this lovely and lively book, Johnson, author of The Sierra Club guide to sketching in nature , presents the most essential tools and techniques for learning about the natural world. Included are full-page reproductions from Johnson's own sketchbook and journal, as well as a variety of other resources. Paper edition (7360-5), $14.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction

220 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1991

About the author

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sometimes known as Kate, has worked as a naturalist, writer, and freelance artist for the past 30 years, and was staff naturalist and contributing editor for Country Living magazine for 11 years. She is a contributing editor to the Artist’s Magazine and Watercolor Magic and has had a regular column in Personal Journaling magazine, where she wrote on a subject she feels passionately about -- realizing the importance of creativity in our lives. She has written and illustrated -- her own work and that of others -- for a number of national magazines, including Science Digest, Harrowsmith Country Life, Sports Afield, Country Journal, Muzzlelader, Women's History, Early American Life, Sketchbook, Woodworker, Woman’s Day, Threads, Mother Earth News, National Wildlife Magazine, Sierra and additional magazines listed on the writer page. Her writing and artwork has been included in a number of nature anthologies and art books.

(from http://cathyjohnson.info/biography.html)

Reviews

[Hallie Huffman]

This was a little "touchy-feely" for my cold dead heart, but it had good information and drawings.