The Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Lightis an informative guide to heightening the impact of your artwork by capturing the look and subtleties of light in any scene.In settings ranging from fields and mountains at daybreak to neon cityscapes at midnight,learn how to express light effects through color and valueto improve and refine your drawings and paintings.Artist and urban sketcher Katie Woodward offersstrategies for:Selectively translating values for maximum effectUsing your sketchbook to experiment with the effects of natural as well as artificial lightConsidering many options for visual solutions through work contributed by experienced urban sketchersMaster the art of rendering light withThe Urban Sketching Handbook: Understanding Lightas your guide.TheUrban Sketching Handbook seriesoffers location artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format with an elastic band closure—perfect to toss in your backpack or artist’s tote.