Compiling many of the best lessons and techniques from classic North Light publications, Keys to Painting: Trees & Foliage will teach artists how to paint, pencil, or pen better looking pines, poplars and palms. Featuring expert advice from a variety of talented landscape artists, including: * Stanley Maltzman (pencil) * Claudia Nice (pen and ink) * Zoltan Szabo (watercolor) With exercises in pencil values, shading methods, setting a horizon line and sketching thumbnails, this book offers artists of all experience levels advice and practical methods for achieving more natural and realistic trees and foliage.Rachel Rubin Wolf is a freelance writer, editor and artist. She is the author of more than 20 books including the Acrylic Painter's Book of Styles and Techniques, the Best of Flower Painting and Art from the Parks. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.