A portable, interactive art journal and field guide that inspires through depictions of 31 New England scenes and encourages a deeper engagement with travel through painting, drawing, and writing

This
small yet sturdy sketchbook-and-journal combination is the ideal travel
companionready to toss into a backpack at a moments notice.Through
drawing, painting, and writing tips and inspiration, it invites curious creatives to journey
toward more meaningful, mindful artistic adventures.

Features include

Brief historical overviews of the region
Composition and
painting
tips
A gallery of the authors field sketches of iconic New England subjects
A helpful listing of
resources and sites to visit
Sage advice for becoming a
sketchbook traveler
Inspiring quotes and blank pages, allowing readers to record their observations and impressions while travelingBy James Lancel McElhinneyJames Lancel McElhinneyis a visual artist, author, and essayist known for
travel journals and other works exploring American rivers and Civil War
landscapes. Exhibited widely, McElhinney earned a BFA from Tyler School of Art
and MFA from Yale; his art is represented in many public and private
collections.McElhinney lives in Manhattan and Champlain Valley. mcelhinneyart.com31 color drawingsNew England31 color drawings