• A mix of history, narrative, and art explores the natural beauty of New England, which has long captivated artists, writers, and everyday travelers • Includes brief historical overviews of the region, composition and painting tips, a gallery of the author’s field sketches, a helpful listing of resources and sites to visit, and sage advice for becoming a sketchbook traveler • Spotlights iconic New England subjects, including Mount Greylock; Pittsfield State Forest; Monument Mountain and the Housatonic Valley; Sandwich Town Beach, Cape Cod; Stage Rocks, Gloucester Harbor; Ten Pound Island; Cape Ann; the Essex River; Salem Harbor; Popham Point; Prouts Neck; Pemaquid Point; Cape Elizabeth; Morse Mountain; Fort Preble; Mount Equinox; Camel's Hump Mountain; and Fort Ticonderoga • Filled with inspiring quotes and blank pages, allowing readers to develop their own visual journal and record their observations and impressions while traveling 128 pp | 31 color drawings