Traveling Painting in Nature: Four Lectures Delivered Before the Art Institute of Chicago; The Scammon Lectures, 1914 by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a valuable resource for beginning and professional artists interested in en plein air painting. In the book, the author talks about the techniques and methods of traveling painting, giving valuable advice on the choice of materials, composition and reproduction of natural objects on paper. Due to extensive conversations that took place in front of the audience of the Art Institute of Chicago, the book conveys not only theoretical knowledge, but also the author's own experience, which is extremely useful for the development of the artist. With detailed explanations and practical advice, Traveling Drawing in Nature will become an essential part of the bookshelf of anyone who wants to improve their drawing skills.