Watch this 5-minute Introduction to learn how John Muir Laws first became aware of Tony Foster's art over thirty years ago, why it inspires and resonates with Laws, and what he plans for this video series.

Parinacota, Chile

John Muir Laws provides some geologic context for this artwork by Tony Foster depicting an ancient stratovolcano high up in the Andes and reveals artistic insights about painting shadows and reflections.

Atacama Desert, Chile

John Muir Laws breaks down the hydrology and geology of the Atacama Desert, the driest place on earth, and provides artistic insights about this painting by Tony Foster.

Denali, Alaska, USA

John Muir Laws demonstrates how the artistic technique of cross-contouring lines give us an understanding of space and dimension in this landscape by Tony Foster.

Mont Blanc, France

John Muir Laws unpacks this painting of Mont Blanc from an artistic, technical perspective to help us understand how Tony Foster composed this alluring artwork.

Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

In this video John Muir Laws breaks down this artwork of the Grand Canyon from structural, geologic, and artistic perspectives to help us understand just how Foster went about creating this challenging piece—his largest ever!

Mulu Caves, Borneo

John Muir Laws points out his favorite painting details in this piece by Tony Foster from inside of Deer Cave in Borneo and gives us an appreciation for this unusual and particularly challenging subject!

Rainforest, Borneo

John Muir Laws describes how Tony Foster must have connected with the hot, tropical Bornean rainforest, helping us understand the challenges involved when creating this piece. Laws also provides information from naturalist and artistic perspectives about painting elements that increase our understanding and appreciation of Foster’s efforts.

Coral Reefs, Cayman Islands and Maldives

John Muir Laws offers his artistic and naturalist perepsctives about this coral reef artwork by Tony Foster, elucidating how the artist has achieved a rich, dynamic, colorful underwater scene with watercolors.

Sunsets, Maldives

Inspired by his luminary, wife Ann Foster, Tony traveled to the Maldives to paint dramatic equatorial sunsets. John Muir Laws takes a close look at sunsets and Tony's effective watercolor techniques that describe them.

The Arctic, Greenland

John Muir Laws describes both scientific and artistic aspects of this large watercolor of the Ilulissat Icefjord, north of the Arctic Circle in Greenland. Tony Foster was inspired to paint en plein air in this remote region by his luminary, conservationist and author Kari Herbert.

Kama Valley, Tibet

John Muir Laws takes a close look at Tony Foster's major watercolor of the East (Kangshung) Face of Mount Everest, painted en plein air above the Kama Valley in Tibet at 15,400'. Inspired by his luminary, the famed Briton mountaineer Stephen Venables, Tony traveled to Tibet to paint.

Machapuchare, Nepal

In this video John Muir Laws reveals how Foster’s intentional use of contrasting warm and cool hues creates depth and atmospheric perspective in this painting of the sacred Machapuchare mountain.

Autumn Leaves, New England, USA

John Muir Laws takes an in-depth look at Fall Colour in Great Meadow, Concord, an artwork celebrating autumn. Laws describes the science behind why leaves change colors and shares his favorite insights about this powerful piece.

Wistman’s Wood, Devon, UK

In this video we learn about the challenges associated with painting large-scale watercolors in wet, rainy environments and about how artist-explorer Tony Foster creates depth in this misty oak woodland. John Muir Laws leaves us with his thoughts on conserving wild places for all to enjoy.

Cornwall, UK

John Muir Laws dives into the many elements in this coastal artwork by artist-explorer Tony Foster, highlighting differences between the dynamic, wet-in-wet skyscape, gently glazed coastal cliffs and vivid blue ocean.