Simon Beck, 59, uses snowshoes and a ski pole to create his art in nature. — -- When Simon Beck left his office job to follow his passion for art, he found his perfect fresh start in nature. Beck ...

This instructional book offers thorough and practical lessons in drawing. The instruction is solid, covering proportion, shading, loose sketching, self-criticism, drawing shadows, and negative space.

While the French Alps hardly need any help in the beauty department, we certainly appreciate Simon Beck's art, which has adorned the mountainside for the past 10 years. CNN's Allyssia Alleyne reports ...