This book approaches painting in a traditional manner with an extreme sensitivity to light and texture. 15 demonstrations (4 complete painting demos, 11 short technique demos) show how to master essential ...

Master printer Emily York discusses aquatint, a form of etching used to create de ...

Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People by Jean Pederson. Contrast is the secret of Jean's powerful contemporary portraits - the play of round shapes against square, light against dark, ...

Michelle Scragg is a renowned watercolor artist who reveals the secrets of her stunning paintings and fabric designs. Practical guidance including valuable step-by-step instructions shows how Michelle develops her ...

Whether you work outdoors or in, understanding the effects of light and shadow is key to making your art lifelike and engaging. Rather than providing a one-size-fits-all recipe for painting light, this book shows ...

New Acrylics: Essential Sourcebook by Rheni Tauchid. This in-depth resource explores the vast array of acrylic paints and mediums available today. It documents many paint and medium combinations, showing how such ...

Abstract Painting , by Vicky Perry Illustrated with work by more than sixty 20th-century and contemporary masters, this book discusses materials and specific techniques for creating successful abstract ...

The New Acrylics by Rheni Tauchid Today's acrylics are the most adaptable art materials of the modern age, with a remarkably permanent and abundant palette. This sophisticated book shows how to handle acrylics and ...

This bestselling classic is the ultimate manual of drawing taught by the late Robert Beverly Hale, who’s famed lectures and classes at New York City’s Art Student League captivated artists and art educators from aro ...

Jean-Paul van Boxtel combines his talents as an artist and a photographer in this sumptuously illustrated guide to painting with acrylics. Covering all the latest trends in materials and techniques, this ...

Many artists find the move into abstraction a difficult and uncertain one because they lack the proper guidance needed to take this bold step. In this inspirational work ...

500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form The books chosen by publisher and teacher Steve Miller to appear in this richly illustrated volume capture the exciting diversity of the craft today. ...

This classic book, whose foremost author was one of the great artistic anatomy teachers of the twentieth century, is an invaluable instructor and reference guide for any professional, amateur, or student artist who ...

The Sumi-e Dream Book by Yolanda Mayhall The author of The Sumi-e Book shows you how to combine classic brushstrokes in beautiful paintings inspired by deeply felt memories, imagination and spiritual expression. ...

This fascinating easy-to-follow guide captures all the freshness, beauty and spontaneity of Chinese brush painting. Using step-by-step photographs and his own evocative pictures, Cheng Yan explains all ...

Printing is a simple, effective way to make your mark on a variety of surfaces, from clothes to bedding to bags. Featuring an array of fun techniques - including block, transfer, and open screen printing - this ...

ColorSense: Creative Color Combinations for Crafters by Susan Levin Find the perfect colors for all your projects. Designed for crafters, artists and do-it-yourselfers, this handy spiral-bound book showcases ...

Botanical Illustration: Painting with Watercolours - by Siriol Sherlock Award-winning botanical artist Siriol Sherlock reveals the secrets behind her stunning and luminous watercolor plant portraits. Her book ...

This comprehensive handbook guides readers step-by-step through the licensing and publishing industry. It contains a wealth of ideas and practical examples of how to inc ...

Create an altered book that's one of a kind! Everything you need for personalizing a blank board book and creating your own unique masterpiece. Jan's step-by-step instructions show you how. Explore different ...