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 ...

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 ...

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 ...