Adding color to a canvas is both art and science. In fact, it's a discipline that can be explored and learned through the practical application of techniques that Al Gury has developed during his nearly 30 years ...

For centuries, carefully observed drawings, engravings and paintings of plants have intrigued and delighted. This may be the first book, however to be devoted completely to teaching the art of accurately rendering ...

Creating Textured Landscapes with Pen, Ink and Watercolors by Claudia Nice Capture nature's beauty as you never have before. In an inspired journey through the great outdoors, Claudia shares her best techniques for ...

Painting with Watercolor, Pen and Ink by Claudia Nice Learn how to master value, contrast and definition in order to render your favorite places, environments and animals in convincing detail. This one-of-a-kind ...

This thorough buyer's guide gives 0-3 star rating for more than 1400 individual watercolor paints from 30 manufacturers - including Daniel Smith.Each paint is carefully photographed to show its value range, ...

This inspiring guide provides artists with the knowledge they need to paint watercolor landscapes ...

In this informative, 128-page book, author Jan Hart covers pigment properties while providing helpful information on combining colors on the palette for optimal effect. The full-color book features an array of ...

A fresh introduction to the fundamentals, Conversations in Paint (previously titled The Principles of Painting) is part painter's sketchbook, part philosopher's journal, part instructor's primer. If ...

Botanical Illustration Course with the Eden Project , by Rosie Martin and Meriel Thurstan Devised by teacher and award-winning artist Rosie Martin, this course is based on the botanical illustration course taught ...

This charmingly illustrated book is an ideal guide to the art of botanical drawing and painting. Agathe Ravet-Haevermans instructs the reader on how to recognize and draw a wide variety of flowers and leaves and ...

The Natural World in Watercolour explores the relationship between nature and art and offers sound advice on how to translate its organic properties into painting using a range of ...

Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light , by Elizabeth Kincaid Create dazzling scenes that dance with light and color. You'll learn to paint luminous flowers, lively animals and light-drenched landscapes. Topics ...

Millions of people have learned to draw using the methods of Dr. Betty Edwards's bestseller The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain . Now, much as artists p ...

Jean Pederson's booklet, Artist's Pocket Guide to Better Painting, is a concentrated overview of the elements and principles of design. Pederson has produced the booklet to act as a practical reminder of ones ...

Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she pushes the ...

David Curtis is one of the most successful and loved artists in the UK. His books are bestsellers and in his latest publication he reveals the secrets of producing paintings with impact. His work, which is very ...

The Artist's Essential Guide to Watercolor by Gerald Green Paint with freedom, expression and vitality. Develop a looser, livelier, more direct style of painting with this practical guide. Express yourself and your ...

Once you understand how to build a landscape painting in watercolor, you can do it again and again. Students at all levels will benefit from this renowned painter's practical and effective techniques. Learn how to ...