Artist Art Manuals

The Wildlife Artist's Handbook by Jackie Garner PAGES: 176 BINDING: Paperback SIZE: 280x220 mm INSIDE: 260 colour illustrations Recommended if you are a beginner who has never drawn wildlife, a keen improver or an experienced artists choosing wildlife as new subject matter. Art has always been inspired by the wildlife around us. Since earliest times we have been continually fascinated by both wild…

Achieve precise color when painting landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more by William F. Powell Book Description: 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is the definitive colour-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolour artists. This user-friendly compendium is colour coded for quick-and-easy reference and includes two removable colour-mixing grids one for oil or ac…

Etching, An Artist's Guide by Ann Norfield A practical handbook to the techniques of contemporary and traditional etching Published: 24/09/2019 Pages: 192 Binding: Paperback Sise: 280x220 mm Inside: 300 colour photographs and 27 diagrams Etching can seem mysterious and inaccessible, but this practical book guides you through the process to reveal the potential of this distinctive means of creating…

3000 Colour Mixing Recipes: Watercolour The ultimate practical reference to watercolour mixes and dilutions by Julie Collins 144 pages Book Description This book is a practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of colour mixes in watercolour. The aim of the book is to encourage you to get to know colours well and be motivated to explore and experiment with colour. Use the book a…

Explore abstract art with a mix of media and methods, under the guidance of expert artist Helen Kaminsky. Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 450 Pages: 176 The Innovative Artist series provides a unique insight into the methods and materials used by leading contemporary artists who are pushing the boundaries of their art. Through numerous examples of the author’s work alongside practical demonstratio…

About the Book - Ray Campbell Smith provides a clear and practical guide to perspective in painting. Starting with basic geometry used to draw buildings, he leads us through the perspective of circles, shadow and reflections. His wonderful inspirational watercolours show how tone and colour can be used to create a feeling of depth. Contents - Introduction 6 Basic Perspective 8 Ellipses and Curves…

A complete guide to mixing and using watercolours by Julie Collins Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 300 Pages: 160 Book Description Colour Demystified will banish the all-too-common confusion over the watercolour palette and give painters the confidence to experiment with colour mixing. This book demystifies colour, and helps artists understand how colour works in a highly visual way through the us…

This book helps artists understand how to mix colours in different mediums and how colour can help to develop their work. Artworks illustrate how to put theory into practice and it is suitable for beginners or professional artists. Size: 230x230 mm Illustrations: 288 Pages: 144 About the Author - Ian Sidaway is an established artist who trained as a designer and started painting in 1970; since the…

Creative Alcohol Inks A step-by-step guide to achieving amazing effects by Ashley Mahlberg Creative Alcohol Inks offers accessible step-by-step how-to and detailed project instruction for a medium that resonates particularly with beginner /younger (millennial) artists. Creative Alcohol Inks presents easy, step-by-step techniques for achieving spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transpar…

Drawing and Painting with Water Soluble Media by Fiona Peart Fiona Peart shares her beautiful and innovative painting techniques for watersoluble media. Whether you have pencils, paints or colour sticks, it can be used to stunning effect with this book. Fiona Peart's work is innovative and inspiring, using many different types of watersoluble media on their own and in combination. In this book Fio…

A practical handbook for wall painting and mural art to enhance your home by Clara Wilkinson & Mary West Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 0 Pages: 128 Book Description This practical guide to mural painting explains all the key techniques and design styles you need so that you can get creative in your own home and make your walls unique. Murals are a fantastic way to breathe new life into an interi…

Painting Abstracts: Ideas, Projects and Techniques Clear, challenging and inspiring, this book contains instructions for 65 abstract paintings. Rather than providing step-by step instructions, each of the excercises consists of information on method, materials, technique, composition, imagery and structure.

Painting With Oils by David Howell PPRSMA An authoritative and beautiful guide to painting with oils 112 pages Paperback Size 280x220 mm 108 colour images Oils give a rich, majestic quality to a painting but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills. Examples of landscape, marine,…

Landscapes with your tablet 'Painting Without Paint' by Matthew Palmer This clear friendly book by Matthew Palmer gives you an easy insight to get started with this new medium, whether you are a traditional artist or complete beginner. Have a tablet or smartphone?  Then you have everything you need to try this emerging world of digital painting Perfect for beginners and those new to digital art Bu…

Pastels for the Absolute Beginner by Rebecca de Mendonça If you have ever wanted a complete course in using pastels but lacked the confidence to start, then Pastels for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you. Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting medium. Artist and teacher Rebecca de Mendonça offers the beginner a com…

Artists who wish to explore the world of painting with oils en plein air will love the freshness and vibrancy of the work in this book as well as the expert, down-to-earth advice of its author. Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 300 Pages: 176 Award-winning artist Haidee-Jo explores the appeal of working outside with oils and the enormous benefits it can bring in terms of personal well-being. She als…