North Light Books imprint: 463 books
Life Drawing
How To Portray The Figure With Accuracy And Expression
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2008
Master the art of drawing the figure
Drawing from life has been an important source of expression and satisfaction for artists through the ages. Robert Barrett, master fine artist, instructor and university professor, re-creates his studio class on the pages of this book. Inside, you'll find...
Inner Hero Creative Art Journal
Mixed Media Messages to Silence Your Inner Critic
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2014
Dear Inner Critic, meet your inner heroes!
As a creative person, you are familiar with the critic--that nagging presence in your head that is always trying to point out your shortcomings. But there is hope: Your inner heroes are also always with you at your worktable. Through the creation of...
by Lee Hammond
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1996
Having trouble drawing a nose that looks like a nose? In this step-by-step guide, Lee Hammond will teach you how to draw realistic-looking portraits of your favorite people-more easily than you ever thought possible.
Really!
The secret is in the blending: With pencil and paper, Lee shows...
by Dorothy Dent
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: March 25, 2009
Paint the charm of country scenes
These tranquil scenes let you create your very own painter's retreat with a luminous sunset, a quiet cottage, a refreshing coastline and peaceful streams meandering past mills. It's easy and fun when you paint along with Dorothy Dent.
With 10 step-by-step...
Painting Peaceful Country Landscapes
10 Step-by-step Scenes in Oil and Acrylic
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2007
Capture the Charm and Tranquility of the Country
Nothing pleases the eye and stirs the senses quite like landscape paintings. Now you can experience the joy and satisfaction of painting your own charming country scenes with this complete step-by-step guide.
Inside you'll find 10 start-to-finish...
by Lee Hammond
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 3, 2015
You can do it!
If you've always wanted to draw realistic and believable clothing, then look no further! Lee Hammond drawing demystifies the process of drawing clothing through a series of easy-to-follow step-by-step demonstrations that will have you drawing like a pro in no time.
With...
by Charles Reid
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2001
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2001
Charles Reid is one of watercolor's best-loved teachers, a master painter whose signature style captures bright floral still-lifes with a loose spontaneity that adds immeasurably to the whole composition.
Portraying the glory of nature in a highly individual way is the ultimate challenge for...
Splash 11
New Directions
Language: English
Release Date: May 24, 2010
When life, or the spirit of experimentation, or the whim of watercolor itself leads artists outside their comfort zone, conditions are favorable for something new and wonderful to happen. Splash 11: New Directions features 126 such somethings, representing the best watercolor work being created today.
As...
Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry
A Workshop in Painting with Fire
Language: English
Release Date: August 3, 2011
Ignite your passion for jewelry
Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry combines beading and wire-working techniques with the
intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then dive into 22 exquisite pieces, ranging from...
by Mark Christopher Weber
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
The Keys To Superior Painting Can Be Yours!
These are the brushstrokes with which great oil paintings are created. They give you the power to convey everything from realistic light and shadow to dynamic mood and tension.
Mark Christopher Weber shows you how to mix and load paint, shape...
AcrylicWorks 4
Captivating Color
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
The best acrylic artists competition showcase!
Color has the power to demand attention, quicken the heart and transport us to another place and time. The virtuosos featured in AcrylicWorks 4 have successfully employed acrylic paint to capture and use that power to magnificent effect.
This...
Awakening Your Creative Soul
A 52-Week Journey to Artistic Discovery
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2018
Open the door to your creative awakening!
"Do everything with great love, whether it is painting, writing, dancing, relationships or learning." --Sandra Duran Wilson
Sharing your passion is the greatest gift you can give, and the journey to your creative awakening starts with...
Artful Alphabets
55 Inspiring Hand Lettering Techniques and Ideas
Language: English
Release Date: April 17, 2018
Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe!
Joanne Sharpe--author of the popular book The Art of Whimsical Lettering--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no...
Stencil Girl
Mixed-Media Techniques for Making and Using Stencils
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2013
It's time to see what the stencil can do!
The simple stencil can be the most versatile tool in your creative studio. Stencils create background effects, foreground details and a complex beauty that's surprisingly easy to achieve. In Stencil Girl, Mary Beth Shaw will lead you step-by-step through...