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Drawing and Painting for Beginners Part 2 - A Beginner’s GuideTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1Getting startedMaterialsEaselFolding stoolOther materialsChapter 3Texture of trees, wood, grass, stone cloud and waterDrawing FoliageThe texture of barkThe texture of rocksThe texture...

A Master Artist Shares His Straightforward Approach for Capturing the Essence of Nature One measure of a painting's success is the emotion it elicits from its viewer; William Silvers' wildlife scenes make your pulse quicken and your breath catch as you witness some of nature's most miraculous...

Create paintings with feeling The Painterly Approach bridges the gap between what you see as an artist, and what you feel. More than painting an appealing landscape, it's about making your viewer feel the wind, experience the dance of shadows and sunlight, and admire the wondrous intermingling...

This well-illustrated guide covers all aspects of painting coastlines and seascapes in oils—a challenge to even the most accomplished artists. Written by a prominent member of Cornwall's St. Ives Society of Artists, it ranges from suggestions for preliminary methods and composition to a complete demonstration...

Paint Lab is packed with unique and experimental techniques and ideas in painting. This hands-on book is organized into 52 units, which may, but don't need to be explored on a weekly basis. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip around to learn a new mixed-media technique or...

'This inspiring instructional book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist's Library series titles into one handy volume. The Art of Acrylic Painting is a comprehensive collection that features the work of many accomplished artists, so you will be exposed to...

This third book in the series provides ten further step by step demonstrations for the artist wishing to experiment with the versatile medium of oil colours without having to look for inspiration.Subject matter has been selected for the variety of visual textures and colour schemes on display....

Painting in mixed media combines all the excitement and potential of different materials and techniques, while giving the artist the opportunity to express themselves without any of the limitations of each separate medium. Whether you love the vibrancy of pastels, the versatility of acrylics or the...

A Complete Guide to Capturing the Charm and Glow of Children Making your subjects look age appropriate is vital to successful children's portraiture. Many artists fall short with features that are too severe, skin that lacks that glow of youth or proportions that are too much like those of...

The iPad is an incredible tool, but how can an artist unlock its exciting and creative potential? This book explains, in simple terms, all the processes and techniques it offers. For the novice, it gives a step-by-step guide to the tools and screen, and introduces concepts progressively as you expand...

Thinking about trying your hand at painting with acrylics? Get yourself some inside knowledge on the fundamentals to make sure you can go into this rich artistic venture fully prepared. Here is what you will learn after reading this book:1. the fundamental principles of acrylic paint and...

Paint with confidence with this acrylic painting tutorial that has step-by-step instructions for beginner or intermediate artists. It includes a supply list, glossary of terms, and full color photos of each step, preset to show full screen for easier viewing. Your finished painting will be suitable for display or gift giving. This tutorial is suitable for individual or classroom use.

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Acrylic: Seasons is the perfect resource for beginning acrylic artists. You'll learn the foundational skills needed to start an art odyssey. Acrylic: Seasons teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting...

Painting your favorite flowers is easy with Donna Dewberry! Add the beauty and elegance of painted flowers to your projects. It's quick and fun with Donna Dewberry's popular one-stroke technique! This easy-to-use reference provides all of the instruction and inspiration you need to successfully...