Walter Foster imprint: 38 books
The Art of Pastel: Discover techniques for creating beautiful works of art in pastel
Discover techniques for creating beautiful works of art in pastel
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2010
The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods. Now anyone can experience this multi-dimensional medium with The Art...
Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials
A practical guide to graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and more
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork.
Artist...
The Art of Drawing Animals: Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals
Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2008
Learn to draw a collection of cute critters and pampered pets! Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings. Inside, five talented artists reveal their professional...
Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil
A beginner's guide to realistic textures in graphite
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil.
From handling the pencil and mastering basic techniques to learning about value, form, and shading, Basic Textures in Pencil teaches beginning artists all of the elements they need...
Cartooning: Character Design
Learn the art of cartooning step by step
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2006
Learn the art of cartooning step by step.This addition to the Cartooning category of our How to Draw and Paint series features the guidance of accomplished cartoonist Sherm Cohen -- a co-director of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. The book teaches artists the basics of creating cartoon characters,...
by Michael Butkus, Merrie Destefano
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2010
From the pages of great literature to Hollywood movies, zombies are appearing everywhere. Now aspiring artists can bring them to life, so to speak, by learning to render them with pencil, paint, and digital image-editing software. This comprehensive book gets into all the gory details, such as creating...
Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners
Inspiration, techniques, and simple step-by-step projects for making art with polymer clay
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Start making beautiful crafts from polymer clay! Art Makers: Polymer Clay for Beginners is your guide to this kiln-free craft.
Polymer Clay for Beginners introduces artists, art hobbyists, and polymer clay enthusiasts to this versatile, accessible medium. Because polymer clay does not require...
Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports
A practical guide to drawing and painting surfaces -- from canvas and paper to textiles and woods
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2019
Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports explores a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces and the unique effects they have on a variety of media.
The surface you draw or paint on impacts everything in your artwork, from its texture and brightness to color and durability. Artist Toolbox:...
Special Subjects: Basic Color Theory
An introduction to color for beginning artists
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
**Understanding how to effectively use color is the first step to becoming a well-rounded artist. Special Subjects: Basic Color theory is your guide.
A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials,...
Modern Acrylic
A contemporary exploration of acrylic painting
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2018
Modern Acrylic delivers the simple concepts and painting techniques you’ll need to create exciting and expressive works of art.
With Modern Acrylic, artists, illustrators, art students, and art hobbyists can learn how to use basic painting techniques and concepts to create expressive works...