The definitive artist's reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition.

The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition and media - the ultimate artist's bible.

In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations by well-known practising artists who share their experience and expertise with the reader.

Contents includes;
Supports
Drawing and painting media
Drawing and sketching
Painting techniques
Colour and composition
What to paint - getting started
The artist's studio
Glossary and directory

The Complete Artist's Manual is visually rich and exciting, practical and comprehensive - no artist's studio should be without it.

About the Author

Simon Jennings trained at the Royal College of Art, London and has been a visiting lecturer at a number of leading art schools. He has conceived and designed many books on art and design, including Collins Artist's Manual and Collins Artist's Colour Manual.

Reviews

' A work of art in itself' The Artist magazine

Book Information
ISBN 9780007528110
Author Simon Jennings
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 1210g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 25mm