Painting

This book explores the question of how to paint a realistic picture of something that doesn't exist. It is intended not only for artists interested in fantasy and science fiction, but also for anyone who wants to recreate history, visualize extinct...

Breathe life into your portraiture with this inclusive guide to drawing the full range of human emotions, from fear to rage, grief to joy. An accurate depiction of a subject or character's facial expression is the key to conveying their individuality as...

'Kimon Nicolaides' The Natural Way to Draw is a sure bet . . . will improve your technique no end' Artists & Illustrators This essential guide to drawing by renowned art teacher Kimon Nicolaides is valued by both early students of art and accomplished...

Bring favorite scenes from the Harry Potter films to life with the first official Wizarding World watercolor book.Harry Potter: Watercolor Magic includes over 30 easy-to-complete watercolor projects featuring fan-favorite characters, creatures, places,...

The Collins Gem series is being relaunched in Spring 2004 and this new title features a new internal design and a strong new cover design. Packed full of tips for the aspiring watercolourist, its handy format makes it ideal for quick reference either in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933492759Author Scott RobertsonFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams) 1361gDimensions(mm)...

This is a unique guide from well-known artist Charles Evans that will show beginners how to paint a complete watercolour in just one weekend. Each course starts with practice exercises to be completed on the Saturday - readers are then ready to complete...

Stephen Rogers Peck's Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist remains unsurpassed as a manual for students. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of...

Learn how to draw and color your own adorable world with the simple illustrations and easy-to-follow drawing steps in How to Draw Super Cute Things with Bobbie Goods. Perfect for beginners of all ages and bursting with humor, sweetness, and imagination,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486228709Author Harold SpeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615194001Author Quentin BlakePage Count 108Imprint ExperimentPublisher ExperimentWeight(grams) 658gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 297mm * 18mm

Leading equine illustrator Jennifer Bell has revised this beautiful and ever-popular book, which is designed to assist budding artists of all ages. Its encouraging text and inspiring illustrations will help the reader understand basic horse anatomy and...

Where do you find inspiration for an abstract painting? How do you start? What materials should you use? Are composition and perspective important? These questions and others are answered in detail in this impressive book, with a clarity that guarantees...

Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the Gelli...

Rock art is showing up everywhere-on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden "kindness rocks" around your neighbourhood. And the good news is you can do it yourself! Just look in your own back garden, a nearby beach or the local gardening centre to...

This book is the perfect companion for the watercolour landscape painter. Richard Taylor looks at each element of the landscape in turn. He moves from small details, such as a quick painting of his backpack, drawn in a break from walking, to wide...

The ultimate no-nonsense guide to painting realistic, captivating water, from still lakes and crashing waves to water droplets. Whether calm and reflective or sparkling with light and movement, water can bring atmosphere, drama and life to your...

Embark on an artistic journey of self-expression and discovery with Inky Meditations, a step-by-step guide to the transformative art of ink painting. Learn the unique ink-on-water technique that allows you to make beautiful paintings with just sumi...

This beginner's guide to painting the landscape in acrylics is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time. Each of the 33 quick-and-easy studies takes no more than 30 minutes, and will teach you how to apply a crucial technique to your...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486808932Author F. BacFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 365gDimensions(mm) 275mm...

Discover the healing power of making art-learn how you can process feelings of stress, change, uncertainty, grief, and fear as you create. In Art for Self-Care, artist, designer, and online instructor Jessica Swift outlines a path to healing through...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789501636Author Arcturus Publishing LimitedFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

This is the book that can teach anyone to draw (yes, even you!) If you're not getting the kind of true-to-life results you want in your drawings (or if you can't even draw a straight line), Carrie and Rick Parks can help. As award-winning teachers, they...

This is an inspirational guide for artists both established and aspiring. Urban sketching is a hot trend in the drawing world. It covers both hand and digital drawing. Urban sketching - the process of sketching on the go as a regular practice - is a hot...

Marjolein Kruijt's deep and abiding love of animals is obvious in this book, which will teach you the technical aspects of drawing domestic and wild animals, such as different breeds of dog and cat, and long and short fur. In addition, it will help you...

Oil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, both because it is...

Kickstart your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists.Whether you want to try your hand at painting for the first time or brush up on your artistic skills, Artist's Painting Techniques is for...

Designed to address beginning to intermediate artists, this book is the ultimate guide to portraiture and figure painting in watercolour. It guides artists through the entire portrait and figure painting process, from selecting the right materials and...

Watercolor Your Way meets you right where you are with watercolor. Whether you're dipping your toe in, cannon-balling in, or honing your craft-this book is for you. Written and illustrated by artist Sarah Cray, co-founder of the art education platform...

Part of the best-selling Draw 50 series this step-by-step guide to sketching and rendering astronauts, planets, asteroids, comets, spaceships, space stations and other elements related to outer space exploration is for artists of all levels. In this new...

Have you ever experienced the peace of walking through the woods or the excitement of a storm gathering on a beach? Artwork provides the ability for us to capture those moments and share them with others. Drawing Nature for the Absolute Beginner...

Zentangle[registered] is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity. This book will introduce readers to the basic theory of Zentangle and provide instructions for drawing over 100 tangle patterns from such...

The Artist's Handbook has become an indispensable reference work for thousands of practising artists all over the world. This fifth edition has been prepared by Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center, Yale University School of Art. It has...

Paint Lab for Kids is an inspiring collection of 52 fresh, kid-friendly projects for nurturing an artistic spirit and a love of art through working and playing with paint. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of...

This is a professional book focused on foundational principles of art and illustrated by old and contemporary masters. It gives serious beginners to professional artists an in-depth understanding of the old masters' unparalleled approach to paint...

Master the art of drawing kawaii characters! Start with the basic principles, then follow step-by-step lessons to draw a world of characters and creatures. In Draw Kawaii Style, artist and online art teacher Ilaria Ranauro (aka Ilariapops) shares her...

Ink is the first in an exciting new practical-art series on popular mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil and gouache. The books will cover painting techniques, creative ideas and applications, and the fun of mixing with other mediums. Many of the...

Boats and coastal scenery have always inspired artists. This book celebrates that inspiration and explains many aspects of painting the coast, from creeks and tidal rivers to bustling beach scenes, boats and harbours, with a strong emphasis on capturing...

In the latest addition to the Color Mixing Recipes family of books, artist William F. Powell provides instruction on colour mixing as it relates to landscape painting in oil and acrylic. Following the format of the other books in the series, Color Mixing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398837621Author The Royal Botanic Gardens KewFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd