This comprehensive new reference book contains everything you need to know about drawing and painting. The Tools and Materials chapter lists all the essentials you'll need to satisfy those creative urges. Techniques are covered in detail, with clear step-by-step instructions. Once you have settled on your medium, there are tips and hints galore.

The latest volume in Collins & Brown's bestselling Ultimate series reveals all the techniques of the masters in an easy-to-understand format. This comprehensive new reference book contains everything you need to know about drawing and painting.

The Tools and Materials chapter lists all the essentials you'll need to satisfy those creative urges. Techniques are covered in detail, with clear step-by-step instructions. There are chapters on Drawing, Watercolour, Acrylics, Oils and Other Media including gouache, egg tempera, chroma colour and collage. Once you have settled on your medium, the chapters on Still Life, Landscape, Figures and Animals are full of tips and hints to get the best out of your subject.

Other titles in this series include: Ultimate Woodworking Bible (9781843405740), Ultimate Sewing Bible (9781843404118), Ultimate Knitting Bible (9781843404507), Ultimate Quilting Bible (9781843404507), Ultimate Crochet Bible (9781843405634) and Ultimate Papercraft Bible (9781843406723).

Word count: 60,000

About the Author

Sarah Hoggett is a freelance author and editor who has written several books on drawing and painting. She enjoys painting and photography, as well as crafting.

Book Information
ISBN 9781908449016
Author Sarah Hoggett
Format Hardback
Page Count 288
Imprint Collins & Brown
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 1410g
Dimensions(mm) 284mm * 230mm * 25mm