BARRON'S All About Techniques   Art instruction books in this increasingly popular series are written especially for advanced students and professionals. They present a virtual treasure house of techniques that, when mastered by the artist, produce a finished artwork that has an unmistakable professional appearance. All About Techniques in Acrylics analyzes and describes the ...
	BARRON'S Beginner Art Guides   Books in the popular Beginner Art Guides series instruct in the fundamentals of drawing and painting, focusing on projects especially designed for beginning students to master. Projects are presented in order of difficulty and are supplemented with practical suggestions, ideas for color experiments, and techniques for creating special effects. ...
	BARRON'S Beginner Art Guides: Color and Creativity   Barron’s Beginner Art Guides instruct you in techniques for mastering a variety of art styles and media. Color and Creativity presents easy-to-follow instruction and advice on mixing and contrasting colors on paper or canvas to create dramatic effects, or to evoke special moods and atmospheres. In addition to concise ...
	BARRON'S Creative Painting: Space   Creative Painting: Space concentrates on the widely divergent approaches to creating the illusion of space and depth on flat surfaces. It includes a mastery of the rules of perspective, as employed for instance in traditional landscapes and cityscapes, but also focuses on the purposeful absence of depth, as seen ...
	BARRON'S Drawing & Painting Fantasy Landscapes & Cityscapes   Artists interested in graphic novels and comic book illustration will find all the guidance and inspiration they need to draw and paint landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques for rendering a wide ...
	BATSFORD Capturing Light in Acrylics   John Hammond, a highly successful practicing artist, shares his experiences and knowledge of the incredibly adaptable medium of acrylics and offers helpful advice, instruction, and inspiration. Particular attention is paid to the skilful interpretation of light to convey the mood and atmosphere of a place. Author: John Hammond Format: paperback, 128 ...
	CHRONICLE BOOKS The New Artist's Manual   Here's everything you need to know about art materials and painting techniques in a superbly illustrated comprehensive artist's reference. Materials, studio, methods, and techniques – it’s all here, illustrated with more than 1,300 color photographs and artworks. Author: Simon Jennings Format: paperback, 400 pgs., 8 3/4 in. x 11 in. Publisher: Chronicle ...
	CREATIVE PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL Pure Silver Metal Clay Beads   Precious metal clay (PMC) is an innovative material that combines the workability of clay with the beautiful finish and durability of precious metals. The material is easy to manipulate and shape by hand to make beads for bracelets, necklaces, and other jewelry. This book contains fifteen projects for creating ...
	DK Acrylics Workshop   This portable book contains everything you need to know to become a better acrylics artist. Practical tips and inspiring examples help breathe life into your paintings. Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 7 3/4 in. x 10 in. Publisher: DK, 2006
	DK Oil-painting Workshop   This addition to the Workshop series will show you how to use your oil paints to their best advantage. This simple and innovative guide makes oil painting achievable for everyone. Filled with practical step-by-step instructions, this portable guide guarantees success. Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 7 3/4 in. x 10 in. Publisher: DK, 2006
	FOX CHAPEL PUBLISHING Sidewalk Canvas   Discover this vibrant art form that lives at our feet with examples from leading artists who also give insight into creating one's own masterpiece. Author: Julie Kirk-Purcell. Publisher: Fox Chapel, 2011.
	HARPERCOLLINS How to Paint Like the Impressionists   Impressionism has captured the imagination of people the world over since its first exhibition in Paris in 1874. People have long sought to understand how and why the Impressionists created their paintings and how their techniques might be replicated. Susie Hodge reveals the answers to these questions by assessing ...
	HEINEMANN LIBRARY How Artists Use Book Series   The books in the How Artists Use series explore the characteristics of color, pattern and texture, line and tone, shape, and perspective. Take a close-up look at these characteristics in works of art by well-known artists. Activities in each book help you use these characteristics in your own work. ...
	MCGRAW-HILL Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice -- with CD-ROM   The original text that set the standard for introduction to art courses across the country, Art Fundamentals has guided generations of students through the essential elements of art as well as the rich and varied history of their uses. The tenth edition expands the wealth of related study materials ...
	NORTH LIGHT A Flavor for Mixed Media   This book introduces five chapters: Color, Layers, Texture, Flavor and Combinations. Each chapter features projects with stepped-out techniques pertaining to that chapter as well as tips and insights for other creative ideas. Author: Mary Beth Shaw ISBN: 9781440303173 Publisher: North Light, 2010
	NORTH LIGHT A Painter's Guide to Design and Composition   Design makes the difference between a decent painting and an unforgettable work of art. Learn from 26 modern masters as they bare their souls and their secrets for crafting magnificent works that delight the eye at every viewing. Daniel Greene, Albert Handell, Jan Kunz, James Toogood, and 22 other award-winning ...
	NORTH LIGHT Acrylic Innovation   Acrylic Innovation delves into acrylic's potential to create unique styles by addressing the methods and techniques that allow reader to find their own voice within the medium. The author presents a variety of successful acrylic painters, each using acrylic in unique ways to create their own original styles. By ...
	NORTH LIGHT Art Escapes Project Book   Inspire your creative spirit everyday! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Art Escapes provides the ideas and encouragement you need to discover greater creativity and artistic confidence, even when you're short on time. Professional artist and instructor Dory Kanter shows you how to: Experience more fun and greater ...
	NORTH LIGHT Capturing Radiant Light & Color   This book shows oil and pastel painters new ways of seeing and painting light and color. The book uses the full-color seeing method, a way to see and paint color as affected by the surrounding light. It also contains examples and demonstrations of landscapes and still lifes. Author: Susan Sarback Format: ...
	NORTH LIGHT Celebrate Your Creative Self   Celebrate Your Creative Self helps you act upon your artistic inspirations and joyfully appreciate the creative process. You'll develop the skills you need to express yourself and explore your favorite media. Step-by-step demos show you how to: capture and manipulate light in your work experiment with new and unusual painting surfaces break ...
	NORTH LIGHT Mastering Color: The Essentials of Color Illustrated with Oils   Vicki McMurray has a passion for bringing the beauty of nature’s colors to her canvas, and an equal passion for sharing her love of color with other artists. In Mastering Color, she offers an engaging and unique color workshop -- from the basics of selecting a palette to advanced ...
	NORTH LIGHT Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner   This book features easy-to-follow techniques, tips and step-by-step demonstrations providing guidance and encouragement for beginning artists. Familiar subjects, simple compositions and a realistic style build confidence. Included are 10 mini demonstrations and 12 complete painting demonstrations, also a bonus DVD with a complete painting workshop with the authors. Authors: Mark ...
	NORTH LIGHT Painting with Brenda Harris, Volume 3: Lovely Landscapes   Let beloved television painter Brenda Harris show you how to paint charming landscapes in acrylics! You’ll quickly learn basic color mixing and brushwork techniques, then put your skills into practice with 10 beautiful step-by-step painting projects. Brenda even gives you templates for each project and specific tips for painting ...
	NORTH LIGHT The Chinese Brush Painting Bible   Over 200 different motifs in an easy-to-use encased spiral format make this the perfect resource for Chinese brush painting. Each motif is accompanied by an explanation of its symbolic meaning, a color palette and step-by-step instruction that includes the order, direction and type of brushstroke needed to complete the ...
	NORTH LIGHT Your Artist's Brain   Learn to use the right side of your brain to draw and paint what you see-not what you think you see. Loaded with instruction, this book shows you why you may have problems making realistic art, where those problems come from and how to overcome them by using skills ...
	QUARRY Cloth Doll Workshop   In this book, each artists' process will come alive through their choice of fabrics, sketches, simple patterns, and skill building variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers, but offer unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and ...
	QUARRY Glass Artist Studio Handbook   Most of the glass art books available are devoted to mastering particular techniques: stained glass, lampwork, and so on. This book is full of projects that focus on just those techniques. It offers aspiring glass artists a whole-craft guide for setting up a simple studio and exploring all that ...
	QUARRY Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering   This book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering, one that combines traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern style, and artsy street style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering. The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and ...
	QUARRY Unfurling   This inspiring, creative manual offers a unique, participatory experience that teaches core art skills and shares a range of exploratory techniques for the aspiring artist, photographer, craftsperson, novice, and anyone in between. The exercises include drawing, painting, portraiture, collage, photo arts, stamp carving, origami, still life, and more--each presented ...
	QUARRY Water Paper Paint   This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor, whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling, or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books, this unique, beautiful volume is a field book of inspiration, ...
	RUNNING PRESS The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques   Calligraphy is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, especially as many people now choose to create their own wedding invitations, birth announcements, and other cards, and to give them a special, personal touch. This is the ideal how-to guide for the beginner or intermediate calligrapher interested in expanding his or ...
	SHAMBHALA Coloring Mandalas 2   Coloring the circular designs known as mandalas is a creative activity that brings relaxation, healing, and self-understanding. Susanne Fincher's first such coloring book, Coloring Mandalas, presented designs organized according to a scheme of twelve archetypal stages that represents a cycle of personal growth. This sequel focuses on a single ...
	SOUTHWATER Painting with Oils, Acrylics, & Gouache   This is the ideal introductory book for anyone with an interest in learning how to paint with oils, acrylic, and gouache. Advice is given on choosing and using paints, brushes, palettes, papers, and canvas, and on working with paint additives and sealing work with different types of varnish. The basic ...
	TUTTLE Art of Chinese Brush Painting   A wonderfully creative tool, this book is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient art form. Traditional black-and-white Chinese ink painting elements, tools and accessories are all covered. This book encourages readers to be mindful of the principles of composition and perspective, and introduces specific techniques for ...
	TUTTLE Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy   The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing". Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression. In Japan, kanji characters from the panese writing system are used in calligraphy. This book is an exploration ...
	WALTER FOSTER Art of Calligraphy & Lettering   This book offers a broad scope of instruction, starting with basic calligraphic alphabets and moving to unique modern characters. Creative step-by-step demonstrations introduce readers to illumination and word painting while inspirational projects teach beginners how to incorporate their new skills into a variety of crafts. From adding decorative flourishes ...
	WALTER FOSTER How To Series: Oil   The Oil books in the How to Draw and Paint Series all focus on a specific subject while they teach aspiring artists how to paint, step by step. Beginning with a sketch and the first applications of color, the books clearly explain how to develop each painting, providing important ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Color Mixing Bible   All You'll Ever Need to Know About Mixing Pigments in Watercolor, Pastel, Crayon, Acrylic, and Oil Mixing colors accurately may be an art unto itself. In fact, many artists are discouraged by the time and expense it takes to mix and match colors, and achieve the right results. Even more ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Dynamic Light and Shade   In this volume, noted author and teacher Burne Hogarth illustrates every effect of light and shade with brilliant drawings in pencil, charcoal, carbon, pen and ink, and brush and ink, encouraging the reader to experiment with diverse drawing media. Following introductory chapters, the author devotes a separate chapter to ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Oil Painting   In this treasure trove you'll find an overview of the tools and materials of oil painting, along with advice about color palette, color mixing, and applied color theory. You'll learn about preparing a canvas, designing a composition, direct painting, scumbling, blending, layering, glazing, impasto, monotyping and more. Let the ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Watercolor   This volume has something for everyone, from the greenest novice to the more experienced painter. It's filled with step-by-step demonstrations, many based on working from photographs and sketches, many others focusing on painting on location and from live models. And, there are plenty of inspiring finished paintings by favorite ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted   Everything you always wanted to know about oil painting...but were afraid to ask. Or maybe you weren’t afraid – maybe you just didn’t know what to ask or where to start. In The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted, author Kathleen Staiger presents crystal clear, step-by-step lessons that build ...
	WOLFGANG American Tattoos   This book begins with a discussion of the things that define an American Tattoo. The author uses 144 pages of color photos to show a variety of patriotic designs and how each was created on a living canvas. Each step in the process is here, from the initial concept ...