Based on the bestselling Top Tips series, the Watercolour Artist's Pocket Books offer a unique insight into the working methods of some of the best professional artists in the world. These easy-to-use guides are packed full of expert advise, handy tips and trade secrets related to all aspcts of painting and their flexible, lay-flat binding make them an indespensable resource for watercolour artists of all abilities-whether working in the studio o…

Aimed at all painters, from beginners to the more experienced, this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do, and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors, and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes. Discover how to make your own equipment, set up a "studio" space, and use household materials to save money. Beginners can follow processes stage-by-stage, while more experienced ar…

By applying a few basic rules, the shape of a body can be both accurately and artistically captured in as little as two minutes, using only a small selection of artist’s materials. Feel encouraged as you start your life-drawing journey by accomplishing an effective, straightforward pose, formed across a few straight lines and drawn with a standard pencil. Then, work with ease through each of Eddie’s beautifully drawn projects to tackle funda…

The aim of the book is to encourage and inspire beginners and to provide them with all the skills and knowledge they need to produce successful oil paintings. It starts with an introduction to the medium, and explains what water-mixable oils are and why they offer a good alternative to conventional oil paints. This introduction is followed by several sections on materials, preparation (getting your space ready, how to care for your brushes, stora…