How do you paint realistic clouds? What is the best way to capture a crashing wave on a beach? How do you draw animal fur? Which colours do you use for realistic skin tones? You will find the answer to ... read more

Best-selling author, instructor and PBS TV show host, Jerry Yarnell delivers his latest offering with dozens of all new lessons and 8 full step-by-step landscape painting projects. Features detailed materials lists and advice on how to set up a palette. Learn the terms and t... read more

A practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. The aim of the book is to encourage you to get to know colors well and be motivated to explore and exp... read more

Gouache is an exciting, forgiving and versatile fine art medium. It has a long history going back many centuries, but for some time it has been seen as a medium for illustrators and designers. It has now been rediscovered by the fine artist. In this beautiful book, Kevi... read more

North Light's best selling author Lee Hammond brings 20 years of professional experience to the popular medium of acrylic painting to provide everything the beginning artist needs to get started. This book provides an introduction to essential materials, basic techni... read more

Miniatures are not simply small paintings: special techniques are used to achieve their unique glow and luminosity. This book explains how to paint in detail in a small format with colour and precision. It gives an introduction to the history and traditions of miniatures set by Ho... read more

Before the digital age, printing was a handcraft -- and it still is This guide presents 12 easy-to-follow projects that demonstrate time-honored techniques for decorating gift bags and coasters, transferring images to mugs and t-shirts, and embellishin... read more

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to painting with acrylics the 'quick & clever' way, ideal for newcomers to the medium.It explores the full potential of acrylics (using them as watercolours and oils) focusing on getting top results quickly.Each project explo... read more

Follow well-known airbrush artist Vince Goodeve through multiple photo sequences that explain his choice of color, sense of design and preference for tools and materials. Early chapters explain shop set-up and preparations of the metal canvas. Ten start-to-finish sequ... read more

This is where painting meets collage! You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no ma... read more

A tribute to the expressiveness of today's artists and the incredible versatility of the medium, AcrylicWorks features 126 contemporary masterpieces. This stunning collection covers a wide range of styles and subjects ... read more

From the Renaissance to the Present Artistic currents, artists, and techniques in Western art from the Early Renaissance to Anselm Kiefer. Enjoy the development of Western painting in all its diversity on the basis of chosen works accompanied by focused interpretations. Explanations... read more