Artists' Techniques and Materials

Learn to create cool characters in the style of manga, the Japanese cartooning craze. This easy-to-follow guide takes you from the basic shapes tha...

DescriptionTrendy subject for sewing enthusiasts and crafters, making fabric buttons is fun and very creative. Fabric buttons are used by dressmake...

DescriptionWith Drawing: Faces & Expressions, learn to draw detailed, realistic human faces in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Perfect for begin...

Learn everything you need to know to get started with acrylic painting. From rendering light and shadow to creating realism through depth and textu...

Gain the drawing skills you need to create textured works like a pro with Drawing: Basic Textures in Pencil. From handling the pencil and mastering...

Learn to create detailed, realistic drawings of people in graphite pencil from basic shapes. Successfully drawing people is one of the most challen...

Learn to create detailed, realistic flowers in graphite pencil from basic shapes.Drawing: Flowers shows you how to render a variety of beautiful fl...

Learn to create strikingly realistic animal drawings in colored pencil beginning with basic shapes.Drawing: Animals in Colored Pencil shows you how...

DescriptionWith comprehensive instruction, plenty of artist tips and tricks, and beautiful artwork to inspire, Oil & Acrylic: Flowers is the perfec...

Reducere. Painting - 7 Steps to Learning How to Create Amazing Paintings for Beginners in 60 Minutes or Less Learn everything you need to know about beginner...

Includes fundamental information on drawing in pencil, from choosing materials to handling the toolsMany aspiring artists want to draw a portrait o...

Reducere. Painting - 3 Books in 1 BOX SET Learn everything you need to know about beginner paintings. This book is for the art enthusiasts who are passionate...

Pop Art is eye-catching, bold, recognisable and, best of all, its easy to reproduce making it fantastic for beginners. Thomas Bhler explains all th...

Reducere. DescriptionWith Learn to Draw Disney The Lion King, artists-in-training will embark on a thrilling artistic journey to the African savanna This 64-...

Painting is about responding to the world around you, engaging with light and form, feeling the moment as well as placing lines of colour on a canv...

Green is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and ...

White is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and ...

Yellow is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and...

The stunning photos and brilliant essays in this book demonstrate why origami is now an international art movement--largely through the efforts and...

Black is a short course in unlocking your creative self - perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and ...

This reader-friendly guide allows artists and would-be artists at all levels of achievement to experience the satisfaction of drawing with pen and ...

DescriptionStreet art is a phenomenon and subculture movement that reaches from the darkest urban backstreets to the most glamorous international a...

DescriptionIn 101 Mixed Media Techniques, artists of all backgrounds and skill levels will learn and explore fun, cutting-edge techniques in the po...

Reducere. The history of glass and glass decoration extends back at least to the ancient Egyptians, who made small vessels of dark glass and decorated them w...

A clear and concise guide to pen-and-ink work, this step-by-step presentation features 37 demonstrations -- each with multiple sketches that show t...

An accessible guidebook designed to teach and inspire, Art Starts with a Line offers everything you need to master the art of line drawing, whether...

DescriptionLearn to draw one of art's most interesting and challenging subjects. Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental drawin...

Skies are an important part of landscape paintings, setting the tone of the scene as a whole and often representing the dominant feature of the com...

DescriptionA comprehensive course on the techniques and anatomy involved in drawing hands and feet. An essential guide to what is regarded as a cha...

A guide to techniques and materials from some of the best graffiti artists in the world. Filled with tips and examples of how to create your own pi...

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 d...

Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practic...

A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Judy Martin.Many manuals on pastel painting take for...

DescriptionFilled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth of inspiring images to study and admire, The Art of Bas...

DescriptionLearn to draw using simple line art to create your own inspired, meaningful illustrations Following an introduction to basic tools and m...

Here is everything you need to know about getting into oil painting--and maintaining a safe, solvent-free oil painting practice--in a slim, sophist...

Updated 2017. This inspirational and practical book features the work of contemporary artists with clear step-by-step projects for anyone to try. I...

This comprehensive, practical book offers budding artists the chance to take lessons with highly acclaimed experts, and learn the art of drawing an...

Reducere. First published in 1913 by noted British painter Harold Speed, "The Practice and Science of Drawing" is a timeless and invaluable guide on drawing....

DescriptionThis book is a highly practical step-by-step guide to working with gouache, not only to teach and inspire novice painters but also to in...

Packed with the signature can-do attitude that makes beloved artist Danny Gregory a creativity guru to thousands across the globe, this unique guid...

DescriptionPaint the most beautiful natural things on earth, from fossils and shells through feathers and fish, with the help of two artists from t...

Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Concepts offers the fundamental information beginning artists need to kick off their creative pursuits in graphite pen...

In Nature Painting in Watercolor, the focus is all on the great outdoors--specifically, the plants that grow there. Beginning and aspiring artists ...

Step-by-Step Studio: Drawing Lifelike Subjects teaches beginning artists how to create realistic, detailed drawings in graphite pencil. Featuring i...

Packed with beautiful illustrations and expert instruction, The Art of Painting Still Life in Acrylic is a comprehensive and indispensable resource...

Reducere. DescriptionFor centuries, landscapes have captivated the imaginations of artists. For the amateur artist, the sheer scope of the landscape may seem...

Reducere. Using clear and concise language and in-depth, step-by-step demonstrations, author and renowned artist Mary Whyte guides beginning and intermediate...

25 kid-tested lessons in drawing and painting--perfect for children ages 5 to 10 Encourage and empower kids to make art The 25 art lessons in this ...

An inspiring and practical step-by-step guide to creating quirky, contemporary animal-themed stitched textiles from the amazing studio of Mrs. Bert...

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand mode...

With helpful tips and easy to follow step-by-step lessons, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Animals is the perfect resource for artists loo...

DescriptionThe New Color Mixing Companion is a modern, hands-on guide to working with color featuring approachable projects that each explore a dif...

Reducere. Updated for 2017. Learn how to scrimshaw without knowing how to draw, using two hundred year old techniques of the whalemen with easily accessible ...

Reducere. DescriptionWith Learn to Draw Disney Celebrated Characters Collection, artists-in-training will embark on a thrilling artistic journey full of loya...

Capturing slender stems and fragile flower blossoms, this step-by-step resource updates traditional botanical paintings, adding an elegant, modern ...

This revised 15th anniversary edition of the bestselling beginning drawing book updates art and text examples to include new student pieces, up-to-...

Reducere. Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each ...

Reducere. Botanical and scientific illustration share many common themes - the meticulous observation, the crucial composition, the precision of rendering an...

Reducere. Learn to draw the natural world in this fascinating and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi.Beginning with the key drawing methods a...

Art Making with MoMA, from the educators at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, presents 20 interactive activities that encourage kids (and adults ...

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with p...

Reducere. The one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art. This book delivers what you need to become a more...

Start Painting Today! Covering the three most popular types of painting: watercolors, acrylics and oils, this comprehensive step-by-step guide prov...

From two pioneers of today's modern quilting movement, Quilting Modern teaches quilters how to use improvisational techniques to make graphic, cont...

DescriptionThe Material Matters series illustrates the power of materials to affect human experiences and emotions by helping us build intimate con...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kerrian NeuComposed of over 60 lessons, this book covers a broad range of visual art creation. Students learn about and use...

This book examines key works by artists spanning from Durer to Warhol and gives readers an introduction to the different techniques, methods and ma...

Description Laura Brouwers--widely known as Instagram sensation Cyarine--has created her first book and is ready to share it with all her fans and ...

DescriptionThread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artist Collaborations is a modern refresh of an age-old craft. Author Libby...