Artists' Techniques and Materials

A comprehensive and contemporary reference covering an extensive range of painting and drawing styles, now available in paperback.

Cities provide endless exciting scenes for the artist, from sun-baked cafes, rain-soaked streets, illuminated nightscapes, and busy squares to quie...

Celebrate the diverse work of people of color in the craft community and explore the personal, political, and creative potential of textile arts an...

Reducere. Master the art and craft of metal jewelry making in your own home studio Great jewelry is original, well-designed, and -- with the right tools -- c...

Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you nee...

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

DescriptionThis practical book guides you from choosing a design to applying the paint to the wall. It covers the principles of artistic practice b...

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...

Harness the beauty of the natural world to create unique textile art pieces.Learn how to create beautiful textile art inspired by details in nature...

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

Reducere. Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Edition is the ultimate guide to fantasy, sci-fi, and comic art techniques, advice, and theory. Packed with...

One of many exhilarating artistic developments that took place during the early twentieth century, the fine art medium of collage emerged from the ...

Out-of-print for more than 60 years and extremely rare, Frances Pratt and Becca Fizell's Encaustic Materials and Methods, first published in 1949, ...

DescriptionWeaving is a highly accessible craft -- over, under is the basic technique -- but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been...

Capturing the landscape on paper requires the artist to look--to look deep into the distance and deep into the soul. This practical book celebrates...

DescriptionEtching can seem mysterious and inaccessible, but this practical book guides you through the process to reveal the potential of this dis...

Reducere. Master the craft of glass art in your own home studio The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook is a robust review of three popular glass art styles--stai...

About The Artist's ManualThe one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art.This book delivers what y...

An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-st...

Reducere. The blossoming of contemporary crafts in Japan that began in the twentieth century is rooted in a long and rich tradition of exquisite design and t...

Reducere. Zoltan Szabo's Landscape Painting in Watercolor offers a wealth of information for both aspiring artists and seasoned painters. This comprehensive ...

DescriptionVolume Two of The Joy of Basket Making offers twenty-five more coiling projects interspersed with interesting articles by prominent bask...

Reducere. First published in four volumes in Venice in 1570, "The Four Books of Architecture" is the important architectural treatise by the famed Italian ar...

The Artist's Handbook has become an indispensable reference work for thousands of practising artists all over the world. This fifth edition has bee...

The human figure in sculpture is a powerful form, capable of great expression and depth. Sculpting the figure in any medium is a rewarding practice...

Reducere. Comprehensive and insightful, Ferdinand Petrie's Drawing Landscapes in Pencil is full of invaluable lessons in the subtle art of pencil drawing. Th...

Reducere. When you think of fiber arts, materials like copper, silver, gold, and steel probably don't come to mind. But renowned artist and jeweler Arline Fi...

Essential materials, equipment, and techniques to this beautiful skill are explained step-by-step in an indispensable guide for all lacemakers, tex...

Reducere. David Dewey has compiled the most comprehensive book on watercolors featuring modern materials and methods for mastering this medium. In this compl...

Reducere. Embroidery has long been relegated to the work of women in the home, seen as mere decoration on tablecloths, curtains and men's clothing. The craft...

This groundbreaking book provides the first detailed account of the materials and techniques of perhaps the most radical-and, until now, least stud...

Reducere. From the well-known Argentine tattoo artist Santi Barada, Dragon Obsession contains more than twenty years of studies in dragons, one of the most f...

Reducere. Finally back in print for a new generation of artists, Ken Leslie's Oil Pastel is the definitive instructional resource on this wonderfully rich an...

Reducere. Also known as opaque watercolor, gouache is the most brilliant of all painting mediums, possessing the greatest degree of opacity and capable of th...

Reducere. The Academy is a two-year training program focusing on the methods and information presented in 19th century ateliers and academies. The second yea...

DescriptionAlso known as opaque watercolor, gouache is the most brilliant of all painting mediums, possessing the greatest degree of opacity and ca...

Description- 114 gemstone animals by master engravers Gerd and Patrick Dreher - mostly made from a single gemstone- Profound essays on techniques a...

Reducere. A democracy of distribution: the definitive inventory of Multiples, Inc editions, from Man Ray to Sol LeWittFounded in 1965 by a group of five part...

Venus and the Arts of Love offers the first survey of Venus in the art, culture, and governance of Florence from 1300-1600. In the course of decons...