Painting

Few artistic subjects are as challenging as the human faceuand few are as satisfying to approach successfully! In "Faces," acclaimed artist Walter T. Foster teaches you the basics of drawing facial features and beyond! Inside, youAEll find the correct head and facial proportions for both adults and ... More

Whether you want to custom paint graphics on the hood of your hot rod, the tank of your motorcycle, a fine-art canvas, or a T-shirt, mastering the art of airbrushing is the key to bringing your vision to life. Expert custom painter and author JoAnn Bortles takes the beginner through the first steps ... More

Top wildlife artists offer proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures in a variety of mediums, including acrylic, oil, watercolor and pastel.Top wildlife artists offer proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures in a variety of mediums, incl... More

Hoving introduces readers to the challenge of identifying art and to the rewards of familiarity with the great works. A section of paintings and essays introduces a range of artists, themes, techniques, and styles, while progressively demanding "clues" help identify visual details in context.A stunn... More

Twelve innovative step-by-step projects illustrate clearly Mandy Southan's fresh and original approach to silk painting--perfect for the complete beginner as well as experienced crafters who want to learn new techniques.Twelve innovative step-by-step projects illustrate clearly Mandy Southan's fresh... More

The Watercolorist's Answer Book features 425 popular tips, techniques and solutions selected from North Light's industry-leading library of watercolor instructions books. No questions, the Watercolorist's Answer Book is a book every watercolor painter will want!The Watercolorist's Answer Book featur... More

Distinguished artist and teacher Alan Flattmann provides invaluable information about pastel concepts and techniques, as well as making crayons, getting proper studio lighting, and much more.Distinguished artist and teacher Alan Flattmann provides invaluable information about pastel concepts and tec... More

More than 25 demos and mini-demos accompany Voorhees's written explanations, making it easy for beginning artists to visualize the techniques. Scattered throughout the book are anecdotes and insights, tips and tricks, all designed to help readers get an artist's sense of watercolor painting.... More

Prepainted invisible lines resist the goof-proof watercolor paint, and hidden designs are revealed with every stroke. Includes six watercolor boards, five paint pots, and one brush. Pkg. Consumable.... More

Whether you specialize in drawingueven cartooning and animationuor prefer media such as acrylic, oil, pastel, or watercolor, a good knowledge of perspective is invaluable. It is the foundation of all great paintings and drawings, no matter what medium. "Perspective" shows you everything you need to ... More

In the 1920s Germany was in the grip of social and political turmoil: its citizens were disillusioned by defeat in World War I, the failure of revolution, the disintegration of their social system, and inflation of rampant proportions. Curiously, as this important book shows, these years of upheaval... More

Designed to give a strong, working foundation to new painters, these books delve deeper into important ideas that other books gloss over in a few pages. Everything is explained with simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Exercises and projects help beginners get straight to the fun part ... More

Masterpieces under the microscope: from ancient Egyptian papyrus scrolls to 20th century works Did the Greek gods play tennis? What is the ambassador from the land of Alchemy telling us? What secrets are being told on the shores of the Island of Venus? What is a monk doing on the Ship of Fools? What... More

*With movies like Lord of the Rings, fantasy art is more popular than ever... More

When youAEre ready to approach movement in your artwork, "Figures in Action" can help! In this valuable guide, expert Andrew Loomis teaches you the basics of drawing the human figure in action using demonstrations that feature both male and female figures in a variety of poses. He provides a wealth ... More

Monet's revolutionary approach to painting allowed a new understanding of light, composition, and form. By exploring how his paintings were conceived, constructed, and executed, aspiring artists can broaden their technical knowledge and vastly expand their creative horizons. The first in a new serie... More

This profoundly illuminating, entertaining book could well change the way we "read" the visual world around us, and certainly help open our eyes and minds to its astonishing riches. The language in which we speak about art has become steadily more abstruse, a jargon that only art critics and con-art... More