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Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created five exclusive patterns inspired by nature. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.

(Hardback)

Thread painting is a form of embroidery that creates a realistic, lifelike effect using just one stitch. In this step-by-step guide, embroidery artist Emillie Ferris has created nine exclusive patterns inspired by the garden. Iron-on transfers at the back of the book allow you to transfer the designs to fabric to get started straight away.

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Abstract landscape painting expresses emotion while still capturing the essence of a landscape.

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Containing instructions for 65 abstract paintings, this book provides basic information relating to picture elements, composition, theme and design. It explores the meaning of abstract painting, and its importance as a means of self-expression and creativity.

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Shows how to paint abstracts and explains how to approach and understand abstract art. This title moves the teaching of art from a doing level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium to a thinking level. It develops the thinking and doing processes together and leads the reader to an understanding of this genre.

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This is a book on painting and varnishing boats. It covers stripping old paint, dealing with mildew, applying water-based clear coatings, paint adhesion, mast protection, hot weather varnishing and painting for decoration. It also has quick tips for springtime painting and varnishing.

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A beautiful and inspirational book that explains the full depth of the subject and lets you explore and enjoy painting buildings using oil paints.

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A stimulating mix of colour and watercolour technique for all skill levels, this guide helps the artist develop a free and flowing style to their art.

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Painting flowers is a joyful experience - to capture and celebrate the colour, form and beauty of flowers in watercolour is an endlessly exciting pursuit. This book encourages you to experiment and play when you paint, to enjoy the process of creating a painting, and to develop your own style as you observe and render either a single stem or a full floral abstract.

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Working from imagination is a fun way to create unique art. Kick off your imagination with six chapters and fifteen demonstrations, beginning with abstract backgrounds and followed by guidance on finding outlines and shapes.

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Pastels are an extremely versatile and immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting and impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book guides you through the full scope of painting in pastels.

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Work artistic magic with contre-jour: learn how to create the illusion of light in your oil painting.

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Topics covered include: Preliminary sketches Useful techniques Working with colour Evoking an atmosphere Capturing light and shade

(Hardback)

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A masterclass in achieving the impression of depth and perspective in your watercolour landscapes.

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'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh

(Hardback)

An inspiring, direct guide to painting beautiful portraitsalla prima.

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In this detailed and practical book, Simon Davis opens up his studio and explains his approach. As one of the country's leading portrait painters, he gives a unique insight into how to render a sympathetic portrait in oils, which avoids sentimentality and captures the essence of a child, in oils.

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Focusing on watercolour - one of the most direct of mediums - this practical book explains how to paint a river and capture its life, light, movement, colour and interest.

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A beautiful and essential guide to painting trees creatively with confidence and personal style.

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Clear step-by-step guide to painting by a professional painter, Andy Singleton.

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Terry's clear, no-nonsense advice takes the mystery out of painting clouds, clear skies, sunsets, foam bursts, breaking waves, rippled water, reflections, boats, cliffs, rocks, beaches and much more.