(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Discover the thrill of using simple shapes lines and colours to build up complex vibrant patterns. Step-by-step guides lead you from sketch through to finished artwork. Learn how to deconstruct complicated colour patterns. Packed with inspiring ideas and designs that show how easily colour-patterned artwork can be created.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

If you've always wished you could paint but have no idea where to start, get a head start with these 50 progressive art activities that develop skill and confidence as you go.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback)

An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 40 popular flowers.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Sorcerers, warriors, and robots: meet the heroes and villains of manga, and learn how to draw a stunning array of these compelling characters. After laying out the techniques for everything from getting correct body proportions to achieving the right tones and inking, you can put pen to page and bring to life magical Dragon Girl, brave and reckless Hiro, and many more!

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

A lively introduction to self-portraiture, reflecting on the work of over sixty artists from the Renaissance to the present day.

(Paperback)

Artist and teacher Sungsook Setton, who learned the techniques of Chinese ink painting with Chinese and Korean masters in her native South Korea, brings new excitement to this age-old art.

(Paperback)

A unique practical manual that enables every reader to learn the techniques and methods of one of the worlds greatest painters.

(Paperback, Illustrated edition)

Written and illustrated by celebrated artist Sarah Wimperis, this guide provides a great introduction to the techniques needed to develop your drawing skills. The step-by-step instructions and illustrations by Wimperis will show you how to capture the mood, texture and character of a wide variety of urban landscapes from across the globe.

(Paperback)

'For anyone who wants to tap into their inner creativity, Bob and Roberta Smiths visionary manifesto is the ideal guide' Will Gompertz

(Paperback)

Offers the advice and support needed to start and maintain a sketchbook. This title covers such subjects as choosing or making your own sketchbook; getting the habit; living with your mistakes; making a mess; doodling; drawing from observation; looking at works of art; trying things out; writing down ideas; collage; and, selecting materials.

(Paperback, Enlarged edition)

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(Paperback)

Exercises and techniques to loosen up, experiment and create expressive mixed-media works in abstraction.

(Paperback)

Experimentation and Technique: Innovative techniques that allow artist to play and experiment with new materials and processes while creating small-scale art.

(Hardback)

Acrylic Revolution will show readers everything they need to know to be successful in their acrylic painting projects.

(Hardback)

A comprehensive guide to direct painting (characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface). It covers the history of the direct methods in both Europe and America. From there, it includes detailed step-by-step lessons and discussions on drawing structure, broken and smooth brushwork and colour development.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Art journaling is a safe place where free expression is nurtured, but knowing how to effectively use color and composition allows readers to put the oomph in their journals that they long for. This book presents these rules in a fun way. Each chapter teaches one basic principle with examples, tips, techniques and step-by-step demonstrations.

(Paperback)

Now a rare collector's item, the original French edition of this famous text on anatomy for artists was first published in 1889. Renowned figure drawing teacher Paul Richer (1849-1933) describes the structure of the human body with scientific accuracy but selects only those facts which will provide the artist with the information needed to represent the form.