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The author of "An Ambulance Is on the Way" offers a brilliant new perspective on one of the most beloved--and most misunderstood--artists of the 20th century. Illustrations.

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Offers an introduction to masterpieces of printmaking and reveals why prints can be considered to be every bit as original as any other visual art form. This details the differences in texture, shading, line, tone and colour that an artist can achieve in engravings, etchings, lithography and screen printing.

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Shows you how to use a viewfinder to determine cropping and framing to create the best relationship of value masses. This work helps you learn to analyse paintings in terms of colour shapes of value, hue and intensity - the elements that make a painting. It also includes before/after examples to illustrate how use the rules for good composition.

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With Birds & Botanicals (Mindful Artist) artists of all skill levels can learn to use ink and zen brushwork to create elegant paintings of birds, flowers, plants, and more.

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The Tansey miniatures, now housed in the Bomann Museum in Celle, form one of the most significant collections of European miniature paintings. This volume explores this collection by key periods; 168 works, mostly by French artists, are examined in actual size using the photographs of Birgitt Schmedding.

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Thrillingly versatile, the medium of collage continues to find favour with contemporary artists. This is the only book to combine an art historical outline of collage up to the present day with practical know-how and basic techniques. Beautifully illustrated, it also includes a stunning survey of contemporary international artists.

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Comparing the artistic glass enamels of Samuel and Gottlob Mohn with those of Anton Kothgasser, this book explores the differences and similarities in decoration and painting by showing important glasses in museums and otherwise inaccessible private collections, with never-before-seen essays, photographs and enlarged details.

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Monoprinting is a printmaking process in which a drawing or painting, executed on a flat, unworked printing plate or other surface, is transferred through pressure, to a sheet of paper. This handbook shows how to push the boundaries of monoprinting with various techniques, showing the unique possibilities and showcasing work from around the world.

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Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds which can go in the kiln, as part of the process of creating their work. This book will introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mould mixes, methods and applications.

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This book explains how to collect materials to make your own glazes. It gives practical instructions about sourcing and harvesting material from your local environment, mixing a glaze, testing samples, applying the glaze, and firing the work.

(Hardback)

Original title in English. Title of exhibition in German: Negativer Raum.

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Mako, the artist behind the beloved blog and YouTube channel makoccino, brings you the most comprehensive beginners guide to watercolor.

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An assemblage of information on the full scope of oil painting materials available now in P/R.

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An essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists to expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors. Gregg Kreutz reveals how connected oil painting techniques are no matter what subject an artist tackles.

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This guide to painting in oils examines such topics as massing values, chiaroscuro and light value, handling edges and other topics.

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"Learn to draw 150 Pacific Northwest natural wonders (plus iconic landmarks) in just a few simple steps each! Rooted in love for the PNW, this no-skills-necessary how-to-draw book will encourage users to stop and notice the beauty that surrounds them. Here you'll learn the basics of line drawing as well as facts about the ecology, plants, wildlife, and landmarks of this amazing region"--

(Spiral bound)

For beginning artists of every age, kids will love the bold colours and kooky creatures, and adults will appreciate the authors freeing approach. No perfectionism here, just lots of fun!

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Featuring 8 beautiful watercolor flower demonstrations, Birgit O'Connor's lessons are perfect for the beginning watercolorist. She'll explain information critical to beginners such as value, shadow composition, creating shape, layering color, simplifying backgrounds, establishing focal points, masking and more.

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Perfect for beginners but with exciting new ideas for long-time mixed-media artists, this book allows you to explore a variety of materials and techniques to find what speaks to you, all while creating colorful and exciting abstract art.

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Provides details on an array of materials available to the artist, including canvases and papers, sizes and grounds, pigments and binders, solvents and thinners, and varnishes and preservatives. This book also contains step-by-step recipes for making art materials, including made at home or the studio paints, pastels, varnishes, gessoes, and more.