Серия книг «Artist's Library» — 8 книг

Master the basic skills and special techniques of painting in pastel Explore the colorful art of painting in pastel with this compelling how-to guide. Renowned artist Marla Baggetta demonstrates a variety of subject matter--from expressive portraits and beautiful landscapes to realistic animals and dynamic still lifes--with colorful illustrations and simple instructions. Follow the 12 step-by-step lessons, and along the way, you'll find helpful advice and practical tips that will enable you to create your own impressive works of art in pastel!

Master the basic skills and special techniques of painting in pastel Explore the colorful art of painting in pastel with this compelling how-to guide. Renowned artist Marla…

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Photographs are valuable reference tools that most artists use. Complex subjects are generally easier to draw from photos—plus other factors, such as weather, movement, and lighting, can make drawing from life nearly impossible. Children and animals, for example, rarely sit still when you want them to, making it much easier to draw them from photographs. However, many beginning artists aren’t confident in their picture-taking skills, or they don’t know how to translate their photos into drawings. That’s where this innovative book comes in! In no time, beginning artists will be drawing animals, people, landscapes, and still lifes that look real enough to reach out and touch!

Photographs are valuable reference tools that most artists use. Complex subjects are generally easier to draw from photos—plus other factors, such as weather, movement, and…

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Book DescriptionExplore a range of styles and techniques for creating your own watercolor pencil masterpieces The versatility of watercolor (or water-soluble) pencil allows you to experience the joys of drawing and painting simultaneously! In this book, you'll discover the wide variety of special effects you can achieve with this vibrant medium. Three accomplished artists guide you, step by step, through 12 compelling and colorful lessons, offering helpful hints and practical tips along the way. Inside is all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the art of watercolor pencil.

Book DescriptionExplore a range of styles and techniques for creating your own watercolor pencil masterpieces The versatility of watercolor (or water-soluble) pencil allows you to…

Discover simple techniques and practical tips for transforming simples rocks into beautiful works of art The Art of Rock Painting makes it possible for anyone to create extraordinary art projects with ordinary rocks! Accomplished artist Diana Fisher takes you step by step through 12 diverse projects as she introduces you to the sensational world of rock painting, one technique at a time. You'll learn to transform plaine rocks into useful and decorative objects--from a lifelike feline doorstop to rock-solid bookends. No matter what your painting experience, this book will awaken your imagination to wealth of creative possibilities!

Discover simple techniques and practical tips for transforming simples rocks into beautiful works of art The Art of Rock Painting makes it possible for anyone to create…

Serious instruction for serious artists -- that's what the Artist's Library Series is all about! The books in this series will help you expand your creativity, overcome technical obstacles, and explore new media. Each 64-page paperback focuses on the materials and methods of a specific medium and provides step-by-step demonstrations, helpful tips, and plenty of encouragement.

The quality of instruction in this series is unsurpassed. Each book is written and illustrated by a professional artist who specializes in the particular medium and is uniquely qualified to guide the reader to a new level of expertise.

Serious instruction for serious artists -- that's what the Artist's Library Series is all about! The books in this series will help you expand your creativity, overcome technical…

Color Theory features everything an artist might need to know about color, including color psychology, pigment characteristics and terms, color schemes, color mixing, shadows, highlights, and much more. Regardless of your medium, a solid understanding of color and its applications is essential. With a fresh, contemporary take on the subject of color, this essential guide features step-by-step projects and practical tips and techniques to put color knowledge to effective use.

Color Theory features everything an artist might need to know about color, including color psychology, pigment characteristics and terms, color schemes, color mixing, shadows,…