ART BOOKS

Boost Your Watercolour Confidence Kick-start your creative spirit and develop a new zest for watercolour in this inspirational book from Katie Putt. When using watercolour it is important to allow your painting to simply unfold across the pages of your sketchbooks and to learn from your successes as well as your mistakes. This wonderful book will show you how through 68 challenges ranging from basic to more advanced techniques that you can work through in your own time. To help you on your way 24 sheets of high-quality watercolour paper with printed outlines are included corresponding to the projects in the book. So relax experiment learn from and build on your mistakes and let your watercolour skills take their own course. Author: Katie Putt Format: BC Paperback Pages: 96 Size: 210x285mm Illustrations: 450 Colour Illustrations

Brain Ben: Extreme Architecture Mazes Featuring the stunning artwork of architect and drawing-obsessed artist Mister Mourao Brain Bend is a collection of 25 of his original drawings presented as both mazes and coloring templates.

Easy to learn, requiring only minimal special equipment and producing instantaneous, colourful results, painting ceramics is an increasingly popular way to add individuality to plain pieces of china. Featuring 15 projects, this title uses large step-by-step photographs and clear text to make each technique simple for the new crafter. It also includes colourful galleries filled with further ideas for painting ceramics.

Drawing A Complete Guide - Giovanni Civardi Starting with the basics of drawing techniques Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits the clothed figure hands and feet and scenery finishing with a section on the importance of light and shade. Civardi’s technical advice and practical tips accompanied by his own outstanding drawings make this an invaluable resource for any artist. Author: Giovanni Civardi

A complete guide to figure drawing by Giovanni Civardi

Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques Brimming with expert advice Gill Barron's Compendium of acrylic painting techniques is perfect for all levels of artists. Broken down into carefully thought categories this comprehensive guide will show you all you need to know: from what to do and what not to do; mixing colours and creating effects; to setting up your own studio using household items to save money. With over 40 years of expertise Gill is well placed to pass on her knowledge assisting you in becoming the successful artist you crave to be. Aimed at all painters from beginners to the more experienced this book is packed with expert advice on all aspects of acrylic painting: what to do and what not to do. Learn how to choose and mix colors and create a multitude of effects using only one set of tubes. Discover how to make your own equipment set up a "studio" space and use household materials to save money. Beginners can follow processes stage-by-stage while more experienced artists can dip in and out for help with specific problems. A unique section on how to develop your art and take it to a wider public is full of professional secrets which can bring you success much more quickly. “Try it” and “Fix it” panels placed throughout the book suggest ways of practicing and developing new skills and avoiding or correcting common painting errors. Author: Gill Barron