PRACTICAL ART

Improving your artwork can be as simple as learning how to trust your eyes. Your Artist's Brain shows you how to portray even the most complex subjects by focusing on...

Now you can learn to draw beautiful Art Deco lettering! This elegantly designed tin comes with 54 instructional cards. Step-by-step instructions are printed on one side, and a picture-perfect rendition...

Ease your anxieties one doodle at a time with this creative and calming activity bookWhat could be more soothing than taking some time out, sitting in a comfortable chair and...

Everyone loves to doodle, whether they mean to or not. When you're on the phone, in a meeting or just on your lunch break. Doodle While You Work helps you...

One of a series aimed at readers 9+ who are beginning to take an interest in hobbies. The books are intended to show readers what they can do with simple...

A total of 20 pastel artists to demonstrate the versatility of pastels in this book. It provides step-by-step instructions on a wide range of pastel painting techniques. The author argues...

This structured course in landscape painting encourages amateur artists to paint pictures right from the start, rather than brush strokes or laying a wash. The book is divided into three...

Throughout the history of landscape painting, artists have used the singular landscape subject as a common exercise to explore the multitude of light effects. Van Gogh created several scenes using...

Oil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has...

This complete beginner's guide to painting animals and birds is ideal if you want to learn to paint in watercolour but are short on time. Broken down into 32 quick...

A unique course for complete beginners, which teaches watercolour in a clear, practical way. Specially designed with a simple palette of just six colours (two reds, two yellows, two blues...

Learn to Paint Vibrant Watercolours is a new title in the successful Learn to Paint series. Hazel Soan offers an exciting and contemporary approach to working in watercolour, the most...

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists...

This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all oil painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, painting from photographs, colour and composition,...

Learn how to create three dimensional pictures; see how easy it is to paint frosted effects and to gild on glass; learn how to use stencilling and stamping in your...

How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting. The book assumes no previous knowledge of this exciting medium, and...

Whether your preferred medium is canvas or paper, wood or stone, this reasonably priced series of books for beginners demonstrates fascinating drawing, painting and design techniques for a variety of...

In fifteen easy-to-follow lessons from renowned art instructor Margaret Kessler, learn what contributes to good landscape painting and how to critique your own work. Learn about visualizing and planning the...

Learn to Paint Pen and Wash is a new title in the bestselling Learn to Paint series. Wendy Jelbert explains all the basic techniques for using inks and watercolour together...

Of all the ornamental applications of Celtic art, the decorated letter is perhaps the richest. This wonderful collection of 16 complete alphabets, created by Aidan Meehan from his deep knowledge...

How to Draw Ireland features step-by-step instructions showing how to draw many of Ireland's most recognised landmarks. Including Giant's Causeway, St Patrick's Cathedral and the Titanic Museum as well as...

Step into the fascinating world of magick with this collection of supernatural symbols and beautiful images, ready for you to bring to life with colour Embark on a bewitching journey...

This practical and inspirational guide, in a handy sketchbook format, is aimed at the practised beginner and shows how to paint successful flowers in watercolours in just 30 minutes -...

Do you want to paint quick, loose pastels? This practical guide for beginners, in a handy sketchbook format, will show you how you can achieve attractive and successful paintings in...

The Manly Art of Coloring challenges YOU to color in 35 silly scenes of men failing spectacularly. (It happens to the best of us).The hubris of bravado, certitude, and doing...

Acrylics are the most versatile of all painting media. Their unique qualities make them ideal both for beginners and for artists who enjoy experimental work. Because acrylics are a relatively...

Accomplished artist, Charles Evans, will have you painting in no time with these cleverly-constructed projects that can each be completed in a matter of minutes. Packed with simple techniques and...