Secondhand Art Books

"When Matisse dies, Chagall will be the only painter left who understands what colour really is." Picasso said this in the 1950s, when he and Chagall were eminent neighbours living...

In a century that has alternately venerated and ridiculed the notion of the original, what better revenge for the mediocre artist than to turn to forgery? The century that spawned...

The perfect book for complete beginners or budding artists, guaranteed to inspire you, fill you with confidence and really encourage you to enjoy drawing and painting. Step-by-step guidelines for getting...

Cornelia Parker is one of the most thoughtful and profound artists working in Britain today. Exploring everything from ghosts and gravity to relics and the unconscious, she transforms everyday, ordinary...

This is a practical and inspiring guide for all acrylics enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. There is helpful general advice on which materials to choose, and then...

Well-known contemporary artist Jean-Paul van Boxtel introduces many innovative techniques and applications for acrylic paint, whose physical composition makes it incredibly versatile. The book also deals in detail with the...

Drawing and Painting Buildings introduces the reader to the many diverse aspects of drawing and painting buildings - a subject that has fascinated artists for years and has inspired many...

Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist and a teacher, and here he provides a unique introduction to the art of drawing...

A comprehensive directory of sketching and drawing techniques for able and aspiring artists, 5-Minute Sketching: People will help you to dust off your sketchbook and loosen up your creativity in...

Are you bored of painting tasteful landscapes, light seascapes and delicate still-lifes? Or are you labouring under the misconception that that is simply all watercolour is good for? Maybe you're...

Water-soluble (Aquarelle) pencils and pastels, when used with inventive and imaginative techniques, can produce a wide range of textures, patterns and effects. They are a versatile media, which can be...

The methods of merging soft luminous washing with the sharp, crisp definite markings penwork, are made e asy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is il lustrated...

Water-soluble coloured pencils and water-soluble graphite are excellent mediums for both the beginner and the experienced artist. They are user-friendly, clean, relatively inexpensive and easy to use. The coloured pencil...

This series considers artists and their work against the background of the social, political and historical world in which they worked, examining issues of race, class, gender and psychology. It...