Secondhand Art Books

The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Yet, although their military prowess and skills in the martial arts have...

With informative, enjoyable texts and over 100 illustrations--approximately 48 in full color--this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. The...

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...

William Orpen was the last of the great society painters, succeeding Sargent and becoming, in his turn, the most successful artist of his day. He was also the wealthiest, earning...

Adopt a spontaneous, bold, and fearless approach to painting as a process of discovery-one that results in lush and colorful finished works that will beg to be displayed. This inspiring...

A complete guide to drawing and painting a wide range of topics from landscapes, figures and nudes to still life, flowers and portraits. All the traditional media are covered from...

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...

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...

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...