Can't paint? Don't know what to paint? " The Paint It" series is the answer. Leading artists present a range of popular subjects & each " Paint It" contains one step-by-step demonstration, the full-sized finished picture, plus an A3 tracing of the picture outline
- so you don't need any drawing skills at all. Just transfer the subject image on to the painting surface, then follow the stage photographs, which clearly illustrate what you should do next. All the authors use some interesting techniques to create their pictures, with many tips & ideas for using colour, creating distance, mixing greens & more, so even more experienced artists will find something new here. Geoff Kersey chose this view of Buckingham Palace because he liked the way the contrasting violet & red flowers, & the spring grass, add bright colour & interest to the foreground.
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Can't paint? Don't know what to paint? " The Paint It" series is the answer. Leading artists present a range of popular subjects & each " Paint It" contains one step-by-step demonstration, the full-sized finished picture, plus an A3 tracing of the picture outline
- so you don't need any drawing skills at all. Just transfer the subject image on to the painting surface, then follow the stage photographs, which clearly illustrate what you should do next. All the authors use some interesting techniques to create their pictures, with many tips & ideas for using colour, creating distance, mixing greens & more, so even more experienced artists will find something new here. This title

Includes:: one project, one tracing. It features step-by-step instructions. It uses material from " Ready to Paint Watercolour Barn" by Terry Harrison ISBN: 9781844484089.


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Get painting fantastic watercolour paintings quickly & easily with this great value pack of four Paint It! booklets. Each contains ...

Can't paint? Don't know what to paint? " The Paint It" series is the answer. Leading artists present a range of popular subjects & each " Paint It" contains one step-by-step demonstration, the full-sized finished picture, plus an A3 tracing of the picture outline
- so you don't need any drawing skills at all. Just transfer the subject image on to the painting surface, then follow the stage photographs, which clearly illustrate what you should do next. All the authors use some interesting techniques to create their pictures, with many tips & ideas for using colour, creating distance, mixing greens & more, so even more experienced artists will find something new here. This title

Features: one project; one tracing; step-by-step instructions; &, a project taken from " Ready to Paint: Venice in Acrylics" (9781844484133).


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Can't paint? Don't know what to paint? The Paint It" series is the answer. Leading artists present a range of popular subjects & each " Paint It" contains one step-by-step demonstration, the full-sized finished picture, plus an A3 tracing of the picture outline
- so you don't need any drawing skills at all. Just transfer the subject image on to the painting surface, then follow the stage photographs, which clearly illustrate what you should do next. All the authors use some interesting techniques to create their pictures, with many tips & ideas for using colour, creating distance, mixing greens & more, so even more experienced artists will find something new here. This title

Includes:: one project, one tracing. It features step-by-step instructions. Uses material from " Ready to Paint Botanical Flowers in Watercolour" by Michael Lakin; ISBN 9781844484294."


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Whether you are just starting out with Painter, or are a seasoned pro who wants to take yourphotographs to the next level, you can't go wrong with this essential guide by your side! Covering Painter X, but also applicable to earlier versions & to both PC ...

This practical & inspirational book will help artists successfully capture the beauty & detail of urban landscapes & individual buildings in drawing media as well as watercolour. Drawing & Painting Buildings offers practical advice to artists seeking to render the urban landscape. This is a comprehensive guide to the subject, packed with practical advice, from simple exercises for perspective & colour mixing for man-made materials to choosing your composition & capturing & editing detail. This is an essential resource for painting & drawing buildings of all sorts, from town houses to public buildings, each accompanied by stunning finished artworks & annotated with indispensable tips and techniques. About the Author Richard Taylor is a well-known artist, author & teacher who has written many practical art books, including Natural Watercolours, The Watercolourist's Guide to Painting Buildings & The Creative Drawing Course. His articles have appeared in a number of leading UK art techniques magazines, including Artists & Illustrators, The Artist & Leisure Painter. He lives in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. ...

Based on the authors successful courses & workshops, Painting for the Absolute & Utter Beginner really does start at the beginning, helping new painters find what works" while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips, & techniques you'll need to create a representational painting. The chapters follow a progressive sequence that teaches basic skills through practical, accessible exercises
- how to handle a brush, achieve the right paint consistency, mix colour, & create dimension
- building a solid foundation that readers can rely on as painting projects grow more challenging. A special feature is the artwork & commentary of real students, which helps beginners set realistic goals & shows them how other artists at the same level of experience have worked through inevitable setbacks to achieve success."

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Pastels are an extremely versatile & immediate medium. These characteristics can lead to bold, exciting & impromptu paintings. However, their responsive, flexible nature can also be used to create subtle, gentle colour with little or no texture. This practical book will guide you through the full scope of painting in pastels & explain particularly how they can be used to capture light, colour & texture. With step-by-step instructions in a wide range of subject matter, Painting in Pastels" will be invaluable for beginners & experienced artists." ...

Watercolour Tips & Techniques is an exciting new series which captures all the beauty & versatility of watercolours while revealing the secrets & delights of painting with this vibrant, fascinating medium. These enjoyable, easy-to-follow books focus on all your favourite subjects & leading artists show how you can build up your skills to create glowing, unique pictures, rich in colour, depth & atmosphere. Everything you want to know about landscape painting is contained in this fresh, practical guide packed with exciting new ways to use watercolour. Using many creative & useful tips, Richard Bolton concentrates on all the elements of the landscape as he shows how to create skies, trees & foliage, water, hills & mountains, snow, figures, animals & more. Exploring the unique qualities of the medium he teaches all the essential techniques, encouraging artists to experiment & improve their skills. About the Author Richard Bolton is a professional watercolour artist who enjoys travelling & painting. He has written a number of successful art books, his most recent being published in Chinese after he had recorded his visit to Tai Wan with a series of inspirational watercolour pictures. He works from his studio in Cambridgeshire, where he lives with his wife & family. Some of his paintings reflect the countryside around his home, although he loves travelling widely in search of inspiration. ...