Arnold Lowrey presents a lively, inspirational introduction to acrylics which illustrates the versatility & beauty of this wonderful medium. Arnold Lowrey presents a lively, inspirational introduction to acrylics which illustrates the versatility & beauty of this wonderful medium. Acrylic paint is easy to use, it dries quickly & many different effects can be created from washes & glazes to exciting textural finishes. It is an ideal medium for anyone starting to paint, but it also offers challenges to the more experienced artist because of its quick drying properties & versatility. Watercolour & oil painting techniques can be used, either on their own, or combined to create paintings full of depth, mood & atmosphere, & there is the added benefit that the paints are watersoluble. Using over 100 step-by-step photographs in a sequence of simple demonstrations, Arnold shows how to paint landscapes, seascapes & buildings, & he also illustrates how to change daylight into night & sunlight into mist using transparent glazing effects. With his help you can create sparkling pictures full of life, atmosphere & depth. ...

Wendy Jelbert has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful pictures in acrylics, covering all the basic techniques & more. Acrylics are versatile & can be used in many different ways; they also have unique qualities & can be painted on to canvas, paper, wood or board. Using a sequence of inspirational pictures & specially commissioned step-by-step photographs, Wendy Jelbert shows how to use this medium to create pure acrylic, scumbling & impasto effects, blended washes, glazes of colour & more. She takes you through all the stages of creating a painting, from the basic brushwork to final details, illustrating how to capture light & shade, tone & form. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style & techniques with this invaluable guide. ...

Wendy Jelbert has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful pictures in acrylics, covering all the

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Michael Sanders shares his great enthusiasm for oil painting in this inspiring & easy to follow guide. He takes us through the basics of colour & composition & explains & illustrates a wealth of techniques. Five step-by-step demonstrations show how to plan & paint beautiful paintings, with plenty of useful tips for anyone wishing to explore oils, the most traditional, yet versatile & adventurous of mediums. Specially commissioned photographs guide you every step of the way, from the first stroke of the brush to applying the final highlights. All the techniques are clearly illustrated, with a sequence of demonstrations showing how to paint all the elements of the landscape
- from stormy skies & flower meadows to tranquil harbours & panoramic seascapes. You will learn about blocking, building up colour, applying glazes, adding texture with impasto techniques, creating perspective & capturing, light, shade & atmosphere. Expert tips throughout offer invaluable guidance, & Michael

Includes:: essential information on how to build up skill levels & confidence. Whether you are just starting to use oil paints, or you are an experienced artist, you will find a wealth of tips & techniques in this invaluable, easy-to-follow guide.


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Noel Gregory has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful pictures in oils, using over 80 step-by-step photographs & a variety of inspirational paintings. Over 80 step-by-step photographs take you through all the basics with helpful demonstrations which clearly illustrate how to paint skies, landscapes, flowers & animals. You will learn about the materials you need, how to start, using a limited palette, using photographs as inspiration, & creating perspective, tone, light & shade. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with this invaluable, easy-to-follow guide. ...

Painting with Watercolour by William Newton: learn how to capture the beauty, luminosity & sheer beauty of watercolours with this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide. William Newton provides an inspirational & practical guide to painting beautiful watercolours & shows how to capture the exciting qualities of this wonderful medium. Using over 60 step-by-step photographs & over 40 pages he illustrates all the basic techniques, explaining how to create transparent washes, luminous colours, light, shade & atmosphere. The book takes you through all the stages of painting a picture, from simple brush strokes to final details. Whatever your skill level with Painting with Watercolour by William Newton you will be able to develop your own style using the demonstrations & exercises featured in these pages. ...

Paper Stump Medium 150x 10 is a cylindrical stump of compressed paper with sharpened ends for blending or correcting work, the ends can be peeled back to expose clean paper for further blending. ideal to be used with charcoal or pastel & comes in a pack of 2. ...

Paper Stump small 150x 6 is a cylindrical stump of compressed paper with sharpened ends for blending or correcting work, the ends can be peeled back to expose clean paper for further blending. ideal to be used with charcoal or pastel & comes in a pack of 3. ...

Paper Tortillion small 70x 6 is a cylindrical stump of compressed paper with sharpened ends for blending or correcting work, the ends can be peeled back to expose clean paper for further blending. ideal to be used with charcoal or pastel & comes in a pack of 12. ...

Perspective Depth & Distance by Geoff Kersey is clear, practical & easy-to-follow, with over 90 pages this paperback book draws the reader into understanding the principles of perspective using simple techniques, tips & step-by-step demonstrations. From sketches through to final paintings, Geoff Kersey shows how to incorporate linear & arial perspective, how to create depth & distance with light & shade, & how to breath a sense of realism into a picture. Flat, dull landscapes can be changed into vibrant scenes full of life with sunlight & shadows; distance can be enhanced by placing warm colours in the foreground & cool colours in the background; foreground detail & soft background images can lead your eye into a picture. Perspective Depth & Distance by Geoff Kersey has many more tricks which can be used to create an illusion of a three dimensional scene. Fields, trees, roads, rivers, bridges, buildings, harbours
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