Drawing the figure is made easy as each fairy is built up from simple shapes & developed into a final image. There's much to inspire artists in this book, whatever their skill levels, along with different drawing styles, from simple cartoons to whimsical portraits. This book features popular subject & extremely simple step-by-step drawing method. It is great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to brush up their drawing skills. ...

If you have never drawn before you will love the simple approach to drawing flowers in this easy-to-follow book. Janet Whittle

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This is a wonderful introduction to drawing horses & it really demystifies the process of building up the images from initial simple shapes right through to the finished animals. Eva Dutton breaks down the stages into easy steps in a clear, inspirational way & even absolute beginners will find themselves creating great drawings when they use this book. This is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in this subject. From simple shapes to realistic drawings in easy stages, this title features popular subject & extremely simple step-by- step drawing method. It is great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to brush up their drawing skills. ...

This comprehensive & authoritative handbook is for all those who want to portray plants & flowers with botanical accuracy. In it the author gives detailed advice on working in pencil, pen, scraper board, watercolour, acrylics & gouache; on building up a painting or drawing by stages; on taking measurements & understanding plant structure; on collecting, handling & preserving plant material. About the Author Keith West was formerly Art Lecturer at the University of Canterbury, Christchurch & for 20 years Botanical Artist for the Botany Division of the Dept. of Scientific & Industrial Research in NZ. He is also the author of Painting Plant Portraits. ...

This delightful introduction to drawing trees completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished trees. Denis Naylor

Includes:: a good selection of popular species such as Weeping Cherry in Blossom, Oak, Eucalyptus, Aspen in Autumn & many, many more. He also shows you how to draw tree details such as roots, cones & trunks. He uses a helpful two-colour method that clearly shows every line & curve of the step-by-step pictures. Even absolute beginners will find themselves creating great drawings when they use this book & there is much to inspire more experienced artists too. An invaluable guide for anyone interested in this subject. About the Author Denis John Naylor studied Natural History Illustration at Bournemouth College of Art & Wildlife Painting at Swansea Institute. He is a self-employed consultant & a part- time teacher of watercolour, pencil, acrylic & oil painting in adult education. His hobbies include plein air painting, reading biographies & listening to music.

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If you have never drawn before you will find this approach simple, effective & inspirational. Starting off with basic shapes, the flowers are developed using a two colour teaching method which is fun to follow & promises good results. In this book, Janet

Includes:: many popular flowers including honeysuckle, violets, anemones, bluebells, poppies, foxgloves, violets, pansies & cornflowers. Once you have tried some of the flower shapes, you will soon discover the delights of choosing your own subjects & creating your own drawings. About the Author Janet Whittle is a professional artist & qualified teacher who specialises in flowers & landscapes in watercolour & pastel. She exhibits regularly at the Westminster Galleries in London, & has also shown her work at the prestigious Mall Galleries & other international venues. Greeting cards bearing her work are widely available in Europe & the US & her prints are sold throughout the world. Janet Whittle has received awards from the major UK art groups, including the Society of Botanical Artists' Founder President's Honour in 1999, & the St. Cuthberts Mill Award for a picture of outstanding quality in 2001. Also in that year she won The Society of Flower Painters' Award for Excellence for their Jersey Exhibition.

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In this book, Dani Humberstone shows how to create a great selection of abstract paintings using mixed media & a few simple guidelines. Combining her distinctive style with colour & texture, she

Includes:: clear step-by-step demonstrations to help build up skills with easy-to-follow explanations about all the techniques she uses.

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Building a painters confidence is the goal of this tutorial that walks aspiring artists through the process of completing a finished work. Beginning with such basics as preparing a canvas, each step-by-step project

Includes:: tips & techniques for a balanced composition & accurate perspective. Additional attention is then given to the paint layering process that gives each project handsome detail.

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Encapsulating Jean Haines' enthusiasm & passion for art, this stunning book, packed full of ideas, tips & expert advice, ...

A guide to the drawing techniques that are essential to good painting. It provides advice on choosing materials. It covers pencil, charcoal & sanguine crayon. It builds basic skills such as scribble shading, cross hatching & blending. It also offers seven step-by-step demonstrations. ...