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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There is a great selection of wild animals in this book, including more big cats, zebra. a giraffe, a white rhino & a magnificent stag. Amazing results can be achieved in no time using Jonathan Newey's simple step-by-step techniques. From simple shapes to each final image, he demystifies the process, making drawing achievable & fun to do. About the Author Jonathan Newey is an award-winning artist with extensive experience in many drawing & painting mediums including coloured pencil. He comes from a long line of artists in the family & studied art & design at the London College of Printing. He is a City & Guilds qualified teacher & has over 14 years experience of teaching in adult education. He has many drawings & paintings in collections both nationally & internationally & has demonstrated for most of the top manufacturers in the UK. Jonathan is an active promoter of the coloured pencil as a serious drawing medium & is a founder member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society. ...

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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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. ...

Three step-by-step demonstrations showcase the richness & versatility of the acrylic medium, & how flowers can be portrayed in very distinct styles. The book

Includes:: illustrated sections on the benefits of the materials you will use, & demonstrates the various techniques that help make the most of your paints. Colour & paint theory is also covered, & Tim Fisher's friendly explanations make this vital aspect of producing successful paintings simple. This book contains everything you need to learn to paint flowers; ranging from sun-drenched poppy fields to abstract compositions & taking in still life & garden-style painting along the way. Come join Tim in his exploration of the fun of painting flowers! About the Author: Tim Fisher was born in Leicestershire & has had a life long interest in art. He is well known for his love of colour & experimentation & works in a wide range of mediums. Many of his painting have been produced as fine art prints & cards. Tim is a regular contributor to the Leisure Painter magazine. He also runs workshops & painting holidays as well as demonstrating to art groups throughout the UK.

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From capturing light & reflections in water, to building up the vibrant colours of a Mediterranean landscape or the delicate mood of morning mist, this book shows how to create landscape paintings in oils that are filled with compelling atmosphere & interest. David Crane offers easy instruction, inspiration & step-by-step demonstrations covering all the techniques required to create beautiful pictures, allowing the reader to overcome the common misconceptions associated with using oil paints. Each of the three stunning projects is broken down into a number of easily achievable steps, so that even those new to the medium of oils can produce beautiful, detailed landscapes of their own. Reflecting David's fascination for the interplay of light within the context of a painting, his imaginative use of colour, & his more recent exploration into the applications of impasto, there a many examples of the author's own work throughout the book to both instruct & inspire. About the Author David Crane was born in Hull, UK, & now works from his own studios in both the UK & Spain. His early childhood was spent in East Africa & it was there that his love of the countryside first inspired him to portray the landscape around him on canvas. In 1978 he completed an honours degree & it was then that David began to seriously pursue his love of painting, leaving his work in industry to begin painting professionally. He has taught numerous art classes, given demonstrations throughout the UK & is always keen to pass on to others his years of experience as an oil painter. David works in fine detail, in the traditional classic style, & strongly believes a painting should have character & 'presence'. He is fascinated by the interplay of light within a painting, & more recently has begun to explore a greater variety & subtler use of colour in his work. David's artwork is collected worldwide, the majority in the UK, USA, Japan & Australia. ...