One of the ground-breaking books on acrylics
- new in paperback. Acrylics is now a very popular medium with artists of all abilities,
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In this, the companion piece to Stephen Poliakoff's ' Joe's Palace', Poliakoff takes his characters into a dark & terrifying exploration of the past. Dame Maggie Smith, in the title role, is taken back to the time when she was a brilliant writer & critic, remembering parties & functions with the cultural elite. She is haunted by the memory of a supremely charming but subtly evil man, Greville (David Walliams), who feigned friendship, but had a devastating effect on her life. As in ' Joe's Palace', Danny Lee Wynter plays the role of Joe. ...

A guide for photographers who need help capturing mood & expanding their creative potential. It shows how to take photos that go beyond mere representation to make a statement, convey a feeling or capture an emotional atmosphere. It teaches how the four basic qualities of light (colour, contrast, direction & intensity) can enhance a picture. ...

Presents an informative introduction to the tradition of French landscape painting. Featuring full-colour illustrations, this title highlights the key moments of the French landscape tradition from its emergence in the 1600s to its pre-eminence in the 1800s. ...

Helps oil & pastel painters learn new ways of seeing & painting light & colour. This book uses the full-colour seeing method, a way to see & paint colour as affected by the surrounding light. It contains examples & demonstrations of landscapes & still lifes so readers learn how to interpret this method of seeing to any subject. ...

Featuring dozens of examples of renovation, conversion & construction projects that turn open spaces at the top of the house toward other uses
- cozy conservatories, guest rooms, mediative studios, or additional storage. Capturing Space will provide endless ideas for you & your home.
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