Dorothy Cockrell encourages readers to enjoy the delights of enamelling
- the art of decorating metal with a layer of coloured
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Be brave, be creative & be BOLD! " Bold" isn't a word generally associated with watercolour, but that's because most artists don't know the secrets of using them to create bright, vibrant works. Confidence plays a large part in being able to paint well in watercolour & feeling able to take a risk or two without feeling too concerned about the results
- mistakes are after all, all part of the learning process. In this simply stunning DVD, Annette paints two very different scenes using very different styles & techniques. Firstly Annette works in a way that she describes as "detailed & careful" when she paints a stunning Garden scene, full to brim with plant life, shrubbery & potted flowers. Her second project involves a much more relaxed & looser approach when she paints a Mediterranean coastal scene, capturing the 'idea' of the landscape instead of recording the precise detail. Overall, Annette encourages you to try something new a little bit different allowing you to improve along the way & grow as an artist. You can have some great successes, just by being a little freer & trying different things
- above all & more important than any technique is to simply HAVE FUN! Take the ideas, use the techniques & have a go yourself! DVD: 60 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Annette Kane Tape Length: 60 mins

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- buy anything from the Home Shop Catalogue Issue 88/95 & get ' Beyond Realism DVD' by Brian Ryder for
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This DVD introduces the painting techniques & compositional approaches that will help you to develop your art beyond the purely representational, & move on to bolder semi-abstract or even abstract styles of work. Understand the stages of how a painting can develop from photographs through preliminary sketches, painting in watercolour, painting in oil & finally combining all mediums in a finished abstract painting of a ' Norfolk Poppyfield'. Brian thoroughly discusses his approach to abstract painting & invites you to share your 'initial' thoughts both before & after you have completed the DVD. DVD: 118 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Subject: 5 Author: Brian Ryder Tape Length: 118 mins ...

Great things come in small packages! There are a lot of big reasons to paint small! Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space & less time so what could be better? Featuring more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes & landscapes
- all on canvases measuring four inches or less! You'll quickly learn to: Select good supplies on a budget. Mix colours the right way
- first time! Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area. Create dimension, depth & volume in your compositions. Paint realistic shadows & highlights. Capture a range of textures & reflective surfaces. Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting with sound advice for framing, displaying & marketing your work. Book: North Light. Paperback. 144 pages. Colour throughout Author: Joyce Washor ISBN: 9781581807776

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Compiled from the author's four previous books, this 'best of' collection makes for a thoroughly comprehensive introduction to a popular & rewarding medium. There's a natural progression to the layout, from Getting Started to Understanding Colour & Basic Techniques. & each section is filled with advice & exercises that make learning an entirely practical experience. You'll discover tools & surfaces as well as brushwork, colours, reflections & shadows. So you'll find your feet before you attempt something more ambitious. With the foundations established, further chapters deal with still life, landscapes, animals & people
- all with the same detailed approach. In fact, the People section goes into so much detail about the elements & structure of the human face that it's almost a manual of portraiture in itself. The Landscape section deals with trees, mountains & water. If you want to discover the wealth of possibilities offered by acrylics, there's nothing better than this substantial offering. Book: Northlight
- Paperback
- 192 pages ISBN: 9781440308581 Author: Lee Hammond


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Billy Showell's NEW book is truly stunning! Billy's inspiring watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world & now she is sharing them with you in this comprehensive A to Z guide. In this book Billy shows you how to complete beautiful flower portraits with the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings but with a unique contemporary feel. In the book Billy guides you through 40 flower portraits, each one is accompanied by small studies, details, colour mixes & step-by-step instructions. Search Press. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Billy Showell ISBN: 9781844484522 ...

This Billy Showell book & DVD set is truly stunning! Billy's inspiring watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world & now she is sharing them with you in this comprehensive A to Z guide. In this set Billy shows you how to complete beautiful flower portraits with the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings but with a unique contemporary feel. In the book Billy guides you through 40 flower portraits, each one is accompanied by small studies, details, colour mixes & step-by-step instructions. In the DVD you have the opportunity to observe Billy's unique eye for design & her love of flowers as you follow her through three gorgeous step-by-step flower portrait projects. Search Press. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout DVD: 130 Minutes Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Billy Showell ...

Billy's inspiring watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world & now she is sharing them with you in this comprehensive A to Z guide. In this DVD Billy shows you how to complete beautiful flower portraits with the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings but with a unique contemporary feel. You have the opportunity to observe Billy's unique eye for design & her love of flowers as you follow her through three gorgeous step-by-step flower portrait projects. DVD: 135 mins Please note this DVD title is only available in PAL format & therefore is unlikely to play in North America, Japan, South Korea & some of the Pacific Islands. However, all DVDs will play on personal computers & laptops. Author: Billy Showell ...