Lee Hammond's sensitive pencil drawings burst with life & she'll show you how you too can get incredible effects quickly & easily. Lee's comprehensive instructions include information on shape & structure as well as detail work & features, & she'll also show you a wide variety of techniques including shading, blending & the use of grids. As well as many different types of animals, including big cats, apes, birds & reptiles, Lee also covers the environments in which they live
- landscapes, trees & leaves & water as well as skies, sunsets & grasses. This is a comprehensive guide to drawing the natural world that both inspires & informs on every page. Author: Lee Hammond ISBN: 9781440312915
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In this " Best of the Best" guide, ten popular artists, including Claudia Nice & Lian Quan Zhen share their favourite tips for painting wildlife. This beautiful book illustrates some stunning paintings in either pastel, acrylic, coloured pencil, watercolour & charcoal, including some wonderful subjects such as pets, farmyard animals & large mammals, to name but a few. It is a must have if you would like to capture realistic fur, feather textures, expressions & the many distinguishing details that make your paintings lifelike. There are over 30 step-by-step demonstrations providing key lessons that make painting these subjects less intimidating & much more fun & the book also covers materials, mediums & just some of the basics, including composition, colour & much more. Whether you find inspiration curled up next to you on the couch or deep in the wilds of Africa then this is the guide for you! Northlight
- Paperback
- 192 pages
- Colour Throughout Author: Jeffrey Blocksidge ISBN: 9781600611100


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Part 1 In-depth look at the head & face. John explores & explains the relationship of the face to the head & the positioning of our features. After learning to master the eyes, ears, nose & mouth, you'll be shown how to bring them all together in a head & shoulders portrait. To make your drawing really look like the subject though, you'll need to capture their expression & character, & John doesn't leave this to chance as he describes the principles you need to follow. Part 2 John demonstrates seated, reclining & standing portraits by drawing form life. Part 3 John demonstrates varied tones of skin & hair will help you to capture the natural look Double DVD: 195 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. Medium: 12 Subject: 15 Subject: 7 Author: John Raynes Medium: 1 Tape Length: 195 mins Medium: 14 Medium: 2 ...

In this beautifully & copiously illustrated new book, Claudia draws on her ability with textures to demonstrate ways of painting trees that are part of a landscape composition rather than just as subjects in their own right. Although the cover proclaims, ' More than 70 species of tree', this is not really its point &, indeed, locating all the varieties is something of a challenge
- which is exactly as it should be in this context. You will, however, see how to portray both deciduous trees & evergreens & many different crown & leaf shapes in all the seasons, as well as details of roots, trunks & bark. Except where it's necessary for the purpose of detail work, all of the examples here are shown in the context of a larger composition & Claudia does exactly what the title tells you she's going to. Claudia begins with basic drawing techniques in pen & ink before progressing to foliage & structure. The remaining chapters introduce specific varieties of tree before concluding with the colours & shapes of autumn & winter. Don't worry that the book has an American pedigree. Although some of the individual species may be unfamiliar, this is a book about colours & shapes, all of which will be instantly recognisable. Book: Northlight
- Hardback
- 160 pages Author: Claudia Nice ISBN: 9781440305375


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Few of us get the chance to paint iconic wild animals in their natural environment. In this exciting new book, BBC Wildlife Artist of The Year 2012 Finalist & Endangered Species Category Winner, Vic Bearcroft will show you how to capture these magnificent creatures closer to home, either from photographs or by visiting one of the many wildlife parks around the country. The book is progressively structured & Vic will lead you in if you're new to the subject, discussing materials for drawing & painting in watercolour, acrylic & pastel, & then moving on to tone & colour as well as simple shapes & sketches. The bulk of the book is divided up by animal types, including big cats, bears, apes & the dog family. Each of these sections

Includes:: detailed notes on the basic structure & features such as eyes, noses & skin or fur, & is completed by a full step-by-step demonstration of one of the classics of the group
- a tiger, a panda, a chimpanzee & so on. This is one of the best, most thorough & most easy to follow books on animal painting there has been in a long time. In the accompanying DVD, Vic will show you, in 3 full demonstrations, how he completes his stunning paintings. Author: Vic Bearcroft ISBN: 9781844486946


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Vic's methodical approach to painting & drawing animals makes his tuition so easy to follow. He starts with basic composition through to sketching the more detailed shapes before starting to apply colour. The art of creating the animals' fur is one Vic focuses on to ensure realistic pattern & detail. He takes us through three step-by-step demonstrations; a Panda in Acrylic, a Chimp in Pastel & a Tiger in Watercolour, so no matter what your preferred medium, there will be guidance & tips to help you. All of the techniques Vic uses can be applied to any animal portrait, so you'll see your skills improve the more you use them. With the help of the special feature ? Focusing on Eyes', you can develop your skills on the intricacies of animal facial details. This will illustrate how to capture the soul of each animal portrait completely. DVD Length: 100 Minutes There is a book to accompany the DVD. Author: Vic Bearcroft ...

The question & answer format suits what is essentially a hints & tips book rather well. Trudy Friend has a lot of experience both as an artist & as a teacher & the questions she raises have an authentic feel to them. These are things you really are going to want to know, such as, How can I draw twigs & branches that look convincing? or, When I draw hands, how can I prevent them looking like a bunch of bananas? The book is also nicely organised, with six sections covering Trees & Woodlands, Gardens, Still Life, Buildings, Figures & Birds & Animals & there is also an index so that you should quickly be able to locate what you're looking for. Within the main sections, each Q&A is given its own double-page spread, with the simple answer at the top
- in the twigs case, twist the pencil as you work using erratic movements that automatically create angles from which other twigs & branches can emerge. The rest of the space is then devoted to examples of how to put this into practice as well as some handy technical hints & tips. Trudy offers a great deal of very practical, down to earth advice, both in the main sections & her excellent introduction to basic techniques & media, & the book is excellent value for your money. Book: David & Charles. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Trudy Friend ISBN: 9780715338346
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Book: The question & answer format suits what is essentially a hints & tips book rather well. Trudy Friend has a lot of experience both as an artist & as a teacher & the questions she raises have an authentic feel to them. These are things you really are going to want to know, such as, How can I draw twigs & branches that look convincing? or, When I draw hands, how can I prevent them looking like a bunch of bananas? The book is also nicely organised, with six sections covering Trees & Woodlands, Gardens, Still Life, Buildings, Figures & Birds & Animals & there is also an index so that you should quickly be able to locate what you're looking for. Within the main sections, each Q&A is given its own double-page spread, with the simple answer at the top
- in the twigs case, twist the pencil as you work using erratic movements that automatically create angles from which other twigs & branches can emerge. The rest of the space is then devoted to examples of how to put this into practice as well as some handy technical hints & tips. Trudy offers a great deal of very practical, down to earth advice, both in the main sections & her excellent introduction to basic techniques & media, & the book is excellent value for your money. Book: David & Charles. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Tin of 12 Pencils: Set of 12 soft graphic pencils ranging from F to 9B. They are ideal for detailed illustration, figure work & for subtle & expressive portraiture. Author: Trudy Friend
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Sharpen your techniques for painting & drawing flowers & plants with this indispensible problem-solving handbook. Best selling author & teacher, Trudy Friend's easy-to-follow guide will help you depict all types of flowers with complete accuracy & confidence. The unique problem-solving format shows how to correct mistakes at a glance. A wide range of popular flowers & plants are covered, including amaryllis, begonia, camellia, dahlia, geranium, hollyhock, iris, magnolia, rose, sunflower, waterlily & many more. The techniques are demonstrated through clearly annotated pictures & are applicable to all the main media
- watercolour, graphite pencil, coloured & watercolour pencil, & pen & wash. Let Trudy help you see the world with an 'artist's eye'! David & Charles. Hardback. 121 pages. Colour throughout Author: Trudy Friend ISBN: 9780715324035
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Renowned sports artist, Jim Scullion shares his expertise in this information-packed & inspiring guide to sports art. There is advice on basic drawing & painting techniques, anatomy, the male & female figure, movememnt, composition, sports equipment & more, & Jim shows how to capture the passion & excitement of sport in sections on atmosphere & expression. There are five stunning demonstrations & countless inspiring drawings & paintings. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 Pages. Colour throughout Author: Jim Scullion ISBN: 9781844487738 ...