Good drawing is probably more important in relation to flowers than any other subject. In this nicely-structured guide, Margaret will show you how to work with lines & shading in pencil, pen & ink & Cont?, as well as how to work from photographs & sketchbooks. She also considers the component parts of plants, including petals, leaves, & stems. Once you've mastered the basic structures, the book moves on to a series of studies of specific varieties & of mixed arrangements. This method of working will help you build up your skills progressively. The Masterclass series works efficiently by assuming you already have basic drawing skills & concentrates instead on those necessary for the subject in h&. As a result, a great deal can be packed into a relatively short space & more experienced artists won?t feel they?re going over familiar ground yet again. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 Pages. Colour throughout Author: Margaret Eggleton ISBN: 9781844487240 ...

Carole Massey packs more into this relatively compact guide than many longer books manage. Her no-nonsense approach inspires confidence & she deals concisely with basic techniques as well as the all-important structure of the human head, including the eyes/nose triangle which is the main focus of how we recognise people. Carole also

Includes:: three short demonstrations that showcase a variety of facial types, both male & female. These complement the more technical sections of the book & show you how the detail work is brought together, but it's nice not to have the feeling that you're working through endless exercises on people you've never seen before, & this is a welcome change from the conventional approach. This imaginative book works as both a primer & a masterclass & has appeal for artists of all levels of ability. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 Pages. Colour throughout Author: Carole Massey ISBN: 9781844487479

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Part 1: Working from your imagination A good drawing is the basis of all good paintings. Follow Trudy's invaluable instruction as you learn how to compose simple subjects such as grass & branches through to more complicated subjects such as trees, a dog, the beauty of a horse & a house full of character. Part 2: Working from life & photographs Learn the difference between a still life & working from a photograph. Draw peculiar shaped vegetables found in nature & the beauty of a tumble down shed
- reproducing the different tones & textures with pencil pressures. Double DVD: 147 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: Trudy Friend Tape Length: 147 mins
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Turn your candid snapshots into remarkable artwork that truly captures the personality of your cherished animals. In this book you will find foolproof instruction that will have you creating impressive drawings in no time. Twenty nine step-by-step projects show you how surprisingly easy it is to render all your favourite animals including cats, dogs, birds, rabbits, hamsters & more. Book: North Light. Paperback. 128 pages. Black & White Author: Lee Hammond ISBN: 9781581806403 ...

In Drawing Towards Watercolour Peter Woolley tells you all you need to know to create great landscape paintings. Peter takes as his starting point the basics of looking at the world around you. He then shows the techniques & processes behind field sketches & how to develop the work as a studio sketch before producing a finished painting. He demonstrates in simple exercises exactly how to approach such essentials as composition & perspective, using drawing as a key stage towards painting in watercoour. Peter's gentle humour & wisdom perpeate the book, & his unique painting style will delight all readers. Book: David & Charles. Hardback. 120 pages. Colour throughout Medium: 1 Subject: 2 Author: Peter Woolley ISBN: 0715319949 ...

Filmed both on location & in the studio, this DVD shows you how to go from a simple sketch to a finished painting & all the steps in between. Starting with the on location sketch, Peter Woolley takes you to The Roaches, where he draws two scenes. He explains how to sketch simply, as it is all about positioning things, sizing things up, & working out where the shapes & tones are. In the studio Peter takes the two on location sketches & shows you how to turn them into beautiful watercolour paintings. He starts by demonstrating the creation of a "studio sketch", which takes the location sketch one step further. He also shows you how to draw with the brush, create stunning wet-in-wet skies, how & where to paint light & darks to show depth, & even how to go straight into a painting without worrying about drawing it first. By the end of this DVD you'll know that a painting is a composition
- you just need to know how to engineer lines, shapes, colours & tones to make the best of your subject. DVD: 62 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: Peter Woolley Tape Length: 62 mins
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MEMBERS buy any 3 leisure art books for just £13.99 Denis John-Naylor creates wonderful drawings of trees & their leaves & seeds. Here he describes the techniques he uses, such as shaping the pencil end to make the right mark, building up a pattern of lights & darks, sketching in pencil or ballpoint pen, measuring angles & proportions, impressing grooves & lifting out tone with a putty eraser. Four demonstrations show how to use these techniques to create tree drawings, from a detailed study of oak leaves to a huge sequoia. With this book you will learn about: - Sketching trees - Shape, form & texture - Drawing bark - Light & shade - Trees & their reflection Leisure Art Series Book 30 Book: Search Press. Paperback. 48 pages. Colour throughout Author: Denis John-Naylor ISBN: 1903975824 Medium: 12 Subject: 34 ...

A great companion to Jill's Drawing Workbook. Enjoy Jill's tuition in the comfort of your own home as you are taken steadily through every aspect of drawing. Drawing is not only the basis of good paintings but also an art in itself. Starting in the studio Jill explains the concepts of contour, line & tone. With a range of easy to follow exercises you will also learn how texture, negative shape & composition have dramatic effect on drawings. Jill then moves outside to complete a quick sketch of the River Thames. 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. Medium: 14 Medium: 12 Author: Jill Bays Tape Length: 60 mins ...

This one is a must for the summer! Arnold Lowrey's 20 minute, inspirational, step-by-step demonstration will show you how to create this beautiful painting of the Dunes at Oxwich Bay; the scale of the painting gives a real sense of space &

Includes:: that all important element of drama! Watch & learn key watercolour techniques from the professionals?then use the skills you have learnt to develop paintings of your own. DVD: 20 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. Tape Length: 20 mins Author: Arnold Lowrey

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