The interest in botanical art is still growing & the authors of the bestselling ' Botanical Illustration Course with the Eden Project' bring fresh ideas to the genre. Contemporary Botanical Illustration covers some of the unusual colours that can be included in botanical art, from black flowers & plants
- incluing seaweed
- to green, blue & puce pink. The tricky subject of texture in both pencil & paint is covered in detail. The book also covers the latest ideas for presentation, including new ideas, some from the Far East, for arranging flowers before painting. Fantastically illustrated with drawings, stunning finished paintings & many step-by-step demonstrations. Book: Batsford. Colour Throughout. 144 pages. Hardback Author: Rosie Martin ISBN: 9780713490787

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With seven brushes worth £39.00, this Cotman brush set is a must have for any watercolour artist! From washes to soft edges & fine details, it contains 7 soft brushes of 6 different shapes. made from synthetic filament: they are long lasting & resistant with no loss of hair while you paint. Set
Includes:: Round size 1, size 6, Rigger size, Fan size 2, Filbert 6mm, Angle 3mm, One stroke 10mm.
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Join artist & teacher Steve Hall in this exciting NEW DVD & learn how to paint loose, atmospheric & flowing watercolours. Steve visits his native Cotswolds with its quaint villages & rolling landscapes to create four exquisite paintings. Follow him step-by-step & learn to paint the famous village of Lower Slaughter, an atmospheric mill scene, the Cotswold town of Burford & a leafy river scene. If you'd like to loosen up your watercolours this trip to the Cotswolds with Steve is just the ticket! DVD: 105 mins Author: Steve Hall Tape Length: 105 mins ...

We are thrilled to introduce the first of many ' Art in 20 Minutes' DVDs with Arnold Lowrey, famous for his colourful & charming landscapes & seascapes. Watching Arnold as he demonstrates his 'fast & loose' style, lets you see just how easy it is to create scenes like these a cosy cottage nestled into the peaceful snow-covered landscape. Using Arnold's guidance, you can emulate this wonderful 'fast & loose' style of painting, with charming results! Have a go & most of all HAVE SOME FUN! 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. Subject: 34 Subject: 6 Subject: 2 Author: Arnold Lowrey Tape Length: 20 mins ...

Need inspiration? Follow Geoff Kersey's wonderfully inspiring, step-by-step demonstration on DVD for easy to follow guidance on how to paint this richly coloured autumnal country lane
- a painting to be proud of! The beauty of these simple, step-by-step projects is that they each one enables you to create a painting to be proud of
- whilst learning & improving your watercolour painting skills. It's the best way we know to have a little fun
- & gain confidence at the same time! 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. Author: Geoff Kersey Tape Length: 20 mins Subject: 34 Medium: 1


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Paul concentrates on adding mood & atmosphere to your paintings. Through various evocative countryside scenes Paul shows how by using wet in wet washes & through adding strong tones to your paintings you can create depth & feeling to your images. By following Paul's friendly tips & advice, you will soon be creating your own masterpiece. DVD: 68mins 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: 6 Subject: 2 Medium: 1 Author: Paul Talbot-Greaves Tape Length: 68 mins ...

Paul's unique style of watercolour painting has a fresh vitality. His images are imbued with an exquisite play of light & shade that draw you in to every scene. In this easy to follow DVD, Paul explains how to make the most of these elements of tone, colour & shade in your paintings, demonstrating his techniques in simple, step-by-step studies that will bring your paintings out of the 2D & leaping into life! He explains how by clever use of just one single colour you can lift a painting that could otherwise look extremely flat. This book & DVD set is Paul Talbot-Greaves' guide to making the most of tone, colour, shadow & various other painting techniques. Make the most of your paintings with Paul as your guide. Book: A5. Paperback. 24 pages. Colour throughout DVD: 68 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: Paul Talbot-Greaves Tape Length: 61 mins Medium: 1 ...

Paul's unique style embraces the vitality that watercolours can bring to a painting. He concentrates on light & shade & studies how to capture these effects through the use of tone. Paul explains how by clever use of just one single colour you can lift a painting that could otherwise look extremely flat. Projects featured in the video include buildings, flowers & landscape scenes. Throughout the DVD Paul uses easy-to-follow advice that can help bring your paintings to life. This DVD is suitable for any level of painter holding a desire to add depth of tone to their pictures. DVD: 61 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: Paul Talbot-Greaves Tape Length: 61 mins ...

Create your own colour wheel with this NEW practical, hands-on tool, for teaching painting, colour mixing & colour relationships. Ideal for both beginners & professional artists, this simple wheel can be used for your favourite medium & comes with complete painting instructions, definitions of commonly used terms, important concepts for painting & examples of colour harmonies. ...

Part 1 Keith demonstrates how to achieve atmospheric skies to bring life to your painting. Also featured are techniques on how to paint difficult backgrounds & fast flowing water. Using the Scottish highlands as a subject, Keith unfolds the methods used to create a wonderful picture that can be easily perfected. Part 2 Concentrating on the finer details of painting, Keith demonstrates how to use masking fluid to its best effect & also how to paint beach scenes. Keith shows how to achieve realistic trees, describing the brush strokes required for a perfect painting. This enlightening DVD has an easy-to-follow format that will leave you eager to start painting. DVD: 124 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: 1 Author: Keith Fenwick Tape Length: 124 mins ...