The first impression is one of astonishment. The skill of this artist is breathtaking & the deep respect he has for the natural world, for the beauty & fragility of our environment shine out through the eyes of each bird, the gaze of the big cat & soulful glare of the wolf. For the first time, Christophe Drochon opens his studio to share with us his incredible techniques, from initial sketches 'from life' to painstaking studio work, he reveals the processes of producing strikingly realistic paintings & gives an insight into his methods. A beautiful & inspiring book that will appeal to all...if only to gaze in awe! Richly illustrated, every page of this book is an invitation to a world of dreams, discoveries & reflection
- & ends with an awe inspiring gallery of finished images. Authoritative text by Francoise coffrant helps us to understand the scope of the artist's work & gives an insight into his methods. Author: Christophe Drochon ISBN: 1845375459
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On this comprehensive DVD, professional artist Lee Hammond demonstrates how to create realistic animals in acrylics. Lee reveals some useful tips, tricks & techniques for capturing your animal subjects in a realistic & eye-catching way. This 79 minute DVD features one highly detailed project is an excellent way to improve your acrylic painting, or take your first steps! DVD: 79 mins Author: Lee Hammond Tape Length: 79 mins ISBN: 9781600618253 ...

Many people find the thought of painting a wildlife subject to be daunting but this need not be the case! In this truly inspiring guide, David Hyde shows you how to paint a complete wildlife picture using a series of simple step-by-step stages. David uses a Kestrel as an example of how to paint a wildlife subject from start to finish throwing in some useful hints & tips along the way. He goes out on location to source some reference material & then demonstrates how to get the best from that to suit your painting. Working in Acrylics, he opens up his teachings to all levels of acrylic artists, constantly describing what he's doing & why he's doing it. Throughout the DVD, David gives advice on materials & useful techniques such as showing you how to get the most from your brush marks, creating a sense of depth, distance & texture & how best to install light that is true to your reference material. David proves that a relatively complex subject & composition is quite achievable, regardless of your level & by simply breaking everything down into small, simple steps & building your painting back up piece-by-piece will open the door to endless painting possibilities! Great for all levels 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: David Hyde Tape Length: 60 mins ...

Learn the secrets of capturing magical childhood moments! Talented artist Bev Lee shares her best pastel painting techniques in this wonderful guide, helping you to create beautiful pastel portraits of children. Learn to grasp the basic techniques through 15 mini-demonstrations, then have a go at the nine complete step-by-step projects which explore a range of poses, skin tones, hair types & fabric textures. With the help of this beautifully illustrated guide you will discover all the key steps of painting realistic & expressive portraits, capturing the true character of your subjects! North Light. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Bev Lee ISBN: 9781600610387 ...

Take a trip to Dorset with Marilyn Allis as your personal guide! In this beautifully illustrated workbook Marilyn will help you find inspiration in the unexpected & unusual, as well as showing you how to capture the colours & atmosphere of everyday life. Through 33 exciting step-by-step demonstrations you will learn to paint busy ports, country markets, seaside beaches & rural landscapes as well as a number of more unique & inspirational scenes. Marilyn will teach you everything you need to know, from the basic techniques to how to create movement in her 'impressionist' style, making this book ideal for all skill levels. So what are you waiting for? Pack up your art materials, & perhaps a bucket & spade, & take a trip to Dorset with this 'must-have' guide. Book: Marilyn Allis & Tabella Publishing LLP. 144 pages. Hardback. Colour throughout Author: Marilyn Allis ISBN: 9780955808890 ...

Paul Bryn Davies shows how to use simple watercolour techniques to create wonderful fairy paintings. Beginning with the basics of watercolour painting, he goes on to show how to draw & paint the various features of fairies. Next, fantasy backgrounds & foregrounds are added to complete the picture. There are two stunning projects with step-by-step photographs & clear instructions. Lovers of fantasy art will be completely inspired by this beautiful & informative book. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 48 pages. Colour throughout Author: Paul Bryn Davies ISBN: 9781844483839 ...

Add life & intrigue to your paintings by including figures & animals. Using a variety of media, Margaret guides you through the essential elements of creating convincing figures in your work. Learn about basic proportions, scale, tone & shadow & apply these techniques in your paintings. DVD: 120 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: 2 Medium: 13 Medium: 1 Subject: 1 Subject: 7 Author: Margaret Evans Tape Length: 120 mins ...

Janet covers many creative techniques as she demonstrates how to various types of flowers; Californian Poppies, Clematis & Irises to name a few. Janet shows how to produce background washes & how to utilise counterchange in your artwork. With a vibrant palette you will be able to create your very own watercolour flower painting. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 96 pages. Colour throughout 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: Janet Whittle Tape Length: 60 mins ...

Janet covers many creative techniques as she demonstrates how to paint three types of flowers; Californian Poppies, Clematis & Irises. Janet shows how to produce background washes & how to utilise counterchange in your artwork. With a vibrant palette you will be able to create your very own watercolour flower painting. 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: 1 Author: Janet Whittle Tape Length: 60 mins Subject: 8 ...

Janet covers many creative techniques as she demonstrates how to paint three types of flowers; Californian Poppies, Clematis & Irises. Janet shows how to produce background washes & how to utilise counterchange in your artwork. With a vibrant palette you will be able to create your very own watercolour flower painting. 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: Janet Whittle Tape Length: 60 mins ...