Whether you're a beginner, stuck in a rut or looking for a fresh approach, this DVD course with Ian King will have you painting successful watercolour landscapes in no time! In Part 1 you will learn the very basics & how to complete successful compositions, which include; sky, background, foreground, your subject, trees, detail & shadows. In a matter of minutes you will be able to paint a number of simple landscapes! Build on your skills in Part 2 as you learn to paint an attractive autumnal scene of a freshly ploughed field, then discover how simple it is to paint water as Ian guides you through a beautiful river scene filled with colourful reeds. Bring everything you have learnt together in Part 3 as you paint two attractive compositions. Ian goes on location to demonstrate how to create a sketch of a cottage by a river before returning to the studio to bring it to life. He also shows you how to work from photographs to paint an ancient sail boat. This set of three DVDs is guaranteed to teach you everything you need to paint successful watercolour landscapes & once you've completed it you'll be painting your very own compositions effortlessly! DVD: 3 x DVD (Total: 180 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: Ian King Tape Length: 180 mins ...

The essential reference for the practising artist. The first implement that springs to mind in the context of drawing is the humble pencil. This is a highly versatile tool, & ideal for quick sketches. But there are many other exciting drawing media, from charcoal, Indian ink, & conte for monocrome work, to vast ranges of coloured pencils, pastels & coloured inks for more "painterly" effects. - A complete guide to drawing media, from pencils & charcoal to pastels & coloured inks. - Learn how to achieve exciting & unusual effects by combining two or more drawing media. - Over 100 step-by-step demonstrations show ways of tackling tricky subjects. -

Includes:: tips on how to professionally present your work & get it into the marketplace. Book: Search Press. Hardback. 192 pages. Colour throughout Author: Marylin Scott ISBN: 1844480941 Medium: 12 Medium: 20 Medium: 14 Medium: 13

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This is a unique A-Z directory of acrylic techniques with step-by-step guidance on their use. Crammed with step-by-step demonstrations of techniques that show the true versatility of this medium. It will encourage those new to acrylics to try them out & will inspire acrylic artists to experiment with new techniques. A gallery of inspirational acrylic paintings is included to show how the techniques mentioned are applied. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 160 pages. Colour throughout Author: Hazel Harrison ISBN: 0855329610 Medium: 15 ...

This book provides a comprehensive step-by-step visual analysis of all major calligraphic techniques, from Foundational hand & Uncials to Gothic, Italic & Copperplate. An inspirational gallery of work by leading calligraphers demonstrates how, when & what style of calligraphy best suite a given subject. Basic design principles are explained, together with coverage of equipment & materials. An indispensable source book for all aspiring calligraphers of whatever level of expertise! Book: Search Press. Paperback. 192 Pages. Colour throughout Author: Diana Hardy Wilson ISBN: 9781844488100 ...

There are hundreds of watercolour paints available, with widely varying characteristics, appearances & names. This book cuts through the confusion & means that you can identify those best suited to your style of work, affording you far greater choice & control & allowing you to build a balanced palette of exceptional colours. Understand the properties of pigments, from single-pigment paints to special hue mixtures, from grainy sedimentary pigments that allow granulation to opaque & transparent colours. Learn how to choose & use a wide range of creative palettes, each with an explanation of the colours & their qualities, advice on mixing & step-by-step painting demonstrations. Discover the colours & techniques used by other artists in each of the subject-specific galleries. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Jan Hart ISBN: 9781844482931 Medium: 1 ...

This new book demonstrates the classic way of building up a painting & offers practical advice on canvases, boards & painting mediums. It encourages the artist to explore new techniques & approaches & shows how brushwork can be made more expressive. The book gives hints on how to get the best out of a landscape, portrait or still life subject & there is a gallery of paintings by well-know artists showing the craft of painting exploited in individual ways. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 192 pages. Colour throughout Author: Jeremy Galton ISBN: 0855329602 ...

A unique A-Z directory of pastel-painting techniques plus guidance on how best to use them. Learn how to work with a whole range of pastels with step-by-step demonstrations & even advice on how to choose the most suitable colour & texture of paper. The step-by-step demonstrations of techniques help you realise the full potential of this versatile medium. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 192 pages. Colour throughout. Author: Judy Martin ISBN: 0855329599 Medium: 13 ...

This is a step-by-step visual directory, with an inspirational gallery of finished works. Step-by-step photography offers demonstrations of more than thirty-five techniques for working in a wide range of water-based media. You will explore traditional watercolour as well as more experimental methods & tricks of the trade. This book encourages artists to try out new techniques & explains how to combine a variety of media. A must for all watercolour artists. Second Edition, Updated Summer 2004 Book: Search Press. Paperback. 192 pages. Colour throughout Author: Hazel Harrison Medium: 1 ISBN: 1844480364 ...

Hazel Soan is one of the foremost exponents of loose watercolour working today & it's the quality of light that suffuses her work, as much as anything else that has contributed to her immense popularity. She's every inch a painter's painter. In this, her latest book, she looks at a wide & varied range of techniques from when to choose transparent or opaque colours, using a limited palette, layering, wet-in-wet & using brushwork to shape your subject & lay washes. The thing is, though, that at no point does this feel like a technical manual. There are no step-by-step demonstrations &, as ever, Hazel teaches by example: "explore this, try that, here's what I mean", so that the result is a constant stream of inspiring paintings that can't help but get you hurrying off to pick up your brushes. You'll think you're looking at a book of wonderful pictures, but you're learning every time you turn the page. The accompanying DVD gives an inspirational insight into the secrets of successful watercolour painting. Hazel focuses on the use of transparent & opaque watercolours & demonstrates these characteristics by painting a charming crocus, some vibrant red apples & a wild elephant. She also explains how to gain real control in wet-in-wet blending & draws your attention to the role of gravity. Painting a group of backlit figures, Hazel also looks at counter-change, emphasising the value of tone & the suggestion of the third dimension through light & shade. The DVD's bonus feature also demonstrates how to add those all important finishing touches! This book & DVD set is a real must have for those wanting to get to grips with the essence of watercolour! Book & DVD: Batsford. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout. 80mins 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: Hazel Soan Tape Length: 62 mins Medium: 1 Subject: 16 ...

Hazel Soan is one of the foremost exponents of loose watercolour working today & it's the quality of light that suffuses her work, as much as anything else that has contributed to her immense popularity. She's every inch a painter's painter. In this, her latest book, she looks at a wide & varied range of techniques from when to choose transparent or opaque colours, using a limited palette, layering, wet-in-wet & using brushwork to shape your subject & lay washes. The thing is, though, that at no point does this feel like a technical manual. There are no step-by-step demonstrations &, as ever, Hazel teaches by example: "explore this, try that, here's what I mean", so that the result is a constant stream of inspiring paintings that can't help but get you hurrying off to pick up your brushes. You'll think you're looking at a book of wonderful pictures, but you're learning every time you turn the page. Batsford. Hardback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Hazel Soan ISBN: 9781906388737 ...