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 ...

A step-by-step visual directory of drawing techniques which provides you with everything you need to fully realise your ambitionns. Detailed photographic sequences explore pencil, charcoal, pen & technical pen techniques, including shading, building up, blending, hatching, highlighting, stippling & more. Coloured pencils, chalks, pastels, & pens & ink are also covered with inspirational pictures across a full range of subject matter, including landscapes, buildings, figures, animals, flowers & still life. Techniques are discussed in detail including layering, feathering, burnishing, linear marks & pointillism. The use of paint & brushes is less obvious in a book on drawing, but there are some techniques in which the brush is used to create a line, or to infill a linear shape. These techniques are discussed as well with Gallery examples shown throughout to act as inspiration for the practising artist. Sequences on mixed media, keeping a sketchbook & digital drawing are included too, making this book an invaluable addition to any artists' bookshelf. Hazel Harrison is a practising artist who works in all painting media, often using her own photographs as source of reference. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art & the Royal Academy of Painting in London. Hazel lives in a small village in the Peak District, & divides her time between painting & writing art instruction books. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 160 pages. Colour throughout Subject: 2 Subject: 1 Subject: 7 Author: Hazel Harrison ISBN: 1844480194 Medium: 12 Subject: 12 Subject: 6 Subject: 8 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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! DVD: 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 ...

From Anemone to Water Lily, this unique artist's reference offers easy to follow plant specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers. The Flower Index explores each flower within a spread, showing through clear illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape & how to paint a detailed flower bloom; further suggestions for designing & enhancing compositions are also provided. There is full practical instruction for painting each flower through a series of annotated illustrations & step by step instruction, as well as the essential colour palette. To ensure this is the indispensable reference for all artists, there is also a full introduction section covering basic materials, techniques & colour. Book: David & Charles. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout Author: Jill Bays ISBN: 9780715322482 ...

Capture the beauty of a landscape with this easy-to-use guide to drawing. Step-by-step instructions lead you through all the drawing & composition techniques you need to get started, with tips on choosing a view & capturing the essential elements of the scene. Features a comprehensive guide to materials, including graphite & coloured pencils, charcoal, conte, pen & ink, & pastels. A gallery of inspiring works from other artists & a directory of landscape photographs mean you can get started straight away. Book: Search Press. Spiralbound Hardback. 192 pages. Colour throughout ISBN: 9781844483259 Author: Hazel Harrison ...