The essential reference for the practising artist. Oil paint is such a responsive & versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, & since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, both because it is enjoyable to use & because mistakes can be so easily rectified. This compact book explains all the materials, techniques, & different approaches to painting with oils, &

Includes:: illustrated step-by-step projects to complete. - Learn how to use & enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy compact guide. - Contains essential information on the materials, equipment & techniques for creating accomplished works in oils. - Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes, from still life to portraits & landscapes, with advice on more difficult subjects. -

Includes:: suggestions for presenting your finished paintings & how to go about getting your work seen & exhibited. Book: Search Press. Hardback. 192 pages. Colour throughout Author: Marylin Scott ISBN: 1844480917 Medium: 2



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Discover the unique joys of pastel painting with this easy-to-use guide to one of the most versatile & forgiving mediums. More than 100 visual sequences reveal the key techniques such as mixing, blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching & feathering.
Includes: advice on composing your painting, using colour, adding highlights & shadows, & creating textured effects. Step-by-step demonstrations show how to approach a range of subjects, from landscapes & flowers to portraits & still life. Author: Claire Waite Brown Medium: 13 ISBN: 1844481875
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If you want to create quality pastel paintings in a matter of days, this book is for you! Learn the basics of colour mixing & applying colour, as you use the books' interactive colour wheel to instantly see the precise shades you will achieve by mixing any two pastel colours. Then, work through the books' eight step-by-step projects; Winter Sunset, Cliffs in Sunlight, Clementines Still Life, Thames Barge Race, House in the Snow, Flowering Cyclamen, Playing in the Shallows, & Barn Owl. In each project you will get to grips with some of the most rewarding pastel techniques, including; blending, working dark to light, lifting off, & creating highlights & shadows...helping you to discover the versatility of pastels & achieve successful paintings every time! Book: Search Press. Paperback. 160 pages. Colour throughout Author: John Barber ISBN: 9781844485345 ...

All you need to know to mix pastel colours successfully!

Includes:: hints & tips on how to mix sparkling greens,

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Explore a world of pen & wash possibilities with this popular DVD & Pen Set. On the inspirational double DVD art course, professional artist Margaret Evans will show you how to harness the power of pens & watercolour washes to create an array of eye-catching paintings. In part one Margaret will show you how to tackle a number of different subjects in this fascinating medium, including water, people, & buildings. You will even learn how to use white correction fluid to add highlights & emphasis to your paintings! Part two sees Margaret revealing more advanced pen techniques as she captures a few different scenes including a colourful selection of flowers, a Venetian boat scene, & much more. With Margaret's wealth of experience with this unique medium, you're sure to learn something new, & surprise yourself at how achievable great results can be! Double DVD: 123 mins (total) The Stabilo Point 88 Pens come in a range of 20 assorted colours & are great for pen & wash, making them the ideal accompaniment to Margaret's DVD course. You can put all of Margaret's advice & tips into practise immediately, helping you get the most out of the course. Buy both items today & you'll benefit from the special members only price of £26.80, saving you over £25! Author: Margaret Evans Tape Length: 142 mins Medium: 14 Subject: 1 ...

When you learn to paint, do you start with the creative process or the technical details? Go for expressive chaos or risk getting bogged down in detail? With a technical guide as good as this, you don't have to make that decision, because this book is laid out in a way that will teach you the building blocks of how-to at the same time as helping you with the what-to. After a brief introduction to Preparing to Paint that deals with surfaces, you're quickly into Making a Start & working alla prima
- completing a painting in one go
- where there's little room for the fiddling that can bedevil creativity. After these basic techniques, the book moves through Ways of Working & Special Techniques where further ideas are introduced, including brushwork, impasto, wet-in-wet, spattering & sgraffito. The book works well both as a course to be followed from start to finish & as a reference tool that you can drop into if you require something specific. In fact, it's so well thought-out that it can actually be both things at the same time. Previously published as The Encyclopaedia of Painting Techniques, this has been considerably re-worked & covers watercolour, acrylic, oil & pastel. Book: Search Press. Paperback. 208 pages. Colour throughout Medium: 1 Author: Various Various ISBN: 9781844487141 Subject: 2

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Renowned artist Charles Evans captures a quaint village pub in watercolour using his trademark brushes. Encouraging you to work with the flow of the lines & not to be tempted to straighten things up, he simplifies this potentially complex picture in no time at all. Picking out areas such as the eaves of the building to cast shadows really helps bring this charming composition to life. With an enthusiastic approach, Charles will have you painting in no time at all! DVD: 20 Minutes 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: Charles Evans Tape Length: 20 mins ...

Learn just how to use the Terry Harrison Collection of brushes with this beginners demonstration DVD. Learn how to paint trees, rocks & poppies in watercolour with the Terry Harrison Collection of brushes with this promotional DVD. Watch as he dispels all the myths by explaining in detail just how to use his specially designed brushes. Terry shows the intended use of each brush individually, including the Fan Gogh, Fan Stippler, Foliage Brush, Half Rigger, Wizard, Sword, Golden Leaf & the Large Detail. He then completes the instruction by demonstrating how to combine all the brushes in a beautiful landscape painting. Purchase this DVD on it's own or complete with the eight brushes Terry uses (listed above). Make the best use of these well designed brushes & make a great saving at the same time. DVD: 58 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: 2 Subject: 34 Subject: 8 Author: Terry Harrison Tape Length: 58 mins ...

This book from best-selling author & teacher, Trudy Friend will help you master the basic skills, develop your style & expand your creativity
- it really is the ultimate guide to core drawing & painting techniques. Trudy shows you how eight simple pencil & brush strokes can form the basis of all of your work, to represent the texture, tone & form of any subject you choose. She teaches you how to successfully observe your subject, plan your composition & correct mistakes at a glance with the unique 'problem-&-solution' approach. Learn to experiment with a wide range of media, including pencil, charcoal, watercolour, pastel, gouache & acrylic as you complete an array of practical case studies including; a timber cladded barn, a derelict boat, a garden scene, a teddy with a boot & many many more. This book is full of indispensable advice for beginners & improvers to develop your skills & produce great representational artwork with confidence! Book: David & Charles. Paperback. 192 pages. Colour throughout Author: Trudy Friend ISBN: 9780715330449 Medium: 15
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This double DVD set from best-selling author & teacher, Trudy Friend will help you master the basic skills, develop your style & expand your creativity it really is the ultimate guide to core drawing & painting techniques. In part one, Trudy demonstrates the basic 8 stroke applications in both watercolour & pencil on disc one. In part two she continues to help you develop your technique as you complete two wonderful demonstrations. Learn to capture the fur effects & delicate whiskers of a squirrel in pencil & discover how to paint a pretty waterside landscape in watercolour. There's also a 'special feature' showing you how to create a charming building using Inktense Pencils. It's full of indispensable advice for beginners & improvers to develop your skills & produce great representational artwork with confidence! DVD: 117 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. MATERIALS USED: SAA Artists Watercolours SAAW14102
- French Ultramarine SAAW14204
- Burnt Umber SAAW14502
- Alizarin Crimson SAAW14608
- Lemon Yellow SAAW14504
- Light Red SAAW14306
- Viridian Hue SAAW14304
- Sap Green SAAW14302
- Hookers Green SAA Silver Brushes SAAB06
- Worker SAAB02
- Detailer SAAB08
- Large Worker SAAB04
- Large Detailer Pencil HB/B/2B/8B/9B Author: Trudy Friend Tape Length: 117 mins











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