The definitive artist's reference guide & comprehensive sourcebook of art materials & painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition. The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting & drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition & media
- the ultimate artist's bible. In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations by well-known practising artists who share their experience & expertise with the reader. Contents
Includes:; Supports Drawing & painting media Drawing & sketching Painting techniques Colour & composition What to paint
- getting started The artist's studio Glossary & directory The Complete Artist's Manual is visually rich & exciting, practical & comprehensive
- no artist's studio should be without it.



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