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All about techniques in color

2000
Describes the characteristics of colors, how to mix them, and the possible techniques for their use.

All about techniques in acrylics

2004
Explores the use of acrylics as an art medium. Includes information about materials, tools, and techniques. Presents tips for common themes in acrylic painting, such as skies and clouds, landscapes, still life, animals, interiors, and nude figures.

Drawing step-by-step

2009
Provides information about basic drawing techniques and the wide variety of drawing media available. Offers step-by-step demonstrations of various subjects and includes color photos and an index.

Figure it out!

the beginner's guide to drawing people
2009
Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing male and female figures without learning anatomy, featuring lessons in drawing the head, body, and poses.

Watercolor

a beginner's guide
2009
Offers a beginner's guide to watercolor painting. Focuses on materials, setup, basic techniques, colors, patterns, and composition and perspective. Then addresses particular objects and landscapes.

Painting with pastels

easy techniques to master the medium
2007
Presents step-by-step basic information on painting with pastels. Includes selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition covering depth and movement, strokes, blending colors, and underpainting.

Painting for the absolute and utter beginner

2009
Presents information, tools, and tips for beginner painters on acrylic painting from basic brush handling to creating dimension in your work. Includes illustrations as well as artwork and commentary of real students.

Artistic fitness

2009
Outlines fifty sketching quick exercises designed to flex one's artistic talent and improve one's drawing abilities. Provides step-by-step instructions and black-and-white illustrations throughout.

The fantasy illustrator's technique book

from creating characters to selling your work, learn the skills of the professional fantasy artist
2007
Learn the elements of creating fantasy art using pencils, paint, and pixels from the master illustrator Gary Lippincott.

Modern mark making

from classic calligraphy to hip hand-lettering
2008
A guide to traditional and contemporary lettering. Describes tools with detailed illustrations of each stroke. Includes images of lettering projects in all styles.

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