The DK art school

A guide to various drawing techniques and materials showing step-by-step processes.

Text and colorful photographic illustrations provide easy-to-follow projects that teach the essentials of watercolor landscape.

Text with colorful photographic illustrations provide easy-to-follow projects to teach the essentials of color theory.

Text and colorful photographic illustrations provide easy-to-follow projects that teach the essentials of watercolor painting.

Presents a practical guide to various drawing techniques.

Text with colorful illustrations provide easy-to-follow projects to teach the essentials of color theory.

Presents a practical guide to a wide range of pastel drawing techniques.

A guide to various oil painting techniques to teach the essentials of painting portraits in oil.

Photographs guide the beginner through a series of exercises designed to teach the essentials of using perspective. Projects focus on professional works of art, all shown in the making so that novices can follow the creative process step by step.