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 | Painting Skies (Watercolour Tips & Techniques S.) by Geoff Kersey Geoff Kersey shares his mastery of watercolour techniques in this detailed and fascinating guide to painting skies in landscapes. more information>>
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 | The Pastel Artist's Bible by Marilyn Scott More than 100 visual sequences reveal key techniques such as mixing, blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching, and feathering. more information>>
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 | The Cartoonist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practising Artist by Franklin Bishop Discover how to create great cartoons in a wide range of styles and media, from comic-book line art to digital manga. More than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate all the skills you will need... more information>>
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 | The Watercolour Artist's Colour Mixing Bible by Moira Clinch & Hazel Harrison A visual guide to over 2000 mixes and glaze effects. This easy-to-use directory explains colour theory and demonstrates a range of mixing techniques. more information>>
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 | The Acrylic Artist's Colour Mixing Bible by Ian Sidaway A visual guide to over 2000 mixes and glaze effects. This easy-to-use directory explains colour theory and demonstrates a range of mixing techniques. more information>>
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 | The Watercolour Flower Painter's Handbook by Patricia Seligman A beautifully presented high quality hardback volume which would make a fantastic gift for a budding artist or an improving watercolour painter with step by step demonstrations and practical advice. more information>>
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 | Terry Harrison's Watercolour Mountains, Valleys and Streams by Terry Harrison Terry Harrison takes the mystery out of watercolour painting in this lively and inspiring guide... more information>>
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 | Painting with Acrylics (Acrylic Painting Tips & Techniques S.) by Arnold Lowrey Arnold Lowrey presents a lively, inspirational introduction to acrylics which illustrates the versatility and beauty of this wonderful medium... more information>>
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 | Painting with Oils (Oil Painting Tips & Techniques S.) by Michael Sanders In this, the first book in the Oil Painting Tips and Techniques series, Michael Sanders shows how to create beautiful pictures using a range of popular subjects. Specially commissioned photographs guide you every step of the way... more information>>
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 | Chinese Brush Painting Using step-by-step demonstrations and his own evocative and inspirational pictures, Cheng Yan shows you how to capture the beauty and freshness of this exquisite style of painting. more information>>
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 | Watercolour Fairies: A Step-by-step Guide to Creating the Fairy World by David Riche & Anna Franklin How do you see a fairy, let alone draw one? This enchanting book shows how you can invoke the fairy spirit and bring to life the nymphs, sprites, and sylphs of this fabled realm. more information>>
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 | Drawing Hands and Feet: Form, Proportions, Gestures and Actions by Giovanni Civardi It is generally thought that hands and feet are the hardest parts of the body to portray effectively in drawings, paintings and sculptures. Giovanni Civardi demystifies the process of capturing both... more information>>
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 | Painting with Watercolours (Step-by-step Leisure Arts) by William Newton Book no. 1 in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series of instructional art books for artists published by Search Press. more information>>
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 | Painting with Gouache (Step-by-step Leisure Arts) by Michael Sanders Book no. 33 in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series of instructional art books for artists published by Search Press. more information>>
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 | Landscapes in Acrylics (Step-by-step Leisure Arts) by David Hyde Book no. 32 in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series of instructional art books for artists published by Search Press. more information>>
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 | Painting with Oils: Learn How to Create Beautiful Paintings (Step-by-step Leisure Arts) by Noel Gregory Book no. 2 in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series of instructional art books for artists published by Search Press. more information>>
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 | Drawing Pets (Step-by-step Leisure Arts) by Sally Michel Book no. 28 in the Step-by-Step Leisure Arts Series of instructional art books for artists published by Search Press. more information>>
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 | Silk Ribbon Greetings Cards (Handmade Greetings Card S.) by Ann Cox Review by art lover Sarah Cooper: "Wow! This book has introduced me to a craft I never even knew existed and I would just like to say I am already addicted..." more information>>
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 | How to Draw and Paint Fairies by Hazel Harrison & Linda Ravenscroft From finding inspiration to capturing diaphanous detail, a step-by-step guide to fairy-painting techniques. more information>>
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 | The Watercolour A to Z of Trees and Foliage by Adelene Fletcher This paper back version of the gorgeous book is now available. An illustrated directory of techniques for painting 24 trees. more information>>
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 | The Watercolour Flower Painter's A to Z by Adelene Fletcher From azalea to zantedeschia, this unique watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint, in a crisp and natural style, over 50 of the most popular species of flower. more information>>
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 | Wendy Jelbert's Water-soluble Pencils: And Other Aquarelle Media by Wendy Jelbert "Being a total newbie to water-soluble pencils I found this book amazing. Wendy Jelbert guides you through from the beginning with little projects to experiment with the use of pencils and the different results you will achieve..." more information>>
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 | Wendy Jelbert's Line and Wash: Watercolour and Pen Techniques by Wendy Jelbert The methods of merging soft luminous washes with the crisp, definite markings of penwork, are made easy with this book. Each stage of the painting process is illustrated using step-by-step photographs and beautiful finished paintings. more information>>
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 | Bryan Thatcher's Wet into Wet: Watercolour Technique by Bryan A. Thatcher Soft, flowing effects for atmospheric skies, rivers, seas and landscapes in watercolour are made easy when you learn the secrets of 'wet-into-wet' - painting freely with wet washes, blending and merging colours on the paper. more information>>
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 | Inspirational Silk Painting from Nature by Renate Henge, Pam Dawson & G. Banbury Review by art lover Sarah Cooper: "This is a wonderful gallery of beautiful silk paintings but more than that it explains where to gain inspiration for your own magical silk paintings..." more information>>
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 | Encaustic Art: How to Paint with Wax by Michael Bossom Knowledge of how to draw is not necessary for the craft of encaustic art - painting with wax... more information>>
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