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Charcoal Nudes
Gateways Books & Tapes 2009; US$ 19.95An invaluable tool for beginning students as well as advanced artists, this practical handbook focuses on methods of drawing using the human figure as form. Loaded with practical illustrations, this handy reference covers a variety of methods for charcoal use, including charcoal selection, smudging techniques, and proper grip styles. more...
Painting With Pastels
F+W Media 2007; US$ 24.99Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel... more...
Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil
F+W Media 1999; US$ 24.99You won't believe the incredible drawings you can create using common pencils and the special techniques illustrated in this book. These methods are so easy that anyone?from doodler to advanced artist?can master them in minutes! Step by step, you'll learn how to capture the look of metal, glass, weathered wood, skin, hair and other textures. Two detailed... more...
Creating Textures in Pen & Ink with Watercolor
F+W Media 2005; US$ 22.99Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes, black and white, color?a mixture of mediums and techniques?to suggest: glass cast iron adobe and... more...
The Ultimate Guide To Colored Pencil
F+W Media 2010; US$ 29.99With this easy-to-use handbook, best-selling author Gary Greene provides you with instant access to his best tips, tricks and techniques for creating exceptionally realistic colored pencil artwork. Whether you're new to colored pencils or perfecting advanced techniques, you'll find the answers you need here in dozens of complete step-by-step demonstrations,... more...
The New Graphic Design School
Wiley 2012; US$ 50.00The principles and practice of graphic design Graphic Design School is a foundation course for graphic designers working in print, moving image, and digital media. Practical advice on all aspects of graphics design-from understanding the basics to devising an original concept and creating successful finished designs. Examples are taken from all... more...
Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step
F+W Media 2011; US$ 27.99Portraits not only capture a likeness, but offer for generations to come a glimpse into the subject's life. Sounds like quite a challenge. But with Ann Kullberg's help, it's not as difficult as you might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks you through... more...
Pastel Pointers
F+W Media 2010; US$ 26.99Top Secrets for Beautiful Pastel Paintings Richard McKinley has been a professional artist for over 35 years. Factor in nearly as many years of teaching experience, and that adds up to a whole lot of know-how to share. In Pastel Pointers, he lays it all out: information on tools, materials, color, composition, landscape elements, finishes and more. Compiles... more...
Masterful Color
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Masterful Color will redefine the way you think about colored pencils. By employing classic techniques such as tonal under painting, chiaroscuro and color layering, you will achieve a depth and intensity of color that rivals the celebrated paintings of the Old Masters. ? 15 step-by-step demonstrations teach a classic approach to color, value and... more...
Colored Pencil Secrets for Success
F+W Media 2011; US$ 29.99Even with a keen eye, it can be difficult to troubleshoot and fix your own artwork. That's where this guide comes in. Featuring a range of styles and subjects, Colored Pencil Secrets for Success is like a personal critique session, featuring proven tips, tricks and fixes that will transform your work from good to great. Ann Kullberg has helped... more...









