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Early Chinese Texts on Painting
Hong Kong University Press, HKU 2012; US$ 30.00For students of Chinese art and culture this anthology has proven invaluable since its initial publication in 1985. It collects important Chinese writings about painting, from the earliest examples through the fourteenth century, allowing readers to see how the art of this rich era was seen and understood in the artists own times. Some of the... more...
Color
Wiley 2012; US$ 99.95The one-stop reference to the essentials of color science and technology—now fully updated and revised The fully updated Third Edition of Color: An Introduction to Practice and Principles continues to provide a truly comprehensive, non-mathematical introduction to color science, complete with historical, philosophical, and art-related topics.... more...
Color Harmony in Your Paintings
F+W Media 2012; US$ 24.99Instill more emotion in your paintings through Color Harmony Color is one of the most powerful tools an artist can use to capture a mood or express an emotion. However, it can also be intimidating. In Color Harmony in Your Paintings , artist and teacher Margaret Kessler takes a friendly approach to help you understand and apply the principles of... more...
Pigment Compendium: Optical Microscopy of Historical Pigments
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 215.00This is an essential purchase for all painting conservators and conservation scientists dealing with paintings and painted objects. It provides the first definitive manual dedicated to optical microscopy of historical pigments. Illustrated throughout with full colour images reproduced to the highest possible quality, this book is based on years of... more...
Layered Impressions
F+W Media 2012; US$ 24.99After being introduced to the materials to be used in the projects, the reader will be given an introduction to how poetry (or prose or journaling) will be used throughout the book to inspire the stepped-out art projects. The author will begin each project with a writing prompt, such as a quick haiku or a list of self attributes. From there, a mixed-media... more...
Lee Hammond's Big Book of Acrylic Painting
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99Lee gives readers clear, friendly, easy to follow instruction for achieving detailed, realistic art from photographs with an encouraging "You can do it!" attitude. This big guide, a great companion to Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing, is perfect for beginners, showing them everything they need to create a wide variety of subjects in no time with one... more...
Classical Painting Atelier
Crown Publishing Group 2011; US$ 35.00Want to paint more like Manet and less like Jackson Pollock? Students of art hailed Classical Drawing Atelier , Juliette Aristides?s first book, as a dynamic return to the atelier educational model. Ateliers, popular in the nineteenth century, teach emerging artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. The educational process... more...
Acrylic Basics for Beginners
F+W Media 2011; US$ 5.99Lee Hammond helps you get your acrylic paintings past that initial ?awkward stage? with great tips and tricks for achieving realistic results. more...
Rethinking Acrylic
F+W Media 2011; US$ 29.99Have you ever walked into an art supply store, stood in front of the amazing array of acrylic products and just thrown up your hands in confusion, leaving the store without buying something new to experiment with? If you've ever wondered what to do with all those products, then this book is for you. If you've been using acrylic in traditional painting... more...
Donna Dewberry's Essential One-Stroke Painting Reference
F+W Media 2011; US$ 24.99The ultimate guide to one-stroke painting Become a one-stroke wonder with this all-in-one reference! Here, beloved decorative painter and PBS television instructor Donna Dewberry takes you step-by-step through more than 60 demonstrations using her popular One-Stroke techniques. From flowers, trees and berries to birds, fruit and more, the at-a-glance... more...









