The Arts: techniques and principles

Offers a fresh approach to figure drawing with a focus on drawing figures in movement or in dramatic poses. Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses-standing, sitting, lying...

Drawing Poses for Beginners combines step-by-step pencil lessons and additional graphite portrait examples to demonstrate how to accurately render the human form in hundreds of realistic poses. With a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references...

Fine Artist's Guide to Tools & Materials, The: An essential reference for understanding and using the tools of the trade

Paint Lab is packed with unique and experimental techniques and ideas in painting. This hands-on book is organised into 52 units, which may, but don't need to be explored on a weekly basis. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip...

Art meets science in this guide to creating color with earth's extraordinary pigments and exploring their fascinating uses today and throughout history Part anthropological study, part art book, and part how-to, Book of Earth immerses you in the world...

Drawing Basics and Beyond: Transform Observation into Imagination by Sorie Kim is the ultimate guide for aspiring artists, illustrators, and creative thinkers who wish to master the fundamentals of drawing. This comprehensive book not only teaches you...

This one-of-a-kind art book unlocks the secrets of art in a visual way, making it accessible and enjoyable for anyonea What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition? An art book like no...