BARRON'S All About Techniques   Art instruction books in this increasingly popular series are written especially for advanced students and professionals. They present a virtual treasure house of techniques that, when mastered by the artist, produce a finished artwork that has an unmistakable professional appearance. All About Techniques in Acrylics analyzes and describes the ...
	BARRON'S Color Mixing for Artists   This reference book for art students, teachers, and professionals presents examples of finished paintings, as well as color charts that demonstrate color mixing as it applies to watercolors, acrylics, and oils. Students learn how to choose and mix colors to produce the maximum color range from the minimum number ...
	BARRON'S The Oil Artist's Handbook   Here's a brand new series for dedicated amateurs that will also by used and valued by professional artists. Each title in the Artist's Handbook Series has a sturdy hardcover binding, allowing it to be taken out to the field as handily as it is used in the studio. The ...
	BATSFORD Capturing the Moment in Oils   Learn how to work quickly on site to capture the moment, with specialist advice on everything from choosing subjects and composition to adding finishing touches in the studio. The book includes step-by-step paintings to guide the reader through the painting process. Author: David Curtis Format: hardback, 128 pgs., 8 3/4 in. x ...
	BOB ROSS 3-Hour Workshop Instructional DVD or VHS   Your private classroom with Bob Ross! Presented in Bob Ross' own warm and patient style, this 3-hour DVD or VHS workshop answers all the questions you've been asking about the "wet-on-wet" technique using oil paint. Bob covers in great detail the basics of skies, mountains, trees, water, reflections, and ...
	BOB ROSS Joy Of Painting Books   Each Bob Ross book is carefully detailed with step-by-step instructions and full color paintings, based on the PBS oil painting TV series, "The Joy of Painting". Each volume contains an introduction that includes sections covering paints, mixing colors, palette, brushes, brush cleaning, palette knives, easels, canvas, and how-to-photos. In ...
	DK Oil-painting Workshop   This addition to the Workshop series will show you how to use your oil paints to their best advantage. This simple and innovative guide makes oil painting achievable for everyone. Filled with practical step-by-step instructions, this portable guide guarantees success. Format: paperback, 128 pgs., 7 3/4 in. x 10 in. Publisher: DK, 2006
	DOVER Marine Painter's Guide   The first painter's manual to cover such a wide variety of maritime subjects, this book by Jack Coggins, a noted artist and teacher, offers invaluable instruction on portraying everything from docks and fishing villages to ships and a rocky coastline. Useful tips on perspective and reflections are accompanied by ...
	HARPERCOLLINS How to Paint Like the Impressionists   Impressionism has captured the imagination of people the world over since its first exhibition in Paris in 1874. People have long sought to understand how and why the Impressionists created their paintings and how their techniques might be replicated. Susie Hodge reveals the answers to these questions by assessing ...
	NORTH LIGHT Brushwork Essentials   Knowing how to use a brush properly is essential for effective oil painting. Brushwork Essentials shows you everything you need to know to render a variety of elegant strokes, along with other exciting techniques like paint mixing and brush shaping. Author Mark Christopher Weber makes mastering each technique easy. ...
	NORTH LIGHT Capturing the Seasons in Oils -- DVD   Knowing how or even where to begin a painting can be confusing, especially for beginning artists and particularly when you're faced with the abundance of nature's seasonal glory. In this DVD workshop, Tim Deibler demonstrates four different methods of starting a painting that will lead you towards a finished ...
	NORTH LIGHT Draw and Paint Realistic Horses   There are 12 projects in pencil, acrylics and oils. the realistic style is appealing, accessible to all skill levels, and the author's expertise on horse anatomy, structure, characteristics and coloring will appeal to horse lovers as well as artist. The reference colors, color demonstrations and comparative drawings show the ...
	NORTH LIGHT Keys to Painting Fur & Feathers   Nothing creates a stronger sense of "life" in your wildlife art than realistic textures. This book, a collection of some of the finest art instruction ever published, will show you proven ways to paint fur, feathers and other realistic wildlife textures. You'll find easy-to-follow instructions and demonstrations from top ...
	NORTH LIGHT Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner   This book features easy-to-follow techniques, tips and step-by-step demonstrations providing guidance and encouragement for beginning artists. Familiar subjects, simple compositions and a realistic style build confidence. Included are 10 mini demonstrations and 12 complete painting demonstrations, also a bonus DVD with a complete painting workshop with the authors. Authors: Mark ...
	NORTH LIGHT Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Oils -- DVD   In this DVD you will see the whole oil painting process, from priming your canvas to completing the final details. Along the way you will pick up valuable tips and techniques on color, value, shape, and edges. Take Carolyn's at-home workshop and discover how to use your oil paints to ...
	NORTH LIGHT Painting Songbirds   This book is aimed at beginning oil painters but contains vivid examples that will attract even the most advanced artists. Master decorative painter Sherry C. Nelson provides 15 step-by-step projects, each highlighting a specific feature of the songbird, a variety of poses, and tips on capturing the flowers and ...
	ON AIR VIDEO Paint Like Van Gogh -- DVD   Step into the clogs of famous Dutch artist, Vincent Van Gogh as his painting techniques are demonstrated while copying one of his well-known "Sunflowers" compositions. In this program You will look at Van Gogh's life and legacy. You'll review the tools and materials he used - his paint pallet, ...
	QUARRY Transformational Painting   This is a unique, how-to art instruction book, taught by masterful artist Dan Carrel. Using his original method of painting, readers with little or no painting experience will easily learn to create realistic renderings of any subject. Through a simple process of layering and learning how to create light ...
	SHIVA Paintstiks on Fabric: Simple Techniques, Fantastic Results   Beginners and seasoned fiber artists alike can achieve fabulous results with Shiva Artist's Paintstiks and a few simple tools. Learn everything you need to know about applying paintstik color to fabric, from basic information about paintstiks, to detailed instructions that will enable you to transform ordinary pieces of fabric ...
	SOUTHWATER Painting with Oils, Acrylics, & Gouache   This is the ideal introductory book for anyone with an interest in learning how to paint with oils, acrylic, and gouache. Advice is given on choosing and using paints, brushes, palettes, papers, and canvas, and on working with paint additives and sealing work with different types of varnish. The basic ...
	STERLING Art School: A Complete Painter's Course   It's like going to art school...but in your own home! With more than 400 information-packed pages of basic techniques for watercolors, oils, and acrylics, plus carefully graded projects and over 1000 specially commissioned pictures, this colorful, oversized painter's course will turn you into a complete and versatile artist. Overcome ...
	THE COLOR WHEEL COMPANY Color Is Everything: Master the Use of Color in Oils, Acrylics or Watercolors   This book teaches beginners and advanced artists how to select a color scheme that supports their artistic objectives. The book begins with the basics of color theory and moves on to explain how great artists choose their colors. Learn how to analyze paintings from a color aspect. Learn what ...
	WALTER FOSTER Color Mixing Recipes for Oil and Acrylic   William F. Powell’s popular Color Mixing Recipe Cards have served as a handy reference of essential color combinations for almost 10 years. And now this collection of recipes is available in an updated, convenient format developed with artists’ needs in mind! Now packaged in a concealed wire-o-bound book that ...
	WALTER FOSTER How To Series: Oil   The Oil books in the How to Draw and Paint Series all focus on a specific subject while they teach aspiring artists how to paint, step by step. Beginning with a sketch and the first applications of color, the books clearly explain how to develop each painting, providing important ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques   Until now, the techniques used to create great abstract paintings were surrounded by a veil of mystery. Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques lifts that veil to reveal the exact methods behind the masterworks. Now students and professional artists can stop guessing and start building on the techniques of the ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Color Mixing Bible   All You'll Ever Need to Know About Mixing Pigments in Watercolor, Pastel, Crayon, Acrylic, and Oil Mixing colors accurately may be an art unto itself. In fact, many artists are discouraged by the time and expense it takes to mix and match colors, and achieve the right results. Even more ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Oil Painting   In this treasure trove you'll find an overview of the tools and materials of oil painting, along with advice about color palette, color mixing, and applied color theory. You'll learn about preparing a canvas, designing a composition, direct painting, scumbling, blending, layering, glazing, impasto, monotyping and more. Let the ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL Oil Painting For the Serious Beginner   Develop from a serious beginner into a dedicated professional artist. If looking at wonderful paintings fills you with desire to create your own, this book is for you. Practical, step-by-step instruction and fully illustrated demonstrations are provided. You will learn how to: select paint, canvas, brushes, other materials; practice ...
	WATSON-GUPTILL The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted   Everything you always wanted to know about oil painting...but were afraid to ask. Or maybe you weren’t afraid – maybe you just didn’t know what to ask or where to start. In The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted, author Kathleen Staiger presents crystal clear, step-by-step lessons that build ...