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Beginners will find learning to draw is fun and rewarding; explore exercises t... Beginners will find learning to draw is fun and rewarding; explore exercises that are presented in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format and help novices establish a firm grasp of the basic techniques. more

Overcome creative block and break out of your norm Every artist struggles with... Overcome creative block and break out of your norm Every artist struggles with creativity at one time or another. Creative Watercolor Workshop will help you the watercolor artist explore your creativity and stretch your boundaries while still making... more

With an unprecedented array of media and digital tools at their disposal today... With an unprecedented array of media and digital tools at their disposal today s artists are faced with unlimited possibilities for creative experimentation. Never before has there been such innovation in the way art can be conceptualized produced and... more

Build a Successful Art Career Do you want to establish or expand a career for ... Build a Successful Art Career Do you want to establish or expand a career for yourself in fine art illustration or design? 2016 Artist s & Graphic Designer s Market is the must-have reference guide you. Thousands of successful artists have relied on us... more

A tribute to the expressiveness of today s artists and the incredible versatil... A tribute to the expressiveness of today s artists and the incredible versatility of the medium AcrylicWorks features 126 contemporary masterpieces. This stunning collection covers a wide range of styles and subjects from intimate portraits and... more

Master the Secret of Creating Spectacular Flowers in Colored Pencil When it co... Master the Secret of Creating Spectacular Flowers in Colored Pencil When it comes to choosing a subject flowers are a perennial favorite for artists because of their exciting variety and complexity of color texture and details. It s amazing then that... more

Listen closely...can you hear it? Can you hear the voices? Thoughts insights c... Listen closely...can you hear it? Can you hear the voices? Thoughts insights confessions from the creative community sharing ideas trading secrets venting frustrations; asking and answering questions such as What color rarely shows up in your work? or... more

Everything you need to know to turn your photos into beautiful light-filled wa... Everything you need to know to turn your photos into beautiful light-filled watercolors. If a picture is worth a thousand words watercolor has the power to transform that picture into pure poetry. This book will show you how to do just that step by... more

How do you make room for making art? Do you long to uncover secrets to sneakin... How do you make room for making art? Do you long to uncover secrets to sneaking more creative time into your day or to making your studio the perfect place to unleash your artistic potential? Have you often wondered how successful creative types seem... more

Life Lessons- Learn How to Capture a World Constantly in Motion Fluid fast and... Life Lessons- Learn How to Capture a World Constantly in Motion Fluid fast and expressive life drawing starts here. Step by step you ll learn to render fleeting gestures from memory capture expressions simply and more quickly give your drawing a life... more

With the advent of laser-cut plastic stencils home decorators and hobbyists ca... With the advent of laser-cut plastic stencils home decorators and hobbyists can now find hundreds of inexpensive and easy-to-use stencils for creating stunning illusions on walls floors and ceilings. more

How to mix every color you need from a basic palette Pages of detailed at-a-gl... How to mix every color you need from a basic palette Pages of detailed at-a-glance color charts Mixing with both dry and water-soluble pencils Ideas for mixing a wide range of greens The best mixture for deep rich colors Useful techniques for blending... more

Lessons of a lifetime. 24 modern-day masters share secrets to their success. S... Lessons of a lifetime. 24 modern-day masters share secrets to their success. Since 2009 thousands of artists have flocked to Lori McNee s FineArtTips.com for creative and professional advice. A social media guru as well as a professional artist McNee... more

Painting & Drawing Boats by Huntly Moira Painting & Drawing Boats by Huntly Moira more

In-depth help on one of the most favorite (and frustrating) elements of landsc... In-depth help on one of the most favorite (and frustrating) elements of landscape painting. Demonstrates a variety of techniques in a range of mediums. more

Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer Masterful Color will redefine ... Vibrant Colored Pencil Paintings Layer by Layer Masterful Color will redefine the way you think about colored pencils. By employing such classic techniques as tonal underpainting chiaroscuro and color layering you will achieve a depth and intensity of... more

You too can become an artist. It s as easy as 1-2-3 Painting with acrylics is ... You too can become an artist. It s as easy as 1-2-3 Painting with acrylics is easy when you let Brenda Harris introduce you to her basic principles with the 13 unique projects in this book - the first in North Light s Painting with Brenda Harris... more

You too can become an artist. It s as easy as 1-2-3 Painting with acrylics is ... You too can become an artist. It s as easy as 1-2-3 Painting with acrylics is easy fast and fun. Let Brenda Harris show you how with the 10 delightful projects inside this book--the third in North Light s Painting with Brenda Harris series. Let beloved... more

The Complete Watercolorist s Essential Notebook: A treasury of watercolor secr... The Complete Watercolorist s Essential Notebook: A treasury of watercolor secrets discovered through decades of painting and expe rimentation ISBN-10 1440309051 ISBN-13 9781440309052 MacKenzie Gordon 12.5.2009 edition 288 pages Publisher: North Light... more

Big Book of Drawing: Sketching and Drawing Draw Real Animals Secrets to Drawin... Big Book of Drawing: Sketching and Drawing Draw Real Animals Secrets to Drawing Realistic Faces Fast Sketching Techniques by Lee Hammond; David Rankin; Carrie Stuart Parks more