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Drawing Using Grids: Portraits with Character by Giovanni Civardi
$26.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Drawing Using Grids
From world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide uses the traditional grid technique to make the process of creating a characterful portrait drawing both simple and accessible. Starting from a photograph, Civardi shows you how to create an accurate pencil sketch of the subject by ...Show more
The Urban Sketching Handbook: Drawing Expressive People - Essential Tips & Techniques for Capturing People on Location by Róisín Curé
$28.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Urban Sketching Handbooks Ser.
The Urban Sketching Handbook: Drawing Expressive People helps artists develop skills and confidence to overcome the challenges of drawing people on the go, introducing and applying useful tips and techniques.
Pocket Guide to Calligraphy by Joy Daniels; Nicola Dunn
$20.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques
Get started with learning calligraphy in this portable, easy reference introduction. While the shapes of its letters have gone through many changes in style, the classical Roman capitals are the basis of all calligraphy and letter design seen today. In this book, learn the basic know-how and tec ...Show more
Watercolor Basics - Learn to Solve the Most Common Painting Problems by Charles Reid
$62.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques
With expert advice on everything from drawing and design to fine-tuning figure and landscape paintings, Reid helps readers identify shortcomings in their paintings, fix recurring problems, and become a better watercolorist.
Abstracts: Techniques & Textures by Rolina Van Vliet
$35.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques
This is the fourth and most technical book on abstract art by Rolina van Vliet. In comparison to its predecessors it takes a more in-depth look at the practical nature of abstract art. With a detailed explanation of the technical aspects of painting, the book covers figurative elements, composition and ...Show more
The Kew Book of Painting Roses in Watercolour by Trevor Waugh
$40.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Kew Books
Immerse yourself in the world of roses, learning to produce your own watercolour painting that radiate light and purity. Published in association with the internationally-renowned Kew Gardens and written by noted watercolour artist Trevor Waugh. The rose has a special place in both art and culture a ...Show more
Oils - Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner by Norman Long
$23.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Art Techniques
Learn how use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and color. Oils has a handy front section covering all the practi ...Show more
Clothed Figures by Lucy Swinburne
$38.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Drawing Masterclass
Including numerous step by step projects and a diverse collection of inspirational examples, this book will help you master the clothed figure. Whether you want to draw a beloved close relative or a characterful passer-by, Lucy Swinburne's new book explains the techniques and materials clearly, simply a ...Show more
David Bellamy's Landscapes Through the Seasons in Watercolour by David Bellamy
$25.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques
Master artist and bestselling author David Bellamy shares his ideas, approach, and techniques to painting the landscape all year round. A revised and expanded edition of David Bellamy's Winter Landscapes in Watercolour, this book moves the scope from a focus on winter exclusively to looking at each seas ...Show more
En Plein Air: Watercolor - Expert Techniques and Simple Step-By-step Projects for Creating Dynamic Landscapes in the Open Air with Watercolor by Walter Foster Creative Team
$30.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: En Plein Air Ser.
For artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location.En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. ...Show more
The Organic Artist: Make Your Own Paint, Paper, Pigments, Prints and More from Nature by Nick Neddo
$38.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques
It's time to go back to basics! If you're interested in art, but find that it's becoming an increasingly expensive hobby, "The Organic Artist" is just the book for you! It encourages us all to return to those days when art was made with all-natural materials, such as charcoal and birch bark. Immersing y ...Show more
Coloured Pencil Artist's Drawing Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practising Artist by Jane Strother
$38.00 NZD
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Artist's Bibles
In this new edition of the indispensable and easy-to-use guide, you can discover the art of coloured pencils and improve your drawing skills with these fully updated instructions. Step-by-step instructions will guide you through a range of blending, mark-making and mixed media techniques to build on you ...Show more