Category: Art - History and biography | Reading Level: near fine
When Frances Hodgkins, our most celebrated artist, first left New Zealand in 1901, location became a key factor in her determination to succeed as an artist. In this engaging book, curator Mary Kisler follows in Hodgkins' footsteps through England, France, Italy, Morocco, Spain and Wales to discover the ...Show more
Category: Art
One of Aotearoa New Zealand's most perceptive artists, Laurence Aberhart is a photographer who makes images of the vanishing past in an accelerating world. It was Christchurch where he developed his eye for the scenes that later brought his work to international attention. These early photographs of ord ...Show more
Category: Art - Techniques
Paint inspiring, luminous orchids in watercolour using this practical, contemporary guide from respected artist Vivienne Cawson, published in association with Kew Gardens. Vivienne Cawson's luminous painting style and original use of background patterning gives her work a contemporary, beautifu ...Show more
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Take Three Colours
Tempted to start painting but not sure where to start? Learn how to paint beautiful watercolour flowers using just 3 colours, 3 brushes, a plastic palette and a watercolour pad. This book will build your skills through easy exercises, starting from the simplest of tulips and working up to a stunning ros ...Show more
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Painting Step-by-Step
This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all oil painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, painting from photographs, colour and composition, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, scumb ...Show more
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
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: Take Three Colours Ser.
Learn to paint a variety of mountain scenes with Matthew Palmer using just three colors, three brushes and nine easy projects. Even if you've never picked up a paintbrush, Matthew Palmer will show you how to paint convincing watercolor mountain scenes using just 3 colors, 3 brushes, a plastic p ...Show more
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 cult ...Show more
Category: Art | Series: Little Books of Art
A beautifully presented little book of artworks of the sea. Features hardcover with blue foil, blue page edges and blue ribbon.
Category: Art - Techniques | Series: 2017 edition Encyclopedias
A new, up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive encyclopedia by professional artist Judy Martin. Many manuals on pastel painting take for granted the use of traditional soft pastels, a dry medium that provides the richness and variety of paint colours. Soft pastel is certainly the most versat ...Show more
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
Category: Art - Techniques
Adebanji Alade believes that everything in art begins as a sketch, and his mission is always the same - to instil his work with the power and immediacy of the sketch. This book will show you how. Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes ...Show more
