by Lucy Watson (Author), Aggy Boshoff (Author), Lucy Watson (Author), Phyllis McDowell (Author), Glynis Barnes-Mellish (Author)
Whether you are interested in learning to draw, work with watercolours, acrylics or oils this step-by-step guide is for you.
Starting with materials and techniques, warm-up exercises encourage you to build your drawing and painting expertise and confidence. Easy-to-follow step-by-step projects designed to train your eye and develop your skills show you what to do, and demonstrate key techniques.
Clear explanations of the principles of drawing and painting will encourage you to tackle different subjects from simple landscapes to portraits, while building the image illustrations provide at-a-glance overviews of projects.
Galleries of contemporary artwork demonstrate how successful artists approach different topics from still lifes, to panoramas and figures, with tips helping you to develop your personal style.
A fresh approach to practical art helping you achieve the best results, whatever your level.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Published: 02 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 1405347414
ISBN 13: 9781405347419