This comprehensive book offers a guide to all the materials, techniques and approaches an artist needs to start painting and drawing with confidence. As well as step-by-step instruction for beginners, it offers expert tips, advice and ideas to offer inspiration to more advanced practitioners. Throughout, lively and original works by contemporary artists illustrate the skills in action. Special 'focus' features are included on painting and drawing popular subjects such as portraits and figures, landscapes, buildings and flowers. With tried-and tested techniques and expert guidance, this book provides an invaluable practical reference for every amateur artist looking to hone their skills in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals, pen and ink or coloured pencils.
- ISBN10 1859678475
- ISBN13 9781859678473
- Publish Date 31 December 2016 (first published 1 September 1994)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 4 March 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Anness Publishing
- Imprint Lorenz Books
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English