A guide to the materials, techniques and methods that every budding artist should need as well as advice on innovations and approaches for more advanced practitioners. Divided into four parts, the book covers the most popular mediums: drawing; watercolour; oil and acrylic; and pastel. Each section explains the range of materials and equipment available, and reveals how to get the best out of them. It shows how to do the basic setting up and preparation, and takes the reader through all the first techniques, with step-by-step practical projects. It then explains more specialized methods for achieving more advanced and sophisticated effects.

Drawing, Pencil and Pastels

by Hazel Harrison

Published 31 December 2016
Based upon the principle that anyone can learn to draw well, Hazel Harrison''s handbook teaches the basics for beginners as well as providing specialised techniques for the more advanced artist.'

A complete step-by step course in painting techniques, from getting started to achieving excellence.