Beginner's Guide to Needlecrafts
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This guide opens with an overview of the history of drawing and a gallery of inspirational and contemporary designs. It gives practical guidance on choosing the best charcoals, chalks, crayons, pencils and paper; includes information on drawing techniques, plus brush drawing, charcoal and chalk blending; and gives detailed step-by-step instructions and colour photographs to accompany each of the 12 technique-based projects included.
Acrylic paint dries quickly, forms a tough, flexible film that's insoluble, and won't rot, discolor, or crack. Get tips from the experts, and techniques for rapidly building up layers of color. Try impasto and masking, paint with a knife, and antique. Full-color illustrations on each page, and a painters' gallery, help you do it all! 96 pages (all in color), 7 3/4 x 10 1/4.
Designed to help the beginner start painting immediately without overwhelming them with theory, the books in this series contain a mixture of projects and inspirational "gallery" examples, encouraging readers to move on to build up a range of skills and techniques. This title covers oils. Topics include: basic techniques; storing pastels; toning papers and boards; fixing and squaring up; and information on types of paints, paper and brushes to use. Ten projects aim to develop skills such as expressive strokes, blending, layering, broken colour, scumbling, feathering, hatching and mixing pastels with other media.
With the unique freshness and delicacy of watercolor, a few brief strokes can turn into breathtaking images. This fascinating guide makes it easy, revealing the secrets of master painters like Durer and Turner, as well as contemporary techniques. Full-color photos on each page display a wide range of techniques, including glazing, backruns, and masking out. Best of all: your very first watercolor will be suitable for framing! 96 pages (all in color), 7 3/4
Designed to help the beginner start painting immediately without overwhelming them with theory, the books in this series contain a mixture of projects and inspirational "gallery" examples, encouraging readers to move on to build up a range of skills and techniques. This title covers pastels. Topics include: storing pastels, toning papers and boards; fixing and squaring up; and the best pastels, paper and equipment to use. Projects are designed to develop expressive strokes, blending, layering, broken colour, scumbling, feathering, hatching and mixing pastels with other media.