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The Complete Colored Pencil Book

by Bernard Poulin

This expansive look at the versatile, popular colored pencil medium is packed with creative, imaginative demonstrations sure to help artists develop--or enhance--their skill. They'll learn about every aspect of color pencil drawing, from studio space, drawing tools and surfaces to sketching and color use. Readers will also find unique colored pencil techniques and advanced tips for creating textured surfaces and... (more)

The Fundamentals of Drawing

by Barrington Barber

Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step

by Ann Kullberg

Portraits not only capture a likeness, but offer for generations to come a glimpse into the subject's life. Sounds like quite a challenge. But with Ann Kullberg's help, it's not as difficult as one might think to create lifelike colored pencil portraits. Using her own beautiful portraiture for instruction and inspiration, Kullberg walks artists through the process step by step--from basic information about... (more)

Decorative Murals With Donna Dewberry

by Donna S. Dewberry

With Donna Dewberry's help, even inexperienced do-it-yourself home decorators can turn any wall into a masterpiece! Donna has completed more than 1,200 custom decorative paint jobs for homes and businesses, perfecting a variety of surefire techniques along the way. In this book, she shares some of her favorite tricks and techniques for creating: - trompe l'oeil murals - floral designs and leafy garlands - faux... (more)

Painting Romantic Landscapes

by Sharon Buononato

With Painting Romantic Landscapes, anyone can learn how to paint lovely, rural landscapes. Six step-by-step projects, ranging from beginner to advanced, guide artists through the author's special acrylic painting techniques that easily capture the natural beauty of landscapes. Sharon Buononato shows readers how to render the basics of landscape painting, including skies, trees, garden flowers, streams, small... (more)

The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes

The Paint Effects Bible: 100 Recipes for Faux Finishes

by Kerry Skinner

The Paint Effects Bible is a library of faux finishes: 100 of them. Each is described on a single spread with a large photograph of the finish plus step-by-step illustrations, an ingredients list, and detailed instructions for creating the effect. A valuable source for professional and amateur decorators alike, this book comes in a handy, pocket-sized format with a concealed wiro-binding that lays flat... (more)

Colored Pencil Explorations

by Janie Gildow

This dynamic book reveals the limitless creative possibilities of colored pencils when blended with mixed media. It features the work of today's most innovative colored pencil artists, highlighting a range of new and exciting effects in step-by-step detail. Designed to be instantly gratifying and wholly achievable, these techniques incorporate pastel, solvents, airbrush, watercolor, acrylic, ink and more.... (more)

Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell Volume Two - Painting Inspirations (Paint Along With Jerry Yarnell, 2)

Paint Along with Jerry Yarnell Volume Two - Painting Inspirations (Paint Along With Jerry Yarnell, 2)

by Jerry Yarnell

Painting Inspirations. There's no better way to describe the stunning projects provided by Jerry Yarnell in volume two of his popular new series. His invaluable instruction and encouraging voice accompany each new artistic challenge, giving readers the inspiration and step-by-step guidance they need to master a variety of new painting techniques. They'll gain confidence with brush control, color mixing,... (more)

Ultimate Wall Book

by Victoria Ellerton

Drawing on the experience she has gained fro m decorating over 4,000 rooms, Victoria Ellerton provides a practical guide to decorating the walls, doors and fireplace s in your home. '

Colored Pencil Solution Book

by Janie Gildow

"*Provides more than 70 specialized answers for common colored pencil dilemmas *Step-by-step mini-demos illustrate techniques and help artists apply what they’ve learned Few mediums can rival the range of effects achieved with colored pencils. This guide offers sound instruction from two highly respected artists. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience they provide answers to the most frequently asked... (more)

The Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Recipes, Paint Effects & Special Finishes: The Ultimate Source Book for Creating Beautiful, Easy-to-Achieve Interiors

The Practical Encyclopedia of Paint Recipes, Paint Effects & Special Finishes: The Ultimate Source Book for Creating Beautiful, Easy-to-Achieve Interiors

by Sacha Cohen

Create fabulous paint effects with inspirational ideas from an extensive gallery of interiors. Expert advice on choosing and using the right tools and materials, from specialty brushes to paints, glazes and varnishes. Over 50 different treatments clearly explained through informative text, step-by-step color photographs and expert advice. Over 20 stunning projects that will transform any space with the stroke... (more)

More of the Joy of Painting

by Bob Ross

Following the success of his first book, The Best of the Joy of Painting , Bob Ross gathered sixty more of his favorite paintings to create More Joy of Painting . Now available in paperback, More Joy of Painting presents each painting in full color, followed by detailed instructions and a series of black-and-white photos to walk you, step-by-step, through the process of creating a Bob Ross original. So,... (more)

The Complete Guide to Coloured Pencil Techniques

The Complete Guide to Coloured Pencil Techniques

by Beverley Johnston

Explore the full potential of this fascinating and versatile medium and learn how, using simple techniques, you can create works of tremendous subtlety and delicacy. A comprehensive techniques section introduces readers to the materials needed, and demonstrates in easy-to-follow step-by-step sequences essential coloured pencil techniques such as blending and shading. Readers are encouraged to look closely at... (more)

Creating Textures in Colored Pencil

by Gary Greene

Lee Hammond's Big Book of Drawing

by Lee Hammond

Now beginning artists can get all the drawing help they need in one convenient place. Bestselling author Lee Hammond is known for her clear, basic methods for drawing nearly any subject. This giant book brings together the best projects from her other titles into one super-sized guide. Readers will find: - Popular subjects like people, animals, flowers and nature - An encouraging "You Can Do It" section -... (more)

Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil

Capturing Soft Realism in Colored Pencil

by Ann Kullberg

There's a trick to painting realistic subject matter without including every last little detail. It's this "soft realism" approach to colored pencil that Ann Kullburg shares in her insightful new technique book. Kullberg teaches artists how to faithfully capture the essence of any subject without wasting time on excessive detail work. Step by step she presents 35 popular subjects and describes techniques... (more)

Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting

Donna Dewberry's Complete Book of One-Stroke Painting

by Donna S. Dewberry

Painting lovely home accents is easy with Donna Dewberry! Her popular, proven one-stroke technique—which lets you color, shade and highlight all in a single brushstroke—is a cinch to learn, even if you’ve never picked up a brush before. You’ll soon find yourself adorning everything from crystal stemware to mailboxes to the walls of your home with beautifully hand-painted flowers, fruits, leaves and other charming... (more)

Watercolor Pencil Magic

by Cathy Johnson

Water-soluble colored pencils are portable, versatile and much more forgiving than traditional watercolors, yet many artists have only just begun to tap into this medium's creative potential. This book explores the amazing possibilities of watercolor pencils, providing artists with basic instruction for taking full advantage of them in their artwork. Beginning with an overview of necessary materials and basic... (more)

Decorative Painting Techniques: Whisper Painting

Decorative Painting Techniques: Whisper Painting

by Suzy Eaton

The first in a brand-new series, each focusing closely on a specific faux finish. Whisper Painting is a popular style that’s soft, subtle, and easy to do, and with these ample photos as a guide, anyone can give plain walls, furniture, and home accessories beautifully understated decorative finishes. The projects showcase 30 different techniques, and start with such simple, unintimidating processes as tracing,... (more)

The Oil Painter's Pocket Palette (Pocket Palette Series)

The Oil Painter's Pocket Palette (Pocket Palette Series)

by Rosalind Cuthbert

"The Pastel Painter's Pocket Palette" includes pages of easy-to-follow color-mixing charts, special mixtures for greens and flesh tones, how to achieve brilliant colors, and more.

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by Bernard Poulin

by Barrington Barber

by Ann Kullberg

by Donna S. Dewberry

by Sharon Buononato

by Kerry Skinner

by Janie Gildow

by Jerry Yarnell

by Victoria Ellerton

by Janie Gildow

by Sacha Cohen

by Bob Ross

by Beverley Johnston

by Gary Greene

by Lee Hammond

by Ann Kullberg

by Donna S. Dewberry

by Cathy Johnson

by Suzy Eaton

by Rosalind Cuthbert