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Painting Like the Impressionists
Impressionism, an art movement pioneered by a handful of avant-garde painters based in Paris in the1870s, gave academic oil painting a vivacity and spontaneity it had previously lacked, and remains tothis day the single most popular style of art for gallery-goers and amateur painters alike. Thiselegantly-written book, by a professional artist and scholar, is both an instructional guide toincorp…
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- 9781785009112
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Painting with Watercolour
Watercolours are the first choice for many painters, but few master the full potential of the medium. This book encourages you to be bold and colourful. Written by an internationally respected artist and teacher, it offers practical ways of working with watercolours, and shares ideas and thoughts that can make your painting methods more exciting and adventurous. With over 180 illustrations, it …
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- 9781785002311
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- 1 online resource (300 pages)
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Painting Urban and Cityscapes
Cities provide endless exciting scenes for the artist, from sun-baked cafes, rain-soaked streets, illuminated nightscapes and busy squares to quiet, atmospheric corners. This practical book explains how to paint these scenes using water-based painting materials and new techniques. With invaluable tips and advice throughout, it encourages a looser, more colourful approach to painting and shares …
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- 9781785002694
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Painting and Drawing the Head
Painting and Drawing the Head combines technical instruction, art history references and thoughts on the day-to-day practice of painting the head from life. The rich text, supported by over 100 paintings, gives a thoughtful account of the process of capturing a likeness. After introducing materials, principles and ideas, it follows the course of painting a head in five sittings, providing uniqu…
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- 9781785001642
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Drawing and Painting on LocationA guide to en plein-air
Working en plein-air is a French term that means literally 'in the open air' and, although artists have been doing just that for centuries, the concept is experiencing a resurgence today. Sketchers and painters alike are leaving their studios and heading out into the open air. This book encourages you to join them. Full of in-depth advice and practical instruction, it explains how to make the m…
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- 9781785002410
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Watercolour Secrets
A beautiful survey of the work of the members of the internationally respected Royal Watercolour Society, representing the finest contemporary watercolour painting in Britain today. This stunning book showcases the work of the members of the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society, including Ken Howard, Sonia Lawson and many other fine and well-known contemporary watercolour painters. Each artis…
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- 9781789941067
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- 1 online resource (168 pages)
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Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations200+ Surefire Finishes for Low-Fire, Mi…
Get inspired and get glazing! Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations provides a captivating collection of sure-fire glaze recipes and electrifying combinations for low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire potters. Hundreds of photos and technically-edited recipes ensure youll get the best possible results. Whether youre searching for excitement at cone 6 or looking for the perfect high-fire shino re…
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- 9781589239814
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- 1 online resource (176 pages)
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Art of Paint MarblingTips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions for crea…
The Art of Paint Marbling takes you through all the tools, techniques, and tips you need to create your own marbled artwork. *2022 Creative Book Awards winner for Best Drawing & Painting Book* Closely following the successful The Art of Paint Pouring and its follow-up, The Art of Paint Pouring: Swipe, Swirl & Spin—The Art of Paint Marbling features a similarly easy-to-follow for…
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- 9781600588778
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- 1 online resource (128 pages)
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American Potters and Pottery
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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- 9781528760645
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- 1 online resource (372 pages)
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Mastering Hand BuildingTechniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More
From pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers allthe foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. Ceramic artists will also find a variety of next-level techniques and tips: designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds,a variety o…
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- 9780760362723
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- 1 online resource (208 pages)
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