Category: Art Technique

This do-it-yourself manual shows how to make stained glass objects, with information on tools, supplies and techniques. It contains patterns for sun-catchers, windows, lamp shades and three-dimensional projects, and has specification and material lists, assembly illustration and colour suggestions.
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Landscape Drawing in Pencil (Dover Books on Art Instruction)

By: Frank M. Rines

Price: $8.95

Publisher: Dover Publications : May 2006

Seller ID: 472907

ISBN-13: 9780486450025

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Concise and beautifully illustrated, this guide provides invaluable instruction on the art of pencil drawing. It covers the basics of holding the pencil, applying different strokes, shading, perspective, and the rendering of different textures, as well as the finer points of pictorial composition and drawing from nature.Based on the author's years of experience teaching art students at all levels, this book is ideal for home or class use. Its thirty-six evocative sketches range from English castles to American bridges, with a few detailed close-ups showing how to surmount some of the problems ...
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Make Ink: A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking

By: Logan, Jason

Price: $24.98

Publisher: Abrams : September 2018

Seller ID: 474655

ISBN-13: 9781419732430

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

A 2018 Best Book of the Year--The Guardian The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich, vibrant inks that are sensitive to both place and environment. Organized by color, ...
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More studio tips for artists and graphic designers

By: Gray, Bill

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co : January 1978

Seller ID: 474125

ISBN-13: 9780442228118

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

No More Secondhand Art : Awakening the Artist Within

By: LONDON, PETER

Price: $8.98

Publisher: Random House Inc : November 1989

Seller ID: 452847

ISBN-13: 9780877734826

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

This book is about using art as an instrument of personal transformation, enabling us to move from an inherited to a chosen state of being. Peter London offers inspiration and fresh ideas to artists, art students, and art teachers--as well as to people who think they can't draw a straight line but want to explore the joys of creative expression. Inside every person, he believes, there is an original, creative self that has been covered over by secondhand ideas, borrowed beliefs, and conditioned behavior. By freeing the capacity for visual expression--a natural human language possessed by every...
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Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist

By: Creevy, Bill

Price: $6.99

Publisher: Watson-Guptill : October 1994

Seller ID: 458013

ISBN-13: 9780823032730

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

This indispensable encyclopedia compares leading brands of oil paints; describes mediums, solvents, and varnishes; illustrates brushes, palettes, and other tools; and shows both traditional and unconventional techniques.
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Oriental Floral Designs and Motifs for Artists, Needleworkers and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive)

By: Sun, Ming-Ju

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Dover Publications : July 1985

Seller ID: 474132

ISBN-13: 9780486249032

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

This book provides artists, needleworkers, and craftspeople with floral illustrations usable in a variety of ways. The full-page unified designs are complete patterns in themselves; the smaller motifs are individual spots that can be used directly or repeated and combined to create larger patterns; and there are also border elements. These designs and motifs encompass not only the strictly floral -- a variety of representative Oriental flowers such as peony, wisteria, and lotus; cherry and plum trees in full bloom; and many kinds of herbaceous plants including bamboo -- but also the associated...
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Origami Rainbow Paper Pack Book: 256 Double-Sided Folding Sheets (Includes Instructions for 8 Models)

Price: $7.98

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing : December 2020

Seller ID: 467460

ISBN-13: 9780804853316

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

New functional format, same high-quality paper This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has more than 250 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Rainbow Paper Pack Book includes: 256 double-sided 6" folding papers16 unique solid color combinations13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricksStep-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models...
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Original Treatises on the Art of Painting: v. 2

By: Merrifield, Mary P.

Price: $14.98

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.

Seller ID: 453018

ISBN-13: 9780486217789

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Original Treatises on the Arts of Painting Vol. 1

By: Merrifield, Mary P. ; S. M. Alexander (New Intro and Glossary by)

Price: $14.98

Publisher: Dover Publications : January 1967

Seller ID: 453017

ISBN: B0013UESXQ

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light

By: Kincaid, Elizabeth

Price: $12.00

Publisher: North Light Books : October 2008

Seller ID: 475002

ISBN-13: 9781600611933

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Discover simple and effective techniques that will infuse your watercolor paintings with stunning highlights and vivid depths, all demonstrated in clear step-by-step exercises. Inside you will learn how to:

Create paintings brimming with color using transparent layering techniques
Innovate with masking materials to create crisp edges and eye-catching light effects
Use tone and contrast to bring your paintings to life

Packed with practical information for using color and light, Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light will transform your art.

Paint With Me in the Forest

By: Fox, Dana

Price: $23.99

Publisher: Page Street Publishing : August 2018

Seller ID: 327434

ISBN-13: 9781624145568

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Unleash Your Creativity with 50 No-Sketch Watercolor Projects From a classic dogwood rose, to a sly fox, to feathers that take on a dreamy quality, you can create polished artwork in just a few easy steps--no sketching required. Dana Fox, creator of Wonder Forest, is known for her unique and whimsical sense of style, and her popular watercolor workshops have introduced thousands to the joys of painting. In Watercolor With Me in the Forest, Dana provides light outlines of each project, and every page is printed on premium art paper, so you can focus on the watercolor techniques--wet-on-dry, we...
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Paint With Me in the Forest

By: Fox, Dana

Price: $23.99

Publisher: Page Street Publishing : August 2018

Seller ID: 404816

ISBN-13: 9781624145568

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New

Unleash Your Creativity with 50 No-Sketch Watercolor Projects From a classic dogwood rose, to a sly fox, to feathers that take on a dreamy quality, you can create polished artwork in just a few easy steps--no sketching required. Dana Fox, creator of Wonder Forest, is known for her unique and whimsical sense of style, and her popular watercolor workshops have introduced thousands to the joys of painting. In Watercolor With Me in the Forest, Dana provides light outlines of each project, and every page is printed on premium art paper, so you can focus on the watercolor techniques--wet-on-dry, we...
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Painter's Quick Reference: Cats & Dogs

By: Books, Other Contributor-North Light

Price: $9.99

Publisher: North Light Books : January 2007

Seller ID: 474963

ISBN-13: 9781581808599

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light

By: Saper, Chris

Price: $9.99

Publisher: North Light Books : September 2001

Seller ID: 475004

ISBN-13: 9781581801637

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

You can paint realistic skin tones that glow with life Learning how to capture such quality has never been easier. Inside you'll find guidelines for rendering accurate skin tones in a variety of media, including watercolor, oil and pastel.You'll begin with a review of the five essential painting elements (drawing, value, color, composition and edges), then learn how light and color influence the appearance of skin tones. Artist Chris Saper provides the advice and examples that make every lesson and technique easy to understand--immediately improving the quality of your work. You'll discover ho...
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Painting Landscapes & Figures in Pastel (Watson-Guptill Painting Library)

By: Parramon, Jose Maria

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns : January 1990

Seller ID: 440653

ISBN-13: 9780823016990

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Beginning with an overview of different pastel painting styles, the author covers topics like selecting a palette and combining pastel with charcoal. Four artists with styles ranging from impressionistic to realistic, demonstrate step by step how to interpret landscape and figure subjects.
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Painting with Watercolor, Pen & Ink

By: Nice, Claudia

Price: $18.99

Publisher: North Light Books : July 2002

Seller ID: 472911

ISBN-13: 9781581802658

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, light shelf wear.
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Pen & Ink Sketching: Step by Step (Dover Art Instruction)

By: Lohan, Frank J.

Price: $8.99

Publisher: Dover Publications : December 2011

Seller ID: 472906

ISBN-13: 9780486483597

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, light shelf wear.
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Picture Framing Made Easy

By: Stokes, Penelope

Price: $6.00

Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc : December 1899

Seller ID: 318980

ISBN-13: 9780713718515

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Pages unmarked, light wear.
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Picture This: Perception & Composition

By: Bang, Molly

Price: $7.99

Publisher: Bulfinch Press : January 1991

Seller ID: 474116

ISBN-13: 9780821218556

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Designed to widen the reader's perception of the world through the basic principles of design, this book begins with the story of Little Red Riding Hood, using triangles and rectangles and circles to tell the tale, and then guides the reader through a basic vocabulary of perception and composition.
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Pinstriping Masters II: More Techniques, Tricks, and Special F/X for Laying Down the Line

By: Pinstripers, Collection of 25

Price: $9.99

Publisher: Airbrush Action, Inc : August 2008

Seller ID: 440904

ISBN-13: 9780963733641

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Pinstriping Masters II: More Techniques, Tricks & Special F/X for Laying Down the Line is the long awaited sequel to Pinstriping Masters, featuring 25 top pinstriping professionals, each offering step-by-step instruction and super tricks and techniques of the trade. As an added bonus, the gallery section of each artist has been expanded. Once again, you'll be amazed at the collection of incredible talent assembled in one book: Andy Anderson, Gary Berg, Jim Bradley, Joe Broxter, Steve Cox, Lyle Fisk, Alton Gillespie, Cary Greenwood, John Hannukaine, Rick Harris, David Hightower, Art Himsl, Bob ...
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Portraits (Watercolor Made Easy)

By: Habets, Peggi

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Walter Foster : May 2012

Seller ID: 472942

ISBN-13: 9781600582776

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The light and airy qualities of watercolor lend it to creating luminous portraits that are full of life. In Watercolor Made Easy: Portraits, award-winning artist Peggi Habets invites artists to learn the secrets of rendering beautiful, lifelike portraits using this sometimes tricky medium. Techniques specific to painting lifelike portraits and detailed information on tools and materials are included. A variety of diverse and contemporary subjects appeal to a wide variety of tastes and artistic styles in this educational and approachable book.

Pro Pinstripe Techniques

By: Artie, East

Price: $27.95

Publisher: Wolfgang Publications : October 2010

Seller ID: 440733

ISBN-13: 9781929133925

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Pro Pinstripe Techniques might be called the collected wisdom of East Coast Artie. Artie shares with readers everything he's leaned in more than forty years of pinstriping on every surface imaginable. Learn first hand why Artie chose a particular color combination, or a certain brand of paint for a particular job. To illustrate how pinstriping works in the real world, the bulk of this book is made up of twelve start-to-finish pinstriping sequences performed by Artie and a small cadre of guest artists. Each of the guest artists, from Nubs, (of Orange County Choppers fame), to Mr. Jay, Mikie Fr...
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Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil: Learn to draw lifelike portraits in vibrant colored pencil (Realistic Series)

By: Hull, Karen

Price: $12.00

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing : April 2019

Seller ID: 474121

ISBN-13: 9781633227279

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, light shelf wear.
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Realistic Watercolor Portraits: How to Paint a Variety of Ages and Ethnicities

By: Winton, Suzanna

Price: $9.99

Publisher: North Light Books : January 2011

Seller ID: 474960

ISBN-13: 9781600611520

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Portraits have the power to capture a likeness that touches the soul. You can learn to paint realistic portraits with artistry following the guidance in this inspirational book.Nine complete step-by-step demonstrations show you how to use watercolors to build portraits that come to life with realism and personality. Each demonstration features a different person--so you can explore a range of ages, skin tones, facial features, hair tones and textures--mastering each detail at your own pace. Even if you are a beginner, success is within your reach as you learn how to: Place an image properlyCap...
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Roses in Watercolour (Ready to Paint)

By: Whittle, Janet

Price: $9.99

Publisher: Search Press : June 2011

Seller ID: 475001

ISBN-13: 9781844486359

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

A gardenful of glorious roses in bloom is one of the most beautiful sights of all. Bring those images indoors with Janet Whittle's wonderful paintings of a wide variety of roses in watercolour.
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Sketching and Rendering Interior Spaces: Practical Techniques for Professional Results by Ivo D. Drpic (1988-07-01)

By: Drpic, Ivo D.

Price: $13.98

Publisher: Whitney Library of Design : July 1988

Seller ID: 316651

ISBN-13: 9780823048540

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Skydyes: A Visual Guide to Fabric Painting

By: Lawler, Mickey

Price: $7.98

Publisher: C&T Publishing : September 1999

Seller ID: 466234

ISBN-13: 9781571200723

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

This reference features easy-to-follow exercises and instructions on fabric painting. The author guides the reader on choosing fabrics, paints and applicators. A paint colour and mixing chart helps to take the guesswork out of mixing paints.
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Slow Stitch: Mindful And Contemplative Textile Art

By: Wellesley-Smith, Claire

Price: $27.98

Publisher: Batsford : October 2015

Seller ID: 474370

ISBN-13: 9781849942997

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

Sometimes less is more--and quality is more important than quantity. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to stitchery. See how to slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques based on traditional practice, reusing and reinventing materials, and limiting equipment. Richly illustrated throughout, this inspirational book will connect with those who seek a new way of working--whether it's starting a stitch journal or joining a community of like-minded artists.
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Spirit Taking Form: Making a Spiritual Practice of Making Art

By: Azara, Nancy

Price: $9.98

Publisher: Red Wheel : December 2002

Seller ID: 454749

ISBN: 824297030164

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Studio Tips for Artists and Graphic Designers

By: Gray, Bill

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold : January 1976

Seller ID: 474052

ISBN-13: 9780442228194

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Art Fabric: Mainstream

By: Constantine, Mildred;Larsen Jack Lenor

Price: $18.98

Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company : January 1981

Seller ID: 474369

ISBN-13: 9780442216382

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Acceptable

Image for The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses: Capture the majesty of horses and ponies in pencil, oil, acrylic, watercolor & pastel (Collector's Series)

The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses: Capture the majesty of horses and ponies in pencil, oil, acrylic, watercolor & pastel (Collector's Series)

By: Pendleton, Elin,Getha, Patricia,Griffin-Scott, Janet,Harrison, Lesley,Larimore, Cindy

Price: $12.99

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing : December 2011

Seller ID: 473018

ISBN-13: 9781600582370

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Clean copy, light wear.
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The Art of Japanese Brush Painting

By: Mcdowell

Price: $7.98

Publisher: Crown Publishers, Inc : 1972

Seller ID: 471922

ISBN: 281CAO1008793

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Artist's and Craftsman's Guide to Reducing, Enlarging and Transferring (Dover Craft Books)

By: Weiss, Rita

Price: $3.99

Publisher: Dover Publications : September 1983

Seller ID: 474129

ISBN-13: 9780486241425

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Body Art Book: A Complete Illustrated Guide to Tattoos, Piercings and Other Body Modifications

By: Miller, Jean-Chris

Price: $7.00

Publisher: Berkley Trade : October 1997

Seller ID: 240869

ISBN-13: 9780425159859

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Discusses the history of body art, offers a glossary of the symbols in tattoos, and covers safety precautions.
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The Calligraphy Sampler: Roman Alphabets

By: Pearce, Charles

Price: $5.99

Publisher: Harpercollins : January 1985

Seller ID: 472736

ISBN-13: 9780004119090

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Very Good

The Elements of Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)

By: Ruskin, John

Price: $5.98

Publisher: Dover Publications : June 1971

Seller ID: 463719

ISBN-13: 9780486227306

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Very Good

Can drawing -- sound, honest representation of the world as the eye sees it, not tricks with the pencil or a few effects -- be learned from a book? One of the most gifted draftsmen, who is also one of the greatest art critics and theorists of all time, answers that question with a decided Yes. He is John Ruskin, the author of this book, a classic in art education as well as a highly effective text for the student and amateur today.The work is in three parts, cast in the form of letters to a student, successively covering First Practice, Sketching from Nature, and Colour and Composition. Starti...
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The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused

By: Stabin, Mel

Price: $14.99

Publisher: Watson-Guptill : January 2003

Seller ID: 472705

ISBN-13: 9780823016945

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Like New

Following in the footsteps of Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused is Mel Stabin's latest: The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused. Capturing a figure's unique personality and multifaceted quality in watercolor is challenging--but Stabin demonstrates, step by step, how the new artist can capture the figure by painting simply, directly, and with intense focus on the "essence" of a person. Readers will discover tested techniques and hands-on tips for painting portraits, people in an environment, and groups of people, as well as for painting people from photographs. They'll also find...
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