Painting & Art Manuals

Decorative painting the ornamentation of wood, tin, glass, paper, and other surfaces with beautifully painted designs requires no previous artistic...

***''Figure Drawing is structured like an art school course and is every bit as rewarding.'' Artists and IllustratorsInformative and instructive, t...

Urban sketching is centered on observing and drawing the environment around you, and sharing your drawings with like-minded groups in person and th...

This comprehensive book offers a guide to all the materials, techniques and approaches an artist needs to start painting and drawing with confidenc...

Trees are a magnificent source of inspiration for artists. This book looks more closely at their role in art and how best the artist can capture t...

Acrylic is the second book in the popular 'Do More Art' series, which explores the myriad creative possibilities of working with acrylic.Fans of th...

Relaxation is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Stress Less Color-By-Number Mandalas takes the guesswork out of creating stunning works of art. Each of these se...

An inspiring guide to creating successful landscapes and seascapes in mixed media, including watercolour, pastels, wax crayons, ink and acrylics. M...

Inspired by a Pablo Picasso quote, Make a Yellow Dot the Sun is an unconventional, creative drawing book, in which readers are encouraged to think ...

Painting is one of the most rewarding ways of expressing yourself. It sparks creativity, engages the imagination and relaxes you, reducing stress l...

When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportun...

Following the success of Beginners Guide to Sketching: Characters, Creatures & Concepts, 3dtotal Publishing presents readers with another fun, ...

Painting flowers is a joyful experience - to capture and celebrate the colour, form and beauty of flowers in watercolour is an endlessly exciting p...

Learning to paint using oils, acrylics and gouache requires training in specific painting skills. This practical guide is an ideal introduction to ...

Patterning is fun, easy, relaxing and adds interest and texture to any design. Joanne Fink presents creative monogram and pattern techniques in Zen...

Rivers can be enchanting or exciting, but are always absorbing. They provide a myriad of painting opportunities and challenges for the artist. Fo...