Painting & Art Manuals

A celebration of drawing from some of the countries most renowed, respected and most-loved ilustrators, including David Hockney, Quentin Blake and ...

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Beginning Acrylic is the perfect resource for aspiring painters just getting started in ...

Beginning Watercolor is the perfect resource for aspiring artists just getting started in this colorful medium. From the first brushstroke to the f...

With Beginning Drawing, discover and master the fundamentals of drawing with professional tips and expert instruction.Designed especially for aspir...

The humble sketch is the foundation of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image-but rarely are sketches celebrated lik...

This is a professional book focused on foundational principles of art and illustrated by old and contemporary masters. It gives serious beginners t...

This book provides all the information artists need to experience success with both traditional and watercolour pencils. Readers will enjoy basic t...

The Arts and Crafts Movement lends itself perfectly to colouring; pay homage to one of the greatest artists of all time in this stunning book, pack...

The Art of Chinese Brush Painting is an excellent way for newcomers to experience this ancient Chinese art form.The book introduces traditional Chi...

Painting Accessible Abstracts is an inspirational but practical book that will help artists to paint in a less figurative way.  Laura Reiter demons...

Drawing the human body is a creative process, but one which relies on an accurate rendition of the form. This practical book explains anatomy for ...

This beautifully illustrated book is the first practical step-by-step guide to using coloured pencils in botanical painting and is written by Ann S...

Alleviate anxiety and soothe all stress with The Little Book of Calm Colouring.The international and Sunday Times bestseller from David Sinden and ...

Portrait painting is inherently difficult and requires a unique understanding of and sensitivity to the sitter. This practical book considers the ...