Since the first people began to draw and paint, human figures and faces have dominated art. Through line drawings, paintings and sculpture, artists attempt to convey emotion, express spirit or simply show the physical beauty of the human form.

A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting the Human Figure: A practical guide to depicting the human form in any medium

Arts & Photography

Hoggett, Sarah

Milne, Vincent

History & Criticism

Lorenz Books

How to draw and paint landscapes, from coastal vistas to rolling hills to city skylines. Clear tutorials are followed by practice sketches and over 30 easy-to-follow projects by professional artists.

A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting Landscapes: Learn to produce beautiful landscapes in oil, acrylic, gouache, watercolor, pencil and charcoal

Edgar, Abigail

Drawing

Animals are fascinating subjects in art. The sight of a cat curled up in the sun will soothe; an image of a rampaging elephant inspires awe. Soaring birds instantly evoke a desire for space and freedom. These and many other scenes and emotions can be captured on paper or canvas with a little training and lots of practice.Perhaps you are interested in your pet's behaviour, in safari holidays, in bird watching, or the in behaviour of insects and small animals in their natural environments. For an artist, there is a wealth of inspiration to tap into in the animal kingdom. In this book, mammals and amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish and insects are all depicted in beautiful artworks, tutorials and project exercises by leading artists. Follow along with step-by-step text and photography, gaining invaluable advice and tips on the way.Jonathan Truss is an inspiring artist who specializes in oil and acrylic paintings of wild animals. He expertly guides readers through artistic basics in the tutorial section, looking at drawing and painting fur, claws, eyes, scales and many other animal traits. The movement of animals is discussed, and Jonathan's artworks show how to convey their energy in paintings and sketches. Other professional artists including Trudy Friend and Jonathan Latimer have contributed to the tutorial section, and media including pencils, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, watercolours, acrylics, gouche and oils are covered.In the galleries, Sarah Hoggett provides expert commentary on artworks by professional artists, discussing how they have achieved various effects in their work. Sarah has also worked with several established animal artists to produce 30 great step-by-step projects for readers to follow along with. Subjects include geese on a lily pond by Robert Greenhalf, pelicans in flight by Jonathan Latimer, a buzzing bee by Lucie McDonald and a galloping dog by Abigail Edgar. Work through them all or pick and choose your favourite media or compositions.The book is fully illustrated with more than 800 photographs, making it an inspiring and easy-to-follow guide for artists. It is designed to build confidence in students, empowering them to create their own compositions of the animal subjects that most inspire them.Learn to produce beautiful studies of animals, observing the behaviour, movement, textures and spirit that make each creature a unique subjectMaster the techniques required for successful paintings and drawings, working with pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolours, gouache, acrylics and oilsEnjoy one-on-one tuition with a well-respected wildlife artist, whose work will inspire and guide you to build your own portfolioOnce you have practised basics such as fur, claws, teeth and scales, move on to some inspiring quick sketches, injecting energy into your animal portraits.Work through 30 beautiful and unique projects by professional artists, following step by step to produce stunning portraits of mammals, insects, birds and fish on your paper or canvas This practical guide to the art of drawing and painting animals contains 800 fabulous images, expert tips and solid advice, to inspire beginners and help intermediate artists move to the next level

A Masterclass in Drawing and Painting Animals: Wildlife, pets, reptiles, birds, fish and insects

Truss, Jonathan

Mastering the art of drawing and painting with step-by-step projects and techniques shown in over 1400 photographs.

Watercolor Oils & Drawing Box Set: Mastering the art of drawing and painting with step-by-step projects and techniques shown in over 1400 photographs

SIDAWAY, Ian

Jelbert, Wendy

How to draw and paint the human form, portraits and landscapes, with step-by-step tutorials and practice projects from professional artists. There is advice on using different media such as oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache and pencils, expert tips, and 1700 photographs - offering everything you need to create your own successful works of art.

How To Paint: Landscapes & Figures: A Painting Box Set of Two Hardback Books

Painting

Whatever your choice of drawing and painting medium - oil, acrylic, gouache, water paints, pencil, charcoal or pastels - this practical and comprehensive book offers budding artists the chance to take lessons with highly acclaimed experts, and learn the art of drawing and painting people and the world around them. Easy-to-follow tutorials are complemented with beautiful galleries of professional art.

How To Draw And Paint Figures & Landscapes: Expert Techniques, and 70 Exercises and Projects Shown in Over 1700 Illustrations

From graphite pencils and charcoals to soft pastels and crayons, the art of drawing encompasses a variety of mediums and techniques, all of which are comprehensively covered in this invaluable manual. Part One, Getting Started, explains the materials and equipment needed before describing the most important drawing techniques through a series of short practice exercises. Part Two, Drawing Projects, has over 25 specially commissioned projects to try, including landscapes, still lifes, people, animals, buildings, and trees and flowers. There are also ‘quick sketch’ projects which show how to approach a subject in 5-, 15- and 30-minute drawings.

Mastering the Art of Drawing: A Complete Step-By-Step Course in Drawing Techniques, with 25 Projects and 800 Photographs

Learn how to illustrate a variety of landscapes, from coastal vistas and rolling hills to city skylines and summer meadows, in this updated new edition. An understanding of the various natural forms is key to successful landscape art. Expert tutorials provide this knowledge, from which readers can go on to work through the step-by-step projects. The stages of each project are fully explained, so that students can follow along and learn the methods artists use to observe and capture a vista on paper or canvas. 
The projects use a range of painting and drawing materials so readers can try their hand at drawing a rocky canyon in soft pastels, painting a French vineyard in watercolors, or tackling a stormy sky in acrylics. By trying out and learning from these varied projects, amateur artists will soon be able to produce their own studies of natural landscapes.

Mastering the Art of Landscapes: A Step-By-Step Course With 30 Drawing And Painting Projects And 800 Photographs

Human figures and faces have always dominated art. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn the art of drawing and painting the human body. Tutorials provide knowledge of the human skeletal structure and muscles, skin and hair texture, expressions, movement and postures. In the projects, experienced artists work from life models and photographs using various media, including pencil and charcoal, water paints, gouache, acrylics and oils, while galleries of art offer readers insight into how artistic techniques are employed by professional artists. More than 800 photographs make it easy to follow each tutorial, and the book is guaranteed to enthuse students and give them the confidence to express their unique vision and artistic style.

Drawing & Painting Portraits & Figures: A Complete Step-by-step Course, with 35 Projects and 800 Photographs

Lovely and carefully researched, 1000 Birds: A Unique Collection of 1,000 Species in Exquisitely Detailed Paintings is an authoritative resource for serious birdwatchers and amateur enthusiasts. 1000 Birds celebrates the bird kingdom in all its lovely variety through 1,000 detailed illustrations by some of the world's leading ornithological artists. Featuring representatives of each of the 176 bird families, this uniquely curated collection provides a complete picture of the avian world. Vital statistics are provided for each species, including range, habitat, and size. Also accompanying the artwork is a brief introduction to the bird illustrated, highlighting distinctive features and characteristic behavior. Carefully researched and compiled by a team of specialist consultants, authors, and artists, 1000 Birds is both an authoritative reference and a delight to look at. The details included in this book are a breathtaking glimpse into the beauty of the world's birds through illustration, identification and a delicate layout of some of the most exquisite, along with some of the more common, birds. 1000 Birds is essential reading for the serious birdwatcher and amateur enthusiast alike, and each will enjoy this book immensely.

1000 Birds: A Unique Collection of 1,000 Species in Exquisitely Detailed Paintings

Science & Math

Nature & Ecology

Chartwell Books

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