Acrylic Solutions provides the hows behind a multitude of effects you've admired in other artists' works--and then some! Based on the popular online teaching collaboration of Chris Cozen and Julie Prichard, this book illustrates a wealth of layering methods and techniques. Mix and match to achieve countless variations, building layer upon layer to create unique and wonderfully complex abstract art.

"Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the fundamentals of composition, Maggie starts with the basics and progresses to 21 complete pastel demonstrations that detail specific painting techniques and effects. You'll learn how to: *Create depth...

Learn How to Draw with Charcoal For The Beginner - Landscapes - Portraits - Animals:Ever wonder how an artist draw a beautiful landscape, how with ease uses his chosen medium and finished his masterpiece. Well let me tell you, that can do it too, picking this book is the first step you showed your interest to draw Landscape. I promise you if you read and do the instructions step-by-step in this book in no time you will be drawing your Landscape masterpiece...

"Donna Dewberry, America's favorite painter, will help you create beautiful murals and borders for your home You can keep a garden blooming all year 'round! Donna's trademark one-stroke methods will help you quickly and easily create charming murals, borders, and wall treatments. Brighten any room in your house or apartment. With easy-to-follow photos and her step-by-step instructions, Donna shows you how to paint: *Beautiful borders of roses, hydrangeas...

"Fully exploring the possibilities of the flash stick, a new modified light stand, this in-depth guidebook helps professional photographers more efficiently create spectacular shots. Used for solo shooting, the flash stick helps photographers distance the flash from the camera, allowing the creation of images that would be impossible with on-camera or hand-held flash-and to do so without the need of an assistant. The manual describes proper manipulation...

This is a step by step demonstration of the Limón technique. Unlike a class, this is a careful explanation of this highly stylized dance technique with accurate demonstrations by Limón-trained dancers.

The Author was the subeditor for one of India's oldest publishing houses for Academic books S.Chand and Co, and a writer and editor for GRG publishing. She was also the editor of Solstice Publishing (Missouri, USA )formerly Hearts on Fire books. She has 48 academic books to her credit and 14 general fiction books including historical, paranormal series, YA, Westerns, thrillers and murder mysteries. [All of these were written under a nom de plume which...

Clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing a variety of dragons, from baby dragons (hatchlings) and sea serpents to dragons of Western and Eastern origin Fire-breathing beasts have soared in popularity in recent years. With Dragons, the newest addition to our best-selling How to Draw and Paint series, budding artists will find clear, step-by-step instructions for drawing these fanciful creatures. Featuring extraordinary information on the origin...

"Even with a keen eye, it can be difficult to troubleshoot and fix your own artwork. That's where this guide comes in. Featuring a range of styles and subjects, Colored Pencil Secrets for Success is like a personal critique session, featuring proven tips, tricks and fixes that will transform your work from good to great. Ann Kullberg has helped countless artists with her classes and writing. You'll learn what's needed to get off to a great beginning...

"Helping artists catapult into further action, this guide is a treasury of insight and inspiration. Rather than focus on art techniques that build skills or overcome creative blocks through playful activities or writing, this guide walks the artist through exercises designed to develop the personal qualities critical to being an artist in the world, such as courage, the ability to look and see, and connection to the true creative self. This is a hands-on,...