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The Artist's Handbook
List Price: $40.00
Amazon Price: $28.00
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The Artist's Handbook
by Ray Smith
An excellent layout on the materials used in the fields of Fine Art and Craft . Special mention is to be made of secret mediums not used in old master painting , with reference to research done at the National Gallery [London]. A welcome addition to the educated Artist's study, should sit well along side one's Ralph Mayer .Also in keeping with todays emphasis on health , there are more than adequate references , to ASTM standards.The only noticeable grey areas are the weak chapters on Vitreous Enamelling and Ceramic Tiles ,perhaps added as an after thought.
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Secret Knowledge: Rediscovering the Lost Techniques of the Old Masters
by David Hockney
Recently, David Hockney, often described as the "world's most popular artist," has made headlines not with his own work but with his sensational and controversial theories about how some of Western art's famous masterpieces—paintings by artists such as da Vinci, Caravaggio, Velázquez, and Van Eyck—were actually created. A chance observation of a drawing in London's National Gallery led Hockney to ask, "How was this done?"
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Anatomy for the Artist
by Sarah Simblet
Anatomy for the Artist is like having your own life-drawing studio in the privacy of your home. Carefully constructed photographs of the human form allow you to see the structure and function of the skeleton and main muscle groups. Six imaginative drawing lessons, each supported with photography, show how to portray the bones, head, rib cage, pelvis, hands, and feet in perspective, from different angles, both in still poses and in movement.
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The Artist's Complete Guide to Facial Expression
by Gary Faigin
Faigin's drawings and explanation of facial expressions is detailed and well organized. He breaks each expression down to the muscles and utilizes theory to compliment his explanations. This book provides a good foundation for understanding facial expressions and contains enough illustrations for those who do not care for theory. The only thing missing from the book are photographs of different facial types.
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The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques
by Ralph Mayer, Steven Sheehan
Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has become indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a million copies. A detailed index makes a wealth of information readily available. Charts and line drawings throughout
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Chinese Painting Techniques for Exquisite Watercolors
by Lian Quan Zhen
Traditional painting methods of the East blend with classic watercolor techniques of the West to provide watercolor users with a unique style. Chinese Painting Techniques For Exquisite Watercolors provides 12 guided demonstrations for capturing images in watercolor, including plenty of first-person reflections on how the images are defined and captured. Beginners will relish the results.
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Chinese Brush (Learn to Paint)
by Jane Evans
the art of Chinese Brush; explains the materials you need to accomplish your entry into this particular form of art; the basic techniques you will learn; how to apply 'washes'; how to accomplish painting flowers, plants, birds, insects, fish and aquatic creatures, animals, people, landscapes ... trees, grasses, mountains, hills, waterfalls, bridges. From start to finish ... including mounting your art
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The Techniques of Chinese Painting
by Wu Yangmu
This beautiful and comprehensive manual, written by a master painter and teacher in the People's Republic of China, includes a brief history of Chinese painting, descriptions of the equipment needed and its uses, the selection of brushes and inksticks, the execution of traditional brushstrokes, and the methods of applying color.
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The Mustard Seed Garden Manual of Painting
by Kai, Wang, Mai-Mai Sze
Classic manual of traditional Chinese painting. It is a must for the library of any fan of Chinese brush painting, but it should not be the only book used for instruction, especially if you don't have a teacher.
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