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Oil: Still Lifes

By: Tom Swimm,Mia Tavonatti,Caroline Zimmermann

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Oil: Still Lifes

By: Tom Swimm,Mia Tavonatti,Caroline Zimmermann

Discusses the tools and materials needed to start painting still lifes in oil and offers tips and techniques for sucessfully working in oils.

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Walter Foster Pub

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1560107278

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Drawing: Pets

By: Mia Tavonatti

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Seventeen pet portraits—from a sleek ferret to a majestic horse—plus tips on sketching from photos, rendering fur textures, and drawing animals in action. This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn how to depict a variety of irresistible pets in pencil. Inside is everything aspiring artists need to get started, presenting the basics of drawing in pencil and offering in-depth information on tools before guiding beginners through seventeen demonstrations—each accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions. From traditional dogs and cats to more exotic reptiles and birds, this kit features a number of inspiring drawings that are sure to appeal to any pet-loving artist.

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Quarto Publishing Group USA

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1610598520

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Oil Painting

Project book for beginners

By: William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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Oil Painting

Project book for beginners

By: William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

The rich, versatile art of oil painting has captivated artists for centuries and continues to be one of the most popular painting mediums. This comprehensive Walter Foster Publishing and Reeves guide is a valuable resource for those starting out in oil painting. It walks you through simple, step-by-step projects that cover all the fundamentals—from color mixing to brushstroke application-plus essential techniques, such as creating depth and texture. Professional artists will help guide you each step of the way as you discover timeless tips and techniques for creating your own masterpieces in oil. So why wait? Get started today!

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Walter Foster Publishing

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1560107383

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Pencil Drawing

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Michael Butkus,William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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Pencil Drawing

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Michael Butkus,William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

This complete kit makes it easy to start exploring the exciting art form of pencil drawing because it comes with everything a beginning artist needs—from a set of high-quality materials to comprehensive instructions. The project book covers the basics, such as handling the pencil and applying shading, before delving into simple step-by-step lessons that give would-be artists a chance to apply their newfound knowledge. And every lesson can be accomplished with the array of drawing materials provided. The hardcover case includes a 40-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish instruction, 6 drawing pencils (B, F, H, HB, 2B, 2H), a flat sketching pencil, a charcoal pencil, a sharpener, kneaded and rubber erasers, an artist’s triangle, 2 tortillons, a sandpaper block, and drawing paper and pad. Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

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Walter Foster

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1600582567

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9781600582561

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

Step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 275 textures in graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, and oil

By: Denise J. Howard,Steven Pearce,Mia Tavonatti

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The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

Step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 275 textures in graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, and oil

By: Denise J. Howard,Steven Pearce,Mia Tavonatti

Learning to render a variety of textures is a fundamental skill for any fine artist, no matter the chosen media or subject matter. The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features more than 275 step-by-step lessons, tips, and techniques for rendering a wide range of textures in a variety of media, including graphite pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, oil, and acrylic. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists features a wide variety of both traditional and contemporary techniques. After an introduction to the basic tools and materials, discover a variety of drawing and painting techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and more. Organized into sections based on subject matter and media, each page features easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture. Not only will you learn a variety of techniques, but you’ll also discover new ideas and inspiration for using the techniques in your own projects. Packed with easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of helpful artist tips, The Complete Book of Textures for Artists is the perfect resource for beginning and established artists who are ready to master the intricacies of rendering realistic texture in their artwork.

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Walter Foster Publishing

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1633228703

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9781633228702

The Art of Basic Drawing

Simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil

By: William F. Powell,Michael Butkus,Walter Foster,Mia Tavonatti

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The Art of Basic Drawing

Simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil

By: William F. Powell,Michael Butkus,Walter Foster,Mia Tavonatti

Filled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth of inspiring images to study and admire, The Art of Basic Drawing shows beginning artists how to draw everything from flowers and still lifes to landscapes, animals, and people. You’ll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials, fundamental drawing techniques, developing value and shading, and setting up an effective composition, as well as important information about the influences of perspective, balance, and texture. Detailed examples of animals, people, flowers, and landscapes will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing almost anything, from basic shapes to realistic details. Some included pencil drawing projects are: Strawberries Bottle and bread still life Flamingo Elephant Giraffe Horse Siberian Husky puppy English Bulldog Clouds Desert landscape Half Dome, Yosemite Woman in profile Man in profile and many more! With a striking new design and refreshed, easy-to-understand instruction, this comprehensive drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists. Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing realism in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.

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Walter Foster Publishing

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1633228339

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Pencil Drawing

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Michael Butkus,William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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Pencil Drawing

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Michael Butkus,William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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Drawing: Pets

Learn to Paint Step by Step

By: Mia Tavonatti

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Drawing: Pets

Learn to Paint Step by Step

By: Mia Tavonatti

Frequently reissued with the same ISBN, but with slightly differing bibliographical details.

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1560108665

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101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces

By: Mia Tavonatti

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101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces

By: Mia Tavonatti

101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic features step-by-step instructions for mastering a variety of the most common surfaces—sand, water, metals, foliage, wood, bark, fabrics, stone, grass, and many more—in oil and acrylic paint. Each page features two similar textures for readers to paint using the easy-to-follow steps. Half the battle of achieving precise, realistic results in oil and acrylic painting comes down to one’s ability to accurately render surfaces and textures—a challenging feat for even experienced artists. Although many art instruction books focus on learning to paint specific subjects, many fall short when it comes to offering instruction on techniques that help one capture textures adequately. In 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic, experienced and talented artist Mia Tavonatti provides artists with the essential skills required to render realistic surfaces in oil and acrylic. Artists will discover tips and tricks for working with both mediums, as well as a variety of techniques, including blending, layering, working with oil and acrylic mediums, creating an underpainting, and more. In addition to valuable step-by-step instructions, general color recommendations offer a quick start guide. This helpful guide includes an index for fast and easy reference, while a short gallery at the end of the book represents various textures in finished works of art. With its broad range of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, 101 Textures in Oil & Acrylic is a must-have art instruction book for artists of all skill levels, sure to be referenced time and again.

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Oil Painting

Project book for beginners

By: William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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Oil Painting

Project book for beginners

By: William F Powell,Mia Tavonatti

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The Art of Basic Drawing

Simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil

By: William F. Powell,Michael Butkus,Walter Foster,Mia Tavonatti

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The Art of Basic Drawing

Simple step-by-step techniques for drawing a variety of subjects in graphite pencil

By: William F. Powell,Michael Butkus,Walter Foster,Mia Tavonatti

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101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces

By: Mia Tavonatti

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101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

Practical techniques for rendering a variety of surfaces

By: Mia Tavonatti

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The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

Step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 275 textures in graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, and oil

By: Denise J. Howard,Steven Pearce,Mia Tavonatti

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The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

Step-by-step instructions for mastering more than 275 textures in graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, and oil

By: Denise J. Howard,Steven Pearce,Mia Tavonatti

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Book's by Mia Tavonatti

Oil: Still Lifes

Oil: Still Lifes

Drawing: Pets

Drawing: Pets

Oil Painting

Oil Painting

Pencil Drawing

Pencil Drawing

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

The Art of Basic Drawing

The Art of Basic Drawing

Pencil Drawing

Pencil Drawing

Drawing: Pets

Drawing: Pets

101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

Oil Painting

Oil Painting

The Art of Basic Drawing

The Art of Basic Drawing

101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

101 Textures in Oil and Acrylic

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

The Complete Book of Textures for Artists

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