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Paperback. Provides details on an array of materials available to the artist, including canvases and papers, sizes and grounds, pigments and binders, solvents and thinners, and varnishes and preservatives. This book also contains step-by-step recipes for making art materials, including made at home or the studio paints, pastels, varnishes, gessoes, and more. Num Pages: 352 pages, 100 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 740.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Rev Exp
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823034963
ISBN
9780823034963
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.42

Paperback. The final volume of Will Eisner's celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling. Series: Will Eisner Instructional Books. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2/c art and text. BIC Classification: AGH; AKLB; AKLC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 205 x 13. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
164
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
01st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393331288
ISBN
9780393331288
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.73

Paperback. Leads the reader through the steps of putting together cartoon figures, showing, for example, how a simple box shape can be transformed into a cartoon dog, or how a basic stick figure can convey a range of emotions. This title covers topics such as: tools and equipment; capturing facial expressions; and, creating a sense of movement. Num Pages: 160 pages, 400 colour images. BIC Classification: AKLC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 220 x 9. Weight in Grams: 602. 160 pages, 400 colour images. Leads the reader through the steps of putting together cartoon figures, showing, for example, how a simple box shape can be transformed into a cartoon dog, or how a basic stick figure can convey a range of emotions. This title covers topics such as: tools and equipment; capturing facial expressions; and, creating a sense of movement. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AKLC; WFA. Dimension: 278 x 220 x 9. Weight: 600.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847971722
ISBN
9781847971722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.55

Hardcover. In this comprehensive guide, April Vollmer - one of the best known Japanese woodblock printing practitioners and instructors in the West - combines her deep knowledge of mokuhanga printmaking practice with expert instruction and presents a collection of diverse prints by leading contemporary artists in the medium, as well as her own work. Num Pages: 256 pages, full colour photographs and illustrations. BIC Classification: AFH; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 211 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1110.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780770434816
ISBN
9780770434816
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 23.79

Paperback. An essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists to expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors. Gregg Kreutz reveals how connected oil painting techniques are no matter what subject an artist tackles. Num Pages: 160 pages, full colour photographs. BIC Classification: AFCL; AGZ; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 285 x 13. Weight in Grams: 656.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804185431
ISBN
9780804185431
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 21.38

Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AFF; AGZ; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 313 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1368.
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781633221048
ISBN
9781633221048
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

Paperback. Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema, artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated, step-by-step guide to all facets of the process. Illustrator(s): Lee, Stan; Buscema, John. Num Pages: 160 pages, b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AKLC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 274 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 506.
Publisher
Titan Books Ltd
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Edition
First UK edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907610663
ISBN
9780907610663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.36

Paperback. Over the centuries, landscape painting has attracted countless artists. Its diversity, enhanced by the weather, special lighting conditions and seasonal change, offers the painter an infinite variety of subject matter. Oils are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, enabling artists to express themselves in a variety of creative ways. Num Pages: 160 pages, 264 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFCL; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 281 x 10. Weight in Grams: 612. 160 pages, 264 colour illustrations. Over the centuries, landscape painting has attracted countless artists. Its diversity, enhanced by the weather, special lighting conditions and seasonal change, offers the painter an infinite variety of subject matter. Oils are an extremely versatile and immediate medium, enabling artists to express themselves in a variety of creative ways. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: AFCL; WFA. Dimension: 221 x 281 x 10. Weight: 594.
Publisher
Crowood Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847973146
ISBN
9781847973146
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.63

Paperback. Presents an English translation of the famous Chinese handbook, the "Chieh Tzu Yuan Hua Chuan" (original, 1679-1701). This title includes annotations of the texts of instructions, discussions of the fundamentals of painting, notes on the preparation of colors, and chief editorial prefaces. Editor(s): Sze, Mai-Mai. Series: Bollingen Series (General). Num Pages: 648 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 215 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1174.
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Number of pages
648
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1978
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691018195
ISBN
9780691018195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.21
€ 46.46

Paperback. You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Num Pages: 128 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 214 x 13. Weight in Grams: 508.
Publisher
North Light Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440343117
ISBN
9781440343117
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.56

Paperback.
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc. United States
Number of pages
64
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486450025
ISBN
9780486450025
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.89

Hardcover. Part of the infographic 4-Letter Word series, each containing 4 chapters to teach how to PLAN, MAKE, PLAY and GROW. The words are kept to a minimum as an expert author employs illuminating and entertaining illustrations, infographics, charts, tips and cheat-sheets, to guide you through all you need to develop your craft in sketching and drawing. Series: 4-Letter Words. Num Pages: 128 pages, full colour illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 145. .
Publisher
GMC Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781452806
ISBN
9781781452806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.51

Paperback. Includes stories from zombie apocalypses to love stories that are centered on brooding, blood-sucking vampires, the occult and all things goth are immensely popular in today's media. This title helps you find all they need to know about turning a cute child into an undead one. Num Pages: 176 pages, full colour throughout, includes drawings. BIC Classification: AKLC1; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 216 x 12. Weight in Grams: 658.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823007103
ISBN
9780823007103
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.24

Hardcover. Divided into seven sections: Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting and Studies, this book is filled with instructions, tips, insider experiences, and incredible illustrations. Num Pages: 300 pages, approx. 300 b/w line illustrations, plus colour. BIC Classification: AFF; AKLB; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 310 x 235 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1760.
Publisher
Titan Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845769284
ISBN
9781845769284
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 30.25

Paperback. Suitable for aspiring comic book artists, this book teaches writing, drawing and creating comic book characters. It focuses on action-adventure comics, and touches upon other genres and styles, such as romance, humour, horror and the widely influential manga style. Num Pages: 224 pages, full colour throughout, 117 colour & b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: AFF; AKLC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 266 x 217 x 16. Weight in Grams: 904.
Publisher
Watson-Guptill
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780823000838
ISBN
9780823000838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.94

Paperback. Watercolour offers great potential for expression. Its fluidity, full colour range, generous spread and variety of marks can portray a likeness, a response, a feeling - even the notions of time and speed. This book features a practical guide to watercolour painting and more. Num Pages: 192 pages, 259 colour photographs. BIC Classification: AFCC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 224 x 12. Weight in Grams: 734.
Publisher
Crowood Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847977502
ISBN
9781847977502
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 22.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 300 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFCL; AGZ; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 276 x 11. Weight in Grams: 512.
Publisher
North Light Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440341281
ISBN
9781440341281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.04

Paperback. In this premier guide, artist Joan Bess--inventor of the concept for the Gelli plate--unleashes the fun through more than 50 step-by-step techniques. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. Num Pages: 144 pages, 300 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: AFH; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 204 x 11. Weight in Grams: 482.
Publisher
North Light Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440335488
ISBN
9781440335488
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.80

Paperback. This revised work provides a basic introduction to prints and printmaking. It provides explanations of different techniques of printmaking and illustrates both details and whole prints to show the effects that can be achieved. Different processes are placed within an historical context. Num Pages: 152 pages, 12 colour and 120 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AFH; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 189 x 12. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
152
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
2Rev Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714126081
ISBN
9780714126081
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.23

paperback. Num Pages: 258 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 203 x 16. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780345456304
ISBN
9780345456304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.50

Paperback. Miniatures are not simply small paintings: special techniques are used to achieve their unique glow and luminosity. This book explains how to paint in detail in a small format with colour and precision. It gives an introduction to the history and traditions of miniatures set by Holbein, Hilliard and Oliver. Num Pages: 176 pages, 254 colour photographs. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 220 x 11. Weight in Grams: 662.
Publisher
Crowood Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847978400
ISBN
9781847978400
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.55

Paperback. Collage is an innovative and exciting technique that invigorates the artistic process through unusual associations and dislocated imagery. This book shows how collage can be used to portray the figure in challenging ways. It explains the fundamental techniques used to manipulate different paints. Num Pages: 144 pages, 189 colour images. BIC Classification: WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 220 x 10. Weight in Grams: 539.
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785000744
ISBN
9781785000744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 20.55

Paperback. With the help of reference photos and field sketches, this title lets readers learn to create realistic and colourful painting of landscapes ranging from expansive mountain vistas to intimate vignettes such as tree-shaded streams. Num Pages: 144 pages, 150 colour illustrations, 10 black & white. BIC Classification: AGN; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 210 x 10. Weight in Grams: 570.
Publisher
F&W Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
144
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
46388th
Condition
New
SKU
V9781440318566
ISBN
9781440318566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 22.94

Paperback. With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference is useful to ceramists who want to master this versatile aspect of the art. It offers an examination of glaze materials, chemistry, tools and presents the basics of mixing, application and firing procedures. Series: Lark Ceramics Book. Num Pages: 184 pages, full colour photos / illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: WFA; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 13. Weight in Grams: 750.
Publisher
Lark Books,U.S.
Number of pages
184
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600592164
ISBN
9781600592164
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

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