Anyone can draw and paint, anywhere and at any time! Whether in your backyard or while traveling the world, Anywhere, Anytime Art: Watercolor is an inspirational, easy-to-use reference guide for artists who seek to expand their artistic horizons in new and adventurous ways. After a basic overview of tools and materials, learn how to find inspiration and beauty everywhere and in everything. Discover how to create a portable pack-and-carry supply box...

Learn the essential concepts for rendering beautiful still life artwork in acrylic with Still Lifes. Beginning with a guide to tools and materials, you will discover how to select the right brushes, paints, and surfaces for your work. This comprehensive book includes an overview of painting techniques and basic color theory, including how to use complementary colors and work with different values. Through a range of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects,...

Using modern-day techniques, Luana Luconi Winner shows you how to capture not only a physical likeness, but also the personality and unique, natural expression of your subject. Her direct, relaxed teaching style takes the intimidation out of painting portraits, empowering artists of any skill level and medium to turn ordinary people into exceptional works of art. Time-tested, easy-to-follow techniques for achieving accurate facial shapes and proportions....

Learn how to work with oils and acrylics with this simple course in techniques and stylistic approaches. From getting started to achieving excellence--perfect for the beginner, as well as providing inspiration for more advanced artists. Packed with useful advice on how to treat the classical subjects: still life, landscape, figures and portraits. More than 200 step-by-step photographs show clearly how different techniques are carried out, making it...

A comprehensive and detailed guide to the art of drawing figures, portraits and landscapes, suitable for both beginners and more experienced artist. Features easy-to-follow tutorials, quick sketches and 70 exercises and projects. Subjects range from a reclining nude in oils and a young child in acrylics to a snow scene in charcoal and a Mediterranean seascape in soft pastels. Learn to master anatomy, perspective and foreshortening, as well as techniques...