How-to-Paint Books

Artists will learn how to mix essential color combinations with these handy reference tools. A detachable, washable acetate color mixing grid allows artists to accurately measure paints. These guides also include information on basic art theory and...

3000 Color Mixing Recipes: Watercolor: The ultimate practical reference to watercolor mixes and dilutions Spiral-bound A practical and inspirational manual that shows you a huge range of color mixes in watercolor. The aim of the book is to encourage...

Make incredible art with ink! Discover the vibrant world of alcohol ink, the creative craze that's the hottest new art trend since paint pouring. Learn everything you need to know about working with this expressive medium and how to create...

Whether you are just beginning or revisiting various techniques, this book is a chance to expand creativity, conquer technical obstacles and explore new media. Written and illustrated by professional artists, it is ideal for artists aspiring to reach a...

The En Plein Air Series introduces beginning artists and fine-art lovers alike to the core concepts of painting on location, including expert tips on what to pack and how to maximize time outdoors. Each title shows how to choose a subject on-site and...

Artists will learn how to mix essential color combinations with these handy reference tools. A detachable, washable acetate color mixing grid allows artists to accurately measure paints. These guides also include information on basic art theory and...

Making Murals: A practical handbook for wall painting and mural art to enhance your home This practical guide to mural painting explains all the key techniques and design styles you need so that you can get creative in your own home and start...

Oh My Gouache!: The beginner's guide to painting with opaque watercolour Welcome to the wonderful world of painting with gouache, with the creative guidance of popular artist and illustrator Zoe Ingram. In this comprehensive beginner's...

Artist and teacher, David Lefel from the Art Students League shares his secrets for making professional quality paintings in this 144-page, paperback book. Topics covered include massing values, chiaroscuro, color and value and handling edges.

This book starts at the beginning, helping new painters find what works for them while providing information on all the necessary tools, tips and techniques they will need to create a representational painting. The chapters follow a progressive...

Gouache, a classic painting and drawing technique used by Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Gris, Braque, Matisse and Miró, among many others, acquires in this volume a new dimension by offering a bolder approach for contemporary artists,...

A fresh new guide to contemporary palette knife painting for beginner and experienced artists, featuring step-by-step tutorials on colour mixing, mark making, and a variety of painting techniques to create your own unique abstract, landscape, and...

Artists will learn how to mix essential color combinations with these handy reference tools. A detachable, washable acetate color mixing grid allows artists to accurately measure paints. These guides also include information on basic art theory and are...

In Modern Watercolor artists learn how to harness the transparent qualities of watercolor, creating stunning works of art, stationery, gifts and more. From selecting watercolor paints to learning to blend colors into a unique palette, this book...

A Modern Approach to Painting Bold Flowers, Plants, and Cacti Relax and dive into the ultimate guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite flowers! From bright red roses to deep green cacti, this gorgeous, easy-to-follow book will show...

Inspiring Lessons for Sketching and Painting Your Favorite Foods Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolors through easy and accessible prompts and exercises. In Watercolor...