Instructional Books & Materials
Bring the classroom home with you! Find instructional and inspirational books and materials on watercolor, calligraphy, traditional painting techniques, color theory and much more. No matter your age or skill level, we know there's something here for you.
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1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic, and Watercolor
Walter Foster Publishing
$19.95Artists 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...$19.95 -
Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head
Watson Guptill
$24.99In this innovative guide, learn how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic modeling technique of chiaroscuro developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance. The book begins with lessons on how to analyze form, light, and...$24.99 -
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Artist's Library Series Book - Color Theory by Patti Mollica
Walter Foster Publishing
$9.95This series offers both beginning and advanced artists the chance to expand their creativity, conquer technical obstacles and explore new media. Written and illustrated by professional artists, they're ideal for artists aspiring to reach a new level of...$9.95 -
Artist's Library Series Book - Perspective
Walter Foster Publishing
$9.95This series offers both beginning and advanced artists the chance to expand their creativity, conquer technical obstacles and explore new media. Written and illustrated by professional artists, they're ideal for artists aspiring to reach a new level of...$9.95 -
Artist's Painting Techniques
RANDOM HOUSE/WATSON-GUPTILL
$30.00ABOUT ARTISTS PAINTING TECHNIQUES Whether youre trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artists Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint. Starting with the basics such as observational...$30.00 -
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Basic Drawing Made Amazingly Easy
Watson Guptill
$21.99This book is targeted toward a new generation of aspiring artists who are eager to learn the fundamentals of drawing in an easy and accessible way. It is based on a series of lessons that begin with basic shapes like circles, ovals, squares, cylinders...$21.99 -
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Chronicle Books Archidoodle
Chronicle Books
$19.95This book appeals to everyone including children, students and architects, providing a fun and interactive way to learn about architecture. Filled with an array of beautiful and elegant drawings, it poses all manner of architectural challenges for the...$19.95 -
Chronicle Books Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book by Johann
Chronicle Books
$15.95Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself in an inky black-and-white wonderland. This interactive activity book takes you on a ramble through a secret garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations - all waiting you to bring them to...$15.95 -
Chronicle Books The Tattoo Coloring Book
Chronicle Books
$14.95Packed with stunning illustrations, this unique coloring book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The tattoo designs were specially drawn for the purpose of this book and range from traditional motifs of hearts, sailors, girls, skulls and roses to more...$14.95 -
Color-Aid Colored Paper, Full Set, 2" x 3"
Color Aid Corp.
$37.50This paper is acid-free, with a wrinkle-proof, velvety matte surface that is washable and non-bleeding. It erases easily and readily accepts both wet and dry media. This Color-aid full set contains the complete range of color sheets, a system that...$37.50 -
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Color-Aid Greyscale Set 9"x12"
Color Aid Corp.
MSRP: $25.00$22.50The Gray Set consists of 17 grays plus black and white. An instruction sheet is included.MSRP: $25.00$22.50Qty in Cart: 0Price:MSRP: $25.00$22.50Subtotal: -
Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects by Alyona Nickelsen
Watson Guptill
$25.95This 192-page book will instruct artists on how to take colored pencils beyond the ordinary. Author Alyona Nickelsen, presents techniques on layering, translucent effects and using odorless solvents to achieve rich, luminous color with eye-popping...$25.95