Art Instruction Books

Acrylic Painting Techniques
How to master the Medium of Our Age

Stephen Quiller
ISBN: 0-8230-0106-7
Watson-Guptill, Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 11, 144 pages, 200 color illustrations
April 2002

Airbrushing - master the tools and techniques of this popular medium to create wonderfully translucent works of art
by Peter West
ISBN-10: 0-929261-09-7, ISBN-13: 978-0-929261-09-6
64-page paperback, 6.5" x 9.5"

The highly precise airbrush is popular for its ability to seamlessly layer colors with soft, transparent results. It's a valuable and versatile tool, and one that requires a little knowledge to use correctly! This comprehensive guide is the perfect way to discover the joys of the art. And this valuable book is great for any art enthusiast! In Airbrushing, you will learn all the essentials—from maintaining airbrushing tools and practicing techniques to creating patterns for different projects. Like other forms of painting, airbrushing skills are easy to learn with a little perseverance.

All About Techniques In ColorAn indespensible manual for artists

ALL ABOUT TECHNIQUES IN WATERCOLORS
Parramon's Editorial Team
ISBN: 0-7641-5046-4
Hardcover / 144 Pages / 8-7/16" x 11-1/8"
1997

Ambitious art students, teachers, and hobbyists seeking more comprehensive instruction manuals than "Barron's Art Guides", will find what they're looking for in this substantial book. After covering much of the same material contained in the easier "Art Guides", the "All About Techniques" book illustrates and explains the fundamentals of art theory, then proceeds to step-by-step advice on how to create complete, highly finished artworks. All volumes are filled with full-color photos and art illustrations, the latter in some cases showing reproductions of well-known paintings. Emphasizing paints, materials, brushwork technique, color theory, and the various kinds of paper available to watercolor artists, this volume offers a comprehensive art course, starting with basics, including "tricks of the trade", and ending with instruction on creating highly professional watercolors of a wide variety of different subjects.

Drawing Dynamic Hands Burne Hogarth ISBN: 0-8230-1368-5 Watson-Guptill Book (Paperback) 8 1/4 x 11, 144 pages, 300 black and white illustrations January 1999 The most comprehensive book ever published on drawing hands uses a revolutionary system for visualizing the hand in an almost infinite number of positions. Burne Hogarth’s (1911–1996) remarkable career spanned over 60 years. He wore many hats in the worlds of fine art, art education, and art publishing. He is most famous for his internationally syndicated Sunday newspaper color page feature “Tarzan” (1937–1950) and for his illustrated adaptations of the Edgar Rice Burroughs novels Tarzan of the Apes and Jungle Tales of Tarzan. A co-founder of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Hogarth remains one of the most influential figures in art education today. World Distribution

Drawing Lessons from the Great masters
100 Great Drawings Analyzed and Figure Drawing Fundamentals Defined
Robert Beverly Hale
ISBN: 0-8230-1401-0
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 11, 272 pages, 200 black and white illustrations
January 1999

This famous work enables artists to learn drawing as those of the past did: by study and emulation of the masters.
“Studying and emulating past masters is the best way of learning to draw, according to this book's legendary author.”— American Artist , September 2001
Robert Beverly Hale (1901-1985) was considered to be America's preeminent teacher of artistic anatomy. He was Curator of American Paintings and Sculpture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and he taught at the Art Students League of New York for forty years. He served as Adjunct Professor of Drawing and Lecturer on Anatomy at Columbia University, and was Lecturer at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and at The Cooper Union in New York. His famous lectures, illustrated with life-size drawings he created on the spot, were attended by students, professional artists, and art educators from around the world. These lectures were compiled and edited by, Terence Coyle and published in master Class in Figure Drawing (Watson-Guptill, 1985). Hale is also the coauthor (with Coyle) of Anatomy Lessons from the Great masters , and translator and editor of the classic anatomy book Artistic Anatomy by D

Starting to Draw- A Step-By-Step Art Instruction Book
Wendon Blake and Ferdinand Petrie
ISBN: 0-8230-4916-7
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 11, 80 pages, 175 black and white illustrations
may 2006

• makes drawing easy and approachable for everyone
• Step-by-step illustrations show exactly how to understand the logic of drawing and use it to create art
• Elegantly redesigned for the 251673h anniversary of a classic!

“Drawing is a skill that anyone can learn,” says the author in his introduction—and this book has been teaching that skill for twenty-five years. Now it has been elegantly redesigned to start teaching to the next generation of artists. Lots of books are great for the more advanced sketcher—but Starting to Draw is the best book for the absolute beginner, packed with fundamentals and simple building blocks of success. Time-tested text and clear, easy-to-follow drawings make this book the classic that every artist needs. Guidance on everything from equipment and warming up to drawing basic shapes to demonstrations on capturing landscapes, figures, and still lifes, Starting to Draw sets emerging artists off on a great adventure of learning and creating.

Wendon Blake is the author of many popular instructional books on painting and drawing. He lives in upstate New York.

Ferdinand Petrie has written and illustrated many books on drawing, including Watson-Guptill's Drawing Landscapes in Pencil and The Big Book of Painting Nature in Watercolor . He lives in New Jersey.

Color Mixing Bible for the truth of color mixing, old and new testamant

Do-It-Yourself Picture Framing
by Vivian Kistler
With a little practice and the right tools, crafters can make attractive framed pieces at home. Book includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for designing framing, cutting mats, choosing frames & equipment, and framing photographs, needlework, paintings, drawings & art prints. Authored by author, demonstrator and nationally known Certified Professional Framer, Vivian Kistler. 64 pages.

Complete Guide to Basic mat Cutting
by Vivian Kistler
Second edition! Newly revised and improved, Logan's basic mat cutting book now has more illustrations and content than ever before. Includes info on color choice, layout, design and technique. Now includes improved pictures and illustrations demonstrating how to cut using Logan equipment. Authored by author, demonstrator and nationally known Certified Professional Framer, Vivian Kistler. Useful for mat cutters at all levels. 64 pages.

Screen Printing by speedball, a small introductory book to get a student started in speedbal screen printing. Covers the basics of photographic and screen filler methods. Basic and useful

The Complete Oil Painter
The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals
Brian Gorst
ISBN: 0-8230-0855-x
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, 200 color illustrations
January 2004

Oils are perhaps the most versatile of all paint mediums. Yet for many artists oil painting is either shrouded in mystique or considered very difficult. Filled with clear, step-by-step instructions and surefire strategies, The Complete Oil Painter is an essential, one-stop guide to becoming an expert in every aspect of this medium. Artists will discover everything they need to know about materials (pigments, supports, canvases); tools and equipment (palettes, brushes); paint application (wet-into-wet, alla-prima, glazing, impasto); form and color (light and dark, expression, color mixing); exploring themes (still life, portraiture, figure painting); and much more.

• Everything an artist wants to know about oil painting in one comprehensive volume
• Traditional oil painting is enjoying new popularity
• Features examples of beautiful paintings from many leading artists

Brian Gorst studied at the Cheltenham School of Art in the UK and at the New York Academy of Art in New York City. He has published many articles on painting and painting techniques. He lives in Gloucestershire, England.

The Instant Printmaker - Simple Printing Methods to Try at Home
Melvyn Petterson and Colin Gale
ISBN: 0-8230-2526-8
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 11, 128 pages, 300 color illustrations
November 2003

Beginning and experienced artists alike will find practical, immediately applicable techniques in this inventive guide to home printmaking.

Printmaking is traditionally thought of as a cumbersome and costly endeavor, requiring presses, drying racks, and even acid baths. But now, in The Instant Printmaker , author and artist Melvyn Petterson reveals his tried-and-true techniques and simple and affordable materials that enable everyone with an interest in printmaking to create professional, exhibition-quality prints right in their own home. A straightforward, fun, and informative guide for artists and crafters everywhere!
Author and accomplished printmaker Melvyn Petterson has exhibited extensively in the US, Europe, and China, and was elected a full member of the Royal Society of Painters, Etchers, and Engravers. He lives in London. Colin Gale lectures on printmaking at several London colleges. His work is exhibited at the Royal Academy, London, and in private collections worldwide.

The New Acrylics
Complete Guide to the New Generation of Acrylic Paints
Rheni Tauchid
ISBN: 0-8230-3159-4
Watson-Guptill / Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 10 1/2,160 pages, 250 color illustrations
February 2005

The acrylics of today have grown into the most adaptable art material of the modern age. Focusing on a popular art medium that has been around for over 50 years, The New Acrylics illustrates how artists can create lush textures, color, and luster with the modern acrylics readily available in any art supply store. These are nontoxic, environmentally sound, and exist in the most dazzling array of chemical formats—from the most fluid to the highly viscous. Not only do artists paint with acrylics these days, they can create rich metallic effects, or even 3-dimensional sculptures.
Traditional technique based books on acrylics cover traditional methods of painting. However, The New Acrylics is geared toward more nonconventional ways in which to manipulate modern-day acrylics, and demonstrates new applications such as glazing, textured effects, soft sculpture effects, or staining, thus reinventing the old way of handling acrylics, and revealing a fabulous new artistic medium.
The underlying theme of this dazzling and sophisticated book is to encourage artists to interpret and handle acrylic paints in a vibrant, fresh, and above all, individualistic style.

The Oil Painting Book
materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
Bill Creevy
ISBN: 0-8230-3274-4
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 10 1/2, 176 pages, 335 color illustrations
January 1999

Without equal anywhere in print today, this is the most complete guide to oil painting materials, and how to use them to derive best results from the medium.

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The Pastel Book - materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
Bill Creevy
ISBN: 0-8230-3905-6
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 10 1/2, 176 pages, 450 color illustrations
August 1999

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists looking to develop more professional skills.
Defining the pastel medium broadly—color in stick form to be used for drawing and painting simultaneously—the author creates works of sensuous textures and colors, ranging from subtle to intense. He uses traditional soft and hard pastels, as well as oil pastels and oil sticks, showing the effects produced by each in step-by-step demonstrations. Included are sophisticated ways to combine pastels with water, acrylic, alkyd gels, and oil paint for stunning mixed-media results.
Bill Creevy , a versatile artist and writer, is a master Pastelist of the Pastel Society of America, author of The Oil Painting Book , and the recipient of numerous jury awards. He lives and works in his SoHo studio loft in New York.

The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook By Pamela Shanteau The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook covers every imaginable airbrush application and presents basic information on equipment and mediums, airbrush operation, essential exercises, studio setup and how to develop original source material - all in an easy-to-understand style and format accessible even to beginners. Also featured are special demonstrations by such airbrush luminaries as A.D. Cook, Sheri Hoeger, Kirk “The Dashing Duffer” Lybecker, Andrea Mistretta, Mark Rush and Richard Sturdevant. Experienced airbrushers who have - or who want to start - their own businesses will appreciate the wealth of tips, trips and techniques that are revealed throughout. The work of Pamela Shanteau encompasses a wide range of applications that includes fantasy and science-fiction art, commercial illustration, automotive embellishment and body art. She teaches workshops at her studio and throughout the United States, has published how-to articles in many trade magazines and is a member of the advisory board of the American Airbrush Association. Watson-Guptill Publications 160 pages, 8 1/2 x 11 inches 312 full-color illustrations Softcover

Water-Based Screenprinting Today - Hands-On Techniques to Digital Technology
Roni Henning
ISBN: 0-8230-5728-3
Watson-Guptill
Book (Paperback), 8 1/2 x 10 1/2, 144 pages, 10 black and white illustrations,
150 color illustrations
July 2006

• Spotlights “green” technology, safe for all artists
• Distinguished author has worked with Andy Warhol, Red Grooms, Romare Bearden, and other top artists
• Techniques range from the traditional hands-on to the latest in digital screenprinting

For many years, screenprinting was oil-based—and presented significant health risks even as it damaged the environment. Today, fortunately, screenprinting has shifted to water-based technologies. Now Roni Henning , a leading expert on screenprinting, offers her tips and techniques for getting the most out of these safer, “greener” water-based methods ranging from the traditional hands-on methods to the latest digital technology. She explains separations and color correcting, then discusses the artist-printmaker collaboration, giving intriguing examples from her own work with such luminaries as Andy Warhol, Red Grooms, and Romare Bearden. Henning also offers step-by-step instructions for monoprinting, her own direct-to-screen watercolor process. Illustrated with glowing examples of the printmaking medium, including works by Bearden, Jack Youngerman, Gene Davis, and Elizabeth Osbourne, this is the definitive work on an increasingly popular art.

Roni Henning was the director of the Screenprinting Workshop at the New York Institute of Technology for twenty years. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.