Complete Artist's Manual: The Definitive Guide To Materials And Techniques For Painting And Drawing

Author: Simon Jennings

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  • : 9780007528110
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  • : November 2013
  • : 246mm X 189mm
  • : United Kingdom
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  • : December 2013
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Description

The definitive artist's reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition.


The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition and media - the ultimate artist's bible.


In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations by well-known practising artists who share their experience and expertise with the reader.


Contents includes;

Supports

Drawing and painting media

Drawing and sketching

Painting techniques

Colour and composition

What to paint - getting started

The artist's studio

Glossary and directory


The Complete Artist's Manual is visually rich and exciting, practical and comprehensive - no artist's studio should be without it.

Reviews

' A work of art in itself' The Artist magazine

Author description

Simon Jennings trained at the Royal College of Art, London and has been a visiting lecturer at a number of leading art schools. He has conceived and designed many books on art and design, including Collins Artist's Manual and Collins Artist's Colour Manual.