Continuing the hugely popular Creative … and Beyond series, Creative Folk Art and Beyond features the whimsical and colorful folk-art style of Scandinavia … and beyond! Inspired by the concept of hygg
“Yes, but is it art?” This lucid book by Julian Bell, himself a painter, confronts the uncertainty many people feel about art today and challenges generally accepted ideas.Now in a completely revised
A comprehensive guide to the art of creating realistic paintings, for intermediate and advanced artists alike! Many artists want nothing more than to produce stunningly photorealistic paintings&mdash
A complete practical course for the absolute beginnerShows those who have never picked up a paintbrush how to get started9 easy exercises develop skills from putting brush to paper to producing beauti
Tour North America’s greatest museums and galleries in the company of two incomparable guides. This essential companion to all the major North American museums and galleries highlights some of
For more than six centuries, European painters have been ambitious to depict objects as if they possessed volume, placing them in a space that seems equivalent to the real space of our world. This &ld
Paul Cézanne painted almost 200 portraits, including twenty-six of himself and twenty-nine of his wife. This book explores the portraiture of this remarkable artist, whom both Matisse and Picasso call
A la recherche du temps perdu by Marcel Proust is one of the most profoundly visual works in Western literature. Not only are there frequent references to specific works of art, but certain characters
From an affectionate French Bulldog and astute Boxer to a sassy tabby cat, if you love animals and art, then your tail will be wagging with each of our easy-to-learn lessons and the humor that goes wi
Cities provide endless exciting scenes for the artist, from sun-baked cafes, rain-soaked streets, illuminated nightscapes and busy squares to quiet, atmospheric corners. This practical book explains h
A collection of 16 essays on the artist’s painting and works for the theatre between 1910 and 1924. The essays explore the colour theories that gave rise to her abstract painting and the basic laws of
This is the first study to investigate the sources of the creative processes in the painting of Kazimir Malevich, from Neo-Primitivism to Suprematism, 1911-1920. These sources are found in 19th centur
Take a visual journey of discovery and learn to paint!Painting looks like so much fun, but it's intimidating if you have never done it. If you approach painting as just a way to express yourself, play
Create contemporary and colorful works of art using a variety of traditional and unique painting techniques. With Expressive Oil & Acrylic, artists of all skill levels will discover how to create beau
Over forty years Jerry Zeniuk has created an autonomous oeuvre that revolves around colour, with its diverse possibilities of expression. However, colour often advocates for abstract emotion, which on
Transform a simple rock into a work of art with Creative Kits: Rock Painting! This kit is packed full with 6 river rocks, 5 paints, 2 paintbrushes, and a 48-page instructional book. Whether it's a sil
Claim your space. Start painting. Begin now. By Painting the Sacred Within you, you'll unlock a new rhythm of working intuitively to allow space for your own transformation. Inside these pages, you'll
Art and Technique of Sumi-e Japanese Ink-Painting explores the ancient technique Japanese ink painting or sumi-e.The art of sumi-e, which literally means "ink picture," combines calligraphy and ink-pa
