The Artist's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing, Watercolor, and Oil Painting
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Book Overview
A veritable bible for beginners as well as an invaluable reference for accomplished artists, The Artist's Manual is a hands-on guide to hundreds of techniques for painting and drawing. For anyone who... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1567996086
ISBN13:9781567996081
Release Date:December 1899
Publisher:MetroBooks (NY)
Length:303 Pages
Weight:3.34 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.8" x 11.6"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
So worth it!
Published by Leanne. , 2 years ago
Read it cover to cover
Intriguing, fascinating, inspiring
I can think of nothing that wasn't included
Perfect way to get familiar with the ropes
Or as in my case, techniques reviewed!
You'll be inspired to try something new.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I'm incredibly impressed with this book. Anyone with a twinkling of creativity could pick it up and begin almost anything. I found this in a bookstore and vowed I would own it. It's beautifully photographed and illustrated as one might expect, but often can't find in art guides. The text is right on the money. In my opinion it's the most comprehensive guide out there and it doesn't just cater to beginners, which is why I was so taken with it. I've been dabbling in the arts since I could walk and wanted something that might cover some of the mediums that I haven't experimented with yet. The chapters are divided into: Supports, Drawing Media, Painting Media, Color and Composition, Subjects and Themes, The Studio, Reference. I was especially impressed with the Reference section, as this was one of the first general art guides I'd found that carried health and safety info as well as a list of suppliers. The artwork examples in each of the sections are really well chosen. If I were an art teacher, I would make this text required reading material. It's intelligently written without being dry, boring, or patronizing. And never overly simplistic--a huge bonus if you're tired of pat-on-the-head guides.
Invaluable book! Excellent resource for visual artists...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I have thumbed through many an art technique book, and have found many lacking. This one is great! Not only is it a feast for the eyes with gorgeous illustrations, but I learned things I never even heard of before! It is a wonderful way to introduce yourself to many different mediums and how to use them, including oils, watercolore, acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, glazing, ink... and plenty more...Very, very helpful. I read it all the time. A valuable overview of art technique and all the goodies available at your local art supply. I love this book!
An easy-to-use guide of painting techniques
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This manual is essential and practical, the informative text is very clear, it has hundreds explanations about techniques, composition, color, artist's materials and tools. And also is superbly ilustrated. If you are a professional artist so improve your knowledge with this book, if you are a beginner, here is everything you need to start your work.
For those who know nothing about mediums, techniques
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I am an adult who recently decided to venture into the world of art. I happened upon this book and after rifling through it, decided to buy it. It has been invaluable to someone like me, who knew nothing about supports (canvas, paper, etc.), and the different painting and drawing mediums. It's a great starter book!
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