Painting, drawing and art manuals

For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves through The Artist's Way: a workbook and companion to the international bestseller.

Fascinating, endearing and endlessly varied, animals make inspirational subject matter for artists.

Full of character and endlessly varied, human subjects are a pleasure to draw.

A set of simple, fast-playing rules for wargaming the conflicts that re-shaped Europe in the period 1815-78.

Learn the unique art of crosshatching and create stunning works of art with expert guidance from August Lamm.

***Take your urban sketching skills to the next level with watercolour.

Get Up & Gouache shows you how to bring the vibrant and versatile medium of gouache to life.

Artists & Illustrators magazine's Book of the Month Taking inspiration from iconic paintings in the Tate collection, discover the techniques of the masters and improve your own painting skills with 30 guided projects.

Learn how to paint in the fantastic medium of oil.

Unlock the potential in your paint tubes with 30 guided projects, covering everything from creating a harmonious colour palette to painting vivid landscapes and pop-art portraits.

Award-winning artist Harriet de Winton shows you how to create contemporary watercolour artworks to treasure and share.

Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began.

Discover the story of colour through the significant scientific discoveries and key artist's works over 400 years.

Are you bored of painting tasteful landscapes, light seascapes and delicate still-lifes?

This book is ideal for anyone with an interest in the visual character of the cities and buildings that frame our lives.

Continuing the success of the Draw in 15 Minutes series, horse artist Diana Hand shows you how to express your love of horses through drawing.

Best-selling author and art tutor Jake Spicer here gives you all the skills you need to sketch a convincing figure in just 15 minutes.

An indispensable guide to painting 40 popular flowers in acrylics, perfect for flower artists.

Petra Tholken's practical and inspiring book examines what it means to make an abstract work of art.

There are some areas of watercolour painting that beginners often have trouble with, and one of these is skies.

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Trees have inspired artists for generations.

Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes on Adebanji Alade's infectious enthusiasm and will have the reader reaching for a pencil or pen to have a go.

Master artist and best-selling author David Bellamy shares with you his techniques, ideas and approach to painting his beloved landscape throughout the year.

Using graphite, pen and ink and charcoal, Carole Massey demystifies the drawing process, offering a simple route to success.

Fiona Peart shows how to create a great selection of water colour wash paintings with a few simple guidelines.

- Clear advice on basic techniques, colour and composition- Two beautiful step-by-step demonstrations- Packed with inspiring paintings

How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting.

Julie King'Aos deep and abiding love for flowers and the natural world shows through in the wonderful delicacy and vibrancy of her water colour flower paintings.

* Contains three comprehensive step-by-step demonstrations Help with paints, brushes and other materials Beautiful, clear photography

Dani Humberstone shows how to create a great selection of abstract paintings using mixed media and a few simple guidelines.

Learn to draw the natural world with this inspiring and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi.

Paint with best-selling author Charles Evans as he introduces the System3 range of inks and acrylics.

Explore abstract art with a mix of media and methods, under the guidance of expert artist Helen Kaminsky.

Artists who wish to explore the world of painting with oils en plein air will love the freshness and vibrancy of the work in this book - as well as the expert, down-to-earth advice of its author.

A beginner-friendly crash course from the bestselling author of Pure Watercolour Painting and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge.

Discover the limitless possibilities of pastels with this beginner's guide to creating modern, lively, and colorful pastel artwork.

This is a practical and inspiring guide for acrylic artists of all levels of ability, from beginners who want to learn how to paint with acrylics to experienced artists looking for inspiration and ideas.

This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all watercolour enthusiasts, from the beginner who wishes to explore this popular painting medium to the experienced artist looking for inspiration and ideas.

Paul Bryn Davies unleashes a fantastic collection of vampires for all of you who want to learn how to draw the undead.

This chilling introduction to drawing monsters completely demystifies the drawing process, showing how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished creatures.

This is a wonderful introduction to drawing horses and it really demystifies the process of building up the images from initial simple shapes right through to the finished animals.

Award-winning artist Hashim Akib's striking portraits are at the heart of this inspirational book.

All watercolour landscape artists need to know how to paint water, and in this book Terry Harrison excels in demystifying the painting process.

Do you want to paint quick, loose watercolours?

Discover the joys of painting abstracts in acrylics with experienced artist and tutor Anita Horskens.

Artists of all skill levels will find much to inspire them in this detailed and practical guide to drawing landscapes.

Artists wishing to capture the excitement and power of the sea in their artwork will find this book invaluable.

If you have never drawn before, this is definitely the book to learn from.