Paintings and painting

Accomplished artist Marion Kaiser brings you this fun, beautiful and quirky guide to creating cute stone art.

Learn to paint colourful watercolours using only three colours in this collection of projects, tips and techniques from the innovative Take Three Colours series.

Learn the art of painting watercolor flowers from a respected botanical artist!

Pack up your materials, leave your painting inhibitions behind and step outside with Barry Herniman, ready to sketch.

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

Let this innovative and indispensable book be your painting companion: simply dip in and out whenever you need advice and guidance from best-selling author, Matthew Palmer.

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

This stunning book follows the rhythm of nature through the year.

Watercolour is a difficult medium to master, and even experienced artists are prone to making mistakes.

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Trees have inspired artists for generations.

In Watercolour Landscapes for the Absolute Beginner, artist and teacher Matthew Palmer guides beginners through their first steps in watercolour and shows what incredible landscapes can be achieved in this exciting medium.

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

The Watercolour Sourcebook is a compilation of four selected titles from the What to Paint series, chosen specially to illustrate the wide range of scenes and subjects that can be captured in watercolour.

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.

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

Learn the art of acrylic painting from 3 high-profile artists as they share step-by-step guidance on essential techniques, materials, and more.

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.

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

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

In this second book in a series covering elements of the landscape, renowned watercolourist, David Bellamy shows how to paint skies, light and atmosphere and how choices involving these three key elements can affect a painting.

Wendy Jelbert shares her expertise in working with acrylics and in creating beautiful, convincing landscapes.

Renowned watercolourist, David Bellamy shares his passion for painting mountains and moorlands in this inspiring and practical book.

'This is busy, colourful, packed with information and thoroughly inspiring and I love it.

Award-winning artist Angela Gaughan shares with you a life time's worth of experience in art.

Rob Wareing has built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist.

Brimming over with exciting and innovative techniques, bestselling author Jane Betteridge's new book pushes watercolour to new heights, introducing vibrancy, texture and dynamism to this subtle medium.

Learn to paint with oil pastels in this accessible guidebook featuring projects, techniques, and inspiration to get you started.

Jeremy Ford is a master-artist who will show you how to paint beautiful watercolour pictures, starting from initial sketches, through simple techniques to completed pictures, ready for display.

Be inspired in your flower painting with the beautiful, individual styles of four respected watercolour artists in this comprehensive guide.

- Dozens of popular flowers including roses, lilies, anemones, poppies, cherry blossom, delphiniums and fuchsias are featured- Fresh approaches to painting: loose impressionistic flowers, wildflower landscapes, garden arrangements and gorgeous close-ups- Fast, effective and approachable techniques

This is David Bellamy'Aos favourite time for being out sketching, often in watercolour.

Joe Francis Dowden is the master of painting extraordinarily realistic water, and here he shares his tips and techniques in a complete guide to painting this vital element in watercolour.

* A masterclass in all kinds of watercolour media, including pencil and paints Inspiring variety of subjects and styles Successful, proven author; highly motivated and available for demonstration work.

Learn the essential techniques for painting from photographs with this illustrated guide by the acclaimed artist and teacher.

Paint 50 fun watercolour motifs, each in five easy steps.

Explore the deserts, mountains and souks of the Middle East, with best-selling author and artist David Bellamy.

Painting techniques and guidance on important bird features, colors and anatomy for beginner and experienced artists.

This complete beginner'Aos guide to painting trees and woodlands is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time.

- Nine atmospheric step-by-step projects- Dynamic, imaginative techniques- Learn composition, colour mixing and how to find inspiration

Many watercolour artists are disappointed with the results of their endeavours because their attempts at painting do not always turn out as intended.

This beginner'Aos guide to painting the landscape in acrylics is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time.

Barry Herniman shows the reader how to capture the essence of a scene, and to inject that extra something: mood and atmosphere.

Vibrancy and impact are qualities that experienced watercolour artists aspire to, and this book provides a full course in how to push the boundaries of this popular medium.