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Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, Peter Cronin shows the reader how to bring artistry and economy to their sketching, making for swift and impressive results.

Take your first steps with pastels and learn how to produce modern, lively and colourful artwork with this exciting medium.

Expert tuition from a high-profile author with an accessible style, plenty of tips and tricks from beginners and his own range of brushes and colours to simplify things.

Learn how to paint watercolour landscapes from scratch with artist Matthew Palmer.

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is an inspiring and informative guide for anyone who has ever wanted to pick up a pencil and create art. Authored by Carole Massey, a renowned artist and teacher, this book was published in 2018 by Search Press Ltd. It serves as an excellent introduction to the world of drawing, providing step-by-step instructions and tips to help absolute beginners find their feet. The book falls under the genre of 'Art Instruction', making it a perfect pick for budding artists or anyone interested in honing their drawing skills. The author's expertise is evident in the easy-to-understand language and clear illustrations. Published by Search Press Ltd, known for their wide range of art books, this book is a testament to their commitment to quality and education. So, whether you are an aspiring artist or someone looking to explore a new hobby, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is your perfect companion on this artistic journey.

If you have ever wanted to learn to paint, but lacked the confidence to start, then Acrylics for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.

The quick way to watercolor success is here! If you have ever wanted to learn to paint animals, then this is for you. Part of the bestselling Absolute Beginner Art series from Search Press. Packed easy-to-follow techniques, quick exercises and 9 outlines - so there's no need to draw anything - let best-selling author, artist and teacher Matthew Palmer show you how to use watercolors with confidence to paint a range of animals in simple steps. Matthew expertly demonstrates how to paint realistic eyes, mouths, noses, fur markings and feathers in watercolor, and clearly explains all the techniques needed for the projects, including wet into wet, lifting out, adding shadows and the all-important dry-brush blending. Full-size, fold-out outline sketches are provided for all projects, allowing you to simply trace the sketches onto watercolor paper and start painting with ease. A clear and comprehensive color-mixing section is included to allow you to confidently choose and mix the colors you need. 3 starter projects to start you off with a simple: Bird, Dolphin, Penguin - are the perfect introduction to the basic techniques before moving on to 6 larger projects, each set in a simple scene: Parrot, Cheetah, Panda, Giraffes, Sea turtle, Polar bear. Matthew includes many handy hints and tip for beginners and improving artists alike to fill you with confidence to create your own stunning watercolor animals.

"Flowers are a perennial favourite of artists; and what better medium than luminous, delicate watercolour? Fiona Peart's new book is a complete course in learning to paint flowers, packed with handy hints and tips for new artists - or indeed anyone who wants to capture the beauty of flowers with paint. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises are seeded through the book to allow the reader's skills to grow towards more complex and rewarding projects. A range of flowers are included, from hydrangeas to camellias to hellebores. Fiona's clear, down-to-earth and friendly instructions encourage the reader to try different styles, while the 21 full-size, traceable outlines included mean that even those who don't wish to draw can get started quickly and simply, following the instructions provided"--