Art School: How to Paint & Draw: A Complete Course on Practical & Creative Techniques

by Hazel Harrison

This book is a comprehensive course on practical and creative techniques using a wide range of artist materials and equipment. It covers all the most popular charcoals, pencils, pen and ink, waterpaints, oils, acrylics and pastels. The reader is taken through the essential techniques with step-by-step demonstrations, and lively and inspirational works by contemporary artists illustrate the skills in action. Special focus features are included on painting and drawing portraits, figures, landscapes and buildings. With tried-and-tested techniques and expert advice, the book is an invaluable reference for every amateur artist. A perfect introduction for beginners, and an inspirational reference for experienced artists to help develop skills, technique and individual style.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 3, 2000

Reviews

[Beatté · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference material for art styles and tips, doing watercolour paints at present

[Samyy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a highly detailed and complex book. Not for beginners. It has a lot of helpful take-away tips, but none that I haven’t read in more accessible books.