Skin Tones in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $5.49 USD. 34080 words. Language: English. Published on June 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
An oil painting guidebook outlining 10 step-by-step demos on completing figure paintings in oil taken from old masters. Each demo comprises on average 28 images in progress and instructions. Artists featured are Da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Gauguin, Ingres, Courbet, Rubens and Cezanne. Techniques explored include sfumato, sgraffito, cangiante and scumbling.

How to Draw Portraits    by Jeremy Lee
Price: Free! 37500 words. Language: English. Published on March 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
How to Draw Portraits is a unique collection of techniques, terminology, and examples for the beginner and advanced graphite artist. Over one hundred illustrations support carefully reviewed explanations of elemental technique. Simulate skin texture with circularism. Find out how to draw hair, and how to break down complex shapes into simple abstract components.

No Talent Required: My Journey from Paint by Numbers to Art Instructor    by Kathleen Hebert
Price: $9.99 USD. 40730 words. Language: English. Published on October 20, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
Have you ever wanted to learn to draw and paint but were afraid you had no talent? This book will open your eyes to what it's all about. Talent is not required. Follow one woman's journey of discovery and share her stories of what it took to become an artist. Meet her teachers, the good and the bad. Share her years of learning from her students, the tips and tricks it takes to be an artist.

Why do My Skin Tones Look Lifeless? Plus 25 Solutions to Other Portrait Painting Peeves    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $4.99 USD. 27710 words. Language: English. Published on September 21, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
A troubleshooting guide for portrait painters, this invaluable guide tackles each element separately. Find sections on starting out in portraiture, common problems with eyes, different-coloured hair, noses and remedial techniques. Find out the essential pigments to capture skin tones and much more. With over 150 images.

Portrait Painting in Oil: 10 Step by Step Guides from Old Masters    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $4.99 USD. 26940 words. Language: English. Published on August 31, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
A guide for portrait painters, this book outlines 10 step by step demos on how to paint portraits in oils copied from old masters including Botticelli, Velazquez, Rossetti, Delacroix, Gauguin and more. Find preliminary chapters on preparing for portrait painting and troubleshooting common problems. Numerous techniques are explored. Contains 218 images.

Breaking Glass - An Introduction to Stained Glass Art and Design    by Stephen C Norton
Price: $24.95 USD. 25060 words. Language: English. Published on August 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
Learn to Create Stained Glass Art! This easy to follow guide shows you how to select glass, cut it, grind it, fit it and assemble it into a polished piece of art, worthy of a master artist! Sound interesting? Well, buy the book, grab a few tools and some stained glass, and let’s start breaking glass.

Fantastic Ferrocement - For Practical, permanent Elven Architecture, Follies, Fairy Gardens and Other Virtuous Ventures    by Peter Harris
Price: $3.99 USD. 20400 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.
If you have ever wanted to sculpt or build in a permanent material that is extremely strong and can be moulded to any shape, ferrocement is the medium for you - and this concise book shows you how. Tools, techniques and sample projects - a garden pot, angel, dome, and more - are all logically described and illustrated. The many photos showing the building of Cafe Eutopia will inspire and inform.

The Artist’s Garden in Oils: Eighteen Step by Step Guides    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.50 USD. 20620 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
This oil painting guidebook contains 18 step by step demonstrations on various subject matter found within the garden. With preparatory chapters, technique exploration, troubleshooting tips and instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 20,500 words and 182 colour images.

Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design    by Jennifer Lynne Matthews - Fairbanks
Price: $19.99 USD. 21320 words. Language: English. Published on March 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity.

Make It Or Break It; Stained Glass For Beginners, 2nd Edition    by Phillip McKee
Price: $7.99 USD. 34020 words. Language: English. Published by CWS Press  on February 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.
The innovative stained glass textbook by award winning stained glass artist Phillip McKee, who was also injured as a firefighter at the Pentagon fighting the fires spawned by the terrorist attacks on 9-11. Easy to follow lessons guide you through all the stages of making stained glass art. Includes links to free videos, patterns and trial design software.