Home Artist

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"Home Artist" is an accessible and easy to follow course for anyone interested in developing their artisitic abilties using different types of media. The book includes projects using pencil charcoal, pastel, watercolour, acrylics, and oil paints. There are also sections devoted to more general subjects, covering everything from preparing the paper or canvas, and mixing and blending different colours, through to composition and perspective. Each chapter features a wide range of practical projects that enable the reader to develop the skills described in the text as a step-by-step process. Project themes range from keeping a simple sketch book to painting detailed watercolour landscapes. Accompanying boxes provide help and top tips for any aspiring artist. Highly illustrated throughout, "Home Artist" is accompained by full-colour photographs to ensure a stress-free learning experience and provide expert guidance. The wiro bound format allows the artist to turn the pages in a quick and easy way, and allows the book to rest open without the need for a stand.