Artists Books

Provides artists with detailed no-nonsense advice on how best to use, and get the most out of materials and practices.

Mega Manga is the only book any aspiring manga artist needs to create satisfying works of art, whatever your main area of interest.

A concise guide to mixing 25 popular Winsor & Newton Artists' Oils.

A concise guide to mixing 25 popular Winsor & Newton Artists' Acrylics.

By John Barber.
Turn the interactive colour wheel to instantly see the results of mixing different colours Learn the basics of colour mixing in oils, how to get the effect you are looking for.

by Jeremy C. Ford
All you need to know to paint beautiful water colour pictures, starting from initial sketches, through simple techniques to completed pictures.

by Quentin de la Bedoyere
This book is for those who have always wished they could draw, or have tried a little drawing and find they need some basic help.

by Stephen Rose
How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting.

by Peter Jay
Peter Jay shows how to create beautiful paintings in acrylics, from preparing the surface and drawing the scene, to blocking in, building up layers and adding finer details.

by Julie King
Julie King’s deep and abiding love for flowers and the natural world shows through in the wonderful delicacy and vibrancy of her water colour flower paintings.

by Wendy Tait
All of the paintings in this book are provided as tracings in the centre pages for you to pull out and use to learn how to paint beautiful pictures with Wendy Tait.

By Geoff Kersey
Outlines are provided as pull out tracings and Geoff Kersey's clear instructions illustrate all the techniques.

By Charles Evans
Boats and harbours make great subjects for watercolour, and Charles Evans makes painting them simple and striking.

By Wendy Jelbert
Wendy Jelbert's clear instructions show how to paint beautiful pictures of doors and windows using outlines provided as pull-out tracings.

By Arnold Lowrey
This book is designed specifically for beginners who want to paint hills and mountains, but whose drawing skills let them down.

By Charles Evans
People who want to learn to paint landscapes with acrylics without relying on their drawing skills will find everything they need in this inspiring and practical book.

By Noel Gregory
People who want to learn to paint without having to rely on their drawing skills have everything they need in this book.

By Wendy Jelbert
Wendy Jelbert makes acrylics easy to use in this step-by-step guide and includes many exciting techniques.

By Wendy Jelbert
Whether you want to paint portraits of stargazer lilies, poppies in a cornfield or a Venetian windowbox, Wendy makes acrylics easy to use in this guide to painting flowers.

By Terry Harrison
Terry Harrison shares his passion for rustic buildings with five beautiful landscapes, each with a barn as a focal point, and all the outlines are provided as pull-out tracings.

By Michael Sanders
Michael Sanders shares his great enthusiasm for oil painting in this inspiring and easy to follow guide.

By Noel Gregory
Easy to follow oil painting techniques for impressive results in a short time.

By James Horton
Takes you through all the stages of painting beautiful landscapes.

By Arnold Lowrey
Arnold Lowrey demonstrates the versatility and beauty of acrylics and explores many different techniques.

By Joe Francis Dowden
Joe Dowden demonstrates how to capture the beauty and freshness of watercolours.

By Wendy Jelbert
Wendy Jelbert shows how to transform sketches into beautiful paintings.

By Ray Campbell Smith
Learn how to capture the beauty and freshness of watercolours, revealing the secrets and delights of painting spectacular estuaries etc.

By Arnold Lowrey
Using a vibrant and colourful palette, Arnold Lowrey clearly illustrates many techniques.

By Richard Bolton
Richard Bolton reveals how to capture the atmosphere, beauty and drama of landscapes and nature.

By Janet Whittle
Janet Whittle shares some of her most valuable tips and techniques in this inspirational guide.

By Barry Herniman
Using a palette of vibrant and transparent colours, Barry Herniman explores the effects of sunlight, shadows, mist and stormy

By Geoff Kersey
Geoff Kersey shows how to create an impression of depth and distance in beautiful watercolour paintings.

By Geoff Kersey
Both Beginners to watercolour and more experienced painters will benefit from this essential guide to painting skies.

By Barry Herniman
Learn how to use washes in a creative way - from simple wash techniques through to more complex ones.

By Ann Blockley
Achieve the success you have always wanted!

By William McLean Kerr
The book is aimed at those who wish to draw accurately, whether to make realistic finished drawings or to create a solid foundation for painting.

by Marilyn Scott
Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy compact guide.

by Marilyn Scott
The essential reference for the practising artist

by Marilyn Scott
The essential reference for the practising artist.

The Best of The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross - America's Favourite Art Instructor.
By Annette Kowalski

By Annette Kowalski
Sixty more of Bob's favourite paintings brought to you with full step-by-step instructions.

By Annette Kowalski
Americas favourite art instructor presents 60 full colour paintings with step-by-step instructions.


























