Home Artist, The: A Complete Teach-Yourself Guide to Drawing, Watercolours and Oils

Allen, Janet; Holden, John

ISBN 10: 0856856991 / ISBN 13: 9780856856990

Published by Marshall Cavendish Books Limited, London, England, 1979

About this Item

Hardcover with brown boards and pictorial dust jacket, First Edition, 1,350gms, 384 pages plus index, illustrated endpapers. The Home Artist is a step-by-step instructions and illustrations show how the projects are built up and the works of both established and amateur artists provide examples and guides, translating theoretical ideas into tangible form. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear and light page discolouration throughout. Dust Jacket is in good condition with mild shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Book weighs over 1kg and may incur additional postage.

Seller Inventory # ART136

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Home Artist, The: A Complete Teach-Yourself Guide to Drawing, Watercolours and Oils
• Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Books Limited, London, England
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0856856991
• ISBN 13: 9780856856990
• Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket
• Edition: First Printing
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art/Photography

About this title

Synopsis

From the dust "Many people would love to learn how to draw and paint, but don't know where to begin. The Home Artist is a unique introduction to the three major areas of the visual arts - drawing, watercolours and oils. Written by trained artists in a lively, teach-yourself format the book is not only ideal for someone attempting a picture for the first time, but also for those who have begun to experiment already, and wish to develop further. Each medium is fully discussed in all its aspects, including advice on choosing specialist materials, handling colour, composing a picture and improving observation.The sections focus on three central projects - a self portrait in drawing, a landscape in watercolours and a still life in oils. The emphasis is on starting work as soon as possible, and then building upon the practical experience gained from the projects. At the same time, individual creativity and self expression are warmly encouraged.The Home Artist is beautifully illustrated throughout with the work of famous artists and amateur students. These provide stimulating examples and pointers to a wide range of styles and traidtions, as well as an endless source of inspiration for subjects. Everyone who is interested in the visual arts will find The Home Artist a delight to read and a pleasure to use."