Ilex

The ultimate, accessible guide to drawing and doodling flowers and botanicals. Mindful, achievable and satisfying, this book gives readers a unique way to interact with the natural world around them, whether that's drawing cut flowers in a vase or wild flowers in their front garden. Start at the beginning of the book and get a back-to-basics guide to line drawing, then move on to accessible step-by-step tutorials for stunning projects such as bouquets, patterns, wreaths and other floral motifs. Artist and educator Chloe Wilson breaks down each flower into easy repeatable elements, and gives plenty of tips on overcoming the fear of the blank page. She also provides plenty of tips on choosing the right materials, finding inspiration and developing your own style, along with ideas for using your drawings to create personalized stationery and artwork to go on your walls, so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your new hobby in your home. Includes 25 accessible step-by-step exercises in floral drawing, plus extra tips and ideas for making the most of your art.

Collect, combine, cut and create amazing collages with 50 step-by-step projects to inspire you! This book has all the ideas and tips you need to create unique artwork from everyday materials. It is an art form for every taste, skill level and budget! 144 pages. Dimensions: 19 x 1.3 x 24.5 cm (7.5 x 0.5 x 9.6 inches). Language: English.

A thoroughly practical guide to using color no artist can be without. Full of beautiful, intricate hand-painted color wheels and practical advice on using and mixing colour, this book is a must-have for any artist working with pigment and paint. Starting from the basics of color and working up to the complexities of tonality, harmony, opacity and pigment, artist Ian Goldsmith explores and explains all the key elements of color and what it can do. A comprehensive paint index at the back of the book provides an indispensable reference guide for choosing and purchasing materials that no practising artist should be without. Including: - Primaries, secondaries and tertiaries - Harmony - Tonality - Colour temperature

Discover the endless possibilities of ink—whether you’re using a nib pen, brush, biro or marker. This interactive book teaches you how to draw in line, wash and colour, and allows you the space to practise on the page through guided exercises in mark-making and drawing.

Author: Jake Spicer
Publisher: Octopus
Number of pages: 160
ISBN: 9781781576533

This book is for anybody who wants to draw, whether you're learning from scratch or developing existing skills. Unlock drawing skills you never believed you could have!

Author: Jake Spicer
Publisher: Ilex Press
Number of pages: 160
ISBN: 9781781573716