Degas and the Nude by George T. Shackelford and Xavier Rey, hardback published by Thames and Hudson. ISBN 978-0500093627, price 42.00 available from www.thamesandhudson.com
Degas’ nudes are often overshadowed by his ballet dancers. Yet they are some of his most endearing and sensitive work. This is the first book in a generation to explore this theme, [...]
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Degas and the Nude by G. T. Shackelford and X. Rey
Science Fiction Art by Geoff Taylor
How to Draw and Paint Science Fiction Art by Geoff Taylor, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-891-5, price 14.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This book sets the scene by defining the genre, looking at inspiration and reference using films and more. The art basics section looks at the tools and materials, both traditional and digital needed [...]
Country Landscapes in Watercolour by Terry Harrison
Country Landscapes in Watercolour by Terry Harrison, softback published by Search Press.ISBN 978-1-84448-643-4, price 8.99 available from www.searchpress.com
Part of the popular Ready to Paint series, this book provides 5 easy to follow projects with 6 re-usable tracings to pull out so you don’t even need to draw. The paintings are all country scenes including a [...]
Sketching People by Giovanni Civardi
Sketching People, Faces and Figures by Giovanni Civardi, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-683-0, price 8.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This is a very good book for anyone trying to get to grips with portraying faces and figures. It concentrates on three areas – faces in many positions and poses, the figure in the street or [...]
Exotic Flowers by Janet Whittle
How To Draw Exotic Flowers in Simple Steps by Janet Whittle, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-636-6, price 4.99 available from www.searchpress.com
This book helps you to draw a selection of exotic flowers in pencil or in watercolour. The simple steps are shown in pencil only, there are no written instructions and the final drawing [...]