Ideas in any medium for artists at all skill levels. Each idea is perfectly paired with an example chosen from a broad variety of artists.

"20 outstanding artists show you how to master the colorful versatility of pastel"--Cover

A comprehensive reference guide to help you master more than 200 mixed media concepts and techniques.

Vast collection of prompts, ideas, and insights provides a reading companion for students as well as amateur and professional visual artists, helping them find better ways to organize, manage, and develop inspiration.

Artist's Painting Techniques is your practical guide to learning how to bring out your inner artist with a wide range of painting styles, whether you want to learn how to use acrylics, watercolors, or oil paints. With progression in mind, this master class will teach you the basic principles of painting and then inspire you to move on to new challenges and create masterpieces of your own. It explains which tools, materials, and methods should be used along the way, but lets you develop your artistic skills on your own terms rather than providing a series of steps to be followed. Whether you are a beginner wanting to take up a new hobby or an experienced artist who wants to expand your horizons and learn new styles, Artist's Painting Techniques will set you on your path to creativity.

Outstanding refresher course in creative thinking presents more than 300 methods and techniques for helping artists find a new angle for an existing style or get past a creative block.

Donated by the Merrickville Artist's Guild.