Master translucent techniques for landscape painting in this succinct 64-page book by R. Bradford Johnson. From the Walter Foster "How to Paint and Draw" series.

The Art of Painting Landscapes, Seascapes, and Skyscapes in Oil & Acrylic is a beautiful, full-color reference that delves into essential information about acrylic and oil painting tools and techniques. It contains a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons. Paperback. 144 Pages.

On this DVD, Bente Starcke King covers painting of classic subjects (tulips, primroses, daffodils, lilies) in a variety of mediums. 73 minutes.

Learn the secrets of composition and technique that seasoned artists use to create beautiful landscapes. This guidebooks, from the Walter Foster "How to Draw and Paint" series, has motivated thousands of aspiring artists.

Learn big techniques on a small scale. Joyce Washor offers all the guidance needed to succeed at creating small paintings. Learn how to scale down subjects to fit on small canvases, and how to frame and market finished paintings.

The Big Book means what it says. Select from 135 self-contained lessons, all with step-by-step demonstrations and assignments. The 600 full-color illustrations will encourage you to become a better painter of nature. Authors-Ferdinand Petrie and John Shaw

This is simply the best and most complete course in botanical illustration ever produced, with each chapter a perfectly constructed and self-contained class. Created in conjunction with the internationally renowned Eden Project.

This lavishly illustrated volume offers practical, step-by-step instruction for creating professional-quality colored pencil illustrations of flowers, fruits, foliage, and other botanical subjects.

Botany for the Artist teaches readers in step-by-step illustrations and expert narrative how to master the art of drawing plants. This volume is filled with beautiful, detailed photographs that complement the author's illustrations

Through a number of step-by-step demonstrations, Lian Quan Zhen teaches how to paint flowers in a variety of techniques including Chinese Spontaneous style, Chinese Detail style, and traditional Western watercolor style.

A "how-to" handbook, this book explains and illustrates step-by-step processes for drawing complete, successful landscapes and seascapes. It also teaches the fundamentals of a good composition, as well as the separate picture elements.

From tools and materials to basic drawing techniques, this complete guide shows aspiring artists how to draw a variety of beautiful landscape subjects using various mediums including pencil, charcoal, and ink.

Learn how to paint fantastic landscapes using watercolor in this unique and practical book. The three magical, step-by-step projects are filled with invaluable tips and techniques, allowing readers to produce vibrant and colorful paintings of their own.

Inside this book, artist Alan Sonneman provides a wealth of information on how to develop beautiful skies in oil or acrylic. Step-by-step demonstrations simplify the process of painting various cloud types, from cumulus to cirrus. Paperback. 32 pages.

In this book, professional artists guide readers through the process of painting beautiful landscapes — from initial drawings to finished, detailed landscape paintings. The book covers important aspects such as composition, color schemes, and perspective. Paperback. 32 pages.

From capturing light and reflections in water to building up the vibrant colors of a Mediterranean landscape or the delicate mood of morning mist, this resource shows painters how to create landscapes filled with compelling atmosphere and interest.

A variety of flowers are featured, ranging from water lilies and daisies to birds of paradise and poppies.

Learn easy techniques for painting realistic waves, rocky shores, and other seaside elements in Oil & Acrylic: Oceans & Seascapes.

Talented artist Tom Swimm offers expert tips on choosing a color palette and taking photo references. He then guides you step by step through a number of beautiful sunset paintings, from coastal scenes to charming landscapes.

In this indispensable guide, award winning artist and instructor Elizabeth Tolley draws on her expansive knowledge and experience to answer 100 of the most pressing questions artists have about painting the landscape in oils .

Lois Griffel's popular book, Painting the Impressionist Landscape, explores and illustrates Charles Hawthorne's philosophy and theories about color and light, enabling artists at every level to apply his insights to their own work.

The glowing transparency and spontaneity of watercolor makes it an ideal medium for exploring the effects of sunlight, shadows, mist, stormy skies, and more. This book offers easy techniques for creating realistic effects with watercolor.

Jenny Keal shares her passion for soft pastels in this inspiring and practical guide that takes readers through the basics of painting. In Painting with Pastels, five beautiful step-by-by step demonstrations show how to paint landscapes and flower studies. Paperback. 96 pages.

Join acclaimed painter, teacher, and writer Stephen Quiller as he takes readers on a journey that includes cities, countrysides, pure unspoiled landscapes, and manmade structures. Also includes 120-minute DVD exploring color theory, composition, and more.

Long the skill of choice among field botanists, botanical portraiture emphasizes the specimen against a white background, removed from the distractions of its environment. Watercolorists and horticulturalists alike are sure to enjoy this resource.

The book includes six tracings to pull out and transfer onto watercolor paper, one each of the five, step-by-step demonstrations, plus a bonus tracing of the inspirational painting in the introductory section.

This inspirational book by Terry Harrison offers instruction for artists who want to learn to paint without relying on their drawing skills. In its pages, Harrison describes and illustrates how to paint five Irish scenes.

It just takes a few simple acrylic techniques to create your own beautiful landscape paintings. The book includes five inspirational step-by-step demonstrations, including all the landscape elements: skies, mountains, cliffs, trees, water, buildings, and

Afternoon strolls along the Thames and other historic avenues of London are brought into the artist's studio with this collection of evocative painted cityscapes. Artists are sure to delight in adding an array of techniques to their skill set.

Geoff Kersey has created five beautiful paintings of typical Mediterranean scenes, from a palm-fringed beach to a Tuscan farm, domed Greek churches on a hillside overlooking the sea, and a bicycle on a sleepy, sunlit street beneath trailing bougainvillea.

Not just for the budding watercolorists of the Upper East Side or the Bohemian street artists in Washington Square Park, this collection of watercolor projects attracts artists drawn to the sweeping drama of the world's most celebrated skyline.

Boats and harbors make great subjects for watercolor, and Charles Evans makes painting them simple and striking. The book also boasts clear step-by-step illustrations that make painting easy and enjoyable for artists of varying skill levels.

Step-by-step photographs of easy techniques and great demonstrations offer an exciting course for anyone wanting to learn how to paint all the elements in the landscape, from mountain views and rustic scenes to sea-lashed rocks and sun-dappled woodlands.

Terry Harrison takes the mystery out of watercolor painting in this inspiring guide, as he teaches how to create beautiful landscape paintings of mountains, valleys, and streams using his simple, unique watercolor techniques and a range of brushes.

Accomplished artist Diane Wright guides readers through the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, from making basic strokes and using photo references, on through 10 step-by-step projects featuring everything from a desert scene to a riverside landscape.

With easy-to-understand information on tools and materials, basic strokes, and shading techniques, this artist's guide covers everything beginning artists need to start creating their own impressive works of botanical art.

Featuring the beautiful work of Nancy Wylie, each of the four seasons is showcased through a variety of engaging subjects.