The New Artist’s Manual — The Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials and Techniques, from Chronicle Books, takes the top lessons from the best-selling Artist’s Manual, and adds in new material. It’s a wonderful introduction to many different mediums and how to use them, including oil paints, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, colored pencil, glazing, ink, and many more.

There are explanations about techniques, composition, color, artist's materials, and tools. The book is superbly illustrated, with expert instruction and professional tips. It includes demonstrations by top artists.

It also covers traditional canvas stretching and sizing techniques and health and safety issues — subjects not always found in beginner's manuals. It's easy to use and full to the brim with information and inspiration.

Author — Simon Jennings.

Paperback. 399 pages. 8¾” × 11” (22 cm × 28 cm).