The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect, the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide, you'll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination with oil paint and other …
"[This book] first discusses how to create a drawing workspace?in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can c…
"Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports explores a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces and the unique effects they have on a variety of media. [...] [This book] is packed with visual examples, step-by-step tutorials, and demonstrations on the practical aspects of working wi…
Create along with mixed-media master Sherrill Kahn as she shows you dozens of ways to make luminous textures and surfaces on both paper and fabric. This step-by-step visual guide demonstrates exactly how to get great results using paints, inks, resists, stamps, markers, and much…
Training and working as a scenic artist -- The relationship between the scenic artist and the scenic designer -- The scenic artist and the scenic studio -- The scenic artist's working space -- The painting tools of scenic artistry -- Color and paint -- Preparing for painting and…
This new full color edition is significantly up-dated to new interviews with ""old masters"" and successful ""divas"" of the industry, up-dated safety tips, and additional insights into the business of scenic design. Expanded to include a new chapter dedicated to painting techni…