Alwyn Crawshaw
Alwyn Crawshaw is the author of over twenty books on art instruction. He is the founder of the Society of Amateur Artists and president of the National Acrylic Painters' Association. He regularly gives demonstrations to painting groups and has ... [... more]
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Basic Drawing Techniques
 So much for Dual-authorship...: Authors Greg Albert and Rachel Ward have teamed up to write "Basic Drawing Techniques". I suppose, that when they agreed to co-author a book, each decided that a half-effort from each would produce an entirely [... more]
CDN$19.99
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Keys to Drawing
Woefully under-rated classic: One night, after struggling with painting for about three years in art college, I suddenly learned to paint. It was amazing, like one of those "Eureka!" moments, where one second you're totally clueless and the [... more]
CDN$25.50
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A Dictionary of Literary Devices: Gradus, A-Z
More than a study of rhetorical forms: The "Gradus" was once the preferred method of language and art instruction. It consisted of copius examples that the student transferred verbatim into a copybook, and then analysed under the supervision of [... more]
CDN$30.95
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Draw Real People!
Draw Real People: I am just getting back into my artwork after many years. Although I have always drawn many things I never thought I possessed the talent or ability to draw a realistic portrait. Whenever I would attempt it, the portrait would be a [... more]
CDN$15.04
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How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal
truly a life enhancing experience: I was fascinated by the style and piercing grab Claudia Nice arrived at in her book "How To Keep A Sketchbook Journal" and added some of her suggestions to my own Journaling. It is amazing but some events I & [... more]
CDN$29.99
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Projection Art for Kids: Murals & Painting Projects for ...
An eye-pleasing, imagination-engaging work of art: A unique and very highly recommended addition to any family, art department, or community library Art Instruction reference collection, Projection Art For Kids: Murals & Painting Projects For Kids Of [... more]
CDN$15.00
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How To Draw Caricatures
not bad,quite good: i really taught this book was going to be another step-by-step book,i mean it`s entitled `HOW TO DRAW` rayt?but it doesn`t mean i didn`t like this book,i found some of his theories quite heplful,like the use of the in-betweener.i`m [... more]
CDN$27.95
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How To Draw Manga Volume 33: Costume Encyclopedia Volume 1
If You're Serious About Drawing Manga, Get This Already!: Just about every "how-to" book on drawing manga (and also "mainstream" comics) advises aspiring artists to gather reference material from "real-life" in order to draw [... more]
CDN$31.25
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Draw and Sketch - Figures
This is STRANGE. Watson has a similar book out same year???: "Draw and Sketch Figures: Sketch with Confidence in 6 Steps or less" by Lucy Watson 2003: This book is odd, because Watson just authored "Life Drawing Class" published 2003 [... more]
CDN$21.99
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Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light
A Dissenting Opinion: I asked for this book for a Christmas gift largely on the basis of the very positive reviews presented here. Now that I've had it for a month, I can't recommend it with the same enthusiasm. I certainly don't regret having the book. [... more]
CDN$34.99
Amazon CA |
Formulas for Painters
Variety of recipes: This book contains many recipes for preparation of paints, grounds, sizing, medium, varnishes, etc. The layout enables easy reading and the recipes go beyond what is found in the usual art instruction books in terms of variety. [... more]
CDN$18.95
Amazon CA |
