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The Artist's Manual: The Definitive Art Sourcebook: Media, Materials, Tools, and Techniques
Take your creativity to the next level with the ultimate artist’s bible!
Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you’ll get the most out of your passion for art with this beautifully illustrated artist’s handbook. It also includes newer areas like digital art and animation — perfect for modern artists!
Discover everything you need to help you release the artist
• All areas of visual and digital art, including drawing, painting, 3D art, printmaking, textiles and photography.
• Each section is written by an acknowledged expert in that field — both practicing professionals and university-level teachers.
• Comprehensive coverage of equipment and tools, including step-by-step sequences, where appropriate on how to use.
• Techniques are illustrated in step-by-step sequences by professional artists, with basic skills leading on to more advanced techniques.
• Gets to the heart of the matter and delivers the information quickly and authoritatively.
Whether you’re dipping in to find a specific painting technique or browsing for artistic inspiration, this artist’s reference book covers all the elements of art. Brush up on the art basics like choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors and preparing a canvas. Take your skills further and learn how to glaze a pot, try out 3D printing and mosaic, or create a digital collage.
The Artist's Manual will help you become a more confident, creative artist. Equipment, materials and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated. Perfect for artists of every skill level, you’ll be creating your own masterpieces in no time with this sourcebook of art. It’s a must-have for every artist’s studio!
Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you’ll get the most out of your passion for art with this beautifully illustrated artist’s handbook. It also includes newer areas like digital art and animation — perfect for modern artists!
Discover everything you need to help you release the artist
• All areas of visual and digital art, including drawing, painting, 3D art, printmaking, textiles and photography.
• Each section is written by an acknowledged expert in that field — both practicing professionals and university-level teachers.
• Comprehensive coverage of equipment and tools, including step-by-step sequences, where appropriate on how to use.
• Techniques are illustrated in step-by-step sequences by professional artists, with basic skills leading on to more advanced techniques.
• Gets to the heart of the matter and delivers the information quickly and authoritatively.
Whether you’re dipping in to find a specific painting technique or browsing for artistic inspiration, this artist’s reference book covers all the elements of art. Brush up on the art basics like choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors and preparing a canvas. Take your skills further and learn how to glaze a pot, try out 3D printing and mosaic, or create a digital collage.
The Artist's Manual will help you become a more confident, creative artist. Equipment, materials and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated. Perfect for artists of every skill level, you’ll be creating your own masterpieces in no time with this sourcebook of art. It’s a must-have for every artist’s studio!
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312 pages, Hardcover
Published November 30, 2021
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February 8, 2022
The Artist's Manual... a simplistic view of basic tools and supplies needed for various art specialties. This is a book for a jack of all trades, someone who is good at a many things, excels at nothing. Each specialty's page just scrapes the surface of the approach. Good for students. Covers limited scope of drawing, painting, sculpture, digital media, photography, and mixed media.
May 12, 2024
4/5 This book was what I was looking for before I began my artistic journey. I am the sort of practical person who likes to dive into new projects with a simple framework of necessary information. Learning to paint, I constantly felt as though I was missing some vital framework. Despite not knowing what to ask for, I picked up a brush and some paint and began to enmesh the two upon canvas however I felt like I had no business progressing so boldly. I felt like a fraud when I turned up to paint at a local workshop where everyone paid to occupy two hours of studio time where we had a circulating artist available to answer questions. I was clueless and therefore had no idea what I was meant to ask. I needed to know everything from how to work with the various types of paint, which brush to use for what effect, how to approach an artwork; how to layer paint, how to know when I’ve finished, how to finish/seal my artwork.
Mine was an awkward introduction to painting—which continues—but at least now, after reading this manual, I will feel more prepared by at least having a grasp on the very basics. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning on embarking on an artistic journey of the visual arts.
Mine was an awkward introduction to painting—which continues—but at least now, after reading this manual, I will feel more prepared by at least having a grasp on the very basics. I highly recommend this book to anyone planning on embarking on an artistic journey of the visual arts.
February 4, 2024
This book covers a wide range of art, including painters, ceramicists, and photographers, and is a manual book for aspiring contemporary artists.
It is also fully accessible to those who enjoy art appreciation and visiting art museums.
Although the book focuses on how to create artwork and teach techniques , I thought it would be more useful for aspiring artists if it also explained the marketing business of the art industry.
It is also fully accessible to those who enjoy art appreciation and visiting art museums.
Although the book focuses on how to create artwork and teach techniques , I thought it would be more useful for aspiring artists if it also explained the marketing business of the art industry.
November 6, 2022
I enjoyed reading this book. I checked it out from the public library in my county after seeing the outrageous prices colleges are charging for an art class. In my opinion, I got the better deal: I learned what is taught in the college class for free.
February 26, 2024
Initially, I bought this book to read at my leisure and got into it more while vending at a holiday market but then, I decided to get my art teaching license and I used this book to help me study. It was a wonderful tool and helped me learn so much about the discipline.
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January 24, 2022Flipped through. It's intimidating but cool to see so much pulled between two covers. DK always has excellent book design.
June 30, 2022
A great book to give inspiration to creative people. Really enjoyed it and it soaked my creativity.
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