Art Techniques

Updated June 9, 2026
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Art escapes daily exercises & inspirations for discovering greater creativity & artistic confidence
Kanter, Dory, 1947-
Paper Book
Inspire your creative spirit--everyday! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Art Escapes provides the ideas and encouragement you need to discover greater creativity and artistic confidence, even when you're short on time. Professional artist and...
The artist's complete guide to facial expression
Faigin, Gary, 1950-
Paper Book
This invaluable resource deals with the subtleties of human emotion conveyed by facial expressions. The images focus on the action of muscles in three key areas of the face - forehead and brows, the eyes and the mouth and chin.
The artist's complete guide to figure drawing a contemporary perspective on the classical tradition
Ryder, Anthony.
Paper Book
Many of us want to learn "how to draw." But as artist Anthony Ryder explains, it's much more important to learn what to draw. In other words, to observe and draw what we actually see, rather than what we think we see. When it comes to drawing the human figure, this means letting go of learned ideas...
The artist's handbook
Smith, Ray, 1949-2018
Paper Book
Fully restyled and revised for the twenty-first century artist. The Artist's Handbook is packed with information on the traditional art methods of drawing, painting, and printmaking together with significant modern art techniques such as digital photography, digital printing, and digital image...
Basic figure drawing techniques
Albert, Greg, 1953-
Paper Book
How to mix every color you need from a basic palette Pages of detailed at-a-glance color charts Mixing with both dry and water-soluble pencils Ideas for mixing a wide range of greens The best mixture for deep, rich colors Useful techniques for blending and...
Color drawing a marker/colored-pencil approach for architects, landscape architects, interior and graphic designers, and artists
Doyle, Michael E.
Paper Book
Stunningly updated, totally redesigned, practical, and ready to use This new edition of Michael Doyle's classic Color Drawing is the ultimate up-to-date resource for professionals and students who need to develop and communicate design ideas with clear, attractive, impressive color drawings. In an...
The figure in watercolor simple, fast, and focused
Stabin, Mel.
Paper Book
Following in the footsteps of Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused is Mel Stabin's latest: The Figure in Watercolor: Simple, Fast, and Focused. Capturing a figure's unique personality and multifaceted quality in watercolor is challenging--but Stabin demonstrates, step by step, how the...
How to draw comics the Marvel way
Lee, Stan, 1922-2018
Paper Book
Written by the iconic Stan Lee, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way is a must-have book for Marvel fans and anyone looking to draw their first comic strip. Stan Lee, the Mighty Man from Marvel, and John Buscema, active and adventuresome artist behind the Silver Surfer, Conan...
How to draw what you see
De Reyna, Rudy, 1914- author.
Paper Book
The 35th anniversary edition of the classic how-to book that has helped millions of artists learn to draw. When it was originally published in 1970, How to Draw What You See zoomed to the top of Watson-Guptill's best-seller list-and it has remained there ever since. "I...
Modern watercolor botanicals : a creative workshop in watercolor, gouache, & ink
Simon, Sarah
Paper Book
Unwind and get creative as you learn all about watercolor painting--one of the fastest-growing activities for everyday adults who are looking for a hobby to easily relax and relieve stress! Modern Watercolor Botanicals is a comprehensive guide for all skill levels-...
Painting calm [electronic resource] Connect to nature through the art of watercolour
Buividavice, Inga.
Paper Book
Painting Calm teaches you to find your inner artist, connect to soothing nature (and your feelings), and embrace the tranquility of painting in this earthy, watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buividavice.
Shibori : the inventive art of Japanese shaped resist dyeing : tradition, techniques, innovation
Wada, Yoshiko Iwamoto.
Paper Book
Potential for creating designs in textiles can be seen even in the physical properties of cloth. The simple fact that cloth tightly compressed into wrinkles or folds resists the penetration of dye is an opportunity-an opportunity to let the pliancy of textiles speak in making designs and patterns....
Special makeup effects for stage and screen : making and applying prosthetics
Debreceni, Todd
Paper Book
With this new edition of Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen, author Todd Debreceni presents the latest techniques and special effects in what has become an industry "bible." In addition to genre-specific considerations, Debreceni covers the latest gear you will need and details...
You can draw in 30 days the fun, easy way to learn to draw in one month or less
Kistler, Mark, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this approachable step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host. Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent -- anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a...

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