Art Techniques

Updated June 9, 2026
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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...
Color drawing a marker/colored-pencil approach for architects, landscape architects, interior and graphic designers, and artists
Doyle, Michael E.
Paper Book
The Third Edition of Michael Doyle's classic Color Drawing remains the ultimate up-to-date resource for professionals and students who need to develop and communicate design ideas with clear, attractive, impressive color drawings. Update with over 100 pages, this Third Edition contains...
The encyclopedia of cartooning techniques
Whitaker, Steve
Paper Book
“This lively and informative book delivers on all counts....Hundreds of lively drawings, accompanied by clearly presented information and instruction on each topic, combine to move this book to the forefront of publications on this subject. Strongly recommended.”—School...
Exploring storyboarding
Tumminello, Wendy
Paper Book
An effective combination of creative exercises, real-life examples, and simple illustrations are integrated in this "how-to" book, teaching readers to develop their storyboarding skills for a variety of media types, including film, television, animation, and interactive media. Each aspect of the...
Make your own pixel art create graphics for games, animations, and more!
Dawe, Jennifer
Paper Book
Make Your Own Pixel Art is a complete, illustrated introduction to the creation of pixel art aimed at beginners just starting out right through to the experienced pixel artist wanting to enhance their skills. Hand anyone a pencil and paper and they can start drawing, but...
Modern watercolor botanicals [electronic resource] 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-beginner...
Painting calm [electronic resource] Connect to nature through the art of watercolour
Buividavice, Inga.
Paper Book
Find inner calm and happiness in this beautiful, meditative and earthy watercolour instruction book from nature lover, teacher and artist Inga Buivadavice. Art therapy and the act of painting is widely acknowledged to bring positive mental health benefits...

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