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J.W. Waterhouse
Peter Trippi
Phaidon Press
Phaidon Press
John William Waterhouse is among the most popular Victorian artists, and many of his paintings, such as The Lady of Shalott, Hylas and the Nymphs and Ophelia, have become icons of femininity recognized the world over. With their compelling...
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Creating Nature in Watercolor: An Artist's Guide
Cathy Johnson
North Light Books
North Light Books
Experience Nature with an Artist's Eye "There are so many reasons to work outdoors: to drink in the beauty of nature; to find fresh, evocative, inspiring and challenging subjects; to spend time in the quiet places; to capture the liveliness...
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Albertus Seba's Cabinet of Natural Curiosities (Jumbo)
Albertus Seba
Taschen
Taschen
Albertus Seba's "Cabinet of Curiosities" is one of the 18th century's greatest natural history achievements and remains one of the most prized natural history books of all time. Though it was common for men of his profession to collect natural...
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Painting Water (Watercolour Tips and Techniques)
Joe Francis Dowden
Search Press
Search Press
Watercolour is an exciting and versatile medium. and beautiful waterscapes full of light and atmosphere can be created with loose, transparent washes, or by overlaying colours. In clear, simple-to-understand terms Joe Francis Dowden clearly...
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Creating Textures In Pen & Ink With Watercolor
Claudia Nice
North Light Books
North Light Books
Using picture after picture (and handwritten instructions, for a more intimate feel), Claudia Nice teaches artists how to use dots, fine lines, brush strokes, black & white and color-a mixture of mediums and techniques to create the gleaming...
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Element
Cecil Balmond
Prestel Publishing
Prestel Publishing
A mesmerizing paean to the interconnectedness of science, art, and nature from one of the world's most innovative architects and structural engineers. The genius of Cecil Balmond is behind some of the world's most exciting architectural...
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The Acrylics Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist
Barclay Sheaks
Watson-Guptill
Watson-Guptill
Unrivaled in scope, this encyclopedic reference on the most versatile of all painting mediums is an excellent tool to help both beginning and seasoned artists produce their best work in acrylics. With its great flexibility, acrylic paint can mimic...
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