A thirty-something portrait painter in Tokyo is abandoned by his wife and finds himself holed up in the mountain home of a famous artist, Tomohiko Amada. When he discovers a previously unseen painting in the attic, he unintentionally opens a circle of mysterious circumstances. To close it, he must complete a journey that involves a mysterious ringing bell, a two-foot-high physical manifestation of an Idea, a dapper businessman who lives across the...

The English school of painting was officially recognized at the beginning of the 18th century through the work of William Hogarth. It includes works by the most famous English artists, such as Thomas Gainsborough, Joseph Mallord William Turner, John Constable, Edward Burne- Jones, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. This subject is introduced with a very unique text, published in 1882: a French study of English pictorial art. The author, Ernest Chesneau,...

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Working with rich oil colors, Iris Scott will show you how to create a simple, brush-free impressionist painting just using your fingers!Leave your brushes behind! Iris Scott's revolutionary finger-painting courses are designed for everyone, especially beginners. Watch your paintings flourish with life when you follow Iris's simple techniques that let the paint do the work. Complete with five masterpieces and clear, step-by-step instructions for...

Encaustic painting is one of the world's most venerable art forms, having been practiced consistently around the world since the ancient Egyptians first used it to decorate sarcophagi, and enjoying continuing popularity in the modern era with artists such as Paul Klee and Diego Rivera. In this new text, Jennifer Margell offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the medium, featuring instructive how-tos for encaustic art beginners, revealing interviews...

Three white mice discover jars of red, blue, and yellow paint and explore the world of color. Lap-sized board book.

Learn how to paint rocks in interesting designs with these fun activities.

Learn to Paint Acrylics is just one of the top-selling titles in the excellent Collins Learn to Paint series. The book contains thorough yet accessible instruction and stunning artwork by popular TV artist, Alwyn Crawshaw. Alwyn Crawshaw demonstrates all the basic methods of painting in this exciting, modern medium of acrylics. Acrylics can be used like oil paint (but without the long drying time), or watered down to look like watercolour – bringing...

"Big results on a small canvas. Learn everything you need to get started with this complete introduction to oil painting. Professional artist Estelle Day covers all the key techniques in detail, from color mixing to glazing. Traceable drawings are included for each of the 9 small-scale classic still life projects, so you can get going quickly, and each is painted on a 4 inch (10 cm) canvas, perfect for honing your skills. Fall in love with the luminous...