Art

A comprehensive reference that explores the history, evolution, creation, and application of pigment in the world of art and painting.

• The history and science are riveting; the recipes and techniques are alchemy; the added vision that can be added to an artist’s statement is unparalleled
• Join artist and pigment maker Lucy Mayes at work on location and in her studio with this vibrant, dynamic book: a tribute to her passion for the subject and desire to share its stories, riches, and recipes
• Discover the techniques and recipes to create colorful shades from everyday waste and even the rocks from your back yard
• Perfect for the growing trend of eco art materials and learning how to make paint to add greater narrative, purpose and meaning to your artwork

Welcome to the ancient and modern world of art and painting media.

A Step-by-Step course for the Nature Artist 

This compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Rivers and create great artwork: from the Source to the Sea.

• structured in a step-by-step course format
• each section builds confidence
• understand the importance of detailed analysis
• build the quality of your artistic output

Throughout the seasons - and in all weathers - How to Draw a River offers a unique insight and understanding of the natural world around us and how to capture its beauty in a sketchbook.

A Step-by-Step Course for the Nature Artist 

This compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Trees and to create great artwork: from the Fruit to the Forest.

• structured in a course format, each section builds confidence
• includes both sketching and coloured pencil drawing
• covers a broad range of techniques and skills for all levels of ability.
• additional sections feature mixed media, collage and using found items such as twigs, moss or seedpods.

Throughout the seasons - and in all weathers - How to Draw a Tree offers a unique insight and understanding of the natural world around us and how to capture its beauty in a sketchbook.

Leonardo Da Vinci is considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived, responsible for the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, The Madonna of the Carnation and Vitruvian Man.

Leonardo was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer, and this captivating book provides the reader with a unique insight into the life and work of one of history's most intriguing figures.

All of Leonardo Da Vinci's work is presented in this compact volume - from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks. As well as featuring each individual artwork, sections of each are shown in isolation to reveal incredible details - for example, the different levels of perspective between the background sections of the Mona Lisa, and the disembodied hand in The Last Supper. 640 pages of colour artworks and photographs of Da Vinci's original notebooks, accompanied by fascinating biographical and historical details are here.