The Everything Art Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to More Than 100 Art Techniques and Tools of the Trade

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The Everything Art Handbook is an all-inclusive, go-to resource for artists of any skill level. A refreshing, accessible compendium of materials and techniques, The Everything Art Handbook is the perfect all-inclusive resource for beginning artists wanting to experiment and play with a variety of art mediums and techniques. The Everything Art Handbook is divided into sections focusing on different art mediums, such as drawing, pastel, watercolor, acrylic, oil, calligraphy, mixed media, color, composition, and more. Each section includes a basic overview of the technique, instructions for selecting and working with the right tools and materials, step-by-step sample artwork, and helpful sidebars with advice from professional artists. Using clear, informative explanations and tips for selecting the right tools and achieving the best results, The Everything Art Handbook is an approachable reference guide for contemporary artists of any skill level. Cover......Page 1 Half title......Page 2 Copyright......Page 3 Title......Page 4 Table of Contents......Page 5 Introduction......Page 8 GETTING STARTED......Page 9 Setting Up a Studio......Page 11 Finding Inspiration......Page 23 SECTION 1: DRAWING......Page 26 Surfaces & Supports......Page 27 Graphite......Page 31 Charcoal......Page 49 Conté Crayon......Page 57 Colored Pencil......Page 59 Pastel......Page 67 Oil Pastel......Page 75 Pen & Ink......Page 77 Hand Lettering......Page 83 SECTION 2: FUNDAMENTALS......Page 96 Value & Light......Page 97 Proportion & Size......Page 101 Drawing Ellipses......Page 109 Perspective......Page 113 Composition......Page 123 SECTION 3: PAINTING......Page 130 Surfaces & Supports......Page 131 Brushes......Page 133 Palette & Painting Knives......Page 136 Mixing Palettes......Page 137 Acrylic......Page 139 Oil......Page 161 Watercolor......Page 175 SECTION 4: COLOR BASICS......Page 194 Color......Page 195 Complementary Colors......Page 201 Primaries......Page 203 Secondaries......Page 205 Neutrals......Page 209 SECTION 5: MIXED MEDIA......Page 212 Tools & Materials......Page 213 Painting Backgrounds......Page 215 Borders & Edges......Page 217 Gesso & Mediums......Page 219 Stamping......Page 223 Stenciling......Page 227 Encaustics......Page 231 Playing with Paper......Page 233 Adding Texture......Page 237 Closing Thoughts......Page 241