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This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.

This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and equipment as well as hints on mixing colors—one of the trickier skills to master until you have learned some of the basic properties of color. Next, the techniques used in watercolor painting are explained in detail, from the most basic like laying washes and reserving highlights to some of the more unusual and exciting methods like wax-resist or spattering paint. 

Tutorials and more than 100 step-by-step sequences demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, including landscapes, buildings, people and still life. Over 180,000 copies sold worldwide.

Chartwell Books

Artist's Bibles

Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist

Franklin Bishop

Have you ever wanted to hone your cartooning skills? The Cartoonist's Bible has unique and completely practical tips on how to make that happen. Not only will you learn how to draw cartoons in many formats including up-to-date advice on CGI (computer generated images) and Manga comics, but you will also learn easy, foolproof methods of how to always be able to think up new humorous ideas for your cartoons—and how to give yourself the best chance of selling your work and seeing it published. 

• Create great cartoons in a wide range of styles and media, from comic-book line art to digital manga

• Learn how to exaggerate and distort • your characters to great comic effect

• Render funny expressions and body language

• Add backgrounds, lettering, and speech balloons 

In The Cartoonist's Bible, there is an extremely useful and comprehensive Expressions File that means you will never struggle to draw just the right look on your cartoon characters. Also included is a valuable Cartoon Resources file to signpost you on to further information about all aspects of cartooning.

Cartoonist's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist