The Artist's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Drawing, Watercolor, & Oil Painting (Hardcover)

~ Angela Gair (Author)

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Readers discover their inner talents with this illustrated, project-based guide to drawing and painting. Angela Gair teaches art techniques in a step-by-step format that makes it easy to learn the basics and create personal works of art. Over 400 color illustrations throughout.

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Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: MetroBooks (NY) (October 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1567996086
ISBN-13: 978-1567996081
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book is a poor guide for beginners & no "Artist's hndbk, September 20, 1998

By	billvaspainter (Shelby County, KY ; originally from Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This book is of little use to beginners as it does not offer a progressive method to help one learn to either draw or paint. It is most certainly not an "...Artist's Hanbook" as it doesen't even begin to touch on the interests and problems of artists.The first book I would recommend to beginners and/or intermediate/advanced students for learning how to learn to draw is THE NATURAL WAY TO DRAW by Kimon Nicolaides. For beginning Painters I would recommend LEARNING [or STARTING} TO PAINT IN OILS by Bernard Dunstan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Guide for the Experienced, November 30, 2004

By	Carms (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Artist's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing, Watercolor & Oil Painting (Hardcover)

If you have no idea where to start with painting and drawing I recommend "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain".

This Artist's Handbook is a terrific resource for those with some experience who are looking to expand their range of skills.

The section on using pastels was particularly helpful.

A great value, quality art book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best art instruction book, December 13, 1997

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By far the best book I have ever read to learn how to paint and draw

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