Painting

Oil Painting for Beginners - An illustrated beginner's guide to oil painting by Francisco Asensio Cerver. Published by Könemann in 1999, this practical art instruction book offers an approachable introduction to painting…

150 Techniques in Art - A vintage 1965 illustrated hardcover exploring 150 artistic techniques and approaches to creative expression. Written by Hans Meyers and published by B. T. Batsford, this practical art…

African Wildlife in Art - A beautifully illustrated 1991 hardcover coffee table book featuring the work of internationally acclaimed wildlife artists, including Robert Bateman, Raymond Ching, Simon Combes and Arthur Wardle. With…

Whether you are an aspiring painter, an art student or an established creative looking to expand your technical knowledge, The Artist’s Handbook by Pip Seymour is a useful reference to explore. Its…

For aspiring artists, hobby painters and anyone wanting to become more confident with oils, Instant Oil Painting offers an encouraging introduction to spontaneous, expressive painting and provides plenty of practical ideas to…

A beautifully illustrated large-format 1994 hardcover exploring the life and paintings of Claude Monet, one of the founders and greatest masters of French Impressionism. Near fine condition with only light shelf wear.

Watercolor Painting with Passion - Explore expressive watercolour painting with internationally acclaimed artist Alvaro Castagnet. This extensively illustrated, 128-page guide examines composition, dramatic lighting, tonal values, colour and confident brushwork, offering inspiration…

Great Prints & Printmakers - A substantial 1967 large-format art reference by Herman J. Wechsler exploring the history, techniques and masters of printmaking. Extensively illustrated with 100 plates and covering woodcuts, engraving,…

An important 1971 Faber edition of Surrealism, edited by renowned art critic Herbert Read, with contributions by André Breton, Hugh Sykes Davies, Paul Éluard and Georges Hugnet. Extensively illustrated and an excellent…

Anatomy for Artists - Classic 1962 reprint of the Fourth Edition of Eugene Wolff's Anatomy for Artists, illustrated from original drawings by George Charlton. A respected vintage guide to human surface anatomy…

Keys to Painting: Fruit & Flowers - An inspiring all-media painting guide featuring expert instruction on painting fruit and flowers through step-by-step demonstrations, practical techniques and beautiful full-colour artwork.

Learn to Paint with Pastels - A beautifully illustrated vintage guide to pastel painting by renowned British artist John Blockley, covering practical techniques and the expressive use of colour, texture and atmosphere.…

An extensively illustrated study of Salvador Dalí by British Surrealist Conroy Maddox, exploring the artist's life, extraordinary imagination, Surrealism and iconic works. Hamlyn's large-format 1981 softcover edition, illustrated throughout.

A classic step-by-step guide to painting dramatic seascapes in acrylic, featuring expert instruction by Wendon Blake and inspiring artwork by Rudy de Reyna.

Watercolour Plus... - An inspiring mixed-media watercolour guide featuring expert techniques from leading artists, with practical projects covering pastel, gouache, pen and ink, collage and more.

Anatomy for the Artist - A highly regarded illustrated guide to human anatomy for artists, combining Sarah Simblet's anatomical drawings with John Davis's photography, practical drawing instruction and studies of master artworks.…

A richly illustrated TASCHEN monograph exploring Wassily Kandinsky's journey towards abstraction and his revolutionary use of colour and form. An attractive large-format reference for collectors, students and enthusiasts of modern and abstract…

Loyal Companions - A beautifully illustrated celebration of the unique bond between humans and dogs, featuring stunning artwork by Lisa Halstead and heartfelt writing by Roy Victor Harding.

Directory of Southern African Contemporary Art Practices - An important and increasingly scarce reference work documenting Southern African contemporary artists, ceramicists and sculptors. A valuable resource for collectors, galleries, museums and researchers.

For collectors of regional art, books on English towns, or works celebrating Britain's architectural heritage, Bradford-on-Avon is an appealing addition to any library. Its combination of elegant artwork, local history, and charitable…