The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques for Drawing and Painting

Dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted art related media & organisations. For amateur and professional artists alike, there is an almost overwhelming range of artistic materials - and their possible applications. "The Complete Guide to Art Materials & Techniques" is a superbly illustrated, one-stop reference to all materials - including applicators, paints, supports, additives, accessories and more - used by artists today. This handbook also provides an invaluable guide to, and an exhaustive analysis of, the composition and quality of the featured materials, the function of each tool, and fundamental techniques - from simple charcoal pencils to easels and canvas-stretching equipment.