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PERSPECTIVE   "Basic Perspectives for Artists: A Guide to the Creative Use of Perspective in Drawing, Painting, and Design," West, Keith R. Interesting demonstrations and examples of perspective in use.   "Perspective, Vol. 1," Powell, William, F. A reference guide explaining linear perspective for artists. The book covers one, two and three-point perspective, foreshortening, and reflections "Ancient Japanese Perspective, Techniques in Drawing," Saifer, Albert (Editor) Click here for other books on the use and techniques of perspective and color in visual arts. Back to Book Index

VARIOUS ART TECHNIQUES "Rendering in Pen and Ink," Guptill, Arthur A classic in the field. Although it was originally intended for architectual drafting, it brilliantly covers all essential topics for drawing in pen and ink. "The Art of Pastel Portraiture," Madlyn-Ann C. Woolwich Several outstanding pastel artists demonstrate the important elements of successful pastel portraits. With 292 full-color illustrations, it demonstrates a wide range of styles, techniques, and approaches. It also covers materials, color composition, pose, lighting of the model, multiple models, backgrounds and working from photographs.   "Watercolor Right from the Start: Progressive Lessons in Seeing and Painting," Hillary Page Primarily for beginers, this book demonstrates four practical ways of learning to see form, as well as painting techniques and materials.   Back to Book Index [NEXT BOOK PAGE... ] If you can not find what you are looking for in my recommended list, try searching for it.

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