"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...

Discusses all the techniques involved in creating watercolor painting and includes step-by-step demonstrations.

How to see landscapes in different visual contexts ; essential information on different techniques, media and styles ; step-by-step demonstrations throughout by contemporary artists provide detailed and inspirational instruction ; written by a practicing artist and college art tutor.

Offers readers advice for paint selection, prep, and cleanup, which is two-thirds of a paint project ; Helps anyone give ordinary rooms a lavish, show-home style ; Covers proper prep techniques for interior paint jobs ; Step-by-step photographs ensure reader success and beautiful rooms ; Every page checked by painting experts at The Home Depot.

Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-selling The Sumi-e Book, The Sumi-e Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply felt memories and spiritual expression. First, sumi-e artist Yolanda Mayhall provides a brief history and explains the philosophy behind this...

Perfect for children, parents or anyone else keen to try their hand at face-painting anything from tigers, aliens and sharks to unicorns, rainbows and superheroes.

Step-by-step instructions show you how to use different kinds of paint, pastels, inks and crayons to create stunning paintings and drawings.

If you've ever dreamed of painting in watercolor, this is the book for you. It's designed to help you start experiencing the joy of watercolor immediately -- even if you've never picked up a brush. Mark and Mary Willenbrink provide all the guidance and encouragement you need. Their painting techniques, tips and tricks help make every step you take a success, from selecting colors to designing a composition. It's like having two private art instructors...

Acrylic is a growing medium, yet there are very few good instruction books on the market. The two most appealing things about Jacqueline Penney's acrylic paintings are first, their subject matter, which transports you of a wonderful, relaxing holiday spot, and second, the ease with which she paints. These two features are emphasized throughout this new book. The techniques, described in both the body of instruction and special sidebars, highlight...

Introduction to the medium of watercolor offering advice on materials, use of color, and perspective.