Introduces techniques and exercises for rendering the basic three-dimensional forms essential for realistic drawing: the cylinder, cone, sphere, and box.

"Discover how to make creative, personal collages with advice, techniques and projects from craft author and graphic designer Clare Youngs. We are all born with an inner desire to express ourselves. Making collages, especially in the form of art journals, gives you an opportunity to express thoughts, feelings and wishes and to capture memories. It is a way of collating and putting thoughts in order. You can look back at filled pages with a real sense...

Offers tips on selecting a range of oil pastels and offers step-by-step demonstrations for techniques including crosshatching and scumbling.

Teaches all the basic skills and techniques needed to paint a wide range of subjects.