http://www.artistsnetwork.com//northlightbooks/ en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:25:44 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:25:44 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13604 Watercolor Secrets
An inside look at the techniques of award-winning Splash artists
By Rachel Rubin Wolf
Dive deeper into the creative waters that have made North Light Books’ Splash: The Best of Watercolor series today’s most celebrated showcase of contemporary watercolor paintings. Watercolor Secrets invites you into the studios of 15 Splash artists as they reveal the creative processes behind their stunning work. ]]> Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13604 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13934 Landscape Painting Inside & Out (Now in Paperback!)
Capture the Vitality of Outdoor Painting in Your Studio!
by Kevin Macpherson
It's one thing to capture the spirit of nature on location, where you're immersed in the sensations and the atmosphere, and responding to what's directly in front of you. It's quite another thing to take it to a larger, more finished canvas back in the studio. The great painters of the past created thoughtful art in their studios with no loss of vitality and spontaneity. And in Landscape Painting Inside & Out, Kevin will be your guide to reliving the outdoor experience inside, enlarging your ideas and refining your compositions so that you work will be enhanced and fresh and full of life and emotion.]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13934 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13278 Chinese Watercolor Techniques for Exquisite Flowers
By Lian Quan Zhen
In this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll learn to mix and mingle two proud traditions to create fresh watercolor expressions--learn how to infuse your flowers with new life using a combination of traditional Chinese brush painting and Western watercolor techniques.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13278 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13821 Expressive Oil Painting
An Open-Air Approach to Landscapes in Oil
By George Allen Durkee
There’s a world of difference between painting what you see and conveying what you feel. Expressive Oil Painting shows you how to create engaging landscapes that capture a sense of light, depth, movement and above all, your own unique impressions of the world around you.]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13821 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13281 Brilliant Color
By Julie Gilbert Pollard
Let go of what you see, and paint what you feel! In this book, Julie helps you think about color in a new way, empowering you to push the envelope beyond ordinary realism into bold landscapes full of life and energy.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13281 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13388 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13388 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13957 Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines
by Linda Kemp
Ironic. As children, we spend endless hours and boxes of crayons learning to keep the color inside the lines. Then we grow up and devote the remainder of our art lives trying to find our way back to that free, unbounded mindset. Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines will help you make that groundbreaking shift via Linda Kemp’s “positive approach to negative painting.”]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13957 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13572 Sketching People
Life Drawing Basics
By Jeff Mellem
Fluid, fast and expressive life drawing starts here with Sketching People. Step by step, author Jeff Mellem will show you how to render fleeting gestures from memory, capture expressions simply and quickly, give your drawing a life of its own with body language, and more. Along the way, you’ll develop a more spontaneous approach for successfully working from life.
]]> Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13572 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13849 Watercolor in Motion
How to Create Powerful Paintings Step by Step
by Birgit O'Connor

A unique book/DVD workshop, Watercolor in Motion shows you how to "go with the flow," moving paint and water across the paper to create stunning color transitions, a striking sense of spontaneity and, ultimately, magnificent paintings.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13849 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13280 Paint Charming Seaside Scenes With Acrylics
By Jacqueline Penney
In this book, 16 gorgeous acrylic painting projects portray the many moods and faces of the sea—from beautiful sunrises and a romantic walk along the beach, to scenes featuring lobster boats and lighthouses.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13280 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13307 Watercolor Essentials
Hands-On Techniques for Exploring Watercolor in Motion
By Birgit O’Connor

Watercolor moves like no other medium; just add water, and the pigment takes on a life of its own. This exciting new book makes learning to paint equally dynamic, with page after page of step-by-step demonstrations, plus more than 40 lessons on a companion DVD.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13307 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13467 Paint Amazing Watercolors from Photographs
By Henry W. Dixon
If a picture is worth a thousand words, watercolor has the power to transform that picture into pure poetry. Paint Amazing Watercolors from Photographs will show you how to do just that, step by creative step. Inside, you’ll learn how to take great reference photos of the people, places and things that intrigue you, and use the unique qualities of watercolor to turn them into original and striking paintings.]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13467 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13881 Watercolor A to Z
by Grant Fuller
Turn to Grant Fuller’s Watercolor A to Z for instruction that never goes out of style. For those of you not familiar with this 2008 North Light book, this is the kind of art instruction you’ve just got to love: the kind you can only read with brush in hand...for the kind of learning that feels more like play than work! And, a hands-free, stand-alone format is studio-friendly, letting you paint right along, step by step.]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13881 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13912 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13912 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13638 Painting Realistic Wildlife in Acrylic
30 Step-by-Step Demonstrations
By William Silvers
William Silvers’ wildlife scenes make your pulse quicken and your breath catch as you witness some of nature’s most miraculous everyday moments. And now, William shares his secrets so that you too can capture the drama, the atmosphere and the very essence of wildlife.
]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13638 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13594 The Painterly Approach
An Artist’s Guide to Seeing, Painting and Expressing
by Bob Rohm
The Painterly Approach crosses the line between what you see as an artist, and what you feel. More than painting an appealing landscape, it’s about making your viewer feel the wind, experience the dance of shadows and sunlight, and admire the wondrous intermingling of colors that attracted you to your subject in the first place. ]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13594 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13731 Mastering Composition (Book + DVD)
Techniques and Principles to Dramatically Improve Your Painting
by Ian Roberts
Mastering Composition takes the mystery out of designing great paintings. Drawing upon 40+ years of painting and teaching experience, author Ian Roberts delivers a strong, hands-on sense of how to build dynamic compositions that work. Every time. ]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13731 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13620 Rethinking Acrylic
Radical solutions for exploiting the world's most versatile medium
by Patti Brady
In a hands-on, workshop style, Rethinking Acrylics demonstrates the staggering range of this oh-so-versatile medium, capable of delicate transparent washes, lively impasto surfaces, and radical multi-dimensional effects. If you want to try something new, all you have to do is open this book and go for it!]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13620 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13513 Down by the Sea with Brush and Pen
Draw and Paint Beautiful Coastal Scenes
By Claudia Nice
Nobody captures the misty splashes and weathered details of seascapes quite like Claudia Nice. In this step-by-step guide, Claudia shares her special approach to creating dynamic watercolor compositions textured with pen & ink, acrylics and gouache.]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13513 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13871 Art Journey New Mexico
104 Painters’ Perspectives
from the editors at The Collector’s Guide, along with Jamie Markle and Stefanie Laufersweiler from North Light Books
Nothing compares to the creative spirit found throughout New Mexico. Stunning vistas, distinctive architecture and sparkling light, coupled with a thriving network of galleries, museums and studios, make it a popular and enticing destination for collectors, artists and art lovers alike. With Art Journey New Mexico you'll step into the world of 104 contemporary painters from this dynamic art scene as they share their favorite pieces.]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13871 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13279 Bold Strokes
By Mark Christopher Weber
Loosen up, load your brush, and paint better with your oils or acrylics than you ever have before!]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13279 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13861 Painting With Pastels
Easy Techniques to Master the Medium
by Maggie Price
For those of you who haven't seen it, Painting With Pastels is a definitive introduction to this glorious medium by Maggie Price, one of today’s best-known pastel artists and founding editor of the #1 magazine on pastel painting, The Pastel Journal.]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13861 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13548 Art Revolution
Alternative Approaches for Fine Artists and Illustrators
By Lisa L. Cyr
Today’s artists are faced with unlimited possibilities for creative experimentation thanks to an unprecedented array of media and digital tools. Never before has there been such innovation in the way art can be conceptualized, produced and presented. Art Revolution is on the cutting-edge of this metamorphosis, inspiring you to reinterpret, reinvent and redefine everything from the surfaces on which you work to the way viewers interact with your finished pieces.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13548 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13809 Acrylic Revolution
by Nancy Reyner
Anyone who has painted with acrylics knows that they are very versatile. But until you have perused Acrylic Revolution, you may not fully realize just how incredibly versatile they truly are!

]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13809 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13794 This Is Online Art Instruction at It's Finest! 
From getting published and entering art competitions, to creativity and composition, Artist’s Network Online Seminars are designed to help you achieve artistic success.]]> Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13794 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13769 Strokes of Genius 2
The Best of Light and Shadow
Edited by Rachel Rubin Wolf
Celebrate the beauty, diversity and expression of drawing with this second collection in the Strokes of Genius series—140 examples of the finest drawing being done today. Filled with strokes of poetry, precision and passion, this is a memorable collection of art as well as an inspiring survey of techniques that artists use to translate impressions to paper. ]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13769 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13646 Secrets to Painting Realistic Children’s Portraits
Painting Children
Secret to Capturing Childhood Moments
By Bev Lee
Bev Lee’s portraits celebrate what it’s like to be a kid. No staid poses and stuffy Easter-wear here...her subjects are blowing bubbles, “helping” mom make cookies, or hugging a favorite teddy. And, in Painting Children, Bev shows you how to create tender pastel portraits just like these--of kids just being kids.]]> Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13646 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13654 Now in Paperback!
Daring Color
Mix and mingle watercolor on your paper
by Anne Abgott
Discover a fresh approach to mixing dynamic color! By mingling and charging pigments directly on your paper, rather than mixing them on your palette, you can achieve a thrilling balance of “controlling” your watercolors, while at the same time letting them work their magic.
]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13654 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13448 Confident Color
An Artist's Guide to Harmony, Contrast and Unity
By Nita Leland

There’s no shortage of books about color techniques for the artist. But very few take on the bigger, far more individualized challenge of choosing a personal palette and using it expressively in your paintings. And no book offers a more comprehensive take on the subject than, Confident Color.]]> Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13448 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13419 Colored Pencil Secrets for Success
How to Critique and Improve your Paintings
By Ann Kullberg
Immediately improve your colored pencil work with these proven tips, tricks and fixes!]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13419 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13308 The Creative Edge
Exercises to Celebrate Your Creative Self
By Mary Todd Beam

No judgment. No fear. No limits! This book takes you on an amazing exploration of your own artistic potential. Building on basic creative processes, artist Mary Todd Beam invites you to go deeper into your observations and experiences following more than 25 techniques that will take your work in exciting new directions.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13308 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13752 Expressive Portraits
Creative Methods for Painting People
by Jean Pederson
If you’re tired of the “same old” book on painting portraits, Expressive Portraits is a welcomed breath of fresh air. Sophisticated in style, yet very approachable in technique and presentation, this book will help you lose your inhibitions while reaching a new level of expression in your portraits.]]> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13752 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13561 A Celebration of Light
by Jane Freeman
Often what inspires you to paint is not so much the subject itself as what light is doing to the subject. Light tells the viewer what is happening in that moment of time ... how the light faded out the leaves and made the shadows reflect the sky, or what time of day it was because of the angle of the shadows. In A Celebration of Light, Jane shows you how to relay that information ... to make your viewer see and even feel what it was that inspired you to paint your subject in the first place.]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13561 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13488 Painting the Elements
Weather Effects in Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor
Edited by Kelly Messerly
There is more to life (and landscape painting) than a perfect, sunny day. In this book, 8 seasoned artists share their favorite tips for capturing the look and feel of the elements in oil, acrylic and watercolor. You'll learn to paint sunrise to sunset, rain or shine, sunlit fields and glowing shadows, a crisp autumn day or an overcast morning before a summer storm.]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13488 http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13514 With Jen Grastorf
Many of your might remember Jean’s North Light book, Pouring Light, a 2005 North Light Book Club Main Selection. We were thrilled with her work then, and we are again now with her new DVDs from artistsnetwork.tv.]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.artistsnetwork.com//article/?p_ArticleId=13514