A comprehensive guide to seven basic elements of art in one huge volume. Drawing, perspective, pastels, oil, acrylic and watercolor painting and mixed media are covered with easy to follow projects to teach you the essentials of each subject. Step-by-step photos show artwork being created by professionals sharing their secrets. Designed for the enthusiastic beginner through the experienced artist. 480 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" paperback.

An invaluable art reference, The Art Book (mini edition) is a well designed resource guide to 500 of the world's greatest painters and sculptors. The highly portable art book offers a user-friendly alphabetical listing of artists, presents their definitive works in full-page colored plates, and provides detailed information on the art works and their respective creators. Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are included to complete this accessible and fascinating educational tool. 5" x 6 1/2", 512 pages with 500 color illustrations.

Everything about paper craft finds mention in our series of art books about the modern design idiom popularized by Picasso. Dozens of ideas, including materials and methods, are illustrated in full color. Each 10 1/2" x 9", 144 pages.

Aimed at uniting body, mind and spirit in the arts. The The Tao of Watercolor covers the five essentials of the Tao as applied to watercolor. Book is 112 pages, 90+ illustrations, 9 1/4" square.