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A charming, chunky book filled with more than 150 works we love from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book is divided into different themes for readers to explore, including people, animals, transportation, and places. Accompanying text provides readers with insight into each piece without distracting from the beauty of the work. From paintings to collages to sculptures to photographs, I (Heart) Art helps readers discover the best that the museum has to offer. Among the artists included are Jennifer Bartlett, Romare Bearden, Rosa Bonheur, Canaletto, Mary Cassatt, Marc Chagall, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Hokusai, Winslow Homer, Edmonia Lewis, Claude Monet, Georgia O’Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz, and Andy Warhol.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

North Carolina

The Work We Love from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

A charming, chunky book filled with more than 150 works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Accompanying text provides readers with insight into each piece without distracting from the beauty of the work. Includes works by Mary Cassatt, Marc Chagall, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. Full color.

I (Heart) Art

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Texas

The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing 

   Painting landscapes will get you started in painting one of the most popular subjects among artists of the past and the present.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

California

A Simple, Enjoyable Method To Get You Started In Painting

Shows how to paint landscapes with oils and watercolors, presenting step-by-step demonstrations and technique exercises.

Painting Landscapes

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#hardcover #firstprinting #tracychevalier #chevalier #unicorn #vermeer #artist #fiction #painting #history

Excellent condition first printing with peek-a-boo cover and deckled edges

Pennsylvania

Interweaves historical fact with fiction to explore the mystery behind the creation of the remarkable Lady and the Unicorn tapestries, woven at the end of the fifteenth century, which today hang in the Cluny Museum in Paris.

The Lady and the Unicorn - First printing

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Better Homes and Gardens Editors

Virginia

Explores materials and techniques used in decorative painting and includes a variety of projects and patterns.

Painted Crafts

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Peter Graham

Introduction to Painting Still Life

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#hardcover #monstergarage #discovery #custom #custompaint #painting #cars 

Indiana

How to Custom Paint Damn near Anything

The Discovery Channel's Monster Garage series is one of the most popular shows on television today, and the line of branded how-to books are designed to satisfy the urges of viewers and fans eager to get their hands dirty trying some of the techniques on the show. How To Paint Damn Near Anything is the third book in the series, and contains the tricks and techniques required to transform a battered beater into a show-stopping street beauty. The reader is shown in step-by-step photographs how to take a project from bare metal to completed custom paint. The book would cover the basics of planning a custom paint job, preparing the surface, laying primer and final coats, and adding custom touches such as pinstriping, flames, and pearl coats. - The painting techniques used by the established professionals on the popular Discovery Channel series, Monster Garage, are brought to life in this illustrated how-to book.- Step-by-step photos and instructions take you through the paint process, from planning the job and applying the base coat through to applying the finshing custom touches.- Airbrushing custom graphics- Pinstriping- Painting flames (regular and tribal)- Custom-painting motorcycle and racing helmetsAvailable Winter 2004

Monster Garage

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Minor old book smell, see photos for condition details. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Oregon

Anyone Can Paint! 

Arleta Pech

Ohio

Create strikingly realistic floral compositions with luminous colors and delicate floral shapes.

Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor

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#paperback #art #projects #sock #puppets #painting  #rocks #friendship #bracelets Directions explained well and lots of photos showing steps. Perfect daycare and youth after school programs, elementary and middle school.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Art, music, drama/theater

Five Fun-filled Books in One!

Craft Fun

Book is in good condition overall, bottom of cover is slightly warped up, but not majorly. 

Herb Olsen’s Guide to Watercolor Landscapes

Michigan

By allowing watercolor pigments to run free across the paper, artists can achieve a unique, glowing quality that no other technique can equal. This enjoyable guide takes the fear out of "letting loose" and exploiting the flow of watercolor, empowering artists to trust their instincts and create glazes rich in depth and luminosity. Step by step, artists are led through the process of planning, preparing and applying glazes, covering:- Composition and the use of exaggeration, elimination, repetition and contrast- 30 easy and unconventional methods for producing watercolor images- 3 basic steps to developing a painting: saving whites, creating form and lighting up focal areas- 5 complete demonstrations These new techniques will not only improve each artist's ability, they will also make the act of painting a more fulfilling and liberating experience.Jan Fabian Wallake was a graphic designer and art director before becoming a full-time watercolor artist. She has a long list of awards but is also a dedicated teacher. Her instruction has been published in Watercolor, American Artist and the Artist's Magazine. She lives in Stillwater, Minnesota.

Watercolor Pour It On!

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Whitney's now-famous students share the lessons they learned from the watercolor legend.

Edgar Whitney was one of art's most admired teachers and artists, especially renowned for his mastery of design. This one-of-a-kind book compiles teachings and paintings by Whitney and 15 of his students.
-- features students including Frank Webb, Tony Couch, Betty Lou Schlemm, Tony van Hasselt and Judi Wagner
-- offers comprehensive instruction-including Whitney's famed "tools and rules" approach to design
-- helpful "Whitneyisms" (his famous instructional catchphrases) are highlighted throughout

Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way

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#hardcover #nonfiction #art #painting #impressionist 

Impressionists

Maryland

Follows the life of Virginie Gautreau, the subject of John Singer Sargent's controversial portrait "Madame X," from her Creole youth and flight to France during the American Civil War, to her marriage to a prominent banker.

I Am Madame X

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Tom Swimm

Discover All the Basics and a Range of Special Techniques for Creating Your Own Masterpieces in Acrylic

A guide to acrylic painting introduces the basic techniques of the medium and provides step-by-step instructions for twelve acrylic projects.

Acrylic Painting Step by Step

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Alabama

The Art Institute of Chicago

With this attractively designed little volume, even the most confirmed armchair traveller can tour one of the world's finest art collections. The 300 full-colour illustrations have been carefully chosen by the museum's director to highlight the very best of this outstanding collection.

Treasures of 19th and 20th Century Painting

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Emma Hunk

Iowa

20 Decorative Painting Projects

Presents guidelines and step-by-step projects for decorating ordinary household items and features. The text introduces the materials and equipment needed and covers the basic techniques, from preparing surfaces and cutting a stencil to protecting the finished work with varnish. The main part of the book takes elements of the home in turn: walls and floors; furniture; accessories and fabrics; and outdoor spaces. Also included are ideas for borders and alternative applications for each motif, together with a section on materials and techniques.

Emma Hunk's Country Painting Style

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#hardcover #ceramic #painting #china #crafts.  Tear in cover has been taped

New York

The Fine Art of Ceramic Painting Made Simple

Tells how to design and create one's own hand-painted ceramics, discusses style, materials, and techniques, and suggests a variety of projects

Designer China

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Gary Greene

Massachusetts

Reflections, Textures and Backgrounds

There's no better way to add interest to any piece of artwork than with reflections, textures and backgrounds. This unique photo reference helps both fine and decorative artists tackle these subjects with ease. You will find stunning photos of a wide variety of scenes and objects, including: the textures of nature, such as autumn leaves, stones, fruits, weathered wood and sand man-made textures like rusty metal, bricks and pottery breathtaking settings form deserts to meadows and mountains reflections in calm, rough and rippling water scenes featuring waves, clouds, snow and forests There are also six painting demonstrations in all the major mediums that show you exactly how to get the most out of reference photos. Artists of all levels will appreciate this inspiring guide.

Artist's Photo Reference

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Florida

This survey of the many aspects of abstract painting shows how the two basic forms of expression--the geometric-constructivist and the lyrical-abstract--are still clearly identifiable in present-day painting. Ninety-six color prints show the works of Mondrian, Kassak, Lissitzky, Popova, Malevich, Appel, Bogart, Fontana, Gorin, Kandinsky, de Kooning, Pollack and others.

Abstract Painting

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Lin Wellford

THIS BOOK IS SEALED &NEVER OPENED PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT 

Techniques, Projects, and Ideas for Everyone

New painters wanted! No experience is necessary with Lin Wellford’s instruction. Thousands have already discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art through Wellford’s easy-to-follow tips. Her bestselling books have helped to awaken interest in modern rock painting. The Art of Rock Painting offers a variety of easy projects designed to introduce basic painting techniques yet still appeal to seasoned painters. These projects include instructions to create: Butterflies Fruit Cats Dogs Flowers And more! Grab a brush, find a stone, and get ready to rock! Experience the magic of this fun and exciting art activity.

The Art of Rock Painting

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This glass painting workshop book includes paints, a brush and other materials needed to complete projects. Also included are templates. 1st Edition. #hardcover #painting #glass #art #illustrated #instructional #homeschool 

Wisconsin

Judy Balchin lives in Maidstone, England.

Glass Painting Workstation

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The most complete guide ever to one-stroke painting!

Painting lovely home accents is easy with Donna Dewberry! Her popular, proven one-stroke technique - which lets you color, shade and highlight all in a single brushstroke - is a cinch to learn, even if you've never picked up a brush before. You'll soon find yourself adorning everything from crystal stemware to mailboxes to the walls of your home with beautifully hand-painted flowers, fruits, leaves and other charming touches!

Bigger and more thorough than any other how-to book on the topic, this must-have resource for all things one-stroke contains:

 * Over 200 color photos clearly illustrating every detail of the one-stroke technique, plus tips on transferring patterns and lettering
 * 12 all new step-by-step projects for painting tiles and glassware, floorcloths, cabinets, door knobs, drawer pulls, and much more
 * 5 brand new painting techniques that take you beyond one-stroke
 * Donna's foolproof advice for creating your own attractive designs

Join the thousands who have discovered this famously simple, versatile painting technique - and enjoy rewarding results you'll be proud to show your friends and family!

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I (Heart) Art

Ralph Parsons Kinney

The Complete Book of Furniture Repair and Refinishing

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Painting Landscapes

Tracy Chevalier

The Lady and the Unicorn - First printing

Better Homes and Gardens Editors

Painted Crafts

Peter Graham

Introduction to Painting Still Life

Lee Klancher (Editor); Dennis Parks; Craig Fraser

Monster Garage

Arthur Zaidenberg

Anyone Can Paint!

Arleta Pech

Painting Fresh Florals in Watercolor

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Craft Fun

Herb Olsen

Herb Olsen’s Guide to Watercolor Landscapes

Jan Wallake

Watercolor Pour It On!

Ron Ranson

Learn Watercolor the Edgar Whitney Way

Antonia Cunningham

Impressionists

Gioia Diliberto

I Am Madame X

Tom Swimm

Acrylic Painting Step by Step

James N. Wood (Introduction by)

Treasures of 19th and 20th Century Painting

Emma Hunk

Emma Hunk's Country Painting Style

Lesley Harle; Susan Conder

Designer China

Gary Greene

Artist's Photo Reference

Arsén Pohribny

Abstract Painting

Lin Wellford

The Art of Rock Painting

Judy Balchin

Glass Painting Workstation

Donna Dewberry

Donna Dewberry's All New Book of One-Stroke Painting