Book Description
Barron's Art Handbooks are pocket-sized reference guides for art teachers and students. Heavily illustrated in color, the titles are divided into color-coded sub-series as follows: Purple, instruction in art media; Green, techniques and theory; Yellow, art history and movements; Red, art genres. This brand-new title, Inks and Washes, falls into the Purple category, explaining their application, both when used alone and in mixed-media art-works, and showing examples of artworks that have been created using these techniques.

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back cover BARRON?S ART HANDBOOKS Books in this, the Purple Series, illustrate and explain art media and techniques. Complementary series are Red, covering art genres; Yellow, focusing on art history and movements; and Green, explaining practical art methods and theory. This title explores the many ways to use inks, both alone and in mixed-media design and illustration. INKS AND WASHES Materials and accessories Techniques and methods Historical aspects Tips from experts Step-by-step procedures Detailed explanations Demonstrations of methods Practical advice AVAILABLE TITLES IN THE PURPLE SERIES: ACRYLICS * AIRBRUSH * COLORED PENCILS * DRAWING * INKS AND WASHES * OILS * CHARCOAL, SANGUINE CRAYON, AND CHALK * WATERCOLOR

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