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Are you itching to expand your creativity into new mediums? Here is your essential guide to techniques for all the major painting mediums (acrylic, colored pencil, oil, pastel and watercolor). This informative and inspiring book covers materials, color, value, composition, and step-by-step painting techniques and demonstrations, all clearly and beautifully illustrated. It’s everything you need to begin, develop and perfect your craft.

ISBN-13: 978-1-58180-870-4
ISBN-10: 1-58180-870-4
Paperback with flaps, 224 pages, #Z0228

Pure Color is pure inspiration for all artists. From luminous landscapes to moody still lifes, this stunning collection showcases more than 125 glowing works from over 90 of today’s most accomplished pastel artists. Every oversized page features big, beautiful artwork spanning a diverse range of styles and subjects. You’ll also find insightful commentary from all the artists detailing their creative processes and artistic techniques, so you can use the same principles in your own work. Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, Pure Color: The Best of Pastel will inspire you to let your imagination soar!

ISBN-13: 978-1-58180-764-6
ISBN-10: 1-58180-764-3
Hardcover, 144 pages, #33433

The overwhelming beauty of the outdoors is one of the most inspiring—and elusive—subjects for painters. With Landscape Painting Inside & Out, Kevin D. Macpherson shows you how to see like an artist and how to recreate your vision into stunning outdoor scenes. Take your art to the next level with Macpherson’s insightful process and inspiring commentary about the painting life.

ISBN-13: 978-1-58180-755-4
ISBN-10: 1-58180-755-4
Hardcover, 144 pages, #33422

These books and other fine North Light titles are available at your local fine art retailer or bookstore or from online suppliers.