BOOKS

"Try to learn something about everything and everything about something." Thomas Huxley

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Acrylic & Mixed Media Painting: Exploring The Possibilities Series by C F Jernigan

Acrylic Painting for Encaustic Effects by Sandra Duran Wilson

Abstract Explorations In Acrylic Painting by Jo Toye

Acrylic Color Explorations by Chris Cozen

Master Class In Watermedia by Edward Betts

The New Acrylic by Rheni Tauchid

Rethinking Acrylic by Patti Brady

Acrylic Revolution by Nancy Reyner

Acrylic Innovation by Nany Reyner

Experimental Painting by Lisa L. Cyr

Surface Treatment Workshop by Darlene Olivia McElroy & Sandra Duran Wilson

Alternative Art Surfaces by Darlene Olivia McElroy & Sandra Duran Wilson

Creative Paint Workshop For Mixed Media Artist by Ann Baldwin

Acrylic The Watercolor Alternative by Charles Harrington

Acrylic Painters Book Of Styles & Techniques by Rachel Rubin Wolf

Dynamic Acrylics by Soraya French

The Acrylics Book by Barclay Sheak

Painting Acrylics by Vicki Lord

Creative Acrylic Techniques by Wendy Jelbert

Acrylic landscape Painting Techniques by Hugh Greer

Acrylic For Dummies by Colette Pitcher

Painting Acrylic Flowers A-Z by Lexi Sundell

The Acrylics & Gouache Artist's Handbook Published by Barron's

Painting The Secret World Of Nature by John Agnew

One-Stroke Painting by Donna Dewberry

*See also watercolor and oil painting books that may have additional techniques in which you can apply with acrylic.

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AIRBRUSH

All About Techniques In Airbrush by Barron's

Painting The Secret World Of Nature by John Agnew

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ARTIST TRADING CARDS

Artist Trading Card Workshop: Create, Collect, Swap by Bernie Berlin

Trading Card Techniques & ATCs by Michele Charles, Lisa Vollrath, Time Holtz

Rubber Stamping Artist Trading Cards, A Tweety Jill Publication

1,000 Artist Trading Cards by Patricia Bolton

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ARTIST WITHIN

Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland

The Art Spirit by Robert Henri

Discovering The Inner Eye by Virginia Cobb

Affirmations for Artists by Eric Maisel

The Artful Home by Toni Sikes

Living The Creative Life by Rice Freeman-Azchery

Drawing From The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards

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COLLAGE

Collage Techniques by Gerald Brommer

Creative Collage Techniques by Nita Leland & Virginia Lee Williams

Harter's Picture Archive for Collage & Illustration Edited by Jim Harter, Published By Dover Publications

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COMPOSITION & DESIGN

Mastering Composition by Ian Roberts

Confident Color by Nita Leland

Color Mixing Bible by Ian Sidaway

Simplifying Design and Color for Artists by Linda Kemp

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CREATIVE & INSPIRATION WORKSHOPS

Celebrate Your Creative Self by Mary Todd Beam

The Creative Edge by Mary Todd Beam

The New Creative Artist by Nita Leland

The Creative Artist by Nita Leland

Emotional Content: How To Create Paintings That Communicate, by Gerald Brommer

Drawing From The Right Side Of The Brain by Betty Edwards

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DECOUPAGE

The Decoupage Collection by Maggie Philo

Absolute Beginner's Decoupage by Alison Jenkins

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DIGITAL ART

Digital Photography For Dummies by David D Busch

Digital Art Studio by Karin Schminke, Dorothy Simpason Krause, Bonny Pierce Lhotka

Mixed Emulsions: Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery, by Angela Cartwright

Image Transfer: Creating Art with Your Photography, by Ellen G. Horovitz

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FAUX FINISHES

Recipes For Surfaces by Mindy Drucker and Pierre Finkelstein

Recipes For Surfaces VOL 2 by Mindy Drucker and Nancy Rosen

Paint Effects by Sacha Cohen and Maggie Philo

Classic Paints And Faux Finishes by Annie Sloan and Kate Gwynn

The Art Of Faux by Pierre Finkelstein

Professional Painted Finishes by Ina Brosseau Marx, Allen Marx and Robert Marx

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GLASS PAINTING

The Glass Painting Book by Jane Dunsterville

Glass Painting For The First Time by Dorris Sorensen

Glass Art, Published by Sterling/Chapelle

Decorative Painting On Glass, Ceramics and Metal by Judy Balchin

Creative Glass Crafts by Marthe Le Van

The Complete Guide To Glass Painting by Allen D. Gear and Barry L. Freestone

Basic Stain Glass Making Published by Stackpole Books

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GOURD ART

Gourds by Bonnie Gibson

The Decorated Gourd by Dyan Mai Peterson

Beyond The Basics Gourd Art by David Macfarlane

Gourd Crafts by Ginger Summit

The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft by Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

The Complete Book Of Gourd Carving by Jim Widess & Ginger Summit

Gourd Pyrography by Jim Widess

The Art Of Woodburning by Betty Auth

Easy To Do Flower Patterns For Woodcarvers by Mack Sutter

Floral Wood Carving by Mack Sutter

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INK

Drawing With Pen & Ink by Carl Glassford

Creating Textured Landscapes With Pen, Ink, And Watercolor by Claudia Nice

Painting With Watercolor, Pen& Ink by Claudia Nice

Paint Radiant Realism In Watercolor, Ink & Colored Pencil by Sueelen Ross

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METAL EMBOSSING

Metal Embossing by Yolanda Carranza Valle

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MIXED MEDIA & ILLUSTRATION

Acrylic & Mixed Media: Exploring The Possibilities Series Book 1 & Book 2 by C F Jernigan

Mixed Media Master Class by Sherrill Kahn

Acrylic Color Explorations by Chris Cozen

Abstract Explorations by Jo Toye

Creative Paint Workshop For Mixed-Media Artists by Ann Baldwin

Surface Treatments Workshop by Darlene Olivia McElroy & Sandra Duran Wilson

Experimental Painting by Lisa L. Cyr

Art Revolution by Lisa L. Cyr

Mixed Media Mosaics by Laurie Mika

Plaster Studio by Stephanie Lee & Judy Wise

In Harmony With Nature by Maxine Masterfield

The Encyclopedia Of Illustration Techniques by Catharine Slade

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OIL PAINTING

The Complete Oil Painter by Brian Gorst

The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted by Kathleen Lochen Staiger

The Encyclopedia Of Oil Painting Techniques by Jeremy Galton

Oil Painting For Dummies by Anita Marie Giddings and Sherry Stone Clifton

Painting Better Landscapes by Margaret Kessler

Radiate Oils: Glazing Techniques For Paintings That Glow by Arleta Pech

Alla Prima A Contemporary Guide To Traditional Direct Painting by Al Gury

Oil Painting Secrets From A Master Painter by Linda Cateura

Fill Your Oil Painting With Light & Color by Kevin D. Macpherson

Problem Solving For Oil Painters by Gregg Kreutz

Dramatic Light by Patrick Howe

Wildlife Painting Step By Step by Patrick Seslar

Painting Garden Birds With Sherry C. Nelson by Sherry Nelson

Painting Flowers A to Z With Sherry C. Nelson by Sherry Nelson

Realistic Techniques 2 by Judy Sleight

Oil Painting Techniques by William F. Powell

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PAPER MACHE' & AIR DRY CLAY

Make Animal Sculptures With Paper Mache Clay by Jonni Good

How To Make Masks by Jonni Good

Lets Get Rolling With Makin's Clay by Emily Dinsdale

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PAPER MAKING

Paper Making by Marion Elliot

Complete Guide To Paper Casting by Arnold and Mabel Grummer

Complete Guide To Easy Papermaking by Arnold Grummer

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PENCIL

Watercolor Pencil by Hilary Leigh

Creative Colored Pencil Workshop by Carlynne Hershberger & Kelli Money Huff

Colored & Watercolor Pencil by Gary Green

Drawing And Painting With Colored Pencil by Kristy Ann Kutch

Colored Pencil Painting Bible by Alyona Nickelsen

Painting Light With Colored Pencil by Cecile Baird

Colored Pencil Solution Book by Janie Gildow & Barbara Benedetti Newton

Basic Colored Pencil Step by Step with Pat Averill, Sylvester Hicknon, and Debra K. Yaun

The Pencil Artist's Handbook, Published by Barron's

The Pencil Box, Edited by The Artist's Magazine & North Light Books

Drawing Realistic Textures in Pencil by J. D. Hillberry

The Colored Pencil Wheel Book by John Barber

Drawing by Jeremy Galton

The Nude Female Figure by Mark Edward Smith

Drawing Hands & Feet by Giovanni Givardi

Drawing Human Anatomy by Giovanni Civardi

Drawing The Living Figure by Joseph Sheppard

Human Anatomy Made Amazingly Easy by Christopher Hart

How To Draw Fairies by Linda Ravenscroff

Draw Dragon And Fantasy Creatures by J "NeonDragon" PefferHow To Draw Animals By Jack Hamm

Drawing Realistic Pets From Photographs by Lee Hammond

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POLYMER CLAY

The Art Of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects by Donna Kato

Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes by Ellen Marshall

Polymer Clay Inspirations by Patricia Kimle

Creative Ways With Polymer Clay by Dotty McMillan

Artful Ways With Polymer Clay by Dotty McMillan

Polymer Clay Color Inspirations by Lindly Haunai and Maggie Maggio

Faux Surfaces In Polymer Clay by Irene Semanchuk Dean

Foundations In Polymer Clay by Barbara McGuire

Liquid Polymer Clay by Ann Mitchell and Karen Mitchell

Polymer Clay Mosaics by Sue Heaser

Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Sue Heaser

Polymer Clay The Weekend Crafter by Irene Semancheek Dean

Creating Fantasy Polymer Clay Characters by Dinko Tilov

Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls by Maureen Carlson

Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay by Katherine Dewy

Creating Like-Like Figures In Polymer Clay by Katherine Dewy

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REFERENCE MATERIAL

Artist's Guide To Materials & Techniques by Phil Metzer

200 Great Painting Ideas For Artists by Carole Kitchen

The Marquetry Course by Jack Metcalfe & John Apps

Emotional Content: How To Create Paintings That Communicate, by Gerald Brommer

Encyclopedia Of Projects For The Weekend Crafter by Yolanda Carranza Valle, Sheila Ernis, Jim Gentry, Valerie Shrader, Terry Taylor, Karole Kavaya & Vicki Skemp

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STAMPING & EMBELLISHMENT

Creative Embellishments by Sherrill Kahn

Stamping Effects In Polymer Clay by Sandra McCall

Creative Stamping In Polymer Clay by Barbara McQuire

Stamping Polymer Clay & Wire by Various Artists

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VINEGAR PAINTING

Decorative Furniture Finishes With Vinegar Paint by Bill Russell

Finishing Magic by Bill Russell

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WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Watercolor Making Your Mark by Karlyn Holman

Watercolor School by Hazel Harrison

All About Techniques In Watercolor Published by Barron's

Watercolorists' Answer Book Edited by Gina Rarh

How To Make Watercolor Paint Itself by Nita Engle

Master Class In Watermedia by Edward Betts

The Watercolor Book by David Dewy

Watercolor Painting Step by Step, With Barbara Fudurich, Marilyn Grame, Geri Medway, and Lori Simons

Watercolor For The First Time by Kory Fluckiger

Creating Textured Landscapes With Pen, Ink, And Watercolor by Claudia Nice

Painting With Watercolor, Pen& Ink by Claudia Nice

Paint Radiant Realism In Watercolor, Ink & Colored Pencil by Sueelen Ross

Simply Watercolor by Joe Francis Dowden

Painting Spectacular Light Effects In Watercolor by Paul Jackson

Dreamscapes Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds with Watercolor by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

100 Keys to Great Watercolor Painting by Miranda Fellows

Watercolor Artist's Bible by Marylin Scott

The Watercolor Flower Painter's A to Z by Adelene Fletcher

Mix Your Own Watercolors by John Lidzey

Exploring Watercolor by Elizabeth Croves

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