The Complete Book of Textures for Artists
The Complete Book of Textures for Artists is a digital PDF art instruction guide for mastering more than 275 textures. It covers graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, acrylic, and oil in step-by-step demonstrations. This digital edition is available for instant download after purchase.
The book brings together three artists: Steven Pearce, Denise J. Howard, and Mia Tavonatti. Each section opens with the tools and materials needed for the featured medium.
Book Overview
This practical guide belongs to the Art category and offers project-based instruction for artists. The content is divided into three main sections: graphite and charcoal, colored pencil, and oil and acrylic. Within each section, textures are grouped by subject: people, animals, fabrics and textiles, hard surfaces, nature, and food and beverage.
The digital PDF preserves the full 147-page layout of the print edition. It includes step-by-step instructions for achieving realistic surfaces and materials.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Step-by-step demonstrations for more than 275 textures in five art media.
- Separate sections for graphite and charcoal, colored pencil, and oil and acrylic.
- Instructions for textures including fur, skin, glass, metal, wood, water, clouds, food, and more.
- Guidance on tools, materials, value, shading, and painting techniques.
- A subject-based organization covering people, animals, fabrics, hard surfaces, nature, and food and beverage.
Why This Book Matters
The Complete Book of Textures for Artists is a practical reference for drawing and painting students, hobbyists, and working artists. Published by Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, it reflects a trusted tradition of art instruction. The book’s medium-specific organization lets readers focus on the materials they use most.
Book Details
| Format | |
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| File Size | 36.2 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 147 |
| Publication Year | 2020 |
| Publisher | Walter Foster Publishing |
| Imprint | Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-63322-870-2 |
| eISBN | 978-1-63322-871-9 |
| Authors | Steven Pearce, Denise J. Howard, Mia Tavonatti |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with appropriate reading apps on tablets, desktop computers, and mobile devices, as well as with most PDF-compatible e-reader apps.
FAQ
How soon will I receive the book? Your download is available immediately after purchase.
Will I receive a physical copy? No. This listing is for a digital PDF only.
What devices can I use? You can open the PDF on tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
This digital title is available for instant download whenever you are ready to begin.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Imprint Location | Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA |
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