General, Reference Works

The Birth of Landscape Painting in China by Michael Sullivan delves into the origins and early development of one of China’s most significant artistic traditions—landscape painting. Inspired by the S …

Mindful Artist: Sumi-e Painting teaches you to create your own beautiful, Japanese-inspired ink wash paintings while cultivating a mindful approach to making art. Centuries ago, Buddhist monks used b …

Paint the classic subjects that inspired ancient Chinese masters. This book introduces the venerable art of painting with ink on rice paper using traditional techniques developed over a thousand year …

In December, 2017, Walter Meyer was stabbed in the heart with a kitchen knife by his wife, Sophia. Dubbed ‘South Africa’s own van Gogh’ and critically acclaimed as the finest landscape artist to emer …

  Since I was a child, my father had me practice Chinese calligraphy every day. This was our family tradition, each generation since my great-grandfather lived by this tradition, because my grea …

Learn how to paint in four different media! Taking the first steps to learn how to paint can be a challenge, especially when beginning artists are unsure which medium best suits them. With this book, …

Covering more than 100 techniques and mediums for drawing, painting, and mixed media, The Everything Art Handbook is an all-inclusive, go-to resource for artists of all skill levels. A refreshin …

TO MY BELOVED MOTHER Quantumanisme, as you’ve probably guessed, is a fusion between two words, ‘Quantum’ sciences and ‘humanisme’. The painting issued are all at the same time: 1 and zero hot and col …

This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this ancient art form for the first time! In this book, Japanese master artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering step …

It’s original art, complimented by original flash fiction. Fun to see. Fun to read. John Nieman is a multi-talented creative person. He has shown his artwork in scores of galleries in …