General, Reference Works

‘Excellent, concise . . . highly recommended.’ —Choice This extensively illustrated dictionary provides information on over 2, 500 artists, paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, schools and moveme …

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 …

The Pocket Universal Principles of Art is a portable but still comprehensive reference for all artists, and a companion volume to Rockport Publishers’ best-selling Universal Principles …

A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Brush Painting teaches this ancient art form in an easy-to-understand way–no prior experience necessary! As one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the worl …

The leading lexicon of contemporary art returns in an expanded, full-color third edition. An indispensable guide for art-world neophytes and seasoned professionals alike, the best-selling Art Sp …

Via discussions of Holbein’s Sir Thomas More and Bellini’s St. Francis in the Desert, we work through a series of questions to help you systematically observe the details of a painting, state what ef …

Take your plein air artwork to the next level through easy-to-understand workshop-style lessons and skill-building exercises. In Plein Air Techniques for Artists, award-winning artist and respected w …

Discover your inner artist and deep connection with nature with this striking project book on the basics of watercolour from Inga Buividavice. Wild Watercolour starts with an introduction to the bas …

Embark on a transformative journey with "How to Master the Art of Focus, " a comprehensive guide that unveils the secrets to studying mastery. Dive into proven strategies, expert insights, …

Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports explores a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces and the unique effects they have on a variety of media. The surface you draw or paint on impacts e …