"Water has always inspired the imagination of painters, but it is a demanding subject. Diverse in its many moods and forms, it tantalizes and challenges artists to capture its elusive qualities."--BOOK JACKET. "This book helps you meet that challenge, demonstrating how to observe water and to translate your observations onto paper. Divided into sections covering Still and Moving Water, it treats every form of water - from shallow puddles to pools,...

Create intricate, decorated letters, and then enhance them with brilliant gliding and rich hues. The Illuminated Alphabet puts a marvelous variety of alphabets and embellishments at your disposal! Whether you’re looking for simple or the elaborate examples, you will find enormous elegance and beauty in your illuminated lettering. From interlacing spirals of Irish script to the spiraling tendrils of the Gothic style, you’ll re-create beautiful...