Author: Karen (56 Articles)

Karen Rester's art comes from the world around her. Karen loves working in collage, acrylic, mixed media and weaving on her loom.

If you have only one book in your artist studio, it should be “New Artist’s Handbook” by Ray Smith. This book is packed with information on the visual arts, featuring over 1000 full color illustrations. It is a guide to the tools, materials and techniques of the artist’s craft. Mr. Smith covers many exciting modern processes, as well as a wide range of traditional skills, something for ever artist, no matter what your media. There is instructional material as well as inspirational challenges for using more creative techniques.  This book is for beginners and accomplished artists alike.

There are chapters on Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, digital media and photography and many more. With the step by step photo instructions, it offers each of us an opportunity to try new techniques and improve our skills in what ever media you currently use.

I have used my book over and over through the years. The most current addition is updated to include the ever expanding world of digital media and computer art. Get a copy today.