--- product_id: 48437767 title: "Complete Artist’s Manual: The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing" price: "259.12 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48437767-complete-artist-s-manual-the-definitive-guide-to-materials-techniques store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Complete Artist’s Manual: The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing **Price:** 259.12 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Complete Artist’s Manual: The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing - **How much does it cost?** 259.12 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48437767-complete-artist-s-manual-the-definitive-guide-to-materials-techniques) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The definitive artist’s reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition. The Complete Artist’s Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from materials to techniques, colour composition and media – the ultimate artist’s bible. In addition, it contains a structured painting course with simple exercises developing into more advanced projects, with demonstrations by well-known practising artists who share their experience and expertise with the reader. Contents includes; Supports Drawing and painting media Drawing and sketching Painting techniques Colour and composition What to paint – getting started The artist’s studio Glossary and directory The Complete Artist’s Manual is visually rich and exciting, practical and comprehensive – no artist’s studio should be without it. Review: Good reference book for beginners and intermediates - In spite of its subtitle - The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing - the book is mainly about painting, and even there it can't be considered a definitive guide. Nevertheless, it's a very good reference for beginners and intermediates alike, for seasoned artists I'm not so sure. As a beginner what attracted me the most was the contrast between the materials and techniques used for oils, acrylics and watercolors. It surely helped me to decide on which one of those to focus first. Regarding content, the book is divided in 10 chapters: - “Supports” is about choosing and preparing the right surface for painting and drawing. It covers canvases, panels, and papers, and the properties of each one. It goes through topics like how to stretch canvas, how to stretch watercolor paper, sizing for oils, priming for oils and acrylics, and more. - “Drawing Media” gives a brief overview of the characteristics and main techniques associated with pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, conté crayons, inks and markers. - “Painting Media” is one of the longest chapter of the book. For each of the three most popular painting mediums (oils, acrylics and watercolors) it covers the properties of the paints, recommended starter palettes, brushes and accessories. For oils it also covers binders, mediums and diluents. Egg tempera, gouache and chroma-color are briefly explained. - “Where Shall I Start?” is a very short chapter about choosing a medium and a subject and preparing for painting, either in a studio or outdoors. - “Drawing & Sketching” is about the two fundamentals to all art: drawing and observation. Is goes about things like drawing from live models and the importance of keeping a sketchbook. - “Painting Techniques” presents a wide range of techniques that artists use to produce their paintings. It covers oils, acrylics and watercolors. - “Color & Composition” talks about color theory, color mixing and some composition principles that contribute to a balanced design. - “What Shall I Paint?” is a catalogue of painting themes and their variations, with step-by-step examples and tips on how to approach certain challenges. - “The Studio” presents the requirements for a comfortable and well organized working space. It also explains varnishing, the use of fixatives, mounting and framing as methods of preserving and displaying finished artworks. - “Gallery of Art” presents works of art featuring common painting subjects, from still-lifes to portraits. Review: For experienced artists, and for those who aren't. - I know little about the actuality of using artist tools, but I've always wanted to. Now I'm on a journey of finding out, of "starting art", and I'm finding this comprehensive book so useful. I've wanted to start for so long and this Manual is helping in so many ways as I decide what I'd like to try, what I could use - brushes, media, materials etc - how to use them, and what's out there to discover. I'll be referring to this manual all the time, I know. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 188,672 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 300 in Watercolour Painting Techniques 1,593 in Drawing (Books) 1,664 in Other Art Media & Techniques | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 79 Reviews | ## Images ![Complete Artist’s Manual: The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Oc9FHn9aL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good reference book for beginners and intermediates *by D***N on 2 November 2016* In spite of its subtitle - The Definitive Guide to Materials and Techniques for Painting and Drawing - the book is mainly about painting, and even there it can't be considered a definitive guide. Nevertheless, it's a very good reference for beginners and intermediates alike, for seasoned artists I'm not so sure. As a beginner what attracted me the most was the contrast between the materials and techniques used for oils, acrylics and watercolors. It surely helped me to decide on which one of those to focus first. Regarding content, the book is divided in 10 chapters: - “Supports” is about choosing and preparing the right surface for painting and drawing. It covers canvases, panels, and papers, and the properties of each one. It goes through topics like how to stretch canvas, how to stretch watercolor paper, sizing for oils, priming for oils and acrylics, and more. - “Drawing Media” gives a brief overview of the characteristics and main techniques associated with pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, conté crayons, inks and markers. - “Painting Media” is one of the longest chapter of the book. For each of the three most popular painting mediums (oils, acrylics and watercolors) it covers the properties of the paints, recommended starter palettes, brushes and accessories. For oils it also covers binders, mediums and diluents. Egg tempera, gouache and chroma-color are briefly explained. - “Where Shall I Start?” is a very short chapter about choosing a medium and a subject and preparing for painting, either in a studio or outdoors. - “Drawing & Sketching” is about the two fundamentals to all art: drawing and observation. Is goes about things like drawing from live models and the importance of keeping a sketchbook. - “Painting Techniques” presents a wide range of techniques that artists use to produce their paintings. It covers oils, acrylics and watercolors. - “Color & Composition” talks about color theory, color mixing and some composition principles that contribute to a balanced design. - “What Shall I Paint?” is a catalogue of painting themes and their variations, with step-by-step examples and tips on how to approach certain challenges. - “The Studio” presents the requirements for a comfortable and well organized working space. It also explains varnishing, the use of fixatives, mounting and framing as methods of preserving and displaying finished artworks. - “Gallery of Art” presents works of art featuring common painting subjects, from still-lifes to portraits. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For experienced artists, and for those who aren't. *by A***T on 31 March 2023* I know little about the actuality of using artist tools, but I've always wanted to. Now I'm on a journey of finding out, of "starting art", and I'm finding this comprehensive book so useful. I've wanted to start for so long and this Manual is helping in so many ways as I decide what I'd like to try, what I could use - brushes, media, materials etc - how to use them, and what's out there to discover. I'll be referring to this manual all the time, I know. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect informative addition to an artists library *by S***4 on 9 July 2017* This is a really great book at a brilliant price. It gives very informative and detailed information on all aspects of painting and drawing. It covers the materials available in great detail and also has examples of how to use the materials. There are also numerous examples of different subjects which can be used as a stimulus to get you started painting or drawing. This is quite a large book with around 400 pages. I have been a working artist for over 40 years and I find that this book is ideal for me to have at my workshops and classes as it is perfect for dipping into and for casual browsing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48437767-complete-artist-s-manual-the-definitive-guide-to-materials-techniques](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/48437767-complete-artist-s-manual-the-definitive-guide-to-materials-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*