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The Crowood Press, Quarto, paperback, colour illustrations.
$55.00
Artist/Author : Baldwin, Mariella.
Stock ID : 13613
Written in an accessible style and beautifully illustrated, this practical book aims to unravel some of the perceived mysteries of the art by revealing the steps that go towards making a stunning painting. By breaking complex forms down into basic shapes, it provides a foundation for building and developing detail in a painting.
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