Book Reviews

Artists Library Again we are spoilt for choice with some inspiring new titles for our shelf of Art Instruction books. Join us as we turn the pages for you and offer a synopsis as to what they have to offer Vibrant Acrylics, Hashim Akib I hope you’re going to find...

Few of us get the chance to paint iconic wild animals in their natural environment. When the winner of the Endangered Species category of the BBC Wildlife Artist of The Year competition writes a book, it’s worth taking notice. Most of the animals illustrated are ones you’d only find in...

This eagerly awaited book by award winning SAA member Jean Haines will leave you spellbound from the first page. There is no doubt that Jean Haines is a totally accomplished artist; her free and expressive style oozes impact and thought provoking imagery. Jean herself credits Morelle.  It is not an...

Capture the excitement and atmosphere of the 2012 sporting season with this new book, Drawing and Painting Sports Figures! Book: Search Press • Paperback • 96 Pages • Colour throughout Renowned sports artist, Jim Scullion shares his expertise so you can create your own momentos of the 2012 Olympics, Euro...

Big Book of Acrylic Painting Lee Hammond North Light • £12.99 (£16.99 non-members) • LHAPB • 192 pages • Paperback You can almost guess what this is from the title! If you haven’t encountered her before, Lee Hammond is a versatile painter who is good on all the subjects she...