This is a very nice art book titled “When You Paint – A Complete Guide for Practicing Artists” by Ward Brackett. McGraw-Hill Book Company published the book that has a 1974 copyright. This is a First Edition – First Printing.

In this book, Mr. Brackett examines the basic concepts which underlie all picture making and the proceeds in step-by-step sequence to demonstrate his own approach to drawing and painting such subject as a landscape, still life, portrait and the figure...

This listing is for two very nice art books published by Walter T. Foster. The first book is titled “Painting Water and Weather” by Charles L. Cochrane. The second book is titled “How To Paint Beautiful Landscapes & Seascapes 2” by Anton Gutknecht. There are not copyright dates printed in the books, however, I believe both are from the late 1970’s or 1980’s. Both books include many color paintings and step-by-step instructions.

Both books are in very good condition...

If you love Impressonist paintings, then you will really enjoy this book of art titled "Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings from the U.S.S.R." This collection was on tour in the United States in 1973...

This is a nice soft cover booklet featuring artwork at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. The occasion of this exhibition wass the opening of the west wing of the museum, the second addition to the original building constructed in 1961. The staff selected an exhibition to illustrate the range of interest and the holdings of the museum, and has summarized the sixteen years, 1961-1977.

The book includes photos of Amon G...

This is a very nice art book titled "The Art of Oil Painting."  It is from the Grumbacher Library and has a copyright of 1965.   The book was designed and edited by Walter Brooks.

Some of the illustrations include Flowers in a Vase, Lemons and Limes in a bowl, Country Barns, Rural Roads, and more.

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out...

This is a very nice art book titled "How to Draw Dogs" by Walter Foster.  The book was published by Walter T. Foster.  There is no printed copyright date.

Some of the illustrations include the Great Dane, the Afghan, the Dalmatian, the Cocker Spaniel, and more

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out...

This is a very nice art book titled "How Robert Wood Paints Landscapes and Seascapes."  The book was published by Walter T. Foster.  There is no printed copyright date.

Some of the illustrations include a Mountain Scene, Autumn Glade, Springtime, the Grand Tetons, Early Snow, and more.

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out...

This is a very nice art book titled "So You Want Snow Scenes To Paint" by Mannie Gonsalves.  The book was published by Walter T. Foster.  There is no printed copyright date.

There is a large variety of snow scenes and illustrations in this book.

The book measures approximate 10 1/4 x14" in size. The book is in good condition - inside and out...

I plea ignorance when it comes to modern art! Having said that, this is a nice 1966 issue of Artforum Magazine that I am sure a real art lover can and will appreciate.

The cover is a painting my Henri Matisse titled "Interior". Nancy Marmer has a nice article titled "Matisse and the Strategy of Decoration". Fans of Peter Stroud will enjoy the interview by John Coplans.

Artwork from many galleries are shown in the magazine...