Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor and Pastel Painting

In our Shop you can buy manuals published by Il Castello, precious for learning the most fascinating Painting techniques and the use of Pastels, such as:

• How to Paint. Oil Painting, by Stephen Rose. The author teaches how to use oil colors through this innovative and practical guide, for beginners and expert artists. The book contains descriptions of materials, equipment, methods and techniques, color photographs and clear descriptions, 3 step-by-step projects;
• Complete Guide to Pastels, by Claire W. Brown. Discover the pleasure of painting with pastels with this easy-to-use guide to one of the most versatile painting materials, suitable for both beginners and experienced artists, it contains advice on painting composition, the use of color, adding highlights and shadows and creating textured effects.

Perfecting Calligraphy

Calligraphy is the result of an important coordination that ensures the good health of the activity cerebral: however, it is an attitude neglected by many adults. Let's learn to improve and enhance our writing through Books of Artistic Techniques published by Il Castello, such as:

• In beautiful calligraphy. Techniques and suggestions to make your handwriting more beautiful, by Erica Tighe, shows how to make calligraphy a value that brings elegance and style to everything, from notes on post-its to handwritten invitations. Let yourself be led by artist and calligraphy expert Erica Tighe through the anatomy of each letter of the alphabet and the most suitable tools you to write beautifully; before you know it, you'll be loving every pen stroke and adding grace and personality to your everyday life;
• Encyclopedia of Calligraphy. 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Make Them, by David Harris. This comprehensive guide to the art of calligraphy is an essential manual for anyone interested in creating these elegant graphic letter forms. 100 Calligraphic Scripts demonstrates step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures. Points of interest in each script ensure correct character representation. An extensive introductory section details tools, materials, and basic techniques. Beginners and expert calligraphers can easily expand their repertoire, effortlessly learning new spellings and perfecting their skills.

It's time to get your hands dirty! Let's put the teachings into practice, with the best proposals of Painting Tools!