TY - BOOK AU - Jennings,Simon AU - Bulgin,Sally TI - Art class: complete guide to painting SN - 9780811825375 (pbk.) U1 - 751.4 21 PY - 1999/// CY - San Francisco PB - Chronicle Books KW - Painting KW - Technique KW - Artists' materials N1 - Includes index; 1. Where do I start? -- 2. What should I paint? -- 3. What are the basics? N2 - "Packed with expert instruction, extensive resource listings, a visual glossary, and 500 color photographs and featured works of art, Art Class is the ultimate painting compendium. It is filled with ideas and inspiration, information on tools and techniques, and detailed instructions on working with media ranging from watercolor to acrylic to oil. With an entire section devoted to step-by-step demonstrations by professional artists - where they reveal their personal secrets, tips, and methods - Art Class is like having an instructor guiding each and every brush stroke."--BOOK JACKET ER -