Kanata Art Club Book List – Updated May 2025

 

Abstract ART

Ashton, K. Abstract Painting for Today’s Contemporary Artist. 2020.

Davies, J. Abstract Painting The Elements of Visual Language. Jane Davies Pub.,2017

Masterfield, M. Painting the Spirit of Nature, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1984

Masterfield, M. Painting the Spirit of Nature, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1996

Masterfield, M. Harmony with Nature, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1990

van Vleit, R. Abstracts, 50 Inspirational Projects, Search Press, 2011.

 

Acrylic Painting

Bailey, P. Experimental Nature in Acrylics. Batsford, 2023

Blake, W. Complete Guide to Acrylic Painting. Watson-Guptill, 1971

Macey, G. Acrylics Unleashed. Search Press, 2013

Quiller, S. Acrylic Painting Techniques: How to Master the Medium of Our Age, Watson-Guptill, 2002

Reid. PJ. Acrylic Painting Techniques and their Application. www.peterjohnreid.com, 2018.

 

Composition, Colour and Design

Barrons. The Practical Handbook of Colour for Artists, 2012.

*MISSING* Blake, W. The Color Book, Watson Guptill Publishing, 1981

Dews, P. Creative Composition and Design, North Light books, 2003

Erickson, A. Plein Air Techniques for Artists: Principles and Methods for Painting in Natural Light. Rockport Publishers, 2023.

Gurney, J. Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2010.

Magill-Oliver, E.. Paint Alchemy, Quarry Books, 2018.

Marine, C. Daily Painting, Watson-Guptill, 2014.

Quiller, S, Painter’s Guide to Color  Watson-Guptill, 1999

Reid, PJ. Mixing Colour.  www.peterjohnreid.com.2021.

Richards, DP How to Discover your Personal Painting Style, North Light Books, 1995.

Roberts, Ian Mastering Composition, North Light Books, 2008

Sargent, W. The Enjoyment and Use of Colour, Dover Publications, 1964.

Sedwick, S. Dynamic Still a life for Artists,  Rockport Publishers, 2022.

 

Coloured Pencil

Baird, C. Painting Light with Colored Pencil. North Light Books, 2005

Barber, J The Color Pencil Wheel Book  Barnes and Noble, 2006

Borgeson, B. The Coloured Pencil, Watson-Guptill, 1983.

Kutch, K. The New Coloured Pencil.  Watson-Guptill, 2014

*MISSING* Greene, G. Painting with Water-Soluble Colored Pencils, North Light Books, 1999.

 

Drawing

Arnosky,  J.  Drawing Life in Motion, Lothrop Books, 1984

Asten, D. et al Learn to Paint and Draw, Victoria House, 1981

Barber B. The Complete Book of Drawing, Arcturus, 2010

Bower, S. The World of Urban Sketching, Quarry, 2022.

Carbonetti, J The Yoga of Drawing  Watson-Guptill, 1999

Dodson, B. Keys to Drawing, North Light Books, 1985.

Dodson, B. Keys to Drawing with Imagination, North Light Books, 2007.

Edwards, B. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, J.P. Tarcher, 1979

Galton, J. Drawing Tips and Tricks, Chartwell Books, 2007.

Guptill, AL. Rendering in Pen and Ink. Watson-Guptill, 1976.

Kautzky, T. The Ted Kautzky Pencil Book, Litton Ed. Publishing, 1920

Nicolaides, K. The Natural Way to Draw. Houghton Mifflin Co., 1941.

Nevius, E., The Pencil Box, A treasury of time tested drawing techniques and advice, 2006.

Simmons III, S and MSA Winer. Drawing – The Creative Process, Prentice Hall, 1977.

Smith, S. Drawing: the Complete Course. Reader’s Digest, 1994

*MISSING* Smith, S. (Ed.). How to Draw & Paint From Nature, Reader’s Digest, 1994.

Toney, A. Painting and Drawing. Discovering your own visual language. Prentice-Hall, 1978.

West, K. How to Draw Plants, Watson-Guptil, 1983.

West, K. Basic Perspective for Artists. Watson-Guptil, 1995.

Zaidenburg, Anyone Can Draw, Illustrated Editions Company, 1941

 

Figureworks

Chakkour, MH. Virtual Pose 4, Hands Book Press, 2010

Constance, D. An Introduction to Drawing the Nude  Quintent Publications, 2006

Civardi, G. Drawing the Human Body, Sterling Publishing Co., 2001.

Grabach, JR. How to Draw the Human Figure, Dell Publishing, 1957.

Hale R and T Coyle. Anatomy Lessons from the Great Masters, Watson-Guptill, 1987

Kunz, J. Painting Watercolour Portraits that Glow.  North Light Books, 1989

Peck, SR. Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist, Oxford University, 1979.

Sheppard, J. Drawing the Male Figure, Watson-Guptill, 1976.

Smith, ME. The Nude Figure. A visual reference for the artist, Watson Guptill, 1998.

Stayner, PS. Anatomy for the Artist, Arcturus, 2003.

Wateon, L. Life Drawing Class. Georgetown Publications, 2003

 

Landscapes

D’Agostino, Landscapes: Step by Step Guide, Amber Books, 2003.

Battershill, N. Painting and Drawing Skies, Pitman House, 1981.

Fabri, R. Painting Outdoors, Watson-Guptill, 1969.

*MISSING* French, S. Contemporary Landscapes in Mixed Media, Batsford, 2017

Johnson, C. Painting in Nature. Sierra Club Books, 1999.

Monahan, M. Landscape Drawing and Painting, Readers Digest, 1998.

Poskas, P. The Illuminated Landscape: the Paintings of Peter Poskas. Watson-Guptill, 1987

Raynes, J. Painting Seascapes, Watson-Guptill, 1971.

Seligman, P. Painting the Effects of Weather, North Light Books, 1992.

 

Miscellaneous Publications

Agnew, J. Painting the Secret World of Nature

Bayles, D and T. Orland. Art and Fear. The Image Continuum, 1993.

Barton, S. Wabi-sabi Art Workshop

Cameron, J. The Artist’s Way. G.P. Putman, 1992

Cameron, J. The Artist’s Way. G.P. Putman, 2002

*MISSING* Carbonetti, J. The Zen of Creative Painting, Watson Guptill, 1998.

Cherrett, P. Chinese Brush Painting, Osmiroid International, 1989.

*MISSING* Collier, G. Form, Space and Vision Prentice Hall, 1994

Cyr, L. Art Revolution, Alternative approaches for fine artists and illustrators. North Light Books, 2009

Friedman, J. The Power of Message in Russian Art. The Museum of Russian Art, 2004

Gabriel, M. Ninth Street Women, Back Bay Books, 2018

Leland, N. The Creative Artist, North Light Books, 1990. (2)

Mehigan J and M Noble. Beginners Guide to Calligraphy, New Burlington Books, 1999.

Okamoto, N. Japanese Ink Painting. Sterling Pub., 1996

Ragans, R. Art Talk. Glencoe Pub. Company, 1988

Roberts, Ian. Creative Authenticity. Atelier St Luc, 1994

Ross, S. Paint Radiant Realism in Watercolour, Ink and Colored Pencil, North Light, 1999

Seslar, P, Wildlife Painting Step-by-Step. North Light Books, 2000

Wolf, RR. The Best of Wildlife Art, North Light Books, 1990.

Zhang, H. The Yin/Yang of Painting  Watson-Guptill, 2000

 

Oil Painting

Allrich, S. Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner, Watson Guptill, 1996.

*MISSING* Battershill, N. Working With Oils, Search Press, 1980.

Blake, W. Oil Painting, Watson Guptill, 1979.

Carlson, J. Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting, Dover Publications, 2003

Cerver, FA. Oil Painting for Beginners, Konemann Publ, 2003.

Cherepov, G. Discovering Oil Painting, Watson Guptill, 1971.

Doherty, MS. Creative Oil Painting, Quarry Publ, 1997.

Elliott, V. Traditional Oil Painting Watson-Guptill, 2007

Foss, G. How to Paint, a Course on Oil Painting, Watson-Guptill, 1991

Graves, D. Figure Painting in Oil, Watson-Guptill, 1993.

Guptill, AL. Oil Painting Step by Step, Watson Guptill, 1953

Harrison, H. The Oil Painters Question and Answer Book, New Burlington Books, no date.

Leonard, E. (Ed.) The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil, Watson Guptill, 1991.

Monahan, P. Painting With Oils, Prospero Books, 2000.

Richmond, L. Fundamentals of Oil Painting, Watson Guptill, 1977.

Sarback, S. Capturing Radiant Colour in Oils, North Light Books, 1994

Weber, MC. Brushwork Essentials, North Light Books, 2002.

Wolf, RR. Keys to Painting Light and Shadow, North Light Books, 1990.

 

Pastels

Blovits, L. Pastel for the Serious Beginner, Watson Guptill, 1996.

Carey, FA. Pastels for Beginners, Konemann, 1999.

Cerver Clark, R, How to Paint Living Portraits, North Light Books, 1990.

Creevy, B. The Pastel Book Penguin Random House, 1999

Dawson, G. Capturing Light and Colour with Pastel, North Light Books, 1991.

Feliciano, K. The Best of Pastel 2, Pastel Society of America, 1998.

Katchen, C. Creative Painting with Pastel, North Light Books, 1990.

Martin, J. The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques, Running

Press, 1992.

Phillips, A. Sky and Water in Pastel, Leisure Arts – Search Press, 1984.

Phillips, A. Landscape in Pastel, Leisure Arts – Search Press, 1984.

Sykes, A. Still Life in Pastel, Leisure Arts,  Search Press, 1983.

 

Portraiture

Fowkes, N. How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal, Design Studio, 2016.

Kershaw, D. The Beginners Guide to Portrait Painting, Bison Books, 1994.

Powell, WF Colour Mixing Recipes for Portraits. Walter Foster, 2006.

Reid, C. Portraits and Figures in Watercolour, Watson-Guptill, 1984.

Saper, C. Painting Beautiful Skin Tones with Color & Light, North Light Books, 2001.

Sanden, J. Portraits from Life in 29 Steps.  North Light Books, 2004

Vanderpool, DJ.. Pencil Drawings Volume 1. Portraits. Lulu, 2010.

 

Watercolour Painting

Barrons, Painting Landscapes in Watercolors, Barrons, 1996.

Blake, W. The Watercolour Painting Book, Watson Guptill, 1978.

Blish, C. Drawing Closer: Paintings and Personal Reflections Greenich Publications. 1997

Blockley, A. Experimental Landscapes in Watercolour, Batsford, 2014.

Blockley, J. Watercolor Interpretations, North Light Books, 1987.

Buckley, S. Practical Watercolour Techniques, Burlington Books, 1991.

Campbell Smith, R. Watercolour Workout, David and Charles, 1995.

Carbonetti, J. The Tao of Watercolor  Watson-Guptill

Clinch, Moria. The Watercolour Painters Pocket Palette, Quarto Books, 1991.

Condit, WH. Transparent Watercolour, My Second Career, Sand Dollar Publ, 1989.

Crawshaw, A. Learn to Paint, Watercolours, Harper Collins, 1995.

Fenwick, K. Watercolour Landscapes, Painting for all seasons. Arcturus Publishing, 2004.

Groves, E. Exploring Watercolour, North Light Books, 2012.

*MISSING* Harrison-Tustain, S. Glorious Garden Flowers in Watercolour, 1999.

Hendershot, R. Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolours, North Light Books, 1999.

Hercun, D. Watercolours:  a Step by Step Guide, Brown Books, 2002

Hill, T. Painting Watercolours on Location with Tom Hill, North Light Books, 1996.

Holman, K. Watercolour Without Boundaries, Karyln’s Gallery, 2010.

Johnson, Cathy Watercolour Tricks and Techniques, North Light, 1987.

Lawrence, S. Painting Light and Shadow in Watercolour, North Light Books, 1994.

Light, D.R. Watercolor, Walter Foster, 1992.

Light, D.R. Felt Pen and Watercolor, Walter Foster, 1992.

Lynch, T. Water Colour Secrets, International Artist, 2000.

MacKenzie, G. The Watercolourists Essential Notebook, North Light Books, 1999.

Metzger, P. Watercolour Basics – Perspective Secrets, North Light Books, 1999.

Meyer, S. 40 Watercolour Artists and How They Work, Watson Guptill, 1976.

Milne, J. Flowers in Watercolour, Batsford Books, 1992.

Nechis B. Watercolour – The Creative Experience, North Light Books, 1978.

Nofer, F. How To Make Watercolour Work for You, North Light Books, 1991.

*MISSING* Petrie, F.  The Big Book Big Painting Nature in Watercolor.  Watson-Guptill, 1990

Porter, S. Water Colour Basics, Drawing and Painting Birds, North Light Books, 2000

Ranson, R. Learn Watercolour the Edgar Whitney Way, North Light Books, 1994.

Ranson, R. Watercolour Fast and Loose, North Light Books, 1988.

Ranson, R. Watercolour Landscapes from Photographs, Harper Collins, 1998.

Reid, C. Painting What You Want to See, Watson Guptill, 1983.`

Reid, J. Watercolor Basics: Painting Snow and Water,  North Light Books, 2000

Roycraft, R. Fill Your Watercolors with Light and Colour, North Light Books, 1990.

Roycraft, R. Fill Your Watercolours with Natures Light, North Light Books, 2001.

Schlemm, B. Watercolour Secrets for Painting Light, North Light Books, 1996.

Schlemm, B. The Best of Watercolour: Painting Light and Shadow, Rockport Publishers, 1997.

Schlemm, B. The Best of Watercolour: Vol. 2, Rockport Publishers, 1997.

Schlemm, B. The Best of Watercolour: Vol. 3, Rockport Publishers, 1999.

Schink, C. Colour and Light for the Watercolour Painter, Watson Guptill, 1995

Scott, M. The Watercolour Artist’s Bible.  Chatwell, 2005

Sidaway, I. The Watercolour Artist’s Paper Directory, North Light Books, 2000.

Silverman, B. Breaking the Rules of Watercolour. Watson-Guptill, 1983.

Solovyev, M. Colored Water. Basic watercolor techniques: a guide from scratch. 2020

*MISSING* Solovyev, M. Become a Master. The Watercolour Guide Advanced Level, 2021

Solovyev, M. Jazzy Watercolour. The Watercolour Guide Advanced Level, 2024

Stine, AL. Watercolour Painting Smart, North Light Books, 1990.

Szabo, Z. Artist at Work, Watson Guptill, 1979.

Szabo, Z. Painting Natures Hidden Treasures, Watson Guptill, 1982.

Szabo, Z. 70 Favorite Water Colour Techniques, North Light Books, 1995.Albert

Szabo, Z. Color-by-Color Guide to Watercolor. North Light Books, 1998

Tan, C. Watercolour Basics – Shape and Value, North Light Books, 2001.

Wallake, J.F. Watercolour – Pour it On!  North Light Books, 2001.

Ward, M. The New Spirit of Watercolour, North Light Books, 1989.

Wolf, R. Splash: America’s Best Contemporary Watercolors, North Light Books, 1991

Wolf, R. Splash 2: Watercolor Breakthroughs, North Light Books, 1993

Wolf, R. Splash 3: Ideas and Inspirations, North Light Books, 1994

Wolf, R. Basic Flower Painting – Techniques in Watercolour, North Light Books, 1996.

 

Famous Artists and Art Movements

Archbold, R. Robert Bateman: an Artist in Nature.  Wellfleet Press, 1990

Ash, R. The Impressionists and their Art. Orbis Publications, 1980

Bailey, C. et al. Les paysages de Renoir 1865 – 1883. Continent Editions, 2007

Bailey, C. and J.B. Collins Renoir’s Portraits  Yale University Press, 1917

Brodskaya, N. August Renoir. Parkstone Press, 1996

Bumpus, J. Impressionist Gardens.  Phaidon Press, 1990

Crepaldi, G. The Impressionists  Barnes and Noble, 2002

Derry, R. The World of Robert Bateman.  Penguin Books, 1985

Derry, R. The Art of Robert Bateman , Viking Press, 1981

Duval, P. Ken Danby: the New Decade. MOOS Publishing, 1984

Ellis, R. Westwind, Oxmore House, 1990

Gill, D. Discovering Art: Klimt . Brockhampton Press, 1996

*MISSING* Hill, C.  Morrice: A Gift to the Nation. National Gallery Of Canada, 1992

Hoopes, D. Henry Casseli:  Master of the American Watercolor. New Orleans Museum of Art, 2008

Janson, H.W. History Of Art.  Prentice Hall, 1977

Katz, V. Janet FISH Paintings. Harry N. Abrams Inc., 1960.

King, R. Artists: their Lives and Works. D.K.Publishing, 2017

Martini, A. Renoir: His Life and Work.  Avenal Books, 1978

Mastini, C. et al. The Group of Seven in Western Canada.  Key Porter, 2002

Martineau, and C. Whitfield. Painting in Naples from Caravaggio to Giordano 1606-1705. Royal Academy of Arts, 1982

Murray, E. Monet’s Passion. Pomegranate Art Books, 1989

MMFA and AGO  Voyage into Myth. Montreal Museum Of Fine Arts, 2002

Murray, E. Monet’s Passion. Pomegranate Art Books, 1989

Nonhoff, N. Paul Cézanne. Könemann, 1999

Potts, V. Monet, Paragon Publishing, 2006

Smith, B. M. C. Escher: Landscapes to Mindscapes. National Gallery of Canada, 1995

Town, H.. Tom Thomson the Silence and the Storm. McLelland and Stewart, 1977

Wach. K. Salvador Dali. Harry N. Abrams, 1996

Wilson, M The Impressionists. Phaidon Press, 1983

 

Artist’s DVD Collection I

Edwards, Sterling. Watercolor Basics.  LTD Video Productions, 2005

Edwards, Sterling. Abstract Watercolors.  LTD Video Productions, 2005

Edwards, Sterling. Wet on Wet Watercolors.  LTD Video Productions, 2006

Getz, Don. Positives and Negatives Watercolor on Gesso.  Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff

Holman, Karlyn. Watercolor – the Spirit of Spontaneity.  DVD Companion, 2007

James, George. Mastering Yupo: Techniques for Synthetic Paper.  Creative Catalyst Productions, 2004, 2005

Kunz, Jan. Getting Started Right in Watercolor.  Creative Catalyst Productions, 1993

Kunz, Jan. Painting Roses in Crystal.  Creative Catalyst Productions, 2009

Liberace, Robert. Grisaille:  the Painted Sketch with Robert Liberace.  Liberace Studio, 2011

Liberace, Robert. The Classic Portrait with Robert Liberace.  Liberace Studio, 2014

Liberace, Robert. The Alla Prima Portrait with Robert Liberace.  Liberace Studio, 2010

MacKenzie. The Watercolorist’s Essential Handbook.  Teaching Art Ltd, 2006

Nechis, Barbara. Watercolor from Within: Transparent Layoring.  Creative Catalyst Productions, 2009

Quiller, Stephen. Water Media Techniques:  Watercolor and Gouache.  Crystal Productions

Rogers, Janet. Expressive Watercolor Florals.  Artist Palette Productions

Rogers, Janet. Expressive Watercolor Portraits.  Artist Palette Productions

Rogers, Janet. Expressing the Bouquet in Watercolor.  Artist Palette Productions

Reid, Charles Charles Reid’s Watercolor Secrets.  Teaching Art Ltd

Anatomy for Artisits: The Human Head.  On Air Video Productions, 2004

The Impressionist’s:  Renoir et on Wet Watercolors.  Kultur Video Productions

The Dutch Masters: Vermeer.  Kultur Video Productions