Kanata Art Club Book List – Updated January 2026

Newest additions marked with *New (Jan 2026)

 

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

*New Quiller, S. WaterMedia Painting, Watson-Guptill, 2008

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

Tauchid, R. Acrylic Painting Mediums and Methods,  The Monacelli Press, 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

*New Leland, N.  Exploring Color,  North Light Books, 1998

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

*New Schulzke, M.  A Painter’s Guide to Design and Composition, North Light Books, 2006

 

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

*New Barber B. Advanced Drawing Skills, Arcturus, 2002

*New Barber B. Drawing Like the Masters, Arcturus, 2014

*New Barber B. The Fundamentals of Drawing, Arcturus, 2004

*New Barber B. The Fundamentals of Drawing Landscapes, Arcturus, 2004

*New Barber B. The Fundamentals of Drawing Still Life, Arcturus, 2004

*New Barber B. The Ultimate Book of Drawing, Arcturus, 2013

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

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

*New Campanario, G. The Art of Urban Sketching, Quarry, 2012

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

*New Lawlor, V. One Drawing a Day, Quarry, 2011

*New Leslie, C. W. & Roth, C. E., Keeping a Nature Journal, Storey, 2000

*New Lewis, D. Pencil Drawing Techniques, Watson-Guptill, 1984

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

*New Parramón’s Editorial Team. Charcoal, Sanguine Crayon, and Chalk, Instructions and exercises for drawing and sketching in three popular artists’ media, Barron’s, 2002

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

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

Solovyev, M. The Lord of Illusions. Drawing Perspective: a Guide, Michael Solovyev, 2015

Solovyev, M. Sketching Academy: Volume One, Michael Solovyev, 2022

Solovyev, M. Sketching Academy: Volume Two, Michael Solovyev, 2023

*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

*New Graves, D. Drawing Portraits, Watson-Guptill, 1983

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

*New Parramón, J. M, How to Draw the Human Figure, Watson-Guptill, 1989

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

Reed, W.  The Figure, Weathervane Books, 1989

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

*New Wiffen, V. Figure Sketching School, Reader’s Digest, 1997

*New Wolf, R. R. Keys to Painting Faces and Figures, North Light Books, 1999

 

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

*New Cameron, J. How to Avoid Making Art (or anything else you enjoy), Penguin ,2005

*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

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

Leland, N. The Creative Artist, North Light Books, 1990 (x2)

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

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

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

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

S*New chlam, C.  The Creative Path: A view from the Studio on the Making of Art, Allworth, 2018

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

*New Great French Paintings from the Clark, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 2011

 

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

Blake, W. Creative Color: A Practical Guide for Oil Painters, Watson Guptill, 1972

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

Howe, P.  Dramatic Light: Painting Eye-catching Art in Watercolor and Oil (filed in Watercolor section), North Light Books, 2006

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

Lewis, C. Painting Mood and Atmosphere in Oils, North Light Books, 2005

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

Schaefer, A. The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil, Watson Guptill, 1991

*New Sideaway, I. The Step-by-Step Art Series – Oils, Promotional Reprint Company, 1996

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

*New Becker, David R. Watercolor for the Fun of It: How to Sketch with Watercolor, North Light Books, 2002

*New Becker, David R. Watercolor Composition Made Easy, North Light Books, 1999

*New Biggs, B. / Marshall, L. Watercolor Workbook, North Light Books, 1978

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

Blish, C. Drawing Closer: Paintings and Personal Reflections Greenwich 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

*New Cerver, F. A. Watercolors for Beginners, Könemann, 1999

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

Freeman, J. A Celebration of Light, North Light Books, 2007

*New Gair, J. The Watercolor Painter’s Solution Book, North Light Books, 1991

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

*New Gwynn, K. Painting in Watercolor, Prospero Books, 1999

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

*New Halliday, F. Watercolors in a Weekend, Landscapes, David and Charles, 2003.

Hendershot, R. Texture Techniques for Winning Watercolours, North Light Books, 1999. (x2)

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

*New Heim, D. M. Step-by-Step Guide to Painting Realistic Watercolors, North Light Books, 1997

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

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

Howe, P.  Dramatic Light: Painting Eye-catching Art in Watercolor and Oil, North Light Books, 2006

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

*New Kunz, J. Painting Watercolor Florals That Glow, North Light Books, 1993. (x2)

*New Kunz, J. Watercolor Basics – Color, North Light Books, 1999

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

*New Lewis, D. Watercolor Painting Techniques, Watson-Guptill, 1983

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

*New Martin, J. Structure & Expression for Flowers in Watercolor, North Light Books, 2003

Metzger, P. Watercolour Basics – Perspective Secrets, North Light Books, 1999 (x2)

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

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

*New Morris, J. Watercolor Basics – Light, North Light Books, 2000

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

*New Schink, C. Mastering Color and Design in Watercolor, Watson Guptill, 1981

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

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

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

Stewart, I. En Plein Air Light and Color, Walter Foster, 2021

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

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

Szabo, Z. Painting Nature’s Hidden Treasures, Watson Guptill, 1982

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

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

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

*New Taylor, J. Watercolour Wisdom, North Light Books, 2003

*New Taylor, R. The Watercolourists’s Guide to Painting Buildings, David & Charles, 1998

*New Wade, R. Painting Your Vision in Watercolor, North Light Books, 1993

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

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

Wilcox, M. The Wilcox Guide to the Best Watercolor Paints, School of Color, 2000

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

*New Woolley, P. Drawing Towards Watercolor, David & Charles, 2005

*New Creative Light and Color Techniques in Watercolor, North Light Books, 1997

 

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

*New Barnes, A. C. Great French Paintings from The Barnes Foundation, Knopf Lincoln, 1993

Brodskaya, N. August Renoir. Parkstone Press, 1996

Bumpus, J. Impressionist Gardens.  Phaidon Press, 1990

*New Chahroudi, M., Dackerman, S., Ittmann, J., Percy, A., Shoemaker, I. H., New Art on Paper, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1996

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

*New Cézanne and the Post-Impressionists, Jupiter Art Library, 1970

*New Monet and Modernism, Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung

 

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 Layering.  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 Artists: 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