North Light Art Instructional Books

Jerry’s Artarama is proud to carry North Light’s extensive line of art instructional books. Beginning artists and experienced artists alike can benefit from these titles which explore techniques and processes of all variety of media. Featuring detailed demonstrations, step-by-step instructions and gorgeous examples from many talented artists, these educational books are ideal for new artists, artists looking to refresh or learn a new skill or anyone interested in appreciating the artistic process.

Mixed Media Portraits with Pam Carriker: Techniques for Drawing and Painting Faces - Well-known mixed-media artist, Pam Carriker, provides an in-depth guide to mapping faces and creating portraits for an array of mixed-media project in this title, which includes 15 step-by-step demonstrations using a variety of mediums.

Adventures in Mixed Media Art: Inspiration, Techniques & Projects for Painting, Collage & More - This title is the perfect introduction to mixed-media art for beginners, featuring more than 20 multi-media techniques and projects as well as artwork from renowned mixed media artists such as Mary Beth Shaw, Dina Wakley, Darlene Olivia McElroy, Sandra Duran Wilson and more.

Fashion Illustration Art: How to Draw Fun & Fabulous Figures, Trends & Styles - This title includes over 40 gorgeous demonstrations of the author’s loose, graceful illustration style and valuable instruction on producing eye-catching fashion illustrations—including tips on anatomy, proportion, balance, line quality, and gesture drawings.

Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley - Manga creator (mangaka) Mark Crilley illustrated the basics of the manga art form by providing 30 step-by-step demonstrations on character creation, location and more.

Oil Painting with the Masters: Essential Techniques From Today's Top Artists - This title provides 10 step-by-step demos from award-winning teachers and master artists, including key instruction on important oil painting techniques as well as a gallery of beautiful finished works.

What to Draw and How to Draw It - Originally published in 1913, this book is a staple drawing instruction tool, featuring more than 150 step-by-step demonstrations on a range of subjects with tips and tricks that are still relevant today.

Jerry Yarnell's Landscape Painting Secrets: Master Acrylic Painting as Seen on PBS - This book is an excellent refresher in basic acrylic painting technique and process, as well as an introduction to intermediate to advanced techniques in landscape painting (presented in easy-to-understand, step-by-step demos).

Zentangle: Untangled - This full-length title guides the reader through various methods and basic patterns to establish a strong foundation in the relaxing process of Zentangle doodling.