Bill Powell has authored and illustrated numerous art books. He has also co-authored many other art books and created illustrations as "ghost art" for many other published books. Some of the books authored by Bill are shown below.
For information on each of William's book, please scroll down this list.
Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylics
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MORE THAN 450
COLOR RECIPE COMBINATIONS IN OIL or ACRYLIC!
William Powell's popular
Color Mixing Recipe Cards have served as a handy reference
for essential color combinations for almost 10 years. And now
this collection of recipes is available in an updated, convenient
format developed with artists' needs in mind! Packaged in a
wire-o-bound book that lies flat, the recipes cards will always
stay in order with no risk of getting lost. The book also includes
the Color Mixing Grid, a perfect guide for accurately measuring
paints. With mixing recipes for more than 450 color combinations,
along with instruction in a variety of painting techniques, Color
Mixing Recipes has an index of more than 1100 color subjects
and is a valuable and practical resource for both oil and acrylic
artists!
Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolors
MORE THAN 450 COLOR RECIPE COMBINATIONS FOR WATERCOLOR
Color and How To Use It
Artist's Library Series #AL05 - 64 full color pages
This book teaches you the basics of color theory and beyond! You sill find in-depth instruction on mixing colors, as well as information on color application and harmony. First, the author covers the essential terms and concepts. Then he presents exercises in color mixing, glazing using transparent colors, value control, painting with neutrals, He also shows you how to apply the concepts to final paintings. This book is filled with beautiful full-color examples that explain time of day, electing the proper colors for palettes, adding drama with color contrasts, uaing monochromatic colors. working with greys and much more.
Composition, along with drawing, color and color mixing, is one of the most important elements to an artist. This book thoroughly covers the important points for Dynamic Composition"! The fundamental concepts of composition are broken down into clear lessons and diagrams that artists of any skill level can follow. This book explains everything essential in composition from "Rule of Thirds" to "The Golden Mean," and presents a wide range of helpful guidlines and clear examples. Studies include design techniques that artists use to produce effective and engaging works of art. With step-by-step projects and examples of both strong and weak compositions (to show you what not to do), this book clearly demonstrates how to hold the viewer's attention, achieve balance of weight, effectively use diagonal lines and place focal points--all of which combine to give you the understanding you need to create Dynamic Compositions.
Clouds & Skyscapes
This book is filled with dynamic cloud and skyscape painting exercises. Exercises contain color mixing directions and how to manipulate the brush to create beautiful clouds. Numerous full-color diagrams to lead the artist in painting the majesty of clouds. Step-by-step exercises take you from the beginning layout to the finished painting.
Oil Painting Materials
Artist's Library Series #AL17 - 64 full color pages
A comprehensive description of paints, brushes, mediums and equipment used inthe are of oil painting. Subjects include: Various styles of brushes and how they work, Palette and painting knives, Oils & Mediums, Waxes, Thinners & Solvents, Varnishes,Numerous painting surfaces, Palettes, Drawing materials for oil paints, Easels,Miscellaneous equipment & painting techniques for oils. A content list of 17 majorareas of materials with more than 112 illustrated sub-sections.
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Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
Materials
A comprehensive description of paints, brushes, mediums and equipment used in the art of watercolor and acrylic painting. Subjects include: Various styles of brushes and how they work - Palette and painting knives - Paints and mediums - Mediums - Acrylic varnishes - Numerous painting surfaces - Palettes - Preparing surfaces - Illustrated painting techniques. A content list of 30 major areas of materials with more than 95 illustrated sub-sections.
Perspective
An understanding of the art of perspective is a must for any serious artist. We view everything in life in perspective. This book makes learning and practicing the rules of perspective fun and easy. It also is being used in many schools and classrooms as the basic guide for beginning and advanced artists alike. Crammed full of charts and exercises. With a basic understanding in perspective, you can draw anything you see!
This book was originally published as "Knife Painting" as shown above left. It has been republished under the new title "Oil Painting Techniques" using a knife. Contents are the same in both books. We have the new cover in our stock. This book is crammed full of step-by-step exercises showing how to create dynamic and realistic textures with the versatile painting knife. Covers various types of knives and how to use them for subtle blends or beautiful textures.
Drawing Technique Books
Following are eight drawing books covering different subjects Bill has authored for Walter Foster Publishing. Each book is crammed full of step-by-step drawing exercises that take the reader from the first basic beginning shapes to the fully shaded drawing. Techniques in composition, layout, shading and use of drawing materials are thoroughly covered.
Special Note: HT10 Drawing Dogs was originally authored by Walter T. Foster. It was one of the first ten books he published and still carries the How-To" number ten.. When the publisher decided to revise and update this book several years ago, I was asked to provide new art and text for twelve pages in this book. I hope you enjoy our combined art and instructions.
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Out of Print Books and Kits Following books and kits covering different subjects Bill has authored for Walter Foster Publishing are no longer in print. However, they can still be found on the internet at various book and art supply sites. Some of these books have become collectables and are bringing much higher prices than the original. For instance, "Bugs Bunny and Friends" is currently priced from $26.00 to $126.00
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Out-Of-Print How-To Editions
The following books are no longer in print. Each has been published in several revised editions. Some of these have become collector editions. We have some of these editions in new/undistributed condition. You can also find them on various book websites.
Understanding
Color
selling in various markets. Uncirculated/Unused copies of all editions are selling for around $20.00 - $30.00
Color, Thick and Thin
Book describes and illustrates methods of glazing and brush techniques. Contains information on glaze formulas, how to thin and apply glazing colors & instructions in painting from thin brush to knife painting techniques.
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