Lot 165: A Collection of Instructional Art Books, various publishers and titles
A collection of instructional art books primarily focused on watercolour and oil painting techniques. The lot includes various softcover and hardcover volumes, featuring titles such as WATERCOLOR SUCCESS! by Chuck Long, published by North Light Books; PAINTING LANDSCAPES WITH ATMOSPHERE by Ray Balkwill, published by Search Press; PAINTING FLOWERS WITH IMPACT IN WATERCOLOUR by Julie Collins, published by Search Press; and SEA & SKY IN OILS by Ray Long. Other notable titles include LAKELAND TOWNS by Jim Watson, FRANK CLARKE’S PAINTBOX, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FLOWER PAINTING TECHNIQUES by Hazel Harrison, LEARN TO PAINT FLOWERS IN WATERCOLOUR by Marjorie Blamey, and ANIMALS: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS by Trudy Friend. The books are heavily illustrated with colour plates and step-by-step instructional guides. Publishers include Search Press, Collins, and North Light Books. No signatures or ownership inscriptions are visible.
Condition report:
The books are in good, usable condition overall. The softcover volumes show typical shelf wear, including light creasing to the corners and rubbing to the edges of the covers. The hardcover volumes, such as The Encyclopedia of Flower Painting Techniques, show minor wear to the edges of the boards and spines. The interiors appear clean with no visible tearing or heavy foxing to the pages.
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