Guides artists and inspiring artists through the world of art, covering where to begin, the materials and equipment used for different mediums, the basics of using each medium, how to preserve the art, and more.

Includes index.

Where to begin? -- Art building blocks -- Supports -- Drawing materials and equipment -- Painting materials and equipment -- Sculpture materials and equipment -- Printmaking, photography, and filming materials and equipment -- Drawing -- Painting -- Observing and imaging -- Sculpture -- Printmaking -- Photography and filming -- Digital media -- Applied arts -- Nontraditional art forms -- Presenting & preserving your work.