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CCMC: The Cambridge Companion to Jazz
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Cham Sculptures from Viet Nam and their Interface with Indian Art:: From the Collection of Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture
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Chinese Contemporary Architecture (Pb 2012)
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Cinema Architecture (Architecture in Focus)
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CITY EMBELLISHMENT BARCELONA
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City of Night Birds: A Reese's Book Club Pick
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Civic Realism
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Club Culture (Architectural Design)
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Collection: Houses (Collection of Architecture)
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Color Grading 101: Getting Started Color Grading for Editors, Cinematographers, Directors, and Aspiring Colorists
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Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes
0Original price was: ₹550.00.₹401.50Current price is: ₹401.50.Unlock the secrets of landscape painting with “Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes” by William F. Powell, a vital resource for oil and acrylic artists. This guide, part of The Bookish Owl’s popular Color Mixing Recipes series, offers a comprehensive index connecting landscape subjects to precise color mixing swatches. Discover how light, time of day, and seasons dramatically influence color palettes. With clear instructions and practical examples, this book is an essential reference for creating vibrant, realistic, and captivating landscape art. Elevate your artistic skills and bring the outdoors to life on your canvas. A must-have for any aspiring or experienced landscape painter.
