Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists

Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist.

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Book SynopsisThe first children's picture book on Hilma af Klint and her pioneering work. Hilma af Klint (18621944) began painting her abstract and highly symbolic images as early as 1906, long before Kandinsky and Malevich arrived at what is generally regarded as the birth of modern abstract art. She was heavily influenced by spiritual ideologies and claimed that she painted on instruction from the spirit world, for the future. Until recently overlooked by art historians, she is now lauded around the world, and will be the subject of a major exhibition at Tate Modern in 2023. This book is not only about Hilma af Klint's art, but also about the magic that surrounded her. Brimming with quality reproductions of the artist's work and with illustrations by Karin Eklund, it will appeal to all children wanting to learn more about the thrilling life and work of this groundbreaking artist.Trade Review'A significant contribution to the history of women artists' - Kirkus Reviews'A wild ride [that] pulls readers into the story making them yearn to discover more about this spiritual, artistic young woman… A welcome and riveting tale of an often overlooked artist, interesting enough to engage any age, from elementary to high school' - School Library Journal (starred review)

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Book SynopsisIf you want to draw dogs but don’t know where to start, this is the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Dogs will help you turn simple shapes into beautiful dog drawings in just ten steps. Each drawing starts with easy, geometric shapes and simple guide lines, and the dogs are drawn in a variety of poses that typify the particular breed. Each drawing includes a helpful colour palette so readers can easily find the right colours to finish their drawing. There are even instructions for adding simple details to give each creature its own personality.Trade ReviewMy ten-year-old absolutely loves dogs so was excited to try the process to improve her drawing. The steps are clear and easy to follow. She really enjoys the style of the book and now has pages and pages of drawings. * the-gingerbread-house.co.uk *London-based artist, illustrator and graphic designer, Justine Lecouffe, brings us the next two instalments in the 10 Step Drawing series from Search Press, this time focusing on dogs and cats. In the style of the series, which is aimed at absolute beginners, there is no text, just geometric shapes and lines that build up to the final stage in ten easy-to-follow steps. -- Ingrid Lyonss * Leisure Painter *Table of ContentsContents, Introduction 6, How to use this book 7 Faces & features - Front view head 10, Side view head 12, Eyes 14, Nose 15, Ears 16, Labrador Retriever 18, Siberian Husky 20, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 22, Boston Terrier 24, English Springer Spaniel 26, Border Collie 28, Labradoodle 30, Italian Greyhound 32, Staffordshire Bull Terrier 34, Chow Chow 36 Dogs at rest - Front view body 40, Side view body 42, German Shepherd 44, Bulldog 46, French Bulldog 48, Yorkshire Terrier 50, Cockapoo 52, Rottweiler 54, Dachshund 56, Miniature Schnauzer 58, Pomeranian 60, Chihuahua 62, Bernese Mountain Dog 64, Pug 66, Saint Bernard 68, Australian Shepherd 70, German Shorthaired Pointer 72, Chinese Shar-Pei 74 Dogs in motion - Doberman Pinscher 78, Boxer 80, Shih Tzu 82, Weimaraner 84, Whippet 86, Poodle 88, Basset Hound 90, West Highland White Terrier 92, Jack Russell Terrier 94, Scottish Terrier 96, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 98, Dalmatian 100, Irish Wolfhound 102, Bull Terrier 104, Akita 106, Afghan Hound 108 Dogs & puppies - Beagle 112, Golden Retriever 114, Great Dane 116, Corgi 118, Collie 120, Bull Terrier 122, Irish Setter 124, Cocker Spaniel 126 About the artist 128, Acknowledgements 128

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Book SynopsisThe inimitable Rob Biddulph blasts us into space on a cosmic creative adventure for his newest book in the bestselling Draw With Rob series.321BLAST OFF! Get ready to be propelled into a whole new universe with Rob in this latest addition to his bestselling Draw With Rob series. Filled with awesome aliens, super speedy spaceships and unbelievable UFOs, meet new intergalactic friends with these puzzles and easy-to-follow drawing instructions.With something for everyone whichever planet you're from take your creativity to new heights in this spectacular space-themed activity book truly out of this world!

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Book SynopsisFrom the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN''S KNICKERS AWARDA laugh-out-loud ''what if . . .?'' adventure... What would happen if you showed a diplodocus how to draw? One day she''d be messing around with crayons and paint - and the next she''d be a global art sensation!Full of fun - get drawing with Dippy!

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Book SynopsisPippa Pixley is an artist and author. She has combined her skills as a writer and illustrator to create beautiful picture books. Pippa has worked with many schools, arts organizations, and museums to deliver creative education programmes.

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Book SynopsisIn a bountiful book combining art and chemistry, a celebrated ink maker invites kids to become colour wizards by foraging and transforming natural materials to make their own paint and artistic creations. In this book you will find secret recipes, magic formulas and wild experiments that will delight your friends, intimidate your enemies and turn you into a colour wizard! Featuring both photographs and the author's own gorgeous homemade-ink illustrations, How to Be a Colour Wizard is an ideal blend of art and science ... plus a little bit of magic.

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Book SynopsisThe Kids Book of Sticker LoveA craft book filled with 1,100+ stickers and activities! Celebrate the relationship between paper and its adhesive best friend—the sticker! Packed with tons of creative ideas, paper goodies, and crafty projects, The Kid’s Book of Sticker Love is brimming with possibilities. With holographic stickers, vinyl stickers, foil stickers, and more—here are projects to craft, like origami finger puppets with sticker faces. Projects to write—use colorful alphabet stickers to compose a note. Projects to play—a zoetrope, tangrams, or a frog vs. toad fly-catching contest. And projects to share—pass sweet ice cream notes with sticker sprinkles on top! It all adds up to hours and hours of screen-free fun. Sticker-packed papercraft projects includes a dot-sticker necklace; a foldable paper globe; a paper crown with sticker gemstones; tiny rainbow notes and envelopes; and origami finger puppets with sticker eyes.

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Book SynopsisHigh contrast images are the first step to image recognition in babies. These clear, simple pieces created by world-renowned artists will calm and engage newborns as their vision develops.A perfect high-quality board book gift for a newborn, introducing them to art as they begin to see the world.Art for Baby includes pieces by Damien Hirst, David Shrigley, Bridget Riley, Patrick Caulfield, Gary Hume, Takashi Murakami, Paul Morrison, Josef Albers, Kazimir Malevich, and Julian Opie.A percentage of all profits will go towards the NSPCC.

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Book SynopsisBe inspired and delighted by Collage Workshop for Kids, a colorful art instruction book on collage techniques for children—made in cooperation with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.Collage Workshop for Kids pairs essays by educators from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art with instructions on collage technique. Chapters explore favorite art themes for kids and demonstrate how to work with colored tissue paper, newspaper, fabric and buttons, painted paper, torn paper, and more. In each chapter, Reggio-inspired author and teacher Shannon Merenstein explores each technique with original ideas. Members of the museum’s education staff offer expert advice on creating art with children. Everything you need to know about collage is in this book, making it a great reference for teachers, librarians, and parents.

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Book SynopsisArt For Kids Hub is a leading art YouTube channel for kids. In each episode, dad Rob, mum Teryn and one of their four children - Jack, Hadley, Austin and Olivia - sit side-by-side and get viewers to join in on their super-fun art lessons. With new lessons Monday to Friday, Art For Kids Hub' fun-first approach to drawing has made millions of viewers fall in love with art and come back again and again.

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Book SynopsisMonet’s Cat tells the story of a magical pottery cat, Chika, who comes alive to explore Monet’s paintings from within. Join her as she visits four famous works of art – causing chaos at a picturesque picnic lunch, getting lost in the smog at a train station, running riot at the beach and making a splash at the water lily pond. But can her famous owner keep up with her exploits? Featuring beautiful illustrations inspired by Monet’s paintings, as well as gallery pages showcasing reproductions of his work, this charming story encourages even the youngest children to engage with, explore and enjoy Monet’s art.Trade ReviewSuch a winning blend of mischief, humour and cuteness with a cleverly woven non-fiction thread throughout. * Little Literary Society *

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Book Synopsis Paint a zoo full of animals with stickers!Step 1: Find the stickerStep 2: Peel the stickerStep 3: Place the sticker …and watch your animal painting come to life! Includes everything you need to create ten sticker paintings on study card stock. Plus, all the pages are perforated—making it easy to tear out each finished work to frame and share!  Trade Review“I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company“The educational swiss army knife of sticker books. The Paint by Stickers projects….provide number recognition and matching practices for older kids and an introduction to numbers and matching for the littles….It’s an active craft which is also a puzzle. Sound cool? It is.” —GeekDad "This book is genius! It's a paint-by-number book meets sticker book meets Tanagrams. Perfect for working on fine motor skills and spatial orientation!" —Parents “I love the idea of frequent art projects, but I’m not a fan of the ensuing construction paper cleanup and glue-sticked chaos. That’s what makes…Paint By Sticker kids…which includes 10 “sticker paintings,” so great. It’s a high-focus activity that scratches the creative itch while rewarding fine motor skills and number recognition. It’s also mess free—so much so that you can break out the book on a long road trip and buy yourself about 30 minutes of entertainment from one page.” —Wirecutter, The New York Times Company“The educational swiss army knife of sticker books. The Paint by Stickers projects….provide number recognition and matching practices for older kids and an introduction to numbers and matching for the littles….It’s an active craft which is also a puzzle. Sound cool? It is.” —GeekDad "This book is genius! It's a paint-by-number book meets sticker book meets Tanagrams. Perfect for working on fine motor skills and spatial orientation!" —Parents “Paint by Sticker lets kids 'paint' in a unique way, making them a great option for parents who dislike cleaning up the constant messes that tend to come with arts and craft projects.”—Forbes, “The 25 Best Toys For 5-Year-Old Boys That Are Sure To Thrill Them”

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Book SynopsisA progressive ABC book for families who want their kids to grow up in a space that is unapologetic about activism, civil rights and everything else that activists believe in and fight for.

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Book Synopsis“It never occurred to me while growing up that art is an industry involving countless jobs, so if this book helps shed light to just one kid that it is a viable career option, then it has done its job, as art is indescribably important!” —Oliver Jeffers, Artist and Illustrator “This book so beautifully explains to kids what goes into making an art exhibition. It’s not just about an artist hanging something on a wall for people to see: it’s so much more lively, layered, and community-driven. Even I learned a ton about what truly goes into a fantastic art show!” —Joy Cho, Author and Founder of Oh Joy! “I wish I’d had this book when I was a kid! I always wanted my art to be in a big museum one day but, growing up in a small town, that just seemed impossible. Making a Great Exhibition is a beautifully illustrated behind-the-scenes peek at exactly how art makes its way from an artist’s mind to the big white walls of a fancy gallery. Turns out, there are a lot of people, with some very cool jobs, who make the magic happen—and any book that shows kids (and parents!) they can grow up to have a career in the arts is okay by me!” —Danielle Krysa, The Jealous Curator An exciting insight into the workings of artists and museums, Making a Great Exhibition is a colorful and playful introduction geared to children ages 3 to 7.How does an artist make a sculpture or a painting? What tools do they use? What happens to the artwork next? This fun, inside look at the life of an artwork shows the journey of two artists’ work from studio to exhibition. Stopping along the way we meet colorful characters—curators, photographers, shippers, museum visitors, and more!Both illustrator and author were raised in the art world, spending their time in studios, doing homework in museum offices, and going to special openings. They have teamed up to share their experiences and love for this often mysterious world to a young audience. London-based illustrator Rose Blake is best known for her work in A History of Pictures for Children, by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, which has been a worldwide success. Author Doro Globus brings her love for the arts and kids together with this fun journey.

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Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Iris Apfel, the vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon. Growing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled with every colour and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps. This inspired a lifelong love of fashion.Famous for her eclectic style, built around oversized glasses, bright colours and bold jewellery, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the style icon's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that

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Book SynopsisDiscover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather. Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can’t bear to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him. When a little girl knocks on the door, the boy discovers how many lives Dadaji touched with his art, and finds a way to continue his legacy. The perfect book for children suffering a bereavement, with an uplifting and heartfelt focus on continuing a legacy for those who aren't around any more. Winner of the Diverse Book Award for Best Picture Book 2023 A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year book and longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration!Trade Review"this touching picture-book story of love, loss and acceptance is illustrated with glowing tenderness and warmth" * Guardian *"Filled with heart, hope and the joy of creativity" -- Serena Patel"A moving portrayal of grief... Mhasane's clever illustrations reflect the boy's sadness, and how life and joy let the colour back in" * The Bookseller *"An extraordinary work for every shelf" * School Library Journal *"Via Sirdeshpande’s restrained but deeply empathic narrative voice and Mhasane’s digitally enhanced colored pencil and pastel pictures, which capture light in almost incandescent colors, this proves a moving tribute to the role of mentors and memory in a young artist’s life, as well as to what “time and attention” can bring about" * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing full-color reproductions of fourteen artworks and illustrations of the artists at work, this picture book is an ideal introduction to contemporary art for young children, and a fantastic tool for teachers wishing to decolonize and diversify their classroom.Sharna Jackson?s experience as a children?s author who has worked for over a decade in the cultural sector, both at Tate in London and at Site Gallery in Sheffield, is combined here with the curatorial expertise of Dr. Zoé Whitley, Director of London?s Chisenhale Gallery and co-curator of the landmark Tate exhibition Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power. Their book features artists working in a variety of media from painting and sculpture to ceramics and installation.The result is a refreshingly contemporary global celebration of Black artists at work today that will serve as inspiration to a new generation of aspiring young artists.

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Book SynopsisHow to Draw a Graphic NovelEach lesson is supported by striking illustrations by graphic novel artist Marco Maraggi, with professional art tips delivered in the style of a graphic novel by renowned Italian cartoonist and comics lecturer Otto Gabos.The book also includes biographies of cult creators and a recommended reading list of famous graphic novels and comic books both past and present.How to Draw a Graphic NovelTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Orientation 2. Before Drawing 3. The Basics of Working 4. Get Started 5. You Finished Drawing, Now What?

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Book SynopsisYou're in charge! Let your mind run free and draw, paint and scribble your way through this fun and imaginative activity book.With over 20 activities, prompts and step-by-step drawing activities built in throughout, children will learn how to draw a whole host of animals, from foxes and rabbits to owls and elephants, and then create visual stories for their creatures to come to life in. Perhaps the rabbit wants to be a superhero, or fox has a party to attend. Created by award-winning illustrator Marion Deuchars, each spread features easy-to-follow steps and plenty of space for children to experiment and practise in.

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Book SynopsisMany people crave a creative outlet, but more often than not, don't know where to start. In Yellow, Valentina Zucchi and Sylvie Bello invite you to nurture your creativity and build your confidence by taking inspiration from modern works of art that celebrate yellow, the most cheerful and inviting of colours.Explore some of the many different yellows that artists have used over the years to give substance to the beauty of light, from precious gold to butterscotch and cadmium yellow. Throughout the book, Valentina and Sylvie provide creative and fun prompts – many based on famous works of art – which will encourage you to draw or paint on the pages using various techniques. Packed with inspiration from the world's most celebrated artists, including Olafur Eliassoni, Vincent van Gogh, JMW Turner and more, you will discover the many shades of yellow and just some of the ways it can be used to convey meaning.Yellow is a short course in unlocking your creative self – perfect for budding artists of all ages who are keen to try out different techniques and materials and begin their artistic journey.Table of ContentsIllustrated text - Exploring the world of colour through the eyes of great artists and their masterpieces.Exercises - Questions and practical challenges for the reader to discover the effect and impact in the way we observe and play with colour.

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Book SynopsisSnot, wees, farts, feelings... they all come from somewhere, and that's YOU! But what starts a wee? Where do burps go after they've escaped? And why is a sneeze SO loud? Along Came a... Burp answers all these questions about the HUMAN BODY and more, in hilarious comic-book style. Featuring a host of colourful characters - from stinky poos to speedy sneezes - each with their own mini story to tell about exactly how they came along. This book is perfect for young readers who love storybooks, but have LOTS of questions to answer. Written by rising-star Saskia Gwinn (author of Scientists are Saving the World and I am Not the Easter Bunny), and illustrated in rib-tickling style by Paula Bowles (illustrator of Superkitty, Tiny Crab is a Tidy Crab and 2024 World Book Day title Marv and the Ultimate Superpower), this is the first in a new series of laugh-out-loud science stories the whole family can enjoy. <

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Book SynopsisFor beginners up, everything you need to know. Includes 28 teaching videos to view online. This combined book and video-guide to drawing manga will allow artists of ANY ability to master this hugely popular drawing style. The 256 page book is packed with step-by-step tutorials on every aspect of manga drawing, basing the instructions around traditional sketching and colouring techniques, and including digital tools for rendering and finishing artwork. The author is highly accomplished professional artist Sonia Leong, who is also creating 28 two-minute video demonstrations designed to link specifically to the content of this book. These video clips are hosted online, and accessed from the book’s pages using QR codes (or URLs), making this one of the most user-friendly manga tutor books on the market. Readers will learn how to build up characters from basic shapes and measurements, get the anatomy and poses absolutely right, add crucial design elements to enhance drawings and stories, render artwork in different styles and mediums (including digital), and even start to create comic pages and sequences— for publication in print or online.Trade ReviewIf I could have one talent I would love to be able to draw. I've always marveled at the skill of illustrators to be able to pick up a pencil and draw whatever is in their mind so perfectly on the page before them. When I try to draw it looks like a spider fell in an inkwell and ran across the paper! I usually trace characters that I have printed out on my lightboard, but it would be so special to be able to draw my own work instead of a wobbly imitation of someone else's. I've found it much easier to draw cartoons than realism, so Manga is an ideal starting point for me and I suppose many other wannabe artists! That's where Draw Manga comes in. This book was written by Sonia Leong, a professional comic book artist and graphic designer who specialises in Anime and Manga. It is a comprehensive step-by-step guide on the famous Japanese art style and includes a plethora of information, written and pictorial, to help both the beginner and seasoned artist. Here's a look through some of the pages in the book. I don't think there's any book out there that explains and demonstrates Manga in so much detail and in such a user-friendly way- this book even includes 28 tutorial QR codes that you can scan and watch Sonia draw in action, which of course can be much easier to follow than in print. There is 256 full-colour pages in total for just over £13, and I'm certain anyone at any skill level will be able to pick up some great tips from Draw Manga to master this comic art form. Whether you're just starting out or have experience and want to hone your ability, this book contains everything from drawing your first character to marketing and publishing your own work. http://www.colourwithclaire.com/blog/draw-manga-by-sonia-leong * Colour with Claire *June 14 What makes this manga book special- this book really covers all the aspects of making a fully formed manga comic. There are a number of books on manga but these can sometimes simply be pose after pose of a fully formed character. This book shows you from the ground up all the elements. It doesn't predispose any prior drawing knowledge; yet in a friendly and helpful tone goes into a surprising amount of detail. This is a book from an author who is a self confessed fan of the genre and this shines through. By the end you'll be wanting to make and market your own manga! * Marian Carr, Bradford College *Jan 14 Those of you with children or grandchildren will know of their fascination for drawing and painting cartoon figures known as Manga – a Japanese word referring to comics and cartooning. This book will teach them everything they want to know. Using the book, as well as following techniques shown in online tutorials via a smartphone, laptop or desktop computer, they will be able to study every aspect of this fascinating art form. * Leisure Painter, The *Table of ContentsPrelims (5 pp) Introduction (6 pp) Manga is a dynamic and diverse comic art form originating from Japan. Its popularity is not only down to its looks, but also due to the wide range of its audience—there are characters and storylines for people of all ages and backgrounds. Perhaps you want a cute children’s story featuring adorable animals? Or would you prefer an intense political thriller, with darker, more realistic drawings? Manga is not just a style, it is a medium through which to tell stories and express yourself. What is Manga? • Origins, history, and development • Current meaning, styles, and global reach • About this book Chapter One / Drawing figures (58 pp) All Manga artists need to start by learning how to draw characters based on real-life proportions and anatomy. This first section provides essential groundwork for drawing figures, from first principles through to keeping them consistent through different poses. Head and facial structure • Front • Side • Other angles • Other shapes, gender, age Facial features • Eyes, brows • Noses • Mouths • Ears, fantasy ears • Expressions Hair • Basic principles (coverage, origin points, direction, styles, finish) • Textures (straight, waves, curls, thick, frizz, afro) • Lengths (short, mid, long, very long, how to get ends and styling right) • Complex styling (plaits, braids, buns, combinations) • Tying it all together (movement, angles, shading, character traits) Bodies • Summary of differences in style, head-to-body proportions • Body and limb distribution, real life lengths/measurements • Flesh and muscle focus • Weighting and action lines • Interaction and multiple figures • Perspective and foreshortening • Depicting differences in age, gender, build, body types • Hands • Feet • Chibi proportion focus • RPG/semi-Chibi focus • Action/Shounen hero focus Chapter Two / Creating Characters (22 pp) Character development is the next step—design appropriate costumes, props, and settings. Learn how to create realistic folds in clothing, draw fancy weaponry, and gain the fundamental skills in drawing backgrounds. Costumes • Body coverage and layering • Folds, draping, and movement • Fastenings and embellishments • Footwear • Accessories Extraordinary elements • Anthropomorphism (animal features) • Sci-fi/fantasy features (markings, wings, cybernetics) • Mecha robots Props and accompanying items • Close combat weaponry (swords, knives, sticks) • Projectile weaponry (guns, bows) • Other props • Vehicles • Mounts/pets Chapter Three / Settings (10 pp) Environments • Choosing and researching Perspective • Theory • Putting into practice Placing characters in environments • Interiors • Exteriors • Natural world Chapter Four / Rendering Techniques and Processes ( 60 pp ) Once you’ve mastered your drawing skills, it is time to bring your characters to life with different mediums and shading. Learn how to use watercolors, markers, and other affordable materials to create a pleasing finish. Use your computer to create beautiful images. Pencils • Rough drawing to prepare for inks • Finishing as pencil piece Inks • Inking over pencils to prepare for colours/shading • Finishing as inked piece Colours and shading • Choosing colours and palette • Basic shading principles (light, shadow, highlights) • Intermediate techniques (coloured shadows, backlighting, gradients, sharpness) • Advanced techniques (subsurface scatter, saturation drop-off, different materials) Traditional media • Colour pencils • Watercolours • Markers • Screen tone • Mixed media combinations Digital media • Tools/software required • Core skills for digital manga: Selection tools; Colouring tools; Layering • Preparation for digital colouring • Vector style line art and fills • Cel-art shading • Airbrush shading • Digital painting • Screen tone • Mixed media combinations Chapter Five / Character Library (56 pp) To provide inspiration, here are a variety of characters shown step-by-step from beginning to end in a mixture of traditional and digital styles. Contemporary characters • Primary school (male and female) • Secondary school (male and female) • Young footballer boy • Young equestrian girl • Punk musician teenage male • Gothic/rockabilly teenage girl • Casual adult male (graphic designer) • Casual adult female (romance novelist) • Formal adult male (banker) • Formal adult female (editor) • Pensioner couple (male and female) Historical characters • Medieval knight • Medieval princess • Renaissance artist (Leonardo Da Vinci) • Tudor noblewoman (Henry VIII’s wives) • Elizabethan pirate (Captain Jack Sparrow) • Georgian lady-in-waiting (Marie Antoinette-style) • Regency gentleman (Mr. Darcy) • Victorian lady (Lily Langtry or Sarah Bernhardt) Japanese-specific characters • School kids in Japanese uniform (male & female) • EGL girl (Elegant Gothic Lolita) • EGA guy (Elegant Gothic Aristocrat) • Decora girl • Visual Kei guy • Ninja • Geisha • Samurai • Kimono (male and female) Sci-fi and fantasy characters • Mecha pilot • Space marine • Steampunk explorer • Bionic agent • Vampire lord • Elven archer • Catgirl dancer • Beastmaster • Cleric • Sorceress Chapter Six / Making Manga (30 pp) You can draw the characters and their settings but how do you make a comic out of it all? This section is the culmination of all the skills you have built up throughout the book—it teaches you how to lay out your panels and pages to tell your stories in an exciting and intuitive way. Preparation • Recommended tools, materials, and practices • Page setup and guidelines • Writing/directing scenes for Manga Drawing comic pages • Reading direction and page flow • Intuitive panel order • Speech bubbles focus (size, shape, placement, fonts) • Sound effects and other devices • Panel shapes to influence pacing/understanding • Example layouts and uses • 4-panel gag strips focus Publishing comic pages • Traditional and digital considerations • Sizing and quality Page 6 Copyright © 2012 Quarto Publishing plc • Screen tone focus • Cover and logo design • Web publishing • How to market your Manga Resources (2 pp) Glossary (2 pp) Index and Credits (5 pp)

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Book SynopsisPart of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment. As her paintings became more popular, she became one of the most succesful artists of her generation, and an inspiring role model for young girls everywhere who wanted to express themselves creatively. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Trade Review“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” * Irish Times *“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” * The Huffington Post *“A QUIRKY kids biography series“ * The Voice *“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring” * Rhino Reads *“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.” * Toronto Star *

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Book SynopsisThe official Harry Potter how-to-draw book -- including simple, step-by-step instructions on every page!Learn how to draw all your favorite characters, creatures, and more from the beloved Harry Potter films! This how-to-draw creativity book is packed with step-by-step instructions for over thirty characters and objects so you can create your own magical drawings. Each step is simple and easy to follow, making this how-to-draw book perfect for artists of all skill levels.Create your own art of characters like Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Professor Dumbledore! Draw creatures including Hippogriffs, owls, and Thestrals, plus a myriad of magical locations and objects from the Hogwarts Express to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry itself!This book includes 96 pages of drawing fun -- perfect for Harry Potter fans and artists of all ages.

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Book SynopsisA guide to twelve children's art workshops by one of the world's most innovative facilitators and best–selling bookmakers.Trade Review'Instantly engage the child from the very beginning ... It is clear to see that they go far beyond the realms of everyday books; enlightening, inspiring and exciting children.' – Family Fun Guide on Hervé Tullet'Hervé's work is a sumptuous visual assault to the eyes, a stylized celebration of color, of pattern, of textures ... The brevity of text is precisely what brings the books to life.' – Junior on Hervé Tullet'Overall: I recommend any activity from Hervé Tullet's Art Workshops for Children.' – School Library Journal 'Any kid with a roll of paper and a pot of poster paint will be inspired by Tullet’s ideas.' – Booklist 'One can see the playful spontaneity engaged in this book.' – Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisIn this imaginative activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers discover new ways of making art by being introduced to 18 great artists, learning about the methods, materials and ideas that made up their masterpieces and how these can be applied to one's own creations. Grouped into sections by artist, each one unfolds a series of creative projects in drawing, painting, printing and collage based on the artist's own methods and materials. At the end of the book is a series of biographies about each artist providing the background on how they became artistic geniuses. Take your pencil for a walk in the spirit of Paul Klee, experiment with colour and texture like Joan Miró or create your own surrealist-inspired artwork like Salvador Dalí.Trade Review"Highly original, instructive and practical guide to painting and drawing." Art Quarterly

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Book SynopsisAnyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper!This easy to follow guide teaches aspiring artists how to fantastical creatures, big or small, in just a few simple steps. Taking care to clearly illustrate how to draw every aspect and type of dragon, this book covers all the basic steps to creating a wonderful, mythical portrait. From the baby dragon peeking out of its egg to the wrinkles of the wise old dragon, this simple guide is an excellent way to introduce the concepts and materials of sketching to budding artists of all ages. A must-have for wannabe dragon-tamers and fantasy enthusiasts!The How To Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. From basic shapes to finished art, this book uses two different coloured lines throughout to highlight clearly each process and which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques - with sectio

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Book SynopsisAn LGBTQ+ journal for everyone - by writer, illustrator and utterly fabulous merman, Dom&Ink. Celebrate Pride and celebrate YOU with this rainbow coloured journal, packed with drag queens, activities, advice and the world''s sassiest LGBTQ+ dinosaur: Brett the Sassysaurus! - Colour, design and glitter to your heart''s content - Read quotes from real-life rainbow icons - Find out how to throw your own Pride Party - Learn about the history of gay rights Most importantly: celebrate being yourself and what makes YOU amazing! Warm, hilarious, caring and insightful, Free To Be Me will fill every reader with self-esteem, confidence, colour and pride.

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Book SynopsisPippa Pixley is an artist, author, and photographer who is inspired by nature. She wants to encourage children to explore the outdoors and teach them to love nature just as much as she does. She has combined her skills to create beautiful picture books, as well as her last book with DK: Make Art with Nature. Pippa loves to share her knowledge and experience with children and their teachers and has worked with many schools, arts groups, and museums to deliver creative education programmes.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate alphabet book for little kids, packed with animals A-Z that really move on every page. A new addition to the bestselling Scanimation series.

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Book SynopsisThe Ultimate Children’s Drawing Book (Age 8 and up)#1 Best Seller in Children's Art History This step-by-step drawing guide is essential for all kids! With over 500 things to draw, your child will be entertained for hours while learning a new skill. The Big Book of Drawing for Kids makes learning how to draw easy!Turn creativity into ability. The activities in The Big Book of Drawing for Kids turns a love of drawing into skill. With tips on how to draw, easy techniques, and tons of ideas, soon your child will be able to take their creativity to a new level. If your kids are fascinated by art, sketching, or just want to learn how to draw cute illustrations, this giant activity book provides easy drawing ideas step-by-step!A step-by-step drawing guide for every interest. Whether you’re looking for gifts for girls who want to learn how to draw cute things, or boys who love cartoon drawing, this book is filled with possibilities. This compilation of the two bestselling books The Drawing Book for Kids and The Animal Drawing Book for Kids contains hundreds of things to draw, as well as new, never-before-released drawings! Every activity is like a mini drawing lesson, broken down into simple steps so that all budding artists can create a masterpiece. With easy instructions for step-by-step drawing, kids can turn their creativity into artistic confidence.Inside this giant activity book for kids, learn to draw: Objects in nature including animals, trees, waterfalls, leaves, and flowers Guitars, pianos, harps, and other musical instruments Sporty items like footballs, tennis rackets, and baseball gloves Robots, mythical creatures, holidays, cartoons, people, and more! If you’re looking for easy drawing books, children’s drawing books, or step-by-step drawing books for kids age 8 and up—like How to Draw Cute Stuff or How To Draw Almost Everything for Kids—you’ll love The Big Book of Drawing for Kids.

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Book SynopsisEncourage children, to unplug and get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer. Learn how to look after the birds, making Feeders and Nesting bottles. Track animals identifying what they leave behindPoo! Make an animal shelter and much more

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Book SynopsisSimply Draw is a clever and original step-by-step drawing book, perfect for anyone who wants to pick up a pencil and start drawing. Featuring over 150 sweet and quirky illustrations, from animals to architecture and flowers to iconic designer furniture, each super-stylish drawing is broken down into simple shapes and lines and can be achieved in just a few minutes. With visual steps that are simple enough for children but stylish enough for adults, illustrator Ella McLean brings her own unique style to this very special drawing book.

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Book SynopsisSelected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023 As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com – 'Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is... soft snuggles... and tender nuzzles"). So special – adults will want them, too.' This keepsake children’s book celebrates adventure in a new and accessible way: through art Featuring a bright stylish cover and sturdy colorful pages, My Art Book of Adventure pairs 35 famous artworks with joyful read-aloud text, illustrating the many feelings that come with big milestones. A beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents, My Art Book of Adventure presents vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by a diverse array of artists – from Edward Hopper and Henri Matisse to Amy Sherald and Yinka Shonibare. With its elegant design and heartwarming descriptions, My Art Book of Adventure will be treasured by little ones and grown-ups alike. Part of the beloved My Art Books series of stunning board books, which explore big feelings through famous artworks.Trade Review‘Created for kids, these little books pair famous artworks (Gauguin! Kerry James Marshall!) with read-aloud text ("Love is… soft snuggles… and tender nuzzles"). So special -- adults will want them, too.’ – As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com (Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023)‘Calling all art lovers with children in your lives: These books are for you. The kid-friendly books pair famous works of art with read-aloud text that lets little ones tap into themes of love, adventure and friendship.’ – USA Today on Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023‘A delightful board book … The eye-catching collection of paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures is baby’s first art history lesson.’ – Smithsonian Magazine, Best Children’s Books of 2023 ‘A beautiful blend of a concept book … [and] a wonderful way to introduce fine art to very young children.’ – School Library Journal‘An outstanding ode to adventure and art.’ – Olivia the Librarian‘Delightful … A lovely, tiny treasure of a book.’ – Can We Read? ‘Perfect … for the youngest artists around.’ – Little Cub Literacy‘This book and the others in the series are great ways to introduce your child to the world of art.’ – Sincerely Stacie

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Book SynopsisPart of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child, who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world – including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the architect's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered what your LEGO creations would look like on the big screen? The LEGO Animation Book will show you how to bring your models to life with stop-motion animation no experience required! Follow step-by-step instructions to make your first animation, and then explore the entire filmmaking process, from storyboards to post-production. Along the way, you ll learn how to: Create special effects like explosions and flying minifigures Convey action and emotion with your minifigure actors Design sets for animation make three buildings look like an entire city! Light, frame, and capture consistent photos Add detail and scope to your films by building in different scales Build camera dollies and rigs out of LEGO bricks Choose cameras, software, and other essential animation tools Dive into the world of animation and discover a whole new way to play! For ages 10+Trade Review“Aspiring LEGO stop-motion filmmakers need look no further: this is the book that will launch your career…or at least give you a good beginning.”—Kirkus Reviews“Ever since the release of The LEGO Movie, I’ve wondered how I could create my own stop-motion videos with my ever-growing LEGO collection. Thanks to the genius minds of David Pagano and David Pickett, I had the opportunity to learn with The LEGO Animation Book.”—Rory Bristol, GeekDad“This is an excellent book that covers everything from cameras and software to animating minifigures, building sets and post-production.”—Brickset“As a LEGO fan I can say that this book is one of the coolest things I have read on the craft of playing with LEGO— it is highly recommended!”—The School Librarian“The whole way through there is excellent imagery to support the text and methodology behind how to create and produce your very own brickfilm. It is great if you are starting from scratch for the very first time, although that’s not to say that a seasoned pro wouldn’t learn a thing or two from these guys.”—Brick Fanatics“Creating a Brickfilm can seem like a tricky affair, but the book's authors make it really easy to get started. We look forward to seeing what’s next from No Starch Press, not to mention all these great new Brickfilms born out of this great book.”—The Bricks Fans“Overall, if you have a passion for making LEGO stop-motion videos but don’t know where to begin, The LEGO Animation Book is a great starting point...If you’ve already made some videos before but want to hone in on some aspects that you want to improve on, this book is also a good resource to have in your library.”—The Brick Fan“Whether you have just started or already have some experience making brick films, The LEGO Animation Book is a must have tool to take your stop-motion efforts to the next level.”—Hispabrick Magazine“Everything is awesome with this book that teaches basic animation principles, acting methods for minifigures and tips for creating sets and special effects.”—The Maker Mom“The LEGO Animation Book is enthusiastically recommended for dedicated LEGO fans from ages 8 to 88 and will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to personal and community library collections.”—Midwest Book Review"The book is about 8 x 8 inches – the perfect size for a handy manual. The soft cover and the pages are all very high quality, with bold and brilliant color images, and nice big text. Flipping through the book the first time, you know it is going to be good."—The Brick Blogger"The LEGO Animation Book is perfect if you’re just starting with LEGO stop-motion or stop-motion animation at all. More advanced readers may also find clever pointers, suggestions and ideas."—Ninja BrickTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The BasicsChapter 2: Animation the MinifigureChapter 3: Animation PrinciplesChapter 4: Building for BrickfilmsChapter 5: Working in Different ScalesChapter 6: Tools of the TradeChapter 7: The Creative ProcessChapter 8: Cinematography and ProductionChapter 9: Post-ProductionConclusion

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Book SynopsisCompiled by Magnum photojournalist Susan Meiselas, Eyes Open is a sourcebook of photography ideas for kids—to engage with the world through the camera. Twenty-three enticing projects help inspire a process of discovery and new ways of telling stories and animating ideas. Eyes Open features photographs by young people from around the globe, as well as work by professional artists that demonstrates how a simple idea can be expanded. Playful and meaningful, this book is for young would-be photographers and those interested in expressing themselves creatively.Trade Review“Her brilliant book, Eyes Open: 23 Photography Projects for Curious Kids, should inject fun into the last bit of lockdown – and perhaps inspire the next Susan Meiselas.” —Daily Telegraph “Ideal for any young person from the ages of nine and upwards, the book is grounded in observation and storytelling: two traits that the award-winning Meiselas is well known for.” —It’s Nice That

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Book SynopsisLearning to draw is as easy as 1, 2, 3, in DRAWING CARTOONS FROM NUMBERS, the fourth book in the Christopher Hart Books for Kids how-to-draw series. Your child can learn their numbers as they learn to draw a cast of cute characters! Every drawing is based on a number, starting from 1 to 10, then on multiples of 10 and beyond! Perfect for kids ages 4 and up, it makes learning fun. Includes step-by-step instructions for how to draw 130 different cartoon characters and animals.

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Book SynopsisAn interactive introduction to the fundamentals of art for children.

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Book SynopsisPlanets, galaxies, villains, heroes, the Doctor, the TARDIS and the time vortex - all intricately illustrated in this timey-wimey colouring book packed with original Doctor Who art. With 45 stunning images to colour plus classic and timeless quotes from the beloved TV show, this out-of-this-world colouring book is perfect for any creative Doctor Who fan.

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED for the BRITISH BOOK DESIGN AND PRODUCTION AWARDS 2023: CHILDREN'S BOOK 0 TO 8 YEARS. A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into an art portfolio, whilst turning its reader into an artist. The Extraordinary Book That Makes You An Artist turns itself into sculptures, paintings, colour wheels, viewfinders, op art and pop art, surrealism, cubism and more. It is art school in a book. Every page turns into an art project and the cover becomes a portfolio to house your completed creations, making a personal art show to visit again and againTable of ContentsTake a dot for a walk Turn the outdoors into art Draw with scissors and create a bright paper collage Design a costume and wear it like an artist! Use a viewfinder to make a composition Use simple shapes to make a vibrant picture Picture yourself and frame it! Explore cubism and see things differently Light and shade - master tone and texture Make op art to boggle your brain Tessellate with interlocking shapes Magical mosaics - make art from tiny tiles Use perspective to make your pictures look 3D Make arty masks to dress up and disguise Learn pop art skills to create a bold picture Drip, splash and swirl to make an abstract painting WOW, POP, ZING! - explore complementary colours Turn it into art by creating a 'ready-made' artwork Make floating art by creating a kinetic sculpture All in a spin - create eye-catching, revolving pictures Create characters that move Fold a sculpture and make a paper work of art Use a grid to create a big picture Work together to make art Weave a picture with wool and thread Create a picture without looking Swiftly stencil to make bold works of art Mix it up to make a collage Use symmetry to make a bold composition Put on an exhibition to display your pictures

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