Drawing and drawings Books

Book SynopsisMindfulness in Drawing explores how the simple act of putting pen to paper creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world around us. Through mindful creative exercises, personal anecdote and a fresh outlook on perception, flow and instinct, this book reveals how doodlers and artists at any level in their craft can discover the mindful joys of drawing. Table of ContentsContents Introduction Chapter One Just Drawing Chapter Two Still Life Chapter Three Landscapes & Cityscapes Chapter Four Portraiture & Life Drawing Chapter Five Coming Full Circle Endnotes Further Inspiration The Mindfulness Series Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisIntroducing a practice to enhance mental and spiritual well-being for the enrichment of one’s life in The Path of Drawing, author Patricia Watwood offers readers a systematic approach to drawing that combines basic instruction and mindfulness exercises. Today, many people look to cultivating creativity as a means to improve one’s quality of life, to unplug, to alleviate negative conditions like stress, anxiety, and depression, and to build resilience and enjoy the present moment. Adjacent to such practices as meditation and journaling, drawing is an accessible and personal medium that can facilitate both creativity and mental and spiritual health. The sample projects in this book are designed to be approachable and manageable in a short period of time. They are not intended to be a rigorous course of study toward mastering complex skills, but, rather, are designed to offer the reader exercises that will help them enjoy time spent working creatively, and develop some technical skills and master simple concepts along the way. Readers should find that daily creative practice and being more open to observing the joys of the world around them can help build qualities of patience, confidence, calm, connectedness, and bravery.Trade Review'An art instructional book on cultivating creativity and drawing as a practice of mindfulness.' - Realism Today

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Book SynopsisFeaturing more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of fantastic beasts and beings, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a must-have visual reference for student and aspiring artists, illustrators, and animators for fantasy, gaming, and augmented or virtual reality—anyone who’s seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills and create compelling mythological marvels. This contemporary step-by-step guidebook demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of amazing life forms—including unicorns, mermaids, dragons, vampires, and zombies—all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Brynn Metheney’s classic drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how to: Establish basic shapes and symmetry Articulate lines for body shapes, forms, and shading Add defining details Draw Like an Artist: 100 Fantasy Creatures and Characters is a library essential for any artist who’s interested in learning how to draw these richly imagined and visually and culturally influential legendary beings. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION How to Use This Book Tips for Pencil Work SECTION 1: CREATURES Gryphon Unicorn Phoenix Pegasus Hydra Chimera Sea Serpent Cerberus Hippogriff Kraken Capricorn Leviathan Manticore Fenrir Tarasque Questing Beast Monoceros Basilisk Salamander Cockatrice Wyvern Kelpie Afanc Phooka Western Dragon Eastern Dragon Dilong Yeti Barghest Jersey Devil Flying Monkey Jackalope Bigfoot Cipactli Namazu Ammit Capcaun Kumiho Nue Phaya Pixiu Yale Kaiju Chupacabra Dobhar Chu SECTION 2: CHARACTERS Cyclops Minotaur Medusa Cacus Centaur Faun Wood Nymph Water Nymph Mermaid Nixie Siren Harpie Angel Demon Genie Sorcerer Dwarf Elf Mothman Fairy Pixie Sprite Mountain Troll Leprechaun Imp Hobbit Gnome Brownie Giant Ogre Kobold Werewolf Vampire Banshee Zombie Ghost Mummy Ghoul Orc Hobgoblin Wraith Dokkaebi Goblin Tengu Kappa SECTION 3: ORIGINAL CREATURE & CHARACTER DESIGNS Giant Horned Toad Golden Serpent Riverside Pincher Lava Swimmer Rock Eater Tree Kit Silverfish Goulodon Sky Deer Arothi Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy, illustrator Terry Runyan shows you how to draw 62 amusing animals—and animals in silly situations—by following her easy step-by-step instructions. On the left-hand page, follow the steps for drawing each subject, from simple shapes to identifying marks. On the right-hand page, you’ll find several other clever options for varying animals by changing the view, the posture, accessories, or expression. Grab your pen and use the open spaces throughout the book to create your own versions and variations. Whether you’re drawing a sidesplitting pooch, a comical cat, or a facetious fox, with Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Happy you’re sure to enjoy learning how to bring them to life! Fresh, modern, and with a dash of clever humor, the Draw 62 series from Quarry Books is the most entertaining way to practice your illustration and expand your imagination. Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION GUINEA PIG WALRUS CHAMELEON SPOTTED DOG MOUNTAIN GOAT HERMIT CRAB IGUANA FRUIT BAT LION BACKYARD BIRD FERRET BUTTERFLY SIFAKA LEMUR ZEBRA BEAVER FISH ALLIGATOR MANED WOLF PIGEON YAK DOLPHIN FROG RACCOON COZY CAT POLAR BEAR TASMANIAN DEVIL RAM BUNNY SPIDER CHEETAH ANTEATER ORANGUTAN IMPALA CRAB MONGOOSE NEWT PARROT WILD DOG HORSE BINTURONG LIZARD DESIGNER DOG MONKEY HAMSTER LUNA MOTH BUSH BABY MOOSE SPOTTED GENET COW SNAKE EMU NUMBAT OKAPI BUSY CAT HOOPOE BIRD PECCARY FENNEC FOX ASIAN BLACK BEAR PORCUPINE LYNX RHINO LONG-EARED JERBOA ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisClaude Monet (1840-1926) is one of the best-known and most beloved painters in the history of art, with myriad publications and exhibitions devoted to his oeuvre. This book focuses on Monet's pastels, drawings, and sketchbooks, offering a different interpretation of the artist's life and work.

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Book SynopsisThis single-volume edition combines books by two of Britain's leading animal illustrators of the 20th century: Raymond Sheppard's Drawing at the Zoo and Charles Tunnicliffe's How to Draw Farm Animals.

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Book SynopsisClaude Monet, Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, Paul Cezanne, Georges Seurat, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and their colleagues made some of the most beautiful drawings in the history of art. This book sets drawings by the impressionists and post-impressionists in the context of late nineteenth-century France, explaining why these particular works are as important as these artists? paintings in the representation of modernity.Impressionist & Post-Impressionist DrawingTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Triumph of Drawing • Eugène Boudin 1824–1898 • Camille Pissarro 1830–1903 • Édouard Manet 1832–1883 • Edgar Degas 1834–1917 • Paul Cézanne 1839–1906 • Alfred Sisley 1839–1899 • Odilon Redon 1840–1916 • Claude Monet 1840–1926 • Berthe Morisot 1841–1895 • Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841–1919 • Federico Zandomeneghi 1841–1917 • Mary Cassatt 1844–1926 • Paul Gauguin 1848–1903 • Gustave Caillebotte 1848–1894 • Jean-François Raffaëlli 1850–1924 • Jean-Louis Forain 1852–1931 • Vincent van Gogh 1853–1890 • Georges Seurat 1859–1891 • Paul Signac 1863–1935 • Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec 1864–1901

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Book SynopsisA new selection from Philip Hughes' unpublished notebooks going back over twenty-five years. In an astonishing collection of twenty-seven notebooks created over a quarter of a century, Philip Hughes has sought to capture the spirit of a place: its geological structure, its relationship with the surrounding landscape, and its occasional signs of human intervention. These painterly but topographically precise notebooks record moments when the artist has been moved to draw what he can see, whether from the shelter of a standing stone in Orkney, Scotland, from the air over the Simpson desert in Australia, or from a postal boat sailing through the Norwegian fjords. Pieced together by Hughes himself from over a thousand drawings, this is a logbook of momentary observations. Some are swift sketches of fields or horizons, others are slower studies of lichen and flowers in Antarctica, or lines of quartz in granite in Cornwall. The depth of feeling and knowledge Hughes has for differ

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Book SynopsisLe CarceriPublished to coincide with an exhibition at the British Museum, this volume explores Piranesi?s celebrated skill as a draftsman. While many studies are concerned with Piranesi?s activities as a printmaker, this beautifully illustrated book examines new dimensions of his art by focusing on his drawings. Curator and author Sarah Vowles establishes a clear relationship between his drawings and prints, discusses the involvement of studio hands in his late works, and examines how his style as a draftsman evolved.Piranesi DrawingsTrade Review'Piranesi’s detailed drawings reveal a mind enraptured by ancient Rome and a devotion to conjuring up its grandeur on paper' - Minerva'These glorious drawings open a window onto Piranesi’s soul. Like him, they are endlessly inventive, astonishingly original and ferocious' - Literary Review'Handsome' - ArtlystTable of ContentsPreface by Hugo Chapman • Introduction • Catalogue • Chronology • Notes • Bibliography

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Book SynopsisContaining poetry, drawings, pressed flowers, photographs, excerpts from scripts and notes, this biography and part social history is an intimate pictorial record of the relationship between Derek Jarman's personal and professional life, revealing the detailed planning and research, and creative and emotional engagement, behind each of his films.

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Book SynopsisAuthor and artist Kamo is back with her ever-popular doodles!Cute, funny and simple drawingsalongside step-by-step instructionsare sure to inspire readers of all ages to sit down and start doodling. Begin with a line or squiggle, and then turn it into a face, animal or anything else that your imagination conjures up. The point is just to drawanytime, anywhere, anythingand, most of all, to have fun while you are doing it!With more than 1000 examples to trace or make on your own, How to Draw Anything Anytime includes:People of all agesAnimals from sea otters to giraffes and sloths to turtlesFood and drinks including coffee, popcorn, sushi and lots of other appetizing treatsTransportation, whether traveling by submarine, UFO or busAstrological signs and zodiac animalsJapanese and latin alphabet letteringClever borders for decorating edgesThe adorable images throughout the book provide inspiration. Whether doodling digitally or on paper, use your drawings to decorate bookmarks, office supp

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Book SynopsisAt the heart of Pulcinella is Agamben's exploration of an album of 104 drawings, created by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) near the end of his life, that cover the life, adventures, death, and resurrection of the title character.

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive guide for all aspects of scenic hand drafting for film and television, now comprehensively updated and revised for its second edition. Author, David McHenry, utilizes 45 years of experience as a Designer, Art Director, Storyboard Artist, and Draftsman to provide readers with an accessible step-by-step guide of professional techniques, tools, and workflows.Readers will discover how to draw the iconic scroll of a classical column or learn the difference between Flemish and English bond brickwork, as well as all four types of drafting projection in detail: isometric, oblique, orthographic, and axonometric. Also included is hard-to-find information on lens angles and their calculation for different screen aspect ratios, how to create a lens projection image of a set with a given lens, height, and aspect ratio, and how to create forced perspective. Beautifully illustrated with carefully crafted hand-drawn illustrations on every page, this thoroughly revised text has been updated to include new examples and exercises and a revised glossary, making it the ideal step-by-step guide to hand drafting for film and television.This is an essential resource for students of drafting for film and television, scenic design, and art direction courses. It will also hugely benefit professionals studying or working in film and television design.Trade Review"This book is a must for anyone learning technical drawing, as well as those establishing themselves in art departments around the world."- Kerry Bradley, Course Leader BA (Hons) Design for Film & Television (Nottingham Trent University)"Drawing the Line is an excellent resource for students and professionals of film and television alike. In an age of technology, it is inspiring to see a text that focuses on drafting as a means of communication, and approaches drafting in a guided, thoughtful way."-Scott C. Chapman, Associate Professor of Theatre, Resident Scenic & Lighting Designer & Technical Director (Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia)Praise for the 1st Edition"When David worked with us on Game of Thrones, I was impressed by his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of architecture. He is a fine draughtsman and teacher, and I believe this book will prove invaluable to those wishing to improve their skills at the drawing board."— Paul Ghirardani, Five-Time Emmy Award Winner, Supervising Art Director, Game of Thrones"This excellent book both celebrates and helps to perpetuate the unique skills of hand-drawn orthographic construction draughting for film and television set building. David McHenry’s drawings have a beautiful pictorial quality which, through his sensitive use of line, communicate technical and artistic information. The book is a useful introduction to both students and professionals in the Art Department. A winner!"— Professor Moira Tait, Production Designer and Tutor; Member of BAFTA, Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts"My only flaw with Drawing the Line is that I didn't have it when I was in high school or college. It is a must have for up and coming designers. This book merely consolidates how seamlessly his drawings simply and elegantly enhance the designer's vision."- Jon Gary Steele, Production Designer, Sandman (2022), Outlander (2014-20), and Luther (2023)Table of Contents1. EQUIPMENT - THE BASICS 2. SCALE 3. PLAN 4. REFLECTED THE CEILING PLAN 5. LAYING OUT THE PAGE 6. PRACTICAL DRAFTING EXCERCISES 7. LETTERING AND LABELLING 8. TITLE BLOCK 9. PAPER SIZES 10. FOLDING DRAWINGS 11. TRIANGLES 12. THE CIRCLE 13. DIVIDING A LINE INTO EQUAL PARTS 14. POLAR POINT 15. THE ARCH 16. DOORS 17. WINDOWS 18. STAIRCASES 19. BRICKWORK 20. STONEWORK 21. MOULDINGS 22. ISOMETRIC 23. AXONOMETRIC 24. OBLIQUE 25. PROJECTION OF CIRCLES 26. PERSPECTIVE GRIDS 27. DEVELOPMENT OF TRUE SHAPES 28. SETTING UP A CAMERA PROJECTION 29. REFLECTIONS IN A MIRROR 30. BACKINGS - CALCULATING SIZE 31. FORCED PERSPECTIVE 32. CLASSICAL ORDERS 33. ENTASIS 34. IONIC VOLUTE 35. SPIRAL -HELIX 36. SURVEYING 37. GLOSSARY

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Book SynopsisFeatures access to video tutorials! Designed to help architects, planners, and landscape architects use freehand sketching to quickly and creatively generate design concepts, Freehand Drawing and Discovery uses an array of cross-disciplinary examples to help readers develop their drawing skills.Table of ContentsForeword by Francis D.K. Ching x Preface xiii Acknowledgments xvii Part 1: Learning a Language Chapter 1: The Freehand Renaissance 2 Influences 8 Art and Technology 12 Reintegrating Work and Play 16 Drawing and Discovery with Michael Vergason 20 Chapter 2: Nine Keys to Exploratory Drawing 24 Simplify Tools 27 Simplify Message 29 Work Small 31 Simplify Technique 32 Attack the Drawing 36 Draw People First 39 Pull It Together with Darks 43 Leave It Loose 44 Annotate Everything 45 Drawing and Discovery with Kevin Sloan 46 Chapter 3: Elements and Entourage 50 People 52 Vehicles 55 Trees, Shrubs, Groundcovers 58 Rock and Landforms 62 Water 69 Furnishings 72 Sky 76 Buildings 83 Drawing and Discovery with Christine Ten Eyck 92 Chapter 4: Creating Believable Worlds 98 Perspective: What You Really Need to Know 99 Creating Depth: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background 111 Building Up Color 115 Pulling It Together 119 Drawing and Discovery with Luis Ruiz 122 Part 2: Urban Sketching Chapter 5: Urban Sketching as Creative Fuel 130 Drawing and Discovery with Gabriel Campanario 140 Chapter 6: Capturing the Place 144 Tools 145 Subject Matter 147 Editing 150 To Color or Not to Color? 152 Working Fast 154 Drawing and Discovery with Liz Steel 162 Part 3: Concept Sketching Chapter 7: Capturing the Idea 170 Sketching over Digital Bases 173 Sketching over Aerial Photographs 173 Concepts and Character 192 Drawing and Discovery with Kim Perry 204 Chapter 8: Digital Sketching - Drawing Without Limits 208 The Vision 210 The Reality 213 Tablet Sketching Gallery 215 Drawing and Discovery with Robert Chipman, ASLA 232 Chapter 9: What’s Next? 238 Practice 240 Collect 241 Copy 242 Keep the Well Filled 243 Drawing and Discovery with Bob Hopewell 254 Endnote 261 Index 263

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Book SynopsisThe nude figure defines the best way to learn the fundamentals of drawing, yet the end goal of most art presents clothed figures, be it animation, video games, film, or fine art. This sixth book in the FORCE' series instructs artists on how to understand fabric with FORCE, thus leading to improved drawings of clothed figures. Expertly organized and beautifully illustrated, the book instructs artists to see clothing in a new way, through FORCE. Michael's clear, concise, and informal writing coupled with Mritunjay and Michael's FORCE drawings of clothed models comprehensibly informs you, the curious artist, to identify and draw FORCE clothing.Key Features: The unique, dynamic FORCE Drawing learning system that has helped thousands of artists enhance their figure drawing abilities now brings clothing to the figure! Easy to follow fundamentals on drawing clothed figures for games, animation, film, or fine art A clear, organized, and undTable of ContentsForeword. Special Thanks. Author. Introduction. Key Concepts. Chapter 1: FORCE Fabric. Chapter 2: Folds. Chapter 3: Clothing Fit Types. Chapter 4: Process. Chapter 5: Texture. Index.

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Book SynopsisA happy day is just a cloud doodle away!Let your creativity soar with Cloud Doodles, where the sky is your canvas and every cloud is your muse. With just a few swoopy lines and some artful dots and dashes, you can turn a fluffy cumulus into a dancing elephant or a wispy cirrus into an ice-cream cone! Aim for fun, not perfection, and keep it easy-breezy.- Great activity for all ages- Hundreds of clouds to transform and share with friends - Adorable artist-rendered cloud doodles to inspire you

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Book SynopsisDrawing and sketching are central to the art of animation and can be crucial tools in designing and developing original stories, characters and layouts. Sketching for Animation offers a wealth of examples, exercises and tips from an army of professional animators to help you develop essential sketching, technical drawing and ideation techniques.With interviews and in-depth case studies from some of today''s leading animators, including Bill Plympton, Glen Keane, Tori Davis and John Canemaker, this is a unique guide to turning your sketchbook - the world''s cheapest, most portable pre-visualisation tool - into your own personal animation armory.Trade ReviewFrom novice to master in one volume! The depth and breadth of subjects are invaluable to an animator! * Kathryn McKelvey, University of Northumbria, UK *It covers everything in animation you need to know by connecting it to your sketchbook. * Mario Menjivar, The School of Visual Arts, USA *A great primer on how to get the most out of sketching as it relates to animation. * Ben Ridgway, San Francisco State University, USA *The book fulfills many functions: whilst it serves as a drawing/painting instruction book and includes exercises in many key techniques; it also inspires through its use of carefully chosen examples. Yet in demonstrating the application of these basic fine-art principles to animation it effortlessly crosses the boundary between disciplines that are too often kept apart. * Kathy Nicholls, University of Falmouth, UK *This is the most complete and rich text on the market. An essential book to understand advanced as well as basic techniques. * Pulvirenti Luca Orazio, Accademia di Belle Arti di Palermo, Italy *This is an excellent and vital resource to demonstrate the importance of drawing and using a sketchbook as a crucial tool for all animators whether they work digitally or traditionally. It is beautifully and richly illustrated, using a wide range of examples from both the author and other professional animators. It also has helpful exercises to undertake as well as offering inspiration from its vast range of illustrated examples. A beautiful and informative book. * Roslind Allen, University of Sunderland, UK *This is an exceptional book on drawing. It covers a vast range of techniques and ideas in a clear and concise way with fantastic illustrated examples. Always carefully placing these within the context of animation production, Peter Parr has created a book that without a doubt will become a key text. -- Tim Holleyman, Senior Lecturer in AnimationTable of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Drawing and Sketching Techniques 1. Using Simple Shapes 2. Put it in Perspective 3. Drawing Figures and Animals 4. Drawing the ‘scapes: land, town and sea 5. Capturing Movement Part Two: Design and Development 6. Developing Ideas 7. Character Development 8. Layout and Background Design Glossary Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Discovering What It Takes to Draw 5 Chapter 1: Gearing Up to Start (and Continue) Drawing 7 Chapter 2: A New Kind of Seeing: Getting Familiar with the Artist’s Perspective 19 Chapter 3: Gathering What You Need to Get Started 37 Chapter 4: Working through the Developmental Stages of Drawing 63 Part 2: Developing Basic Skills 77 Chapter 5: Planning Your Drawings 79 Chapter 6: Seeing and Drawing Lines and Shapes 107 Chapter 7: Exploring the Third Dimension 131 Chapter 8: Adding Life to Your Drawings with Shading 165 Chapter 9: Identifying and Rendering Textures 193 Part 3: Experimenting with Subject Matter 207 Chapter 10: Making Meaningful Still Life Drawings 209 Chapter 11: Representing the Natural World in Your Drawings 225 Chapter 12: Bringing Animals to Life on Paper 251 Chapter 13: Drawing People 275 Part 4: The Part of Tens 305 Chapter 14: Ten Tips for Drawing Cartoons 307 Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Grow as an Artist 315 Chapter 16: Answering Ten Common Copyright Questions 325 Index 331

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Book SynopsisBudding artists can master the art of figure drawing with this practical guide to drawing people, written by expert anatomical drawing educator Jennifer Crouch. Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 illustrations, Life Drawing is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful figurative art.Sections include:• Shape and form• Tone and texture• Pose, posture and expression• The structure of hands, lower limbs, feet and the head• Facial features and expressionsWhether a total beginner or looking to improve your technique, this book is the perfect reference guide for drawing people.

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Book SynopsisCreate enchanting fairy illustrations with this inspiring, full-colour workbook, complete with expert advice, step-by-step-projects and practice pages. Abounding in story books and animation, fairies source of constant wonder. Artist Peter Gray takes readers through step-by-step drawing projects to create an array of enchanting fairies. Taking inspiration from flowers and the natural world, readers will learn how to create fairy and elf faces, beautiful clothing, and wings which sparkle and flutter. Chapters include: • Fairy faces: features, hair and headdresses • Fairy figures: proportions, poses and fairies in flight • Fairy fashions: styles, wings and color • Fairy folk: Elfin fairies, child fairies and dark fairies • Fairy flora and fauna: flowers, small features and forest scenes Each project is accompanied by practice pages that allow readers to try out their skills. ABOUT THE SERIE

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Book SynopsisIn this guide for the absolute beginner, artist Zoe Ingram shows you that just drawing very simple lines and shapes can have a powerful meditative effect, and at the same time create beautiful art you can be proud of.

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw amazing portraits starting with simple shapes with viral artist SinArty (@sinarty77). Through exercises and step-by-step tutorials, artists will unlock their portrait drawing potential and create intricate artworks, starting from simple shapes and building to more advanced shading techniques in graphite and charcoal pencil.

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Book SynopsisBe More Creative and Discover the Art of Urban Printmaking features an introductory section to show the basic techniques and guide to finding inspiration for your work. detailed architectural skylines, bridges, drain covers, street furniture and diverse crowd scenes offer a new perspective on this traditional art form. experimental section prompts research and discovery of new materials Explore your street with Printmaking in the City to create stunning, relevant and highly original work.

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Book SynopsisA dual-purpose, lay-flat manga storyboard sketchbook for aspiring manga artists. It includes 62 pages of pre-printed storyboard layout grids.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect primer for anyone ? no matter their age or artistic abilities ? to learn how to draw flowers! Featuring easy-to-follow tutorials on doodling and drawing 99 flowers, 21 leaves, and 10 doodle elements, all in five simple steps, this beginner-friendly instructional guide will also show you how to combine what you?ve learned to create gorgeous works of art for larger drawing projects. With its easy step-building approach, hundreds of motifs to draw and combine, and a helpful overview on tools and techniques, Drawing Florals in 5 Easy Steps is a must-have guide for aspiring artists of all ages to learn the basics of floral drawing! Artist, doodler, and coloring book author Marty Woods was voted the 2016 Top Doodler in Malaysia. An official Faber-Castell art workshop instructor, Marty has also collaborated with Disney Malaysia, Faber-Castell, Nespresso, and several other international companies.

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Book SynopsisAdd the magic and wonder of the forest to your walls with these 45 beautiful and intriguing illustrations of mushrooms in three convenient sizes to fit any space. Turn any room into an enchanting place to escape with these stunning, ready-to-frame prints that conjure the idyllic feeling of a hidden, ancient forest where fae and other creatures could be hiding under any flora. Inside you’ll find illustrations of forty-five different species of mushrooms from Chicken of the Woods, Lion’s Mane, Oyster, and Morel to Chanterelles, Puffball, Cordyceps, and more. Each unique illustration was created by Eisner and Ringo Award–winning artist Sara Richard. The intricately detailed prints are perfect for any type of space whether you’re decorating your first apartment or updating the walls in your dream home. Combine multiple prints to create a gallery of gorgeous illustrations. Featuring three different sizes—8x10, 5x7, and 4x6—these prints are easy to frame to beautify any space.

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Book SynopsisKnown as the master of French Romanticism for his energetic paintings, Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863) was also a consummate draftsman. This handsome book, one of the few to explore this topic in depth, provides new insight into Delacroix’s drawing practice, paying particular attention to his materials and techniques and the ways in which the artist pushed the boundaries of the medium. The remarkable group of nearly 130 drawings featured here, many of which have been rarely seen, include academic and anatomical studies, sketches from nature, and preparatory drawings related to many of Delacroix’s most renowned canvases, among them The Massacre at Chios and Liberty Leading the People. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University PressExhibition Schedule:The Metropolitan Museum of Art (07/17/18–11/11/18)

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Book SynopsisFeaturing simple step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, this sketching and watercolor primer reveals how creating art can enhance any outdoor experience.In this inspirational guide, Cathy Johnson, a nationally recognized artist, naturalist and teacher, offers personal anecdotes, exercises and useful tips that are perfect for every amateur artist. This book covers a wide range of subjects, including: Tools and equipment Mixing paints and washes Selecting a subject to sketch or paint Capturing the illusion of light Sketching clouds, flowers, trees, plants and animals Using field sketches as studies for future paintings Understanding color and using a color wheel  A source list for art supplies With more than 280 of Johnson’s own illustrations—both in color and black and white—this book will inspire you to appreciate every detail of the natural world.  

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Book SynopsisStart your brush lettering journey and make the hand-lettered art you’ve always admired with this easy step-by-step guide from lettering artist and teacher Amy Latta. Whether you’re using water-based brush pens and markers, alcohol markers or even digital art platforms like Procreate®, Amy teaches the fundamental techniques you need to create gorgeous, modern lettered art. Learn how to flourish words and make them bounce, add exciting details like highlights and shadows and take on poster-worthy projects with this packed workbook. Amy starts at the very beginning by explaining the eight basic brushstroke techniques, with tons of pages for tracing and practicing. She also includes projects with beautiful quotes and doodles to hone your skills, plus blank bordered pages for drawing your final art. Even if you’ve never thought of yourself as an artist, you’ll be amazed at what you can create with Amy’s guidance and encouragement. Brush lettering is for everyone; all you have to do is believe in yourself. Unlock all of the creative benefits of brush pen lettering with the other books in Amy Latta’s bestselling hand lettering series: Hand Lettering for Relaxation Lettering for Laughter Hand Lettering for Faith

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Book SynopsisPerspective drawing is the foundation for creating art that pops off the page. This is the ultimate guide to helping aspiring artists understand and develop techniques to draw confidently using the power of perspective. While mastering perspective can take years, this book will provide understanding of why things look the way they do and how to draw them accurately and confidently. In The Perspective Drawing Guide: Simple Techniques for Mastering Every Angle, designer and teacher Spencer Nugent takes a fundamental approach and gives tips, tricks, and techniques that enable readers to draw more confidently by breaking down objects into easier to draw shapes, showing the mechanics of perspective, and demonstrating how to make drawings presentation ready. This guide is perfect for beginning artists looking to develop their perspective drawing abilities or even seasoned artists wanting to sharpen their skills.

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Book SynopsisCapture a sense of grandeur when you draw this diverse collection of mountain-dwelling animals and birds. Prolific author and artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into a majestic grizzly bear, a graceful cougar, or a shy mountain hare in easy-to-follow stages. Choose from a shaggy yak, a cheeky marmot and much more. There are 28 different animals to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final watercolour version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you’ll be amazed how easily you too can draw mountain animals with this inspiring guide. Table of ContentsIntroduction 4 Grizzly bear 5 Elk 6 Bearded vulture 7 Ibex 8 Mountain goat 9 Llama 10 Snow leopard 11 Accentor 12 Bald eagle 13 Mountain wolf 14 Grey wolf 15 Chipmunk 16 Yak 17 Bighorn sheep 18 Capybara 19 Wild ass 20 Rocky mountain horse 21 Marmot 22 Antelope 23 Beaver 24 Markhor 25 Andean mountain cat 26 Gold mantle ground squirrel 27 Mountain hare 28 Pine marten 29 Snowy owl 30 Great horned owl 31 Cougar 32

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Book SynopsisIn this new title Animal Art: 101 Creative Activities to Inspire and Guide You, readers will gain expert instruction that still leaves plenty of room for experimentation and fun. Featuring 101 art activities that encourage engagement with the natural world, Lorna shows you that creating art with animals as subjects can be super enjoyable and need not be intimidating. Her insightful prompts will see readers sketching with joy in this accessible and helpful guide to creating everything from sketches of beloved pets to paintings of wild animals and fantastical creatures! Full of tips to help spark creative ideas, Animal Art shows readers how everyone (not just artists) can enjoy the playful pleasure of drawing all manner of beasts and critters, no matter their skill level.

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Book SynopsisCLOSE YOUR EYESI invite you to imagine a plan for a new and better society where everything is very coherent and makes a lot of sense and nothing is confusing or awfulOPEN YOUR EYESNo need to imagine. Here is the plan. The plan is illustrated. The plan is quite complicated. But not too complicated. I think you will be thrilled by it. I am certain you will be thrilled by it.No need to read massive volumes or use the internetJUST READ THISONLY THISTrade ReviewMaster of all things darkly comic . . . An excellent new book [Fully Coherent Plan] features 254 new illustrations, all drawn in his distinctive thick black pen on stark white paper, the naivety of the image offset by the scabrous, surreal or darkly comic text * * Observer * *For all the uneasy peculiarity of the drawings, they often capture something fundamental about the human condition . . . His mordant humour has never felt more attuned to the age . . . His world is known to us now. But he continues to invert power structures, prick egos and salute the everyday magnificently -- Leaf Arbuthnot * * Times Literary Supplement * *Concerned about the breakdown of society? Fear not: David Shrigley has a plan . . . Shrigley points politely towards the ridiculous and arbitrary nature of the societal strictures by which we all abide and from which he seems so blissfully free * * Esquire * *One of the Turner Prize nominee's greatest abilities as an artist is to create resoundingly funny work while also offering wry political commentary, in a fashion that is so thoroughly bizarre that it never fails to surprise . . . Shrigley's world has something to offer everyone * * Elephant * *David Shrigley is probably the funniest gallery-type artist who ever lived -- DAVE EGGERSShrigley's darkly funny illustrations reflect our surreal and disquieting times * * The Big Issue * *One of the cleverest, funniest conceptual artists . . . Genius * * Guardian * *PRAISE FOR DAVID SHRIGLEY: The best gift book, for a crazy person you really, really like * * New York Times * *With a casual gesture Shrigley points to that hideous shape whose name I've never known - and then he names it. And the name is profoundly, embarrassingly familiar. I'm laughing while frantically searching for a pen, so desperate to capture the feeling he has unearthed in me -- MIRANDA JULYOn the kink of his line Shrigley can shift effortlessly from pathos to paranoia. And his work is funny - very funny; his timing devastatingly effective -- WILL SELF

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Book SynopsisChildren Draw is a concise, richly illustrated book, aimed at parents, teachers, and caretakers, that explores why children draw and the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters--from toddlers aged two to pre-adolescents aged twelve. Informed by psychology and practical teaching with children, it guides readers through the progressive stages and characteristics of drawing development as children grow and change mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and creatively. It offers parents tips about encouraging children to express their ideas visually, age-appropriate art materials, workspaces, and different media, as well as suggestions for making an art museum visit more meaningful--not to mention more fun--for both parents and kids. Packed with many delightful examples of children's art, Children Draw is an essential book for parents interested in their child's art activities.Trade Review"Goodman is an art and museum education specialist who . . . pays loving attention to children's artistic progression from those first scribbles, when primitive motor skills make holding the crayon a challenging task in itself, to the more elegant lines that appear to mimic ancient script. . . . The heart of the book lies in its 134 illustrations, many in vivid color. The heavily whiskered cat, the reclining dog, the family group seen from multiple perspectives, and the 'thought bubbles' emerging from those tadpole heads remind us why artists such as Paul Klee and Jackson Pollock were inspired by feelings, intellect, and creativity apparent in children's drawing."-- "Times Literary Supplement" "Goodman's delightfully illustrated and highly accessible text celebrates our imagination. In sharing her valuable insights, she reminds us that taking pencil to paper remains an essential human action. This book will help adults nurture a child's personal development and expressive skills that will last their lifetime."--Erika Sanger, Executive Director, Museum Association of New York "Bookseller" "Goodman's love and respect for children is evident throughout this brilliant investigation of how and why children draw. As a working artist, an uncle, and a grown-up version of a boy who loved to make pictures, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to any adult with a child in their life as well as anyone interested in drawing and the many ways it functions for children during the various stages of their development."--Alexander Stadler, author and illustrator of the Beverly Billingsly series, the Julian Rodriguez books, and several other books for children "Bookseller" "Having enjoyed watching my children draw over the years, I found this book fascinating. Goodman looks at each of the five stages in children's drawing development, explaining what is going on at each stage, such as how scribbling is primarily a physical enjoyment while making large muscle movements; when children discover they can transform a line into an enclosed shape; and why many preadolescent children feel more comfortable drawing anime characters."-- "JUNO Magazine" "Informed both by psychology and teaching, and aimed at parents and carers, this richly illustrated book is a fascinating exploration both of why children draw, and the meaning and value of drawing for young people. Some of the art examples are truly wonderful."-- "Bookseller" "This beautifully illustrated book by Goodman, jam-packed with real examples of children's drawings, takes readers through the different stages of drawing from scribbling and basic human forms through to visual schema and realism. Each one illustrates the well-researched text exploring how drawing processes help children express themselves and make meaning in the world, with super insights into what's going on, such as when children's drawings are disturbing. The book is full of excellent ideas and guidance on how to enable the best drawing possible, including which tools, resources, environments, attitudes will either help or hinder your child's drawing, and how your emotional or value judgements have an impact on the way children draw. Aimed at parents and teachers alike, this is an essential MUST-HAVE in your creative armory."-- "Early Arts Magazine" "With a passion for the magic and importance of early childhood drawing and painting, Goodman successfully demystifies this complex activity, essential to children's development. Goodman's wisdom and knowledge offers a concise and refreshing look into the history and meaning of children's art making, tracking important age-appropriate developments through abundant illustrations and insightful observations. Children Draw is an essential guide for parents and caregivers seeking to support this vital component in their child's creative learning."--Philip Matsikas, fine arts teacher, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools "Bookseller"

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to drawing manga figures. Ideal for seasoned comic artists or complete beginners, this fantastic book is packed with clear instructions and inspiration for drawing manga figures. It begins with the basics and contains galleries of body parts, expressions and hair styles to inspire and encourage the reader, along with step-by-step guides to mastering fundamentals such as anatomy and hands and feet. A range of profiles, characters, genders and ages is included. Build up skill through drawing and inking and then experiment using different colouring media – including markers, watercolour acrylics and pencils – to achieve outstanding results. This title was previously published as Manga - The Mega Guide (9781782210764)Trade ReviewThis book covers all aspects of drawing female and male figures, the instructions are easy to follow and the illustrations are colourful. I really like the chapters on inking and colouring, there is information on composition, backgrounds and how to use colour, light and shade. There is advice on using markers to colour skin, hair and eyes and also chapters on using other mediums. I found this book very helpful and inspiring, it contains all the information I need to start drawing in the manga style. -- AJ Park * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction  Drawing Learning how to draw  Faces, expression and hair  Gender and age  Expressions  Eyes  Hair Drawing the figure  Basic figures  The torso   Hands and feet  Pose  Kemonomimi: animal features  Chibis  Composition  Inking and colouring  Tools for inking  Colour theory  Picking a colour scheme  Light and shade  Coloured markers  Watercolours  Coloured pencils  Acrylics  Digital tools  Index 

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Book SynopsisEnter the dragon's den and draw every claw, tooth and scale! From fire-breathing monsters to majestic sea serpents, Paul Bryn Davies' boundless imagination will inspire you to draw like you never have before. Start off simple with playful hatchlings and soon you'll be illustrating battling giants and gnarled wyverns. There are 100 deadly dragons to choose from, and every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the finished coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow – just basic shapes and pencil strokes. You'll be amazed at how easily you can create stunning, detailed drawings roaring with character! This is the perfect book for budding artists who want to create their own mythical masterpiece.Trade ReviewMy 12 year old son loves drawing, and is very analytical about it, so these step-by-step illustrations really suited him. Even if you're not that artistic, they really help to break it down into easy to manage steps. -- Laura Pritchard * Customer Review *I love mystical art. This step-by-step book, Draw 100: Dragons is right up my street. What is even better is that there's over 100 of all different styles. There's five pencil outlines for each dragon, leading you to a full colourful, completed dragon sketch. Very easy to follow. I was drawing dragons after only a few pages. There's even cute baby dragons! Highly recommend for teaching how to draw with a list of what you need with advice on papers, pencils, gouache and watercolour. -- Geraldine Walker * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 What do you need? 9 How to use this book 10 Dragons 12 – 111

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Book SynopsisMaster manga with 100 creatures, characters and super-cute chibis. This is the ultimate introduction to drawing manga: 100 simple, step-by-step drawings of everything from superheroes to super-cute pets. Practise drawing different hair and facial expressions then create your own elaborate and colourful manga characters; draw up a battling universe of manga superheroes and villains; start your own collection of super-cute chibi chums. Whether you're looking for inspiration or just getting started, professional comic creator Yishan Li will be your guide. Every project is broken down into a handful of simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the final coloured drawing. There are no written instructions to follow – just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you’ve never drawn anything before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve your own cute and characterful manga drawings! This title contains content from two books in the How to Draw series: Manga Heroes and Manga Faces.Trade ReviewDrawing is so relaxing but it’s never been a talent I was blessed with. What a fabulous way to learn how to draw fun manga pictures. This step-by-step book helps you learn new techniques by starting with simple shapes and building the images up. Thank you for this fabulous book! -- Hayley Lynch * Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction 8 What do you need? 9 How to use this book 10 Manga 12 – 111

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw 28 dynamic manga heroes and villains using this simple step-by-step book. Manga artist Yishan Li teaches you to transform simple shapes into a characterful range of 20 valiant heroes and eight despicable villains. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished drawing in eight easy steps; a final coloured version shows you how to develop your artwork even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding manga artists, you’ll be amazed how easily you too can create your own team of manga heroes with this inspiring guide. Table of ContentsPawz 5 Cape Dragon 6 Blaze 7 Green Flash 8 Ice Bird 9 Minotaur 10 Bubbles 11 Captain Lightning 12 Yun 13 Greek God 14 Greek Goddess 15 Flare 16 Xiang Nan 17 Outsider 18 Toxen 19 Maestro 20 Greenfly 21 Ming Warrior 22 Kitty 23 Monkey King 24 Ripunzel 25 Malevolus 26 Kyuubi no Kitsune 27 Charlatan 28 Djinny 29 Captain Blade 30 Hallow Quinn 31 Doctor Needles 32

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Book SynopsisDelving into Frederick Sandys's unconventional life, Betty Elzea's research reveals much about his complicated and often scandalous relationships. Born and educated in Norwich with an artisan background, Sandys was bohemian by nature, though from necessity, to the world at large, he appeared genteel and respectable. Unfortunately disorganised, un-businesslike and preferring to live alone as a bachelor in lodgings, he struggled to support two growing families of illegitimate children. From youth, developing skills as a draughtsman and painter, he moved to London, meeting Dante Gabriel Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelites and their associates, while keeping a foothold in Norwich where he maintained friendships and enjoyed the support of the Norfolk gentry and several notable Norwich industrialists. Norfolk landscape painting and nature studies led to commissioned portraiture which became his main source of income. He is known for depictions of beautiful women in legendary disguises as well as meticulously-detailed portraits of elderly women. He also pioneered a new type of large-scale portrait drawing in chalks.

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Book SynopsisSold in packs of 6. Gorgeous, foiled, handmade greeting cards, blank inside and shrink-wrapped with a gold envelope. Themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books. Our greeting cards are printed on FSC paper and wrapped in biodegradable cellobag, and are themed with our art calendars, foiled notebooks and illustrated art books.

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