Drawing and drawings Books
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants:
Book SynopsisDraw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants is a must-have visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful botanicals, florals, plant structures, and more. Each begins with simple shapes and lines and builds on those forms, adding details like flower centers, leaf veins, and petal shading, and ending with a finished drawing. Helpful drawing tips are also included. Designed as a contemporary guidebook for artists who want to draw botanical forms, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants shows flower blossoms, leaves, and plants from a variety of perspectives. By following the guides, artists will become more skilled and confident in their ability to draw any flower or greenery. Among the botanicals featured are: Tropical florals such as plumeria, protea, and African violet Hanging and vine blooms, including wisteria and morning glory Birch, white oak, gingko, and maple leaves Plants with interesting shapes, such as cactus, zebra grass, and bamboo Author Melissa Washburn is a skilled illustrator whose clear and elegant drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. 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.
£13.49
Walter Foster Publishing Dynamic Character Design
Book SynopsisLearn to draw perfect portraits with this primer from Fernanda Soares de Carvalho, the artist behind @creativenanda. Fernanda is a self-taught artist with a passion for creating semi-realistic portraits that are almost cartoonlike in nature and inspired by manga, anime, and fantasy art. In Dynamic Character Design, she shows you how to work with digital or traditional drawing tools to create faces, facial features, poses, facial expressions, characters, and more in her signature animated style. This easy-to-follow book includes: A review of drawing tools, whether you work with digital apps like Procreate or prefer to use pencil, pen, marker, or colored pencil Portrait-drawing tutorials, including how to simplify facial features, hair, anatomy, and poses Sketching tips and techniques, including how to use reference photos, ideas for what to sketch, and more Instructions and tips for
£16.19
Orion Publishing Co Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and
Book SynopsisSecret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Bookby Johanna Basford is one of the world's bestselling adult colouring books with 96 colouring pages waiting to be brought to life with colour.This interactive colouring book takes you on a ramble through a garden created in beautifully detailed pen–and–ink illustrations by Johanna Basford.There are pictures to colour, mazes to solve, patterns to complete and lots of space for you to add your own inky drawings. Use felt tip pens to add a splash of colour or a black pen with a fine nib to create your own doodles and details.Johanna Basford has sold over 21 million books worldwide. Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Colouring Book was her first book. It has been translated into over 44 languages.'Colouring in isn't just for kids. These intricate, magical drawings from Secret Garden by Johanna Basford are just waiting to be brought to life.' The Guardian'Joanna Basford's Secret Garden is an 'inky treasure hunt and colouring book' filled with intricate drawings waiting to be brought to life. It's the colouring–in book you wish you had the hand–eye coordination to do, aged two.' The Independent'Prepare yourself to get lost in a magical world with this interactive activity book that takes you through a secret garden of incredible drawings by Johanna Basford.' Buzzfeed'Coloring books for adults have been around for decades, but Basford's success…has helped to create a massive new industry category.' The New YorkerAlso available by Johanna Basford from Laurence King Publishing:Enchanted Forest: An Inky Quest and Colouring Book (9781780674872)Secret Garden: Journal (9781856699853)Secret Garden:12 Notecards (9781856699471)Enchanted Forest: Artist’s Edition (9781780677842)Enchanted Forest: Journal (9781780679181)Enchanted Forest: 12 Notecards (9781780677835)Trade Review"There's a reason why Basford is so successful. Her designs are truly compelling, engrossing and are so universally appealing we'd go as far as to say they're addictive." -- - The Independent
£14.10
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Drawing: Flowers with William F. Powell: Learn to
Book SynopsisWith Drawing: Flowers, learn to create detailed, realistic flowers in graphite pencil from basic shapes. It’s no wonder we’re naturally attracted to flowers. Their fascinating and varied forms, colors, and textures provide a never-ending source of artistic inspiration. This book shows the step-by-step process of rendering various types of flowers—from their basic shapes to their completed forms. It begins with tools and materials needed to get started, as well as the shading techniques that bring flower drawings to life. Among the flowers you'll learn to draw: Tulips Regal Lily Daffodil Carnation Poppy Pansy Hibiscus Fuchsia Peony Foxglove Chrysanthemums Bearded Iris And more! In this large-format, 40-page reference guide, William F. Powell teaches you how to render a variety of beautiful flowers in graphite pencil, with tips on choosing materials, building with basic shapes, and shading to develop form and realism. With a wealth of detailed step-by-step projects to both re-create and admire, Drawing: Flowers shows artists how to develop a flower drawing to its fullest. The How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Flowers allows artists to develop their drawing skills, demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed drawing.
£6.99
Dover Publications Inc. How to Draw Dogs Cats and Horses Dover Books on
Book SynopsisA noted creator of art instruction books presents clear, step-by-step illustrations that demonstrate how to draw dogs, cats, and horses by placing basic shapes in proper relation to each other.
£5.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Brighton and Environs 1919 Blacks Sketchbooks
Book SynopsisA charming look at Brighton and its environs in 1919.Trade Review'...tremendous drawings...an unusual gift for anyone interested in art...' www.dorothywoollard.com (August 2009)
£11.25
Random House USA Inc Florals By Hand: How to Draw and Design Modern
Book SynopsisCreate your own floral and plant illustrations, with no previous artistic experience necessary! Each project in this beautiful book is broken into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, making how to draw leaves and flowers (including poppies, pansies, and cherry blossoms!) as easy as 1-2-3. You'll also learn the process of creating patterns and digitising your illustrations!Trade Review"As a fellow floral art lover, it's a pleasure to dive into Alli's instruction, as it is an art in and of itself. Her welcoming and sophisticated approach to sharing her passion is palpable and begs to be explored. Florals by Hand is a book that should be on every bookshelf, be it the hobbyist, the professional artist, or simply the art admirer." - Peggy Dean, Author of Two Best-Selling Books: Botanical Line Drawing and The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide
£16.14
Design Studio Press Srd Sketch Collection Vol. 02
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Fantasy Art Collins Learn to Draw
Book SynopsisThis best-selling title is relaunched in April 2006 with a fresh new cover design. Packed with step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive guide provides all the techniques needed to master drawing fantasy art.
£8.09
Dover Publications Inc. Drawing Trees
Book SynopsisThis concise guide features easy-to-follow steps for capturing the natural beauty and magnificence of trees. Over 100 illustrations spotlight dozens of different varieties, including Oak, Willow, Pine, and Palmetto. Topics include shading techniques, composition, portraying shadow and light, and approaches to outlining.Author and illustrator Victor Perard, a graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, was an art instructor at New York City''s Cooper Union for twenty years. This informative volume reflects his extensive teaching experience and provides practical advice for artists at every level.
£7.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd How to Render EyeCatching Textures with COPIC
Book SynopsisFrom a renowned manga artist, step-by-step visual instructions for using COPIC pens to add dozens of textures.
£22.09
Educando Kids How to Draw Nearly Everything Random Theme Drawing Book
£11.39
E-Kitap Projesi & Cheapest Books The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci Complete Illustrated
£40.49
YDP Creative Inc Blank Comic Book for Kids: Make Your Own Comic Book, Draw Your Own Comics, Sketchbook for Kids and Adults
£12.59
F&W Publications Inc DragonArt: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and
Book SynopsisNothing makes a fantasy fan's imagination catch fire like the dragon, one of the most enduringly popular beasts of legend. Now, with DragonArt, readers can learn how to bring these mythical creatures to life, with: More than 30 lessons broken down into simple colour-coded steps, from basic shapes, to details including claws and wings, to spectacular finished dragons and beasts Full-coloured illustrations to captivate and inspire readers A playful, engaging text that includes "historical facts about dragons" Additional step-by-step demonstrations covering other fantasy creatures, such as wyverns, basilisks and gargoyles Extra hints, tips & tricks provided by DragonArt's dragon mascot, Dolosus With the tips and suggestions in DragonArt, fantasy lovers can let their imaginations soar.
£14.39
Watson-Guptill Publications Dynamic Wrinkles and Drapery
Book SynopsisA demonstration of drawing techniques for capturing the movement of clothed figures, and how each action of the body affects the clothing.
£18.69
F&W Publications Inc Pastel Innovations
Book SynopsisPastel Painting Techniques That Are Revolutionary, Fun and Easy!
£21.59
Salma Editions An Excuse to Draw Tommy Kane Sketches the World
Book SynopsisThis monograph is a collection of Tommy Kane's work spanning the last ten years.
£20.00
Sixth & Spring Books Figure Drawing
Book SynopsisShows how to create chic characters by combining stylish clothes with great hairstyles, pretty facial features and appealing poses.
£7.59
Dover Publications Inc. Composition
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£15.19
Watson-Guptill Publications Classical Drawing Atelier
Book SynopsisStudents begin by copying masterworks, then progress to painting as their skills develop. Aristides uses the works of Old Masters and today's most respected realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting, taking students step by step through the learning curve yet allowing them to work at their own pace.
£17.24
New Heroes & Pioneers The Sketchbook of a Gentleman: London
Book SynopsisThis is the first volume from a new series of illustrated books, tracing the life and times of a modern gentleman. Edward is a man about town. He is educated, cultured with an eye for beauty and he has a fascination with history and people. These books are a collection of whimsical illustrations of Edward's adventures as imagined by the illustrator Robin Lucas. The first book of the series sees Edward's adventures in London. We will start with Edward's adventures in London. Later in the series we will explore further afield, such as the rolling Tuscan countryside with its mediaeval hill towns, or the delights of India with its rich layers of history and magnificent wildlife. The aim of this project is to produce a series of small sketchbooks that give a real flavor of iconic places around the world through the eyes of Edward - our modern gentleman. 1- The book will be a beautiful object with an eye-catching cover and illustrations that will give a different perspective on London. 2- The first book written by a new up-and-coming illustrator to the market. The author has a growing social media presence and following for his work. 3- Introducing a new character of the modern Englishman to the market, he will appeal to a wide audience and make the perfect gift to a brother, sister, father, mother , son, partner. The intention is that the character will reappear in subsequent volumes and will become collectable.
£13.30
Plaza & Janés La ninfa de porcelana The Porcelain Nymph
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£15.77
HENI Publishing All My Photographs Are Made With Pens
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£20.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Drawing Cute Animals in Colored Pencil
Book SynopsisDrawing Cute Animals in Colored Pencil offers simple step-by-step drawing instructions that help you to learn how to draw your favorite animals. Adorable animals like rabbits, squirrels, deer, and pigs come alive with vibrant color and beautiful detail. Using colored pencils learn tips and techniques to easily draw an elephant, polar bear, lion, alpaca, hippopotamus, and several others. The instructions are simple to follow, but detailed enough so anyone can easily achieve great success in replicating each figure. Author Ai Akikusa loves animals and she shares interesting details about each animal in each section. Enjoy Drawing Cute Animals in Colored Pencil as a guidebook to animals and drawing in color!
£18.85
Search Press Ltd How to Draw: Dragons: In Simple Steps
Book SynopsisAll drawing is based on the simple construction of lines and shapes. This great new series teaches how to draw popular subjects in extremely easy step-by-step stages. Even an absolute beginner will be able to create great drawings following these illustrations. In this book, Paul Davies includes a fantastic range of dragons from fearsome flying and fighting beasts to fire-breathing creatures and endearing cartoon-like characters.Trade ReviewAug 08 A really useful soft back book showing step by step simple illustrations to drawing different dragons. Each step is illustrated by use of a sepia coloured pencil and new steps are in violet so that it is very easy to distinguish which part needs to be drawn next. There are several simple steps from first outline to the completed dragon, varying with the complexity of the animal. The first dragons only require 5-7 steps and having gained competence doing these it will then be simple following Paul's technique to draw the very complex dragons illustrated at the end of the book. Having drawn the dragons they can be coloured with paints, crayons or scanned into a PC and coloured digitally. A myriad of different creatures can be created from these simple steps. A super book for those interested in fantasy art and it would also be of great appeal to children, the steps being clear enough for them to create fabulous artworks. This book would make a great partner to Paul's book Dragons in Watercolour. * JeannieZelos.com *Oct 08 A book for everyone with a youngster in their lives. You'll learn how to draw a fantastic selection of dragons and create an intarsia picture to be proud of following this clear step-by-step technique. * Machine Knitting Monthly *Table of ContentsPopular subject Extremely simple step-by-step drawing method Great for absolute beginners or any artist wanting to brush up their drawing skills
£6.23
World Book Media The Awesome 3-D Art Coloring Guide: Learn 3-D
Book SynopsisDiscover special colouring tips and tricks to make flat illustrations appear as if they’re about to jump right off the page! Each drawing is accompanied by step-by-step instructions and techniques tailored to the specific image. You’ll also find finishing techniques for maximizing the impact of the illusion, such as how to cut out and display your artwork and which angles are best for photographing your work to capture the full effect. There are 20 fantastic pictures included for you to cut out and show off!Trade ReviewLearn how to make simple flat shapes spring to life with this colouring book with a difference. A few stokes of the pencil and a parrot takes flight, a flying carpet takes off, a secret passageway goes deep into the ground and a playful kitten breaks through the paper to wave a paw. As a keen colourist I have quite a few colouring books so it is good to find one that takes the basic idea and goes somewhere new with it. The book opens with an explanation of how to make a drawing look three dimensional by using the rules of perspective to create an optical illusion. Learn how to use colour to show shadows, work out where the light is coming from and finally cut out the right sections to enhance the effect. It sounds complicated but it is simpler than you think, and suitable for a beginner. All you need is a spectrum of coloured pencils, a good rubber and a few other basics that most homes will have like a pencil sharpener, scissors or craft knife and a ruler. No brand names are used and the picture just shows a tin with a basic set of 24 colours; great to know that you don’t need to splash out on the most expensive professional quality pencils. Each of the 20 projects has a page sized photograph of the completed image plus nine steps with photographs of the work being done. There is a key showing all the colours used (nothing unusual, just basic shades without metallics) and the first picture uses two colours to show where the shadows lie and where the light source is coming from. At the back are all the projects printed on one side of the smooth white card with a useful dotted line where you can cut it out. Would that all coloring books had these features! There are tips scattered throughout and a guide showing how to photograph your work with your cellphone, prior to posting it proudly online with a hashtag indicating the source. This book, together with a tin of pencils would make a lovely gift for somebody… if you can bear to part with it! I’d love to see more innovative coloring books like this, well done Zakka Workshop. -- Rachel A Hyde * myshelf.com *
£12.34
Editorial Gg Anatomía Artística
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£18.17
F&W Publications Inc Strokes of Genius 10
Book SynopsisCelebrating the best drawings by contemporary artists, the Strokes of Genius series follows the beautiful, ongoing story of contemporary drawing through the work and words of some of today's top artists. Focusing on the theme "Inspiring Subjects," this thoughtfully curated 10th edition features the artists' most compelling subject matter.Trade Review"Here's another delightful volume of artworks from the Strokes of Genius, an artbook series that features some of the best hand drawn art... The artworks are lovely...and wonderfully reproduced." --Parka Blogs
£23.99
Hachette Books You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes
Book Synopsis Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting.--Boston GlobeEmmy Award-winning and longtime PBS host Mark Kistler is back with You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes, the sequel to his hugely popular You Can Draw in 30 Days. Take a 30-minute creativity break and be amazed at what you accomplish! Learn to draw 25 different everyday objects--each completed in just half an hour--with step-by-step illustrations and friendly, personality-filled instructions for each lesson. Inside you''ll find: Fun art hacks: Drawing shortcuts (such as tracing handy objects) make you more productive and efficient in your drawing. Blueprints for quick drawings: You''ll learn to find the simple shapes within complex-appearing objects. Long-term techniques: The skills you gain along the day in the individual lessons can be used in more detailed, longer projects. Hundreds of variations: More cartoonish? More realist
£14.24
Dover Publications Leonardo Drawings
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£7.49
The Ivy Press Creative Flow A Year in My Mindful Life 365
Book Synopsis 'A lovely invitation to embrace a beginner's mind again - to experience the wonder of doing things for the first time with mindfulness, focus and joy. This lovely workbook is an ideal gift for creative friends, too.' -Psychologies'Creative Flow is a mindful workbook to treasure, encouraging the use of focused creativity to cultivate everyday beautiful awareness. Exploring meaningful ways we can appreciate each of life’s precious moments, this loving-illustrated enchanting guide helps us to notice and note, embrace play and focus again on breathing and simply being.' - Soul & Spirit'A book which combines the creative spirit from one of our favorite authors, Jocelyn de Kwant, with illustrations from one of our favorite illustrators, Sanny van Loon... how beautiful life can be!' - Irene Smit & Astrid van der Hulst (editor-in-chiefs and founders of Flow magazine).
£12.34
Dover Publications Leonardos Anatomical Drawings
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£7.49
F&W Publications Inc Texture in Colored Pencil new in paperback
Book SynopsisFail-proof colored pencil techniques to transform good portrait art into detailed works of realismTrade ReviewFrom Library Journal "An accomplished portrait artist and author, Kullberg begins her book in a defensive tone. Why, she asks, write a book about the details of hedges, apple blossoms, striped couches, and keyholes--the things that fill in the background and foreground of portraits? It's clear, though, that any artist will advance his or her colored pencil technique immeasurably through this book. The use of reference photos, demonstrations of feathering vs. definite strokes and the dense vs. airy approach, and excellent 'Frequently Asked Questions' boxes all make for a significant contribution to the teaching of this style of drawing. This is a fine advance for students who have mastered Bet Borgeson's Basic Colored Pencil Techniques." Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
£18.74
Princeton University Press Drawing in Silver and Gold
Book SynopsisFrom the Middle Ages to the present, master draftsmen have used the technique of metalpoint to create some of the most beautiful and technically accomplished drawings in the history of art. Drawing in Silver and Gold examines the history of this evocative medium, in which a metal stylus is used on a specially prepared surface to create lines of astTrade Review"The superb exhibition catalog, edited and partly written by Ms. Sell and Mr. Chapman, represents the latest scholarship in this remarkable field, including the technical research of National Gallery paper conservator Kimberly Schenck."--Barrymore Laurence Scherer, Wall Street JournalTable of ContentsDirectors' Foreword, Earl A. Powell III and Nei l MacGregor xi Lenders to the Exhibition xiii Introduction, Stacey Sell 1 Drawings Under Scrutiny: The Materials and Techniques of Metalpoint, Kimberly Schenck 9 Masters of Silverpoint in the Netherlandish Renaissance, John Oliver Hand 25 Silverpoint Drawings by German and Swiss Renaissance Artists, Giulia Bartrum 63 The Rise and Decline of Metalpoint Drawing in Renaissance Italy, Hugo Chapman 101 Metalpoint Drawings in the Low Countries in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, An Van Camp 145 The Silverpoint Revival in Nineteenth-Century Britain, Stacey Sell 189 Modern and Contemporary Drawing in Metalpoint, Bruce Weber 225 The Technical Examination of Metalpoint Drawings, Joanna Russe ll, Judith Rayner, and Jenny Bescoby 261 Exhibition Checklist 275 Selected Bibliography 291 Acknowledgments 303 Index 307 Photography Credits 313
£40.50
Watson-Guptill Publications Pop Manga
Book SynopsisFrom comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture and no artist's work today better exemplifies this trend than Camilla D'Errico's. In this instructional guide, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character design process.
£15.19
HarperCollins Publishers Comics Collins Learn to Draw
Book SynopsisLearn to Draw Comics is a new title in the successful Learn to Draw series of instructional step-by-step books for beginners. It covers the basic techniques of drawing comic strips and graphic stories in a lively and accessible way.
£7.19
Chartwell Books Sketchbook Black Paper
Book SynopsisExplore a world of possibilities with this stylish sketchbook featuring a black cover with gold-foil letters and black interior pages.The perfect on-the-go companion for all your needs, Sketchbook Black Paper offers: A luxurious black cover with gold-foil lettering 192 pages of black, high-quality paper perfect for writing and drawing with gel or metallic pens An easy-to-write-in layflat paperback format A compact 5.5 × 8.25 size that easily tucks into a tote bag, purse, or backpack The ultimate blank canvas, this handsome sketchbook can be used for drawings and sketches, journaling, creative writing, recording ideas and to-do lists, a notebook for meetings or classes, collages, vision boards, and much more.Gift Sketchbook Black Paper to the artists, creatives, and students in your life, or as a little treat to yourself!
£9.11
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones Illustrated Maps
Book SynopsisThis book is a selection of different ways to interpret a map at the illustrative level. Several artists have created maps of the worlds most beautiful places and also its main cities, including Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Rio de Janeiro, and more. They are colourful illustrations in which each artist shows us his or her own way of working with lines and geometrical shapes, some very detailed or synthesised, some using computers or watercolours, and some simply using a pen.
£16.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink: Tips and
Book SynopsisPortfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know about the fundamentals of drawing with pen and ink. From the beloved and best-selling Portfolio art series by Walter Foster Publishing comes Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink, a book that invites you to explore this classic art medium in new and refreshing ways. This comprehensive guide is packed with valuable resources for artists of all skill levels, starting with the basics and ending with intricate, original step-by-step projects that are sure to impress—and inspire. Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink introduces drawing basics, including stippling, hatching, and crosshatching; how to master the fundamentals of mark-making and line work; and helpful exercises for contour drawing, gesture drawing, perspective, and more. Chapters on value, tone, mood, light and shadow, and texture follow, ensuring that artists gain the drawing knowledge they need before working on the step-by-step projects featured in the book. Artists can even learn to add color to their black-and-white art using watercolor for a fresh, modern take on an age-old art form. Whether you're a new artist looking to try a celebrated art technique, a pen-and-ink enthusiast, a mixed-media master, or a graphite-pencil fan looking to branch out to new mediums, Portfolio: Beginning Pen & Ink will teach you everything you need to know. The Portfolio series covers essential art techniques, core concepts, and media with an approach and format that’s perfect for aspiring, beginning, and intermediate artists.Also available from the series: Beginning Acrylic, Beginning Drawing, Beginning Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, and Beginning Composition.
£16.52
British Museum Press Out of Australia
Book SynopsisThis ground-breaking book follows the rise of a distinctive school of Australian art that first emerged in the 1940s. It features 127 works by 61 artists, and includes concise artists’ biographies and individual commentaries on the works.
£22.50
Design Originals Yoga for Your Brain Original Edition: Tangle
Book SynopsisZentangle[registered] is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon. This title is presented in a conveniently sized package, so you can tangle any time, any place. Keep your brain flexible with this handy Zentangle card deck! Inside you'll find 40 unique cards, each presenting an original named tangle pattern. Easy-to-learn steps for completing each design are provided on the back of each card. Nine bonus cards introduce basic tangling methods and you can flip these cards over to assemble a mind-bending puzzle! The Zentangle method, created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, is a fun and relaxing way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. People of all skills and ages can enjoy Zentangle, and no special artistic talent is required. You can tangle any time, any place, using just white paper, a Micron pen (not included) and this card deck.
£8.80
Rizzoli Pulcinellopaedia Seraphiniana
Book SynopsisFrom the intriguing mind behind Codex Seraphinianus comes this beautifully illustrated tribute to the famed Neapolitan character Pulcinella (or Punch as he is referred to in English). This short monograph on Pulcinella is conceived as a extension of the Codex Seraphinianus, an encyclopedia filled with variations and fantasies on a theme. Pulcinellopaedia Seraphiniana contains over one hundred extraordinary graphite illustrations with scarlet accents, some of which are depicted in comic-strip style. Conceived as a musical Suite, it is divided into nine scenes with an intermission. It features the oddly surreal and globally recognized character, whose origins have been lost in the mists of the time. An ancestor of Pulcinella was certainly Maccus, the protagonist of the Atellanae Fabulae, very popular farces in ancient Rome, but it was in the early seventeenth-century that the character assumed the name and costume that we all know.Trade Review"This illustrated tribute to the famed Neapolitan character Pulcinella (or “Punch” as he is referred to in English) contains more than 100 extraordinary pencil illustrations, some of which are depicted in comic-strip style."—Publishers Weekly"It’s a very different experience from “reading” the Codex and one where the physical medium of the paper book itself is put to essential use. Me, I love the thing and have been looking at it almost nonstop since they sent me the review copy"—DangerousMinds.net
£26.96
Watson-Guptill Publications Landscape Graphics
Book SynopsisThis reference is the architect's guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design and landscape architecture. It covers graphic language and the design process, the basics of drafting, lettering, freehand drawing and conceptual diagramming, and section elevations.
£17.59
Sourcebooks, Inc Unicorns Are Jerks Coloring and Activity Book
Book SynopsisTheo Nicole Lorenz was born in 1985, weighing only six pounds and yelling a lot. Now many pounds larger and holding an MFA in writing from Hamline University, Theo still yells a lot, though mostly at the internet. Theo makes coloring books and sometimes comics in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit Theo at www.nicolelorenz.com and on Twitter @TheoNicole.
£11.60
V & A Publishing Dutch & Flemish Drawings
Book SynopsisThe V&A's collection of over 800 Dutch and Flemish sheets, made between the fifteenth and the end of the nineteenth centuries, is the largest in England after that of the British Museum. It includes masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens and Van Dyck, as well as designs for tapestries, stained glass and prints, and portraits and topographical views. This systematic catalogue presents 7 years of research by two of the leading authorities in this field. It also includes an essay on the history of the collection.
£180.00
WW Norton & Co Freehand Sketching An Introduction
Book SynopsisEven in the computer age, freehand sketching is the designer’s most useful tool for notation, design exploration, and graphic communication.
£17.99
Little, Brown Book Group The Parisianer
Book Synopsis''Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and the lust of the eyes.'' Paris. It has been immortalised a thousand times over in the pages of books, on timeless canvases and in countless songs. For centuries the city''s undeniable magic and certain je ne sais quoi have been objects of fascination, dictating our cultural and culinary tastes. It has been home to and a perennial source of inspiration for some of the world''s greatest thinkers, writers, artists and designers - so how do you capture the essence of such an enchanting city? In this stunning collection of imagined covers, a tribute to the famous cover art of the New Yorker, over one hundred French illustrators pay homage to the remarkable City of Lights that for centuries has captured our collective imaginations. Each exquisitely realised cover celebrates a different aspect of Paris, featuring subjects as diverse as protesters, Japanese tourists, pigeons and beautiful wome
£18.04
