Drawing and drawings Books
Watson-Guptill Publications Expressive Figure Drawing
Book SynopsisThroughout the history of art, figure drawing has been regarded as the very foundation of an artist's education and at the centre of the art-making process. Suitable for artists seeking fresh approaches to drawing the human figure, this title features more than 20 fundamental figure drawing exercises.
£18.75
F&W Publications Inc Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Book SynopsisThis inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all—from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (It's not as scary as it sounds…not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes—24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits…the kinds of subjects and scenes you've always dreamt of drawing. This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. It's never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!
£15.29
Dover Publications Inc. The Elements of Drawing
Book SynopsisTimeless work by one of the greatest art critics of all time begins with bare fundamentals and offers brilliant philosophical advice. " . . . the truth behind Ruskin's statements is always clear." â American Artist. 48 illustrations.
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc How to Draw Cars Like a Pro Motorbooks Studio
Book SynopsisIn this long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling first edition of How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, renowned car designer Thom Taylor goes back to the drawing board to update his classic with all-new illustrations and to expand on such topics as the use of computers in design today. Taylor shares his artistic insights and techniques for creating captivating renderings of any kind of automobile. From information on how to draw from a photo or from observing a vehicle in real time, the step-by-step instruction covers all you need to know to become a master at drawing cars. The comprehensive advice includes: Selecting the proper tools and equipment Perspective and proportion Sketching and cartooning Various media Light, shadow, reflection Color And even interiors. Written to help enthusiasts at all artistic levels, his book also features more than 200 Trade Review“Whether you’re a notebook doodler who wants to develop some skills, an expert illustrator looking to take it to the next level, or someone who doesn’t even own a pencil but loves excellent hot rod illustrations, How to Draw Cars Like a Pro is your book.” - Rod & Custom“Cracking artwork in there, both of actual chopper designs and some cartoon stuff, which emphasizes the fun aspect.” - American Car World“A boon for every stylist and budding enthusiast.” - Classic and Sports Car“Regardless of whether you intend to have a go yourself, this 143-page softback helps you understand why the best motoring art is so captivating and why so much of it just doesn’t look right.” - Classic Cars
£16.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Mindful Magic of Flower Drawing
Book SynopsisThe ultimate, accessible guide to drawing and doodling flowers and botanicals.Mindful, achievable and satisfying, this book gives readers a unique way to interact with the natural world around them, whether that's drawing cut flowers in a vase or wild flowers in their front garden. Start at the beginning of the book and get a back-to-basics guide to line drawing, then move on to accessible step-by-step tutorials for stunning projects such as bouquets, patterns, wreaths and other floral motifs. Artist and educator Chloe Wilson breaks down each flower into easy repeatable elements, and gives plenty of tips on overcoming the fear of the blank page. She also provides plenty of tips on choosing the right materials, finding inspiration and developing your own style, along with ideas for using your drawings to create personalized stationery and artwork to go on your walls, so you can immediately enjoy the benefits of your new hobby in your
£15.29
The Monacelli Press Drawing the Body
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£25.46
Sixth & Spring Books See, Think, Draw: An Easy Guide to Realistic
Book SynopsisLearn important drawing skills with 30+ step-by-step demonstrations of favorite subjects. Learning how to draw is fun, so whether you've never drawn before or have been drawing for years, grab a pencil and some paper, and let's have fun drawing together! Each of the 30+ lessons focuses on a different topic, technique, or concept, promoting learning through clear step-by-step demonstrations for successful drawings. No experience necessary! Readers will get creative and have fun learning how to draw with this essential addition to any art-instruction library.
£16.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Fashion Drawing For Dummies
Book SynopsisFor anyone who is an aspiring fashion designer, it is essential to be able to draw, prepare and present a fashion drawing. Whether readers have little or no prior drawing experience, this great book gives easy-to-follow, non-intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills needed to design like a pro.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Fashion Drawing 101 5 Chapter 1: Finding Your Footing in Fashion Drawing 7 Chapter 2: Gathering Supplies and Setting Up Your Work Space 23 Chapter 3: Beginning with Figure Drawing Basics 37 Part II: Building a Fabulous Fashion Figure 59 Chapter 4: Working with the Basic Fashion Drawing Rules 61 Chapter 5: Tackling the Torso 79 Chapter 6: Forming Fabulous Arms, Hands, Legs, and Feet 93 Chapter 7: Putting Your Best Face Forward 119 Chapter 8: Guaranteeing Good Hair Days 143 Part III: Dressing Your Fashion Figure 165 Chapter 9: Slipping into Shirts and Sweaters 167 Chapter 10: Presenting Perfect Pants 189 Chapter 11: Getting All Dolled Up: Evening Wear 217 Chapter 12: Outerwear for All 233 Chapter 13: Accenting the Accessories 249 Part IV: Taking Your Fashion Drawing to the Next Level 269 Chapter 14: Fabrics: Refining Style with Draping, Texture, and Patterns 271 Chapter 15: Conveying Attitude and Movement through Body Language 291 Chapter 16: Going to Extremes to Develop Your Own Style 315 Chapter 17: Building Your Fashion Design Portfolio 329 Part V: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Current 345 Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Kick-Start Your Career 351 Index 357
£18.69
F&W Publications Inc Mark Crilleys Ultimate Book of Drawing Hands
Book SynopsisDiscover the simple secrets to drawing amazing hands, from popular YouTube instructor Mark Crilley. Simple step-by-step lessons are accompanied by plenty of full-colour examples.
£15.99
Watson-Guptill Publications Experimental Drawing 30th Anniversary Edition
Book SynopsisA series of inventive drawing projects designed to help artists develop their own creativity. Exercises include redrawing Old Master sketches, making 50 drawings in four hours, creating values, and contour-drawing blindfold.Table of ContentsTable of Contents:• Chapter One: A Few Words• Chapter Two: Some Basics—Contour, Gesture, and Modeled Drawing• Chapter Three: Organization/Structure—Making Things "Work Together"• Chapter Four: Using Light and Dark• Chapter Five: Photographs, Grids, and Projected Images• Chapter Six: Probing a Single Form-Idea• Chapter Seven: Old and Modern Masters—Appreciated and Exploited• Chapter Eight: Drawing Extended• Chapter Nine: Now to Begin...
£17.59
Design Originals Yoga for Your Brain Totally Tangled Edition:
Book SynopsisZentangle[registered] is fast becoming a worldwide phenomenon. It includes 40 unique cards, each presenting a tangle pattern, with easy-to-learn steps to complete each design on the back. It 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.
£6.95
University of Toronto Press Drawn to See Drawing as an Ethnographic Method
Book SynopsisIn this meditation/how-to guide on drawing as an ethnographic method, Andrew Causey offers insights, inspiration, practical techniques, and encouragement for social scientists interested in exploring drawing as a way of translating what they "see" during their research.Table of ContentsList of Figures List of Etudes Acknowledgments 1. Introduction 2. Can't See? 3. Dare to See and Dare to Draw 4. Seeing Edges as Lines 5. Seeing Inside Edges 6. Seeing Movement 7. Seeing Absence 8. Final Words Appendix References Index
£24.29
Penguin Publishing Group Drawing with Children
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£15.99
FROM YOU TO ME Mandala Sketchbook
Book SynopsisThe Mandala Sketchbook is a new and exciting sketchbook, which will appeal to both adults and children, for the creation of beautiful Mandalas in 8 easy steps. A Mandala is a Sanskrit word meaning circle or discoid object and creating a Mandala involves using a variety of own unique shapes and patterns. Designing, drawing and colouring a Mandala can be a highly enriching and calming personal experience. With 48 pages to complete or share with others, the Mandala Sketchbook guides you through the design process before setting you free to enjoy creating your own unique designs, which can be coloured in or painted once completed. The perforated pages allow the illustrations to easily be removed for framing or card-making
£11.02
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering: A
Book SynopsisThe Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering provides expert instruction on the intricacies of traditional lettering techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering formats. From selecting the appropriate tools, such as pens, nibs, brushes, inks, and papers, to learning optimal hand positioning and understanding the intricacies of lettering angles, heights, spacing, and strokes, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will help lettering enthusiasts swiftly master their craft. Step-by-step lessons, practice templates, and a range of stunning alphabets demonstrate the breadth of artistic achievement that comes with practice and dedication. Four professional artists guide you through traditional calligraphy techniques, as well as an introduction to contemporary hand-lettering art forms, such as brush lettering and mixed media, for a well-rounded approach to the craft. Additionally, a short section on Chinese brush lettering and several mixed media lettering projects inspire creativity and demonstrate how calligraphy and lettering can be used in wider artistic contexts and projects. Including practice templates for several featured alphabets in addition to mixed media "bonus" projects designed to inspire artistic creativity, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering will inspire lettering enthusiasts of all skill levels to strengthen their existing skills and delve into new, lesser-known variations of the trend.Trade ReviewBeautifully and profusely illustrated throughout, The Complete Book of Calligraphy & Lettering is a complete, comprehensive, and thoroughly 'user friendly' course of instruction for aspiring calligraphers and unreservedly recommended as a core addition to personal, professional, community, and academic library Calligraphy instructional reference collections. * Midwest Book Review *
£15.29
Search Press Ltd Drawing Birds
Book SynopsisThis book is an expert guide to producing beautiful lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitat. Artists of all interests will find a lot to inspire them in this detailed, practical and beautiful guide on drawing birds. The book includes sections on materials, basic techniques and reference gathering, as well as how to draw the key features of birds such as beaks, eyes, claws, wings and feathers. A special section focuses on birds in flight, and this is followed by chapters on the main bird groups including: Waders and water birds, Wildfowl, Birds of prey, Owls, Garden and woodland birds, Seabirds and Game birds. Each chapter covers the techniques specific to the group as well as numerous examples and a full step-by-step demonstration. The absence of colour means that Andrew uses other aspects such as pattern, shading and shape to give his paintings life and interest. Written for artists who wish to apply their skills to drawing birds, as well as experienced artists who want to improve their drawing skills, this is an expert guide to producing exquisitely rendered, lifelike drawings of birds in their natural habitats and nothing could be more inspirational than Andrew’s accurately observed and truly beautiful drawings.Trade ReviewBirds are a perennially popular subject and this eminently readable guide will help you get to grips with many of their complexities. Andrew Forkner also includes some helpful notes on structure and plumage and features such as beaks, feet, and feathers. Concentrating on black and white removes a layer of difficulty at a stroke, and enables those finding their feet to concentrate on shape and structure. While birds are not a subject for the complete beginner, a considerable degree of practice is required and Andrew provides plenty of instruction and exercises that will develop your skills as you work. This is a well-executed and nicely progressive guide that should appeal to the beginner as well as the more experienced worker. -- Henry Malt * The Artist, September 2018 *If you have ever wanted to capture the beauty and grace of birds in pencil, then this book will get you started. Mr. Forkner has also produced a book on painting bird portraits in acrylics, but this time he takes a look at working just with graphite pencils for a monochrome look. You won’t need to purchase much to produce any of the projects in here, just the materials associated with graphite pencil work. A detailed list of these is given, together with tips on what to buy and why you need it. After a very brief look at the history of the bird in art, there is a chapter on getting set up, including how to set up your work area, assembling reference material, transferring layout sketches to drawing paper and more. In order to draw birds and make them look lifelike, it is necessary to understand their anatomy, and there is a useful chapter on bird features with exercises and diagrams. Draw feathers, wings, eyes, beaks and feet and take a look at how birds look in flight. The project part of the book is divided into bird groups, each of which shows some drawings of relevant birds with drawing tips and a project. This is shown in captioned stages, not photographs but actual drawings, showing how the picture is built up. Each project comes with a traceable outline, so you can get started on the details without worrying about getting the sketch right. Choose from a moorhen, Canada geese, puffin, lanner falcon, snowy owl, goldfinch and partridge. Even a drawing beginner will be able to get plenty out of this book, with its clear, well worded instructions and clear diagrams. This primer is worth obtaining for anybody of any level who wants to draw birds. -- Rachel Hyde * myshelf.com *Summer 2018 Aimed at artists with some experience, Andrew Forkner's Drawing Birds is a through and detailed guid. Practical information on materials, basic techniques and gathering reference material is followed by sections on how to draw the key features of birds - beaks, claws, feathers and eyes. The birds are divided into groups and include: waders and waterbirds, wildfowl, birds of prey, owls, garden and woodland birds, seabirds and game birds, and there's a special section on birds in flight. Full step-by-step demonstrations are included. * Leisure Painter *Where Andrew’s previous book dealt with acrylics and included colour, this concentrates on drawing and monochrome. Birds are never an easy subject and simply observing them can be a challenge. Although Andrew does not cover the use of photographs in detail, he does hint at their possibilities and also has some useful notes on sketching in the field. The assumption is, I think, that you’ll find your own reference material, of which there is plenty available. The book begins with some handy notes on structure and plumage along with features such as eyes, beaks and bills. This section is worthy of considerable attention as it introduces basic techniques and helps you work towards the complete studies that come later. These demonstrations cover a good variety of species from garden birds to waterfowl, birds of prey and game birds. Andrew shows you how to map out the outline and structure and then fill in the shading so that your finished result has both shape and solidity. Although birds are not a subject for the complete beginner, neither is this a masterclass that need deter those who are new to the subject and it should satisfy them as well as those who want to take the art considerably further. * Artbookreview.net *Table of ContentsIntroduction 6 The history of drawing birds 8 Materials 12 How to start 18 BIRD FEATURES 24 Wings 24 Feathers 26 Eyes 28 Beaks and bills 30 Feet 32 BIRDS IN FLIGHT 34 Bird groups 40 Waders and waterbirds 42 Common moorhen step by step 44 Wildfowl 50 Canada geese step by step 52 Seabirds 58 Atlantic puffin step by step 60 Birds of prey 64 Lanner falcon step by step 66 Owls 72 Snowy owl step by step 74 Garden and woodland birds 80 European goldfinch step by step 82 Game birds 88 Red-legged partridge step jby step 90 Index 96
£999.99
Search Press Ltd Drawing Perspective
Book Synopsis"...by far the best primer [on perspective] I’ve ever seen. If you have other books, throw them away and buy this. You won’t regret it." - Artbookreview.net Learn how to master perspective and create convincing drawings of the three-dimensional world with the help of artist and teacher, Tim Fisher. Every aspect of perspective, from zero- to multi-point, is explored and explained in simple terms that everyone can understand. In addition to landscapes and buildings, you will learn how to apply perspective to people, animals, boats, reflections and more. There is also expert advice on drawing curved objects and inclined planes, a run-down of common mistakes, and an inspirational chapter on moving beyond a rigid application of the rules to draw freely and instinctively. Clear diagrams and finished drawings are included throughout, along with numerous exercises so that you can put your new skills into practice. This is a revitalized edition of Drawing Masterclass: Perspective (ISBN: 9781782211112).Trade ReviewThis book is incredible. I highly recommend it. Easy to read with detailed, clear and simple guidance. The accompanying drawings and sketches are plentiful and clearly show what is being discussed. The author covers areas such as single-point perspective, multi-point perspective, varying perspective and other essential instruction for novice artists like myself such as placing shadows and reflections and people perspective. I have quite a collection of drawing and painting books and this is one of the best. I love drawing buildings but they have always seemed a 'bit off' but I know by following the rules in this book I will be able to achieve the outcomes I want with my art work -- Sandra Gray * Amazon Customer Review *Updated from the popular Drawing Masterclass series, Drawing Perspective, by Leisure Painter consultant, Tim Fisher, shows you how to create convincing drawings of three-dimensional spaces with easy-to-follow instructions. Zero-point, single-point and multi-point perspective are all covered alongside measurement, proportion, scale and varying perspective, with chapters devoted to specific subjects: people, animals, boats, shadows, reflections, skies and seas, inclined planes and curved perspective. The book concluded with chapters on how to overcome common mistakes and how to free-up your drawing style to draw perspective intuitively. Numerous exercises throughout the book encourage you to work through stages to practise what you have learnt. -- Leisure Painter * Leisure Painter *This book is excellent as it explains perspective in fine detail. I am following the instructions in some of the chapters and learning so much. -- Brenda Davies * Amazon Customer Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction The history of perspective Materials Techniques Zero-point perspective Measurement, proportion and scale Single-point perspective Two-point perspective Multi-point perspective Varying perspective People Animals Boats Shadows Reflections Skies and seas Inclined planes Curved perspective Common mistakes Beyond the rules Index
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Drawing, Seeing and Observation
Book SynopsisThe third edition of a comprehensive drawing handbook, ideal for beginners, experienced artists and teachers of all levels. Illustrated, and with many suggestions for practical work, this books teaches you how to see, draw and develop technical skills, with a focus on learning how to observe our world as three-dimensional. Drawings from master draughtsmen, professional artists and students help illustrate common problems and teach you how to solve them. Five interviews with contemporary artists also show you the different ways they use drawing as part of their work. This book gives you a clear and systematic approach to all aspects of drawing and is ideal whether you are a beginner or already have considerable experience and want to re-examine your fundamental techniques. The book also offers teachers at all levels a ready-made instruction programme which progresses from basic drawing problems to the development of personal style.Table of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. Drawing Techniques and Approaches 2. Assessing and Drawing Two Dimensions – Height and Width 3. Assessing Three Dimensions – Height, Width and Depth 4. The Third Dimension – Rectangles Flat-on 5. Rectilinear Forms from Different Viewpoints 6. Rectangles and Gradients 7. Circles, Cylinders and Cones 8. Observation and Previous Knowledge 9. From Geometric to Natural Forms 10. Forms with no Flat Surfaces 11. Analysis and Selection 12. Perspective and Other Drawing Systems 13. Texture 14. Light, Shadows and Reflections 15. Some Different Approaches to Observation 16. Movement 17. Developing a Personal Language 18. Some Artists on Drawing 19. Summary Select Bibliography Acknowledgements Index
£25.49
Anthology Editions LSD Worldpeace
Book SynopsisThe paintings, drawings, and mixed-media works of Joe Roberts are transportive in the cosmic sense. Through their intuitive blend of styles and subjects, they serve as portals into a welcomingly hallucinatory world: a place where gleeful mashups of childhood signifiers (comic book detritus, cartoon mascots) exist cozily alongside countercultural reference points (ouija boards, sci-fi paperbacks, UFOs) and earnest flashes of the personal (diaristic sketches, confessional trip reports). Reissued for the first time since 2015, LSD Worldpeace documents the extraordinary creativity and scrappy methods of Roberts’s early career, replete with collages, action figures, and dioramas, in addition to the paintings for which he’s become so celebrated. With introductory texts by Myla DalBesio and Matthew Ronay, LSD Worldpeace is the product of a wildly imaginative artist moving freely between modes, guided by a boundless vision.
£32.30
Adams Media Corporation Instant Wall Art Vibrant Botanical Prints: 45
Book SynopsisMaximize your décor and personalize your space with these 45 unique botanical illustrations of beautiful plants and flowers in three convenient sizes to perfectly fit any frame or wall space.With Instant Wall Art Vibrant Botanical Prints, you can fill an entire wall with stunning, ready-to-frame images for the cost of a single art print. These forty-five eye-catching illustrations of beautiful and interesting plants will transform your space and create visual impact. These intricately detailed prints are perfect for any room whether you are decorating your first apartment or updating the walls in your dream home. Combine multiple prints to create a gallery of gorgeous illustrations. Printed on high quality, perforated paper, each image is ready for easy removal. Featuring three different image sizes—8x10, 5x7, and 4x6—these prints are easy to frame and add to any space.
£13.49
David & Charles Figure Drawing without a Model
Book SynopsisFrom the basics of drawing from life, to drawing the human figure from memory, Figure Drawing without a Model is the perfect introduction to the technique of drawing accurate and evocative figures without a life model, from illustrator Ron Tiner.
£15.29
Modern Art Press Matisse and the Joy of Drawing
Book SynopsisTraces the evolution of Matisse’s work on paper, from experimental beginnings to the artist’s instantly recognizable mature style An internationally recognized expert in the European tradition of draughtsmanship, Christopher Lloyd offers rare insights about the technical qualities of Matisse’s drawings. This book traces the evolution of Matisse’s large and varied body of drawings and works on paper—including graphic work, the celebrated cut-outs and the famous decoration of the Chapel of the Rosary at Vence, France. The artist’s drawings are contextualized within his own biography and times, from vibrant early twentieth-century Paris to later periods in luxurious Nice. Lively prose and a wealth of reproductions illustrate Matisse’s versatility in different media and his innovative, expansive concept of drawing. Despite the variety of his output, the work always reflects the artist’s constant desire to express pure emotion in visual terms. Since 2014, Christopher Lloyd has published four highly successful books on the drawings of modern artists. This book follows his most recent publication, Picasso and the Art of Drawing. With over 150 illustrations, including archival photographs of Matisse’s studio and the artist at work, this volume concisely covers Matisse’s entire graphic oeuvre.Distributed for Modern Art Press
£33.25
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Basic Drawing: Simple step-by-step
Book SynopsisFilled with easy step-by-step instruction from a variety of artists and a wealth of inspiring images to study and admire, The Art of Basic Drawing shows beginning artists how to draw everything from flowers and still lifes to landscapes, animals, and people. You’ll find plenty of helpful tips on choosing the right tools and materials, fundamental drawing techniques, developing value and shading, and setting up an effective composition, as well as important information about the influences of perspective, balance, and texture. Detailed examples of animals, people, flowers, and landscapes will help guide you through the most challenging aspects of drawing almost anything, from basic shapes to realistic details. Some included pencil drawing projects are: Strawberries Bottle and bread still life Flamingo Elephant Giraffe Horse Siberian Husky puppy English Bulldog Clouds Desert landscape Half Dome, Yosemite Woman in profile Man in profile and many more! With a striking new design and refreshed, easy-to-understand instruction, this comprehensive drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists. Follow along, step by step, as professional artists reveal their drawing secrets. With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture amazing realism in your own pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. The Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.Table of ContentsGetting Started Tools & Materials Basic Pencil Techniques Practicing Lines Perspective Warming Up Sketching Learning to See Beginning with Basic Shapes Developing Form Still Life Fruit & Nuts Strawberries Pineapple Pinecone Candlelight Still Life Composition Reflections & Lace Bottle & Bread Animals Drawing Animals Drawing at the Zoo Flamingo Elephant Kangaroo Toucan Tortoise Rattlesnake Giant Panda Giraffe Horse Portrait Pony Siberian Husky Puppy English Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer Persian Cat Tabby Cat Landscapes Landscape Composition Perspective Tips Clouds Rocks Tree Shapes Structures Mountains Deserts Creek with Rocks Sycamore Lane Half Dome, Yosemite People Adult Head Head Positions Eyes Noses & Ears Woman in Profile Man in Profile Girl in Profile Boy in Profile About the Authors
£11.69
3DTotal Publishing Ltd Hokusai An Artists Tribute
Book SynopsisHokusai, one of the greatest masters in the history of art and a huge influence on modern-day manga, is celebrated by current artists in this extraordinary book.The featured artists, including the hugely popular Kelogsloops, Canadian artist Janice Sung, and Norweigen fantasy artist Mona Finden, have created thoughtful reimaginings of drawings from Hokusai''s The Great Picture Book of Everything and share beautiful insights into the inspiration that Hokusai has provided them. Choosing works such as Palm tree and Myna bird and Daoist master Zhou Sheng ascends a cloud-ladder to the moon, the contributors explain their creative choices, show development images, and display the final exclusive piece in their individual project chapter. They apply their own style and approach, while staying true to the original narrative and composition of Hokusai''s drawing.Hokusai Reimagined also includes written contributions from experts on the great artist, with discussions on the undeniable impact he made on the world of art, and manga in particular. For lifelong Hokusai admirers or those new to his influence, this book is an essential addition to any art-book collection.
£27.00
Promopress Human Figure Drawing: Drawing Gestures, Postures
Book Synopsis'Human Figure Drawing' offers a refreshing perspective on this time timeless topic, with clear and helpful explanations and around 500 illustrations in b&w and colour. This book shows us how to learn to draw the human figure and regain our ability to observe a subject. Being able to capture the human body is a basic requirement for any artist and 'Human Figure Drawing' will help the reader conquer the fear of making mistakes and teach them how to draw with the confidence and curiosity of a child. In this new edition, the layout is completely new, the images have been updated and the readability has been improved.
£21.24
Design Originals Learn to Draw Realistic Animals with Pen Marker
Book SynopsisCapture the hard shell of a turtle, the straggly hair of a llama, and the coarse skin of an iguana! WithLearn to Draw Realistic Animals with Pen & Marker, aspiring artists will learn how to draw extremely detailed animal portraits using affordable felt tip pens and markers. Both beginning and experienced artists will practice drawing 26 amazing animals from A to Z and all of their unique features and textures, including elephants, frogs, koalas, sloths, narwhals, and more. With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, drawing techniques include stippling, cross-hatching, and more to create tons of realistic details. Also included with each drawing project are reference photos and fun facts pertaining to each animal!
£11.69
Vintage Publishing In His Own Write A Spaniard in the Works
Book SynopsisWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY SIR PAUL MCCARTNEYFirst published in 1964 and 1965, In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works are a brilliantly inventive and offbeat collection of John Lennon's stories, drawings and poems.Trade ReviewLunatic humour... it defies description. It owes something to Lear's nonsense books, but from there on in Lennon is on his own... Zany, offbeat, and illustrated by his grotesque spidery pen. It jolts the reader into gusts of laughter * Guardian *Very funny... beautifully designed * Times Literary Supplement *Irresistible...the drawings are marvellous * Sunday Telegraph *Fascinating.... It goes down like pure whimsy and then back-kicks like a sick mule. * Sunday Times *Very inventive... It's all in Lennon's favour that despite the adulation and soft soap, he has remained as tough, arrogant and uncompromising * Observer *
£13.49
Yale University Press Richard Serra Drawing
Book SynopsisAs the focal point of numerous high-profile exhibitions, the sculpture of Richard Serra (b. 1939) has drawn international acclaim. This title brings together the Serra's drawn work, considering the artist's investigation of medium as an activity both independent from and linked to his pioneering sculptural practice.
£38.00
Dover Publications Inc. Pen Ink Drawing Dover Art Instruction
Book SynopsisAn inspiring sourcebook, this guide helps artists discover a wide variety of subjects and ideas for their next sketch. More than 140 of the author's drawings illustrate nostalgic scenes, old engravings, atmospheric effects, photographs, and landscapes.
£13.04
Dover Publications Inc. Landscape Sketching in Pen and Ink
Book SynopsisAlthough geared toward professional artists, this accessible approach to landscape sketching will also appeal to amateurs. English artist Donald Maxwell''s entertaining and straightforward attitude begins with the basics: We will draw a brick. Anybody can draw a brick.Following introductions to perspective, light and shade, and composition, Maxwell proceeds to demonstrate how to direct a picture''s focus, and he discusses the challenges of ink as a medium. His observations are complemented and enhanced with illustrative examples of boatyards, bridges, churches, and country farms from throughout Great Britain that date from the early twentieth century. A concluding gallery features a bonus collection of twenty-five images by Frank Brangwyn, Joseph Pennell, Otto Fischer, and other contemporary masters of pen-and-ink landscapes. Specially added for this edition is a new Foreword written by Sonja Rozman and Ga?per Habjanic, two landscape architects with a passion for drawing.
£11.24
Thames and Hudson Ltd Impressionist and PostImpressionist Drawings
Book SynopsisAn authoritative analysis of the drawings (including watercolours and pastels) of twenty leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists in one magnificent volume. Manet, Pissarro, Morisot, Cézanne, Seurat, Gauguin, 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 19th-century France and explains why these particular works are as important as their paintings in the representation of modernity. A new approach to materials and a wholly inclusive attitude to exhibitions gave drawings a more elevated status in this period than ever before, which avant-garde artists welcomed in their preference for scenes from contemporary life. For the first time also, painting and drawing shared the same stylistic principles of spontaneity, freer handling and lack of finish. Pastels by Degas, watercolours by Cézanne, pen-and-ink drawings by Van Gogh and mixed media works by Toulouse-Lautrec have an autonomy of their own, which proved instrumental in the development of modern art. The distinguished art historian Christopher Lloyd examines the drawings of twenty of the leading Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists, highlighting an aspect of French avant-garde art that remains relatively unexplored and was of immense importance for the art movements that followed.
£24.00
The History Press Ltd Drawing Somersets Past
Book SynopsisThe archaeology and history of Somerset based on images of the county by Victor Ambrus
£16.19
Ebury Publishing Release Your Anger Midnight Edition An Adult
Book SynopsisOver thirty-five creative and intricate designs that feature classic and wonderfully original insults, exclamations and swear words to help you relax and let go of the stressful situations in your life. Each single-sided page includes such agression-relieving words as ''Shitballs'', ''Twat Waffle'' and ''Baggy Vag'' laid over therapeutic, mandala and nature inspired patterns. Why not try before you buy? Download four free pages at swearybook.com/freebonusWARNING contains seriously colourful language!
£13.77
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Creative Acrylics
Book SynopsisDiscover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics. Acrylics are one of the most versatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, and you’ll learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and building texture, plus excellent instruction on how to paint a range of different subjects. Confused about which types of paints to use, and how to use them? Creative Acrylics cuts through the clutter and offers clear fundamentals for working with a variety of paints and mediums to produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is water-soluble, dries quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect for those starting out. Begin your acrylic painting journey with an expert who will guide you through enjoyable techniques and projects as you build confidence and ramp up your skills.Step-by-step techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wiTrade Review“An ideal instruction manual and guide for all skill levels [and] fun, practical, effective, and thoroughly art student friendly.” * Midwest Book Review *"Creative Acrylics takes the mystery out of working with acrylic paint, exploring basic techniques and demonstrating how to apply them to a variety of projects. It is inspiring and encouraging, with professional tips for new painters that will help them to get good results, even with their first projects." * Foreword Reviews *Table of Contents1 MATERIALS Acrylic Paints Substrates Brushes Mediums Miscellaneous Tools and Materials 2 GETTING STARTED Setting Up Your Workspace Color Theory Basic Painting Techniques 3 STILL LIFES A Simple Orange Purple Grapes Coffee Mug Colorful Donuts 4 FLOWERS Hydrangeas Roses Sunflowers Floral Cluster 5 LANDSCAPES AND SKIES Sky and Clouds Pastel Evening Sky Sunset Cityscape Snowy Mountains 6 ADORABLE ANIMALS Koi Fish Fluffy Puppy Colorful Parrot Tiger 7 PROJECTS Painted Clay Pot Cupcake Apron Koi Pond Wooden Bowl Floral Sneakers Leather Tote Bag Wooden Floral Brush Rest TEMPLATES RESOURCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Cartooning Made Easy Circle Triangle Square
Book SynopsisCartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square shows you how to use basic shapes to illustrate cute cartoon characters, animals, facial features, objects, and more.Trade Review“A great guide to cartooning that would be an excellent addition to a collection and also useful for creative library programs.” * Library Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & Materials Chapter One: Shapes Are Everywhere! Chapter Two: What Can You Do with Circles & Ovals? Chapter Three: What Can You Do with Triangles? Chapter Four: What Can You Do with Squares & Rectangles? Chapter Five: Putting It All Together Final Thoughts About the Artist
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Drawing Manga Furries
Book SynopsisWith everything you need to start in the world of furries, The Art of Drawing Manga Furries is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original anthropomorphic animals.Trade Review"An excellent, easy-to-follow guide." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Chapter 1: The Basics Tools & Materials Common Types of Furry Characters Black & White Art Adding Color Coloring Traditionally Coloring Digitally Hairstyles Anatomy & Common Poses Clothing & Accessories Chapter 2: KEMONOMIMI Kemonomimi Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Neko Cat Girl Drawing a Kitsune Fox Girl Drawing a Kemonomimi Sheep Boy Drawing a Kemonomimi Surfer Shark Chapter 3: KEMONO Kemono Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Leopard Man Kemono Drawing a Fashionable Sloth Kemono Drawing a Bird Man Kemono Drawing a Bunny Girl Kemono Chapter 4: SCALIES Scaly Levels Commonly Used Animal Inspiration Facial Features Facial Expressions Drawing a Mermaid Drawing a Skater Dragon Drawing a Snake Businesswoman Chapter 5: Fursonas Making Your Own Fursona Sample Fursonas Drawing a Fursona: Tiera Chapter 6: Templates Heads Standing Poses Dynamic Poses Clothing & Accessories About the author
£15.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Little Drawing Workshop
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£16.99
Fordham University Press The Pleasure in Drawing
Book SynopsisOriginally written for an exhibition Nancy curated at the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon in 2007, the text addresses the medium of drawing in light of form in its formation, of form as a formative force, opening drawing to questions of pleasure and desire.Trade Review"What is it about drawing that might attract a philosopher's eye? Many things no doubt but not least, there is the (literally) unthinkable movement by which something begins to take shape. Jean-Luc Nancy's approach in The Pleasure in Drawing moves beyond art-historical categories and conceptual schemas to touch on precisely that: he considers the 'formative force' of drawing, not in terms of its formal achievement but in terms of the pleasures afforded by its constant beginning-pleasures of attraction, sense, permanent interruption, tension and intensity. A book full of dazzling insights, imaginative curves and provocative renewals." -- -Sarah Clift University of King's CollegeTable of ContentsTranslator's Note Preface to the English-Language Edition Form Sketchbook 1 Idea Sketchbook 2 Formative Force Sketchbook 3 The Pleasure of Drawing Sketchbook 4 Forma Formans Sketchbook 5 From Self Toward Self Sketchbook 6 Consenting to Self Sketchbook 7 Gestural Pleasure Sketchbook 8 The Form-Pleasure Sketchbook 9 The Designing/Drawing of the Arts Sketchbook 10 Mimesis Sketchbook 11 Pleasure of Relation Sketchbook 12 Death, Sex, Love of the Invisible Sketchbook 13 Ambiguous Pleasure Sketchbook 14 Purposiveness Without Purpose Sketchbook 15 Desire of the Line Sketchbook 16 Notes
£18.99
Transworld Publishers Ltd Mythotopia
Book SynopsisFrom renowned YouTube and Instagram artist Vexx, a follow-up to his bestselling CreatopiaVexx is back with another incredible collection of critters to colour, drawn in his signature street-art doodle style. In Mythotopia, you''ll find entirely new line art depicting magical creatures from griffins and mermaids to krakens and yetis, as well as a few guest-doodle-artists pages and a call from Vexx for you to submit your artwork via Instagram for possible inclusion in his next book.Go crazy with colour and ink in the intricate linework paired with bubbly characters, all on single-sided pages for minimum bleed-through. Both relaxing and challenging, this book is sure to inspire your inner artist.
£11.69
Canongate Books How Are You Feeling
Book SynopsisHow are you feeling? Are you alright?If you could open your mind like a handbag and show us what was inside, what would we see?A bit of a mess?Don''t worry. This is a self-help book.You''ll feel better very soon.Trade ReviewFunny and profound and surprising all at the same time -- Harry HillDavid Shrigley is probably the funniest gallery-type artist who ever lives -- Dave EggersOn 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 SelfExcellent . . . There's more to Shrigley than his knowing nods to high art * * Guardian, on Brain Activity, at the Hayward Gallery * *Shrigley deserves his immense popularity. For almost 20 years he has produced a ceaseless stream of ideas, observations, jokes and strange insights in the form of left-field drawings that have appeared in broadsheet newspapers, books and magazines as well as galleries. Deadpan, escapist and distinctively cack-handed, they make up a little world in themselves * * Observer * *Simultaneously unsettling and humorous * * Designboom, on Brain Activity, at the Hayward Gallery * *Shrigley mines a mordant, scatological seam, conjuring up the dark tradition of British humour that threw up Tony Hancock and Chris Morris. * * The Times * *[A] master of modern surrealism. * * Evening Standard * *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 JulyA must for fans of the absurd. * * ES magazine * *Half man, half legend. * * The Skinny * *An artist touched by comic genius and something like full-blown lunacy. * * The Lady * *David Shrigley messes with my head. -- Moira Jeffreys * * Scotland on Sunday * *One of the most successful contemporary artists of his generation . . . Sketchy, darkly humorous, occasionally violent and always arch, his drawings and animations are stylistically naïve, and his sculptures are intentionally awkward * * CityLife * *
£15.29
Yiannis Books Corfu Sketches A Thirtyyear Journey
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£17.95
Taylor & Francis Ltd Field Sketching for Environmental Designers
Book SynopsisThis graphic sketchbook is a primer for sparking imagination and creativity in landscape architecture and urban design drawing. Field Sketching for Environmental Designers is an ideal guide and companion for both beginning and advanced drawing enthusiasts. The text is profusely illustrated and loaded with fun and enlightening examples of work from a plethora of experienced artists, designers, planners and naturalists from around the world. Each chapter provides easy-to-follow instructions on a wide variety of techniques for field sketching and plein-air painting. The exercises are designed to help readers progressively build a set of skills that will help them construct meaning and gain knowledge from on-site, field observation.Trade Review“Using a plethora of historical and contemporary examples Chip Sullivan shows us how to carefully look at the world in which we live, while making relevant a seemingly archaic medium like watercolor. As a “why to” as well as a “how to” book, Field Sketching for Environmental Designers challenges the current supremacy of digital imagery by showing how much is lost when the human hand has been removed. And not only that: it’s also fun to look at and read.”Marc Treib, Professor of Architecture Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, and editor of Drawing/Thinking: Confronting and Electronic Age and Representing Landscape Architecture.“This book should be on your favorites shelf. Landscape Architecture is a visual language. How do we learn to illustrate our ideas? The beauty in this book is the simplicity of its visual language and yet it is packed with “how to” knowledge. Chip once again builds a crescendo from the basic plan to elaborate pictorials. This is book useful for students and professionals for their entire career.”Tricia Keffer, Sunday Coffee Podcast“This visually inspiring publication offers a fascinating overview of various drawing techniques, methods, styles and visual communication strategies that is a ‘must-have’ for landscape architectural students and professionals. It captures various types of landscapes from the rural to the cityscape, and design layouts from the formal to the informal, using drawing to explain the spaces and scales, and capturing the audience’s attention.”Nadia Amoroso, Associate Professor in Landscape Architecture, University of Guelph, author and editor of the Representing Landscapes series“Chip's field sketching was one of many discoveries, filled with historical, technical, interpretive and aartistic learning from the experience and the observation. I particularly enjoyed the San Francisco sketch crawl ending in Levi's Plaza that showed a wide array of design language and materials, and users, each reflecting the era of its creation and its evolution. Sketching to capture such dynamic qualities was such a challenge and a valuable learning experience of its own!”Yumiko Nakano“Chip's field sketching classes have been absolutely invaluable in my personal artistic journey within the environmental design field. I've always felt that part of his rare brand of genius is how easily he's able to see the genius in everyone and everything else around him. Not only will he help you to develop in your own style, he will also help you to see more dimension in the landscape and in yourself as a designer/artist than you ever could have imagined!”Victoria King“Starting out as someone who felt very insecure in my ability to hand-draw and worried that there would be nothing positive to say about the drawings I could produce, it felt like magic how quickly my field sketching sessions with Chip fast-tracked me to the point where I could impress myself with my own drawings and see noticeable improvement from week to week. With Chip's unwavering support of everyone's individual style, I'm no longer afraid that my own artistic expression of the landscape is 'wrong,' simply because it may appear differently than others.”Victoria King"Chip's field sketching sessions helped me regain confidence in my ability to draw. His positivity, encouragement, and whimsy helped me return to the joy of putting pen to paper as a way of processing the world around me. As I progress in my career, I hold Chip's voice in my head to keep me positive during moments of self-doubt in the design process."Caroline Lindquest“This is a great tool for communication. The ability to promptly draw in the field is highly coveted as you analyze and use different parts of your brain when drawing. “Maria Lopez Vazquez"Anyone can master the art of sketching, and there's no better way to learn than by simply being out in the world. Strengthening the hand-eye connection and allowing yourself to quickly capture forms and gestures allows you to understand the world in different ways. Quick sketching is also a great party trick to impress others." Dalton WalkerTable of Contents1. Woods, Groves, and Grids 2. The Gesture of Landscape: Plants, People, Space 3. Plein-Air Watercolor: Tools, Techniques, Adventures 4. Cityscapes: The Urban Journal 5. Pictorial Maps: Visual Essays and Serial Observation 6. The City Sketch Expedition: Plazas, Parks, and Art 7. Drawn on the Move 8. Drawing Ecologies Launch Pad
£35.99
David & Charles 101 Ways to Draw
Book SynopsisFrom soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fibre-tip pens, conté sticks to watercolour pencils, this unique guide covers everything you need to know to begin mastering and combining different media in your drawing. Use it as a reference for using a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try.
£11.69
Design Originals Ultimate Guide to Manga Art
Book SynopsisBecome a digital manga master with the Ultimate Guide to Manga Art. You''ll learn tips and tricks to improve your art, learn how to use the authentic Japanese art tool, Sai, and quick ways to create action lines, emotes, backgrounds and more. You''ll be given expert advice from professional artists, be able to peruse the portfolios of other famous manga artists including Heikala, Djamila Knopf and Sachin Teng. The manga projects are presented by well-established artists like Tan Hui Tian from Singapore, James Ghio from Canada, Toni Infante from Spain, Paul Kwan from the US to walk you through the steps of creating and coloring a manga design, along with the software they use and professional secrets to make it easier. Get inspired and watch your manga art come to life with help from the masters.
£11.69
Skyhorse Publishing Manga Art for Everyone: A Step-by-Step Guide to
Book SynopsisBring your own manga characters to life!With millions of fans around the world, manga is a beloved art form. Now you, too, can learn how to draw your favorite characters from Japanese comics and anime! Manga Art for Everyone shows you how to draw detailed clothing, facial expressions, and other features, like hair and accessories. With gradual steps and helpful tips, this book will have you creating your own colorful characters in no time at all!Learn to draw: Gothic Lolita Shonen Hero Bride Groom Nekojin ("cat people") Yokai Victorian Man Female Warrior The authors have done all the work for you. Just follow their simple, straightforward instructions, study the step-by-step drawings, and you'll soon have your own collection of fantastic manga characters!Trade ReviewPraise for Manga Art for Everyone:"Good characters are a key to good manga. If you’ve been trying to draw them, but still feel as though your drawings don’t look very manga-ish, this is a great book, with lots of good hints and idea templates with which to practice. Kudos to Danica Davidson and Rena Saiya for providing something very useful!”— Frederik L. Schodt, author of Manga! Manga! and Osamu Tezuka's English interpreter“Danica Davidson has done a fantastic job of expanding on Manga Art for Beginners in this lovely how-to guide, illustrated beautifully by Rena Saiya. It provides all the essential steps for the budding manga artist. Easy to understand explanations provide details on popular manga archetypes, giving the reader the tools they need to create their own dynamic manga characters.” —Robert McGuire, Publisher, One Peace BooksPraise for Manga Art for Beginners:"This manga instruction book focuses on character design and costume, devoting much more attention to details such as how to draw a rose or shoelaces, or which way a kimono crosses over, than proportion or anatomy. Much of that was covered in the previous book, Manga Art for Beginners (by Davidson and artist Melanie Westin). This is a solid selection for those who have mastered the basics and are ready to move on to character work." —School Library Journal
£14.24
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts,
Book SynopsisPacked with step-by-step projects and helpful drawing tips and techniques, The Art of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts, and Fantasy Creatures explores how to create realistic drawings of dragons, fairies, unicorns, goblins, and more. Ever considered the differences between fairies and pixies or struggled to remember how many heads belong to a hydra? With more than 50 step-by-step projects; tips and techniques for working with graphite pencil, charcoal, and ink; as well as a little history for each featured mythological and fantasy creature, The Art of Drawing Dragons, Mythological Beasts, and Fantasy Creatures includes everything you need to know to get started drawing your own impressive beasts. From choosing the right tools and materials to helpful drawing techniques, such as understanding value, basic shading techniques, creating textures, and constructing your own creatures, this step-by-step drawing guide is the perfect first step for beginning artists. Follow along as you learn to draw dragons and fantasy creatures from around the world, including elemental dragons, sea serpents, hydras, fairies, trolls, goblins, gargoyles, and more! With practice, you’ll soon be able to capture your favorite fantasy creatures—and learn a little bit about their origin and history at the same time. The Collector's Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.Table of ContentsGetting Started Tools & Materials Shading Your Drawings Creating Textures Combining References Constructing Creatures Placing the FeaturesTypes of Dragons Fire Dragon, Water Dragon, Earth Dragon, Storm Dragon, Hatchling, Naga, Drake, Wyrm Sea Serpent, Hydra, Amphisbaena, Amphitere, Lindworm, Wyvern, Western Dragon Eastern DragonLegendary Dragons Jörmungandr: Norse Rainbow Serpent: Australian Quetzalcoatl: Mexican Basilisk: North African Apalala: Pakistani Tiamat: Mesopotamian Chelan Lake Dragon: Native American Fafnir: Norse Drachenstein: German Dragon of Beowulf: Anglo-Saxon Dragon of St. George: English Ladon: Greek Azhi Dahaka: Persian Sui-Riu: Japanese T’ien Lung: Chinese Hydrus: EgyptianMythological beasts Sphinx: Greek Cerberus: Greek Grendel: Anglo-Saxon Minotaur: Greek Centaur: Greek Satyr: Greek Cyclops: Greek Siren: Greek Harpy: Greek Gorgon: Greek Pegasus: GreekFantasy Creatures Leprechaun, Troll, Ogre, Ettin, Orc, Gnome, Goblin, Hobgoblin, Gremlin, Gargoyle Manticore, Phoenix, Griffin, Kraken, Unicorn, Pixie, FairyAbout the Author
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Portfolio: Beginning Drawing: A multidimensional
Book SynopsisWith Beginning Drawing, discover and master the fundamentals of drawing with professional tips and expert instruction.Designed especially for aspiring artists, Beginning Drawing offers a well-rounded introduction to the art of basic drawing. In this concept-and technique-driven approach, beginning artists will discover the fundamentals of the craft and how to put those skills into practice for creating realistic works of art. From showing how to select and work with the tools of the trade to demonstrating a range of basic techniques, Beginning Drawing provides a thorough, easily digestible overview of key drawing concepts, including lighting, shading, shadows, perspective, texture, and composition, and then demonstrates how these techniques intersect, both functionally and creatively, in a wider context within a complete piece of art. Step-by-step lessons encourage practice, focusing readers on the methods and techniques designed to enhance their overall skill level, before graduating on to more subject-specific works. Packed with professional tips and expert instruction, Beginning Drawing is the perfect book for anyone desiring to learn, and ultimately master, the art of drawing. 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 Watercolor, Beginning Pastel, Beginning Colored Pencil, Beginning Color Mixing, Expressive Painting, Beginning Color Mixing, Beginning Pen & Ink, and Beginning Composition.
£11.69
Sixth & Spring Books Guide to Drawing Girls, The
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£7.59
