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Book SynopsisArtist and writer Anna Chapman Parker records in prose and stunning original line drawings a year spent looking closely at weeds, our most ubiquitous plants.

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Book SynopsisOpens with several first-person anecdotes about the author’s life as a practicing artist and a discussion of the intellectual lineage of his vision-based pedagogy. Many more anecdotes from the author’s teaching appear in most chapters. The author discusses perception as it benefits the artist in the studio. Perceptual laws govern both our experience of seeing and the artist’s process of creating. The book presents a proven process developed by the author over many decades of teaching and studio practice that the artist can apply to their own painting/drawing and/or teaching. The painting and drawing principles in the book are essential and yet not generally taught or understood. They will benefit anyone learning how to draw/paint or advance their practice. The book will also help practitioners to make rapid progress and to avoid clichéd, overused solutions. It also offers insights and discussions of interest to art lovers and “Sunday painters.” It is for everyone who enjoys viewing and thinking about art. Integrated into the text are more than one hundred images—works of art by well-known historical and contemporary artists and students, photographs, and diagrams—to reinforce the concepts presented. A recap section ends each chapter, followed by an exercise, or group of related exercises, to encourage and guide the practitioner in immediate application of the concepts. Trade Review“Studio Seeing is a great resource for artists and students or anyone who wants to learn about the mystery of painting and drawing—essentially the making of flat shapes to communicate multi-dimensional perceptions, concepts, and meanings. This book is a wonderful exploration of that mystery as it so deftly explicates perception, material, and methods as applied to painting and drawing. It makes for good reading whether you want to use it as a teaching/learning aid or just as a pleasure to read.” -- John Torreano, artist and NYU Professor Emeritus, New York University“Studio Seeing is a timely work making a case for ‘vison-based pedagogy.’ The book is filled with helpful anecdotes, clever and memorable analogies, and excellent exercises. More than just an instruction book or teacher’s manual, Torlen explains the reason and the context for the exercises included in the book, articulating many of the ideas that painters understand in making their work but are often less able to explain.” -- Magnus Quaife, Professor of Artist Pedagogy, University of the Arts Helsinki“Torlen’s experiences as a student, a teacher, and a practicing artist enhance his discussions of the psychology and physiological components in how we see. Studio Seeing is an informative examination of visual perception and the methods for advancing an individual’s skills in drawing and painting.” -- Honour Mack, Professor, Painting Department Chair, Maine College of Art & Design“In this brilliant book, Michael Torlen sets out to create what he calls an “Academy of Individuals,” inviting artists to follow their individual interests and stylistic paths. Studio Seeing covers a lot of ground, from facing a bare canvas to chapters on perception, line, and value. By way of clear, well-wrought guidance, diverse illustrations, and engaging exercises, Torlen draws on a lifetime of art-making and teaching to enrich the creative lives of artists. The book is a gift to artists and those of us who want to know how the creative process works. Read this book and you’ll see.” -- Carl Little, art critic and author“Studio Seeing is a triumph. I don’t believe anyone has written about ‘seeing’ so clearly and completely. ‘Seeing’ things entails more than copying things that you see. Seeing ‘things’ is not understanding things unless you see them in relation to what is adjacent to them, in front of them, behind them or even things that are not there. It is the context of things that gives the viewer (or the artist) understanding. How you perceive things can control meaning; and meaning can vary from person to person. Therein lies the power of art. Having Michael Torlen as a teacher was a gift. It is thrilling to have a book that puts his lifetime of experience and thoughts in one place for artists, young and old, to learn from and enjoy.” -- Fred Wilson, 1999 MacArthur Fellow and conceptual/installation artist“Michael Torlen’s Studio Seeing, an assemblage of pedagogical postulates honed over a career of interacting with artists, is an essential volume for those interested in art, perception, artists, or the education of people with these interests.” -- Ravi S. Rajan, President, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)“A must have book for anyone who wants to learn how to ‘see.’” -- Michael Scott, artistTable of ContentsFigures Foreword Julian Kreimer A Practical-Meditative Lineage XVII Teaching XVIII Learning to “See the Ground” Preface Learning to See The Brick The Lineage Introduction 1. The Fear Factor The Bare Canvas Into the Void Course of Action Fear’s Tyranny Mistakes and Accidents Part-to-part Recap 2. How We See It, How We Don’t The 3D Cues Perspective Binocular Vision Light and Shadow Relative Motion Recap Exercises – Two or One Eyed 3. The Artist’s Vision The Monocular Cues Constancy 2D Visual Cues Position Shape-Size Overlap Value Contrast Color Contrast Hierarchy and Interaction Recap Exercises – 2D Cues 4. More About Seeing Parts and Wholes The Gestalt Contribution Think Ahead Arnheim Where and What Figuring the Ground Object-Directed vs. Ground-Directed Seeing Past Experience, Purpose, and Action Recap Exercises – Parts and Whole 5. Beyond Face or Vase Head First Figure-Ground Not Negative and Positive Edge-condition Yes and No Intentions, Meanings, and Context Recap Exercises – F/G 6. Forces in the Field Inner Necessity Closure Coincidence of Edge and Continuity Locales Recap Exercises – Three C’s 7. Line Positioning Line Contour Gesture Blind-contour Cross-contour Recap Exercises – DYI 8. Value Positioning Value Reserving the Light Adding and Subtracting On Readymade Adding Wash and Brush Elegance or Clumsiness Recap Exercises – Plus and Minus 9. Brush, Paint, Process Shape Paint, Don’t Paint Shapes Color Studies Bridging Triangle DLWCDI Recap Exercises–DLM 10. Muscles and Marks The Body Against Itself Four Variables Pressure Tempo Duration Direction Deliberate Practice Recap Exercises–PTDD 11. Figuring Where Plumb, Level, and Square The Frame Sighting and Measuring 2D to 2D Linear Perspective Aerial Perspective Sfumato Recap Exercises–Devices 12. Unmediated Response Focal Point Approximation The Great Law Recap Exercises–Focal Point 13. Fixing Jumping Parts Add More of It Build a Bridge Reverse the Overlap Adjust the Scale Do Something Else Recap Exercises–Ground-Directed 14. The End is The Beginning Limits of Language Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes Meaning, Metaphor, Myth Last Words Endnotes Bibliography Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThe only hyper-realistic drawing book with the humour and taste that today's audience demands. You'll never look at a fried egg the in same way again! With this book, you'll learn how to draw your own super-real artworks. Twenty step-by-step tutorials show you each stage on the way to an impressive finished effect. From a simple spoon to an appetizing avocado and beautiful rosebuds, you'll discover the confidence to have a go, as Sarah Evans expertly guides you through the materials and techniques you'll need.

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Book SynopsisA practical reference for every amateur artist looking to hone their skills in oils, pastels, acrylics, watercolours, charcoals or coloured pencils

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Book SynopsisZenspirations dangles are unique patterns that add interest and texture to any design. Although they may look complicated, they are actually quite easy to create! All you need is a pen, a piece of paper and your imagination. Gifted calligrapher and designer Joanne Fink shares her fun and relaxing techniques for adding dangle patterns to your drawings. Whether you like to journal, draw or doodle, you'll find intriguing ideas here for crafting, designing and decorating with dangle patterns. This expanded edition includes a bonus workbook section that gives you a place to play, experiment and create new, exciting dangle designs. This is where you can practice drawing all the dangle design components, experiment with new techniques and develop your own unique dangle style.

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use easel format book is ideal for both complete beginners and more experienced artists who want to expand their skills. It contains clear instructions, reliable advice and friendly encouragement to unleash your creativity. It features over 600 illustrations and photographs lead you step by step through each project. It features carefully planned lessons that teach you how to draw the detailed features of people and pets. It offers easy-to-follow guidance on composition, perspective, medium, and the best sitting position for drawing. In this title, projects include household objects, winter tree, Victorian house, portrait of a girl, and ducks on the pond. From flowers and still lifes to landscape and family portraits - you can learn how to draw in just 15 simple, fun lessons. All you need to get started is some basic equipment and a sketchbook. Then just follow the step-by-step directions to learn time-tested techniques for using pencils, pens, pastels and charcoal, and watch your artwork form before your eyes. A useful introduction contains guidance on types of easel, sitting positions, basic equipment and choosing a sketchbook, as well as simple instructions for basic shapes. The chapters that follow cover Still Life, Flowers and Trees, Landscape, People and Portraits, and Animals. Each project is illustrated with detailed stage-by-stage pictures, including close-ups of difficult sections. The practical easel format makes this book easy to use by any aspiring artist.

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Book SynopsisThis is a hands-on guide to learning to draw in perspective. It is partly about learning to draw a set of straight lines that meet at a point. And it’s partly about learning to look at what is around you, and spot where those invisible straight lines might be located. It’s a book for anyone who wants to draw or paint—in any genre and in any medium. And it’s not weighed down with theory – although everything you will need to know is explained. Most of all, it gives you exercises to play with. You can put your observational skills to the test with the “image quiz” features—where you take a pen and draw in all the vanishing points onto the book itself. Or use the special “perspective chambers” to draw objects onto an existing scene, keeping it all in the right perspective: think of it as a kind of 3D doodling. By the time you get to the end of the book, you will understand how perspective works and be able to apply it intuitively without a ruler or drafting table. The whole concept will feel like a sixth sense. And you can get on with being creative. There is also a 30-page workbook to put your skills to the test!Trade ReviewAs a college lecturer I would say this is for the higher level or degree level students. It is thorough and covers perspective well in both text and visual representation. It's not for a quick look though and a certain amount of time needs to be given to truly use the book but it's worth it. The workbook is an especially nice section. * Marian Carr *One of the most important things to master when you are learning how to draw is perspective; it is also one of the most difficult. In this primer the author and various other artists show how to get the better of it and thus improve your skills. This is not the sort of book to breeze through in a short time; to get the best out of it you will need to read it through more than once. There are practical exercises to try out, lots of diagrams and descriptions of what is going on to work through. Some mathematical skills are a great help. After a brief history of perspective use in art, the author explains the different types and then dedicates a chapter to each of them. One, two and three-point perspective, multi and curvilinear are all explored, and finally there is a workbook to try it all out. Each chapter is divided into four sections with a page of explanations at the front to show how to use it. Seeing it, understanding it, applying it and how-to sequence are the section headings. There is plenty to look at and plenty to read. A slightly thicker and larger font would have been easier on the eye here as the print is small and thin, but there is a lot to get in with these complex topics. Several pages of diagrams, grids, drawings and photos with captions show how it all works, and turning to the back, there are blank grids with links for downloading so you can have a go. I found this to be the best part, as all that wee print and involved drawing was useful, but I personally got more out of it all after I had had a go myself. This is not surprising, perhaps, as art is a practical subject, and if you are looking for an exhaustive guide to perspective this is a good choice. * Myshelf.com *July 2016 There have been many books on perspective down the years, all trying in their own wat to simplify what is a complex subject. In some cases, that can be overdone, leading to no explaination at all. Matthew Brehm confronts the problems head on and avoids as many of the intrusive red llines leading to vanishing points as possible. Five perspective types - 1 point, 2 point, 3 point, multi-point and curvilinear are each broken down into seeing, understanding, applying and a how-to-sequence. Thos consistent approach makes the book easy to follow and gives you the confidence to tackle the workbook section, whcih is definitely quite technical. This is one of the best books on the subject I've seen. * The Artist *This book covers in depth the science of perspective. It is written by an Associate Professor of Architecture in a clear and concise manner. The chapters progress from explaining Basic perspective through to curvilinear perspective (I've never heard of this before!) Each chapter is subdivided into : seeing it, understanding it, applying it and 'how to' sequence. It is generously illustrated and even includes a work book complete with grids that can be photocopied to help with your project! Thoroughly recommended to buy and keep as reference for that ambitious project. * Dianne Ryan *It's often the subtle things which are difficult to explain and more so make them understood by others, Perspectives being one of them. However, Matthew Brehm through this Work book on Perspective , has well balanced the theory and through examples, takes us gradually from the simple one point perspective to more higher levels of perspectives (Curvilinear). This Work book takes a four pronged structured mode of learning for each of the perspective under study. Step one being "Seeing It" - creates the awareness and focuses on building the observational skills, followed by "Understanding it" - which covers the technical concepts involved , step 3 -"Applying it" - appreciation of the application of the concepts through well selected drawings and finally a "how to" - Step wise execution of a drawing as a case study. The book also comes with a 32 page worksheets to prompt readers to put theory into practice while reading the book itself. Would recommend this book for the all those who are keen to understand and explore Perspectives- to add more life to their creations. I have enjoyed reading this book, my thanks to Matthew Brehm and the publishing team for bringing out a book which is true to its title * Thiagarajan PK *This book arrived at a good time for me, as I am in the early stages of a street scene showing Guildford High Street, which has converging rows of buildings on a downward-sloping road. First impressions are good, with the book printed on high quality paper. The text and images are clear and beautifully printed. It’s a book you’ll want to handle. The book consists of 144 pages in a near-square format and is divided into three major sections; history, examples and a workbook section. I’ll deal with each section in turn. 1 - History The author, Matthew Brehm, goes to some lengths to explain the history of perspective in art, which actually makes for an interesting read on its own, discussing the various approaches together with illustrations to support the text. 2 - Examples This is the main part of the book and covers the different types of perspective that we may encounter when producing our art: 1-point, 2-point, 3-point and, interestingly, curvilinear perspective. Each type of perspective is handled using the method of ‘seeing it’, ‘understanding it’, and ‘applying it’. The ‘seeing it’ sections give illustrated examples of how we can identify the perspective type being discussed, using photographs, shapes and models. The author is careful to highlight pitfalls for the unwary, such as getting the horizon line wrong. ‘Understanding it’ goes into why we need to apply the particular type of perspective and ways to apply the methods. For instance, the subject may include irregular or complex shapes which need to be analysed by the artist as part of the application process. ‘The final stage is ‘applying it’, when the author gives examples of artworks using the perspective type being discussed. Following the examples is a sub-section giving a ‘how-to sequence’, where the reader is taken through an example artwork using the perspective type under discussion in a number of easy to follow steps, resulting in a finished work. 3 - Workbook Using pre-drawn grids, this 32 page section takes the reader through each perspective type, with the opportunity to use the ideas presented in the earlier chapters. Some pages fold out to give you bigger perspectives and grids, enabling the reader to plot really wide scenes. Conclusion This book is really easy to get into, providing clear and understandable directions for finding and applying the different types of perspective. I found the book engrossing to read and have already learnt how to identify and apply the correct perspective for my current painting. I shall certainly be referring to this useful book over the coming weeks and months and can recommend it to anyone with an interest in the subject. * David Raison *I have known students who really struggle to understand perspective. This book should help anyone develop their understanding of perspective and use their knowledge to improve their drawing skills. Each type of perspective has its own chapter, from one-point to curvilinear. Workbook exercises give you the chance to practice. Use the grids to guide you. There are practical techniques, explanations and plenty of examples to ensure that you understand the theory. You’ll find work in pencil and in colour. You’ll find the basics to the most complex types all included and explained. Build your confidence and skills by following the progressive chapters. This is one of the most thorough and easy-to-use books I have found on the subject. The cover has a quality feel. * Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk *April 2016 If you are looking to improve your drawing and painting, this new book by Matthew Brehm - How to see it, How to Draw it- will set you on the right tracks. Perspective is a subject that many beginners prefer to gloss over, but it's importance in creating convincing work is paramount. This hands on guide promises not to weigh us down with theory. Instead it offers exercises to play with, including drawing vanishing points in the book itself. " Think of it as 3D doodling", says the author. By the end of the book, you should be able to understand perspective intuitively, enabling you to draw convincing objects without use of a ruler. * The Leisure Painter *If ever a book died on its feet without its subtitle, this is the one! As a guide to perspective for the artist, rather than the technical illustrator, it’s pretty much pitch perfect. Any book which tells you that it’ll take away the mystique of the subject is lying, because it’s a technical one and you can’t avoid an explanation of vanishing points or the lines that lead to them. Matthew Brehm does, however, minimise a lot of the complexity, and the bulk of the illustrations are attractive drawings and paintings, mostly of buildings, that show the results in practice. Where theory is necessary, it’s mainly confined to block diagrams which, while not pretty, do make the matter easier to understand. The book is also extremely well structured, starting with one-point perspective and progressing to two and three point before going on to multi-point and curvilinear. Each section works in the same way: seeing it, understanding it, applying it and how to sequence. Keeping the approach constant means that, once you’ve got the hang of one topic, you’ve got the hang of them all. There’s also an excellent introduction to the basics: visual depth clues, lines of convergence, the horizon line and so on. If you’ve ever struggled to get to grips with perspective, and any book is going to open your eyes, this is the one to do it. I won’t say I couldn’t put it down, but I do keep picking it up. * Artbookreview.net *

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Book SynopsisLearn to draw expressive, characterful manga faces using this simple step-by-step book. Manga artist Yishan Li teaches you to transform simple shapes into eyes, mouths, hairstyles and fully formed manga faces. There are 38 exercises to choose from including 18 complete manga faces, or you can use the facial features as building blocks to create your own unique characters. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished drawing in eight easy steps; a final coloured version shows you how to develop your artwork even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding manga artists, you’ll be amazed how easily you too can create your own manga faces using this simple book.Table of ContentsEyes 5 Mouths 8 Faces 11 Hair 19 Heads 23

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

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Book SynopsisThe concepts are grouped into categories that regularly crop up at the workshops: 'finance', 'technology', 'innovation', 'agile' and 'sales', as well as broader themes such as 'team dynamics', 'way-of-working', 'politics' and 'the world we live in'. This is not a definitive list: every story is different and has its own blend of icons and visuals. My Icon Library is a source of inspiration and a go-to reference for whenever you need a visual that's a tad too complicated for your imagination or a Google Images search. It also works as a great companion to author's other bestselling books: Visual Thinking and Visual Doing.

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Book SynopsisNo subject has had more enduring appeal for artists than animals. And yet creating convincing animal sketches can be daunting and leave you wondering, where do I start?Let go of your fear and unlock drawing skills that you never believed you could have with this expertly guided sketchbook. You Will Be Able to Draw Animals by the End of This Book not only teaches you the fundamental steps required for you to be able to sketch animals, but also allows you the space to practise on the page, with pages laying flat to allow you to draw comfortably. Start with the essentials, such as basic mark making and tone, and move on to the key elements of anatomy, texture and expression that will take your drawings from good to great.So pick up a pencil and discover the joy of drawing animals!

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Book SynopsisNew title in the colourful Blank Artisan Notebook collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment, and crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns.Blank Artisan Notebooks, the new Journals from Flame Tree in a range of hues to suit the mood and the moment. They’re hand crafted with decorated edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and unlined pages, the Blank Artisan Notebooks are perfect for notes, creative writing, poetry, sketches and doodles. And, with robust flexi covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag, a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.

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Book SynopsisAndrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of  drawing. His first book, Fun With a Pencil, published in 1939 is a wonderfully crafted and engaging introduction to drawing, cartooning, and capturing the essence of a subject all while having fun. With delightful step-by-step instruction from Professor Blook, Loomis's charming alter ego on the page.

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Book SynopsisVisual thinking and drawing are both becoming increasingly important in today’s business settings. A picture really can tell a thousand words. Visualization is a crucial part of the journey for companies seeking to boost enterprise agility, break down silos and increase employee and customer engage­ment. Visualizing thought processes can help break down complex problems. It empowers teams and staff to build on one another’s ideas, fosters collaboration, jump-starts co-creation and boosts innovation. This book will help brush aside misconcepti­ons that may have prevented you using these techniques in your workplace. You don’t need Van Gogh’s artistic talent or Einstein’s intelli­gence to harness the power of visual thinking and make your company more successful. With the right mindset and the simple skills this book provides you the skills to develop your own signature and style and start gene­rating change by integrating visual communi­cation into your business setting.

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to draw majestic trees in realistic detail, step by easy step, with Drawing: Trees with William Powell. The qualities we most admire in trees are also what we value in ourselves or other people—strength, dignity, and perseverance. Perhaps this is why we’re naturally drawn to them as artistic subjects. From basic shapes to final details, this book teaches the step-by-step process of drawing a wide variety of trees. With just a little practice, you can create many different types of trees, each with its own unique qualities and elegance. With tips on drawing root patterns, branches, fallen trees, and bark and simple techniques for rendering cast shadows and ground foliage, Drawing: Trees with William F. Powell teaches artists how to draw a wide variety of trees in graphite pencil, from basic shapes to final details. Learn about basic tree shapes and leaf types, as well as the fundamentals of shading, composition, and perspective. Some of the step-by-step lessons included in this book are: Tree Trunks Branches & Boughs Root Patterns Foliage Textures Fallen Trees Majestic Oak Sierra Pines Sycamore Lane 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: Trees with William F. Powell 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.

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Book SynopsisSketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.

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Book SynopsisGuy Noble is an artist and teacher whose work has been exhibited all over the world. He trained at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London, and has taught painting and drawing at Central St Martins in London since 2006.

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Book SynopsisCreate authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style.

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Book SynopsisThis text offers artists a complete guide to figure drawing.

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Book SynopsisThe enduring Figure It Out! series turns its focus to drawing the face and facial expressions! Christopher Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! books have taught thousands of artists to draw the human figure. His clear step-by-step illustrations and instructions make drawing people accessible, easy, and fun! In Figure It Out! Faces & Expressions, he uses the same approach to demystify the head and facial features. Topics include the basic head types and shapes, facial features, facial hair, hairstyles, and eyeglasses and sunglasses. Hart then shows how to draw more than 40 different common facial expressions, which will bring portraits to life.

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Book SynopsisAn insightful and comprehensive guide to mastering the art of drawing and illustrating architecture.

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Book SynopsisA revised and expanded edition of this classic colouring book, which features enchanting drawings by Andy Warhol.Trade Review'Dive into Andy Warhol's archive with this one-of-a-kind title' - Papercrafter

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Book SynopsisCreate your own original comic book story!Tuttle Studio provides the perfect tool for manga and comic book enthusiasts of all agesa fun-filled activity book and sketchbook that is the perfect way for aspiring artists and animators to realize their dreams and bring their stories to lifewhile sharing them with others!This complete 2-in-1 drawing how-to guide and sketchbook provides a basic instructional course on comic book drawing. It also includes 25 different page templates, text boxes and speech balloon options followed by 124 practice drawing pagesmore than any other book!The variety and flexibility of templates in this book allow you to sketch your own story and design your own covers with ease. The introductory tutorials offer:Professional tips on story development, panel progression and the use of speech balloons and sound effectsLessons on character-creation and drawing faces, with an easy four-step progression from the rough, blocking-in stage to finishing details of hairstyles

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Book SynopsisFeline Fable with drawings by author and fine artist, Patricia Broughton, illustrating a mystical story written with Francis Rockliff of a kitten's search for his lost meow. Beautiful high quality casebound book that works well for all the family with drawings left clear for children or adults to colour and so make the book their own.

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Book SynopsisThe official Discworld Colouring Book, featuring artwork by acclaimed Discworld artist Paul Kidby!Trade ReviewThe detail is phenomenal... From what I gather, people are pre-ordering at least two copies; one to colour and one to keep pristine. * SFX *Mesmerising * GEEKY MONKEY *A lovely homage to a great man and his best creation. * UPCOMING 4 ME *

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Book SynopsisThe Official WEBTOON Pride Coloring Book Collection is not just a coloring book; it’s a celebration of love, diversity, and the power of storytelling.Immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds of LGBTQIA+ webcomics as you add your personal touch to the tales of hit WEBTOON Originals series. With each turn of the page, you''ll explore the unique narratives of these webcomics, infusing them with the colors of your choosing. Spanning a range of genres—epic fantasy, heartwarming romance, supernatural adventures, and more—this distinctive coloring book features:  96 pages, including full-color art and coloring pages of characters from hit WEBTOON Originals series, including Boyfriends, Mage & Demon Queen, Castle Swimmer, and more. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ representation and diverse love stories. Interactive format, including full-color reference art alongside detailed line art so

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Book SynopsisEnhance your drawing skills and create 57 anime fantasy creatures following simple step-by-step tutorials. In Cute Creature Art Class, popular anime artist Naomi Lord shares the secrets to drawing enchanting creatures in her signature style. Through easy-to-follow tutorials, Lord walks you through the techniques she used to create these anime characters, including her personal suggestions when it comes to using colored pencils, markers, digital programs, and more. Discover the myths of creatures ranging from druids to dragons, including:   Land Walkers such as Kitsune, Yeti, Cerberus, Naga Air Gliders such as Manticore, Quetzalcoatl, Pegasus, Fairy Sea Splashers such as Kraken, Akhlut, Kelpie, Mermaid Night Dwellers such as Cthulhu, Mothman, Wendigo, Medusa and More! But the magic doesn't stop there! Get creative with the Bonus: 

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Book SynopsisThis title features 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. Bring your tangle designs to life with brilliant colour! Inside you'll find 31 all-new tangles with inspiring ideas for adding expressive colour to your Zentangle-inspired art. You'll love these easy and beautiful techniques for combining cool colours with mixed media. You can unleash your imagination and brighten your tangle experience. You can discover the joys of using watercolours, resist designs, Distress Inks, Pan Pastels, Gelly Roll pens, Radiant H2Os and more. You can use the bonus workbook section to play, experiment and create. You can relax and feel the Zen as tangles flow from your hand in vivid living colour.

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Book SynopsisWhether you?re an aspiring artist or new to the medium, seasoned instructor and accomplished artist Nathan Fowkes makes drawing portraits in charcoal not only accessible, but also a real pleasure! From stocking the best supplies to using them effectively, and composing a portrait while avoiding common mistakes, How to Draw Portraits in Charcoal by Nathan Fowkes will place you firmly on the path to producing the charcoal portraits you''ve dreamed of creating. His easy-to-follow tips, in-depth tutorials, and valuable exercises make this guide your first step toward building an understanding and appreciation for every face you draw. This handy book will equip you with the skills to capture them in beautiful charcoal fashion.

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Book SynopsisThe Art of the Travel Journal offers all the techniques, ideas, inspiration, and step-by-step instructions needed to create artful, one-of-a-kind journals filled with drawings, ephemera, lettering, and more that document our lives traveling around the world—or around the corner. Trade Review“The Art of the Travel Journal is an instructional art book whose cheerful aesthetic and accessible instructions are sure to kindle a creative spark.” * Foreword Reviews *"All facets of journaling are covered, from start to finish: pre-trip planning, setting intentions, gathering supplies, staying motivated, and how to archive completed journals. A comprehensive, methodical, profusely illustrated, and inspiring 'how to' guide." * Midwest Book Review *“This beautiful book will help you discover (or rediscover) how to journal creatively and beautifully, sharing techniques for sketching, lettering and decorating with meaningful mementos like tickets and maps. The result will be a wonderful souvenir documenting your travels and will be a wonderful thing to look back on, maybe even passing down through your family’s generations.” * Johnny Jet *Table of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION How I Started Travel Journaling How to Use This Book 1 Getting Started Definition of Journaling Terms | A Brief History of Travel Journaling | Writing About Travel | Journaling | Starting a Travel Journal | The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Journal | 2 Materials Essential Supplies | Other Tools | Creating a Travel Art Kit | LESSON: Create Your Own Washi Tape Sampler | LESSON: Make Your Own Watercolor Tin | 3 Telling Stories Pre-trip Planning | Ways to Document Your Travels | 4 Collecting and Composition Ephemera | Staying Organized | LESSON: Making Ephemera Envelopes and Pockets | LESSON: Creating Artful Postcards | Collage Tips and Ideas | LESSON: Make a Collaged Travel Zine | 5 Journal Spread Ideas Journaling Formats | Themed Journal Spreads | Hand Lettering | LESSON: Lettering with Brush Pens | Using Color Palettes to Tell a Story | 6 Honing Your Habit Finding Your Journaling Style | Staying Committed | Tips and Advice to Live By | 7 Guest Artists

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Book SynopsisWith Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters, you’ll learn character design for these popular entertainment genres from renowned concept artist and teacher TB Choi.  Constructing a Character. Build a character right from the start with the basics of human anatomy and proportion. Simplifying Forms for Poses and Gestures. Streamline form to develop effective poses and gestures from a variety of angles. Drawing Hair, Clothing, and Accessories. Render authentic details that support your characters and enrich your stories. Conveying Dimension, Emotion, and Character. Refine your use of line, shadow, and form to create visual variety, depth, and emotion. Pets, Chibis, and Sidekicks. Create pets, chibis, anthros, and kemonomimi with personality. Exercise: Design and Draw a Character. Learn a simple method for developing an original character, from mind map to finishTrade Review"Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters lives up to its title as an instructive and visual "how-to" guide for aspiring artists interested in drawing characters or comics in the style of Japanese manga. A wealth of black-and-white illustrations (color is primarily used as highlights to aid in focus, and only occasionally shown in finished examples) demonstrate how to incorporate the basics of human anatomy, portray poses and gestures, add details like hair and clothing, apply lines and shadows to give expression and emotion, and much more. Thoroughly accessible to budding artists of all ages, Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters is an excellent supplementary resource to broaden artistic creativity." * Midwest Book Review *Table of Contents1 Constructing a Character The Basics of Line Human Skeleton Muscles Bone and Fat Basic Human Proportions Skull Mouth Eyes Ears Nose Arms Hands Legs Feet 2 Simplifying Forms for Gestures and Poses The Basics of Poses and Gestures Exploring Different Angles How a Pose Can Support a Story How to Draw Breasts (on Female and Male Characters) Adjusting Body Shape to Fit a Character Silhouettes 3 Drawing Hair, Clothing and Accesories Draping and Folds Folds and Movemen Proportion and Clothing for Youth How Hair Frames the Head and Face Drawing Hats Drawing Glasses 4 Putting It All Together Basic Facial Structures Face Shapes Drawing Faces from Different Angles Emotion and Expression Gestures That Enhance Emotion and Story Creating a Character’s Backstory 5 Pets, Chibis and Sidekicks Pets with Personality Chibi Characters Kemonomimi and Anthros 6 Exercise: Design and Draw a Character Drawing a Friend INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisAteliers have produced the greatest artists of all time. This book talks about the educational model based on the nineteenth-century model of teaching artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. It uses the works of Old Masters and realist artists to demonstrate and teach the principles of realist drawing and painting.

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Book SynopsisBoost your productivity at work with the latest in the Visual book series. Enhance your productivity at work with "Visual Working," the follow-up to the successful "Visual Thinking" and "Visual Doing." This practical workbook shows you how to use drawing as a fun and effective way to communicate at work. It provides simple steps to incorporate business drawing into your daily routine so that you can express ideas with images as easily as with words. Discover the Five Visual Thinking Types and use practical tips to improve collaboration and communication within your organisation. Make drawing at work a regular part of your daily routine and enjoy more success and pleasure on the job. - Learn to use drawing as a fun and effective communication tool in the workplace. - Incorporate business drawing into your daily routine. - Unleash your creativity and foster better teamwork throughout your workplace.

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Book SynopsisThis deceptively simple and addictive sketchbook-with-content includes tons of hip and entertaining things to draw. Encourages artists to try their hands at things like a bike, mistakes, Fred Astaire, synchronized swimmers, a sippy cup, RUN DMC, feelings, a waffle, the view from an airplane, and many many more.

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Book SynopsisA new title in LOM ART's 'Kerby's Selection' series, this enchanting colouring book brings together Kerby’s most celebrated images that take their inspiration from myths and legends around the world.Inside the book are 55 detailed drawings of mythical beings, from a majestic phoenix with wings made of flames to a sinister werewolf prowling through the forest. Other creatures include Cerberus guarding the entrance to the Underworld, a white stag in a serene pond scene and a huge river snake morphing into a waterfall. The perfect way to celebrate Kerby’s most magical animal creations to date, fans will love bringing the intricate scenes to life with colour. Please note: This book contains material previously published in Worlds Within Worlds, Mythomorphia and Mythic World.Also available in the series:Wondrous Animals 9781915751089

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Book SynopsisCapture the wonders of nature in watercolour with this quick guide to wildlife painting, packed with techniques and inspiration. Bestselling author Hazel Soan demonstrates how to paint a variety of wildlife, from garden favourites to exotic wild beasts. With easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step exercises, it has never been easier to capture the likeness of an animal, in your chosen medium, in a few quick strokes. The book covers all the key skills you need, including techniques for speed, capturing pose and proportion, advice on painting fur, feathers, hair, hides and markings, working with colour and light, and adding background and setting, as well as further work that can be completed in the studio. From cats, big and small, birds and foxes to magnificent elephants, lions and zebras, Hazel's simple tips, practical demonstrations and beautiful paintings can be applied to any moving subject and will help you master the art of capturing animals – in watercolour, oils, pencils or pastels – in no time at all.Trade Review‘There’s a great deal of information here, beautifully presented from an expert artist and tutor’ Leisure Painter

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