Painting, drawing and art manuals Books

Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive tutorial on how to draw an array of cartoon faces. This is the latest in the bestselling 'How to Draw' series, from master cartoonist and prolific author Chris Hart. It includes step-by-step instructions and diagrams to accommodate beginners. The personality of a cartoon character begins with the face: the head, the features, the expressions. Get that right and you can create a memorable personality. Bestselling How to Draw author Christopher Hart presents the ultimate tutorial on the topic in masterful detail, covering characters both male and female, from babies to adults, in all shapes and sizes. His accessible, step-by-step demonstrations go through all the features and explain how to build a character. You can: explore appealing cartoon head types; see how to create a variety of eyes, brows, mouths, and popular hairstyles; and learn how to turn the head in different directions while maintaining a character's visual integrity. An introductory section discusses essential shading techniques while a bonus section shows the basics of drawing the entire body.Trade Review“In this fun and colorful guide to creating cartoon characters, Hart (Manga for the Beginner; Modern Cartooning) walks readers through the basics of drawing heads, features of the face, expressions, and how the face moves; and how and what to exaggerate or distort for maximum comic effect. He also discusses the expressive power of hair and demonstrates a few techniques for shading and depicting three-dimensionality. Hart encourages readers to explore their cartoon inventiveness with dozens of simple exercises throughout the book. Most important, over the course of the activities, readers will learn how to draw an individual character convincingly and consistently through a range of different angles. VERDICT: Although the ideal audience here is children and younger teens, artists of any age wishing to reconnect with their sense of whimsy can enjoy this guide.” — Library Journal“In this fun and colorful guide to creating cartoon characters, Hart (Manga for the Beginner; Modern Cartooning) walks readers through the basics of drawing heads, features of the face, expressions, and how the face moves; and how and what to exaggerate or distort for maximum comic effect. He also discusses the expressive power of hair and demonstrates a few techniques for shading and depicting three-dimensionality. Hart encourages readers to explore their cartoon inventiveness with dozens of simple exercises throughout the book. Most important, over the course of the activities, readers will learn how to draw an individual character convincingly and consistently through a range of different angles. VERDICT: Although the ideal audience here is children and younger teens, artists of any age wishing to reconnect with their sense of whimsy can enjoy this guide.” — Library Journal

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Book SynopsisUrban sketching - the process of sketching on the go as a regular practice - is a hot trend in the drawing world. In this guide, the author shares her own creative process, which includes sketching by hand and digitally, which can embolden readers to craft a method of their own and devote more time to art, even if it's just 10 minutes a day.Trade Review“Stuffed to the brim with original sketches, [Sketch!] is the motivational book every aspiring creative needs. Written by a self-taught, or ‘untaught,’ artist, it serves as a guide for readers who want to make drawing a daily part of their lives—even if they don't have years of art school behind them.”—Huffington Post

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Book SynopsisPart of the infographic 4-Letter Word series, each containing 4 chapters to teach how to PLAN, MAKE, PLAY and GROW. The words are kept to a minimum as an expert author employs illuminating and entertaining illustrations, infographics, charts, tips and cheat-sheets, to guide you through all the essentials you need to discover and develop your new craft. DRAW is a complete, but easy to study, course in sketching and drawing - the perfect handbook for the aspiring artist. In a series of simple but beautifully illustrated steps, and with a focus on drawing the human form, our expert author describes and demonstrates all the essentials and more. You will discover how to PLAN your studies and plot your equipment; how to observe and understand proportion, and MAKE your first sketches; how to PLAY with different materials and techniques to develop your own style; and how to GROW your drawing and sketching into a business, a mindful meditation, a sociable pastime or a lifelong passion.

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Book SynopsisOffering an introduction to painting with acrylics, this book explores the potential of acrylics.Table of ContentsStarting with acrylics; MATERIALS; paint; brushes and other tools; supports; BASIC TECHNIQUES; colour; transparent techniques; opaque techniques; PROJECTS; Each subject has technique exercises, followed by a step-by-step painting; 1 Simple landscape (transparent); 2 Boats on the water (transparent); 3 Flowers (opaque); 4 Windmill (opaque); 5 Mountain scene (mixed methods); 6 Venice scene (mixed methods); A final word; Index.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a range of picturesque vistas, from the historic Floating Harbour and SS Great Britain to Avon Gorge and the city’s Georgian architecture, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a range of picturesque vistas, from beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines to mountainous national parks, vibrant cities and medieval castles, each stunning scene is full of intriguing detail sure to fire the imagination and make you reach for your colouring pencils.

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Book SynopsisThis activity book uses humorous and informative one-page comics and exercise prompts to guide young readers (and readers who are young at heart) through easy-to-master lessons on the skills needed to make comics.

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Book SynopsisLearn how use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and colour. A handy front section covers all the practical stuff, from choosing the right materials to essential techniques. Ten step-by-step tutorials then guide you through a range of subject matter, from still life to landscapes and figures, providing a thorough grounding in painting with oils. Each tutorial is broken down into key stages, with clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions. There are also special features on composition, painting outdoors and painting people. Throughout, Norman gives plenty of tips and practical advice to help you make the most of your paints. AUTHOR: Norman Long BA, MAFA studied at Blackpool and Fylde College, Newcastle University and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In addition to over thirteen solo shows, his work has featured in distinguished group exhibitions in the USA and throughout the UK, including the BP Portrait Award. He is the winner of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' de Laszlo Award and Artist and Illustrator's Artist of the Year 2013. SALES POINTS: . 10 step-by-step projects to inspire and perfect new skills . Covers all the basic techniques with special features of painting outdoors, composition and painting people . Oils are the most popular medium for painting 190 colour photographs

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Book SynopsisWhat is a historiated initial? What are canon tables? What is a drollery? This revised edition of Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms offers definitions of the key elements of illuminated manuscripts, demystifying the techniques, processes, materials, nomenclature, and styles used in the making of these precious books. Updated to reflect current research and technologies, this beautifully illustrated guide includes images of important manuscript illuminations from the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum and beyond. Concise, readable explanations of the technical terms most frequently encountered in manuscript studies make this portable volume an essential resource for students, scholars, and readers who wish a deeper understanding and enjoyment of illuminated manuscripts and medieval book production.Trade Review"Highly recommended for a wide range of readers."-CHOICE; "Not only does it make lucid the most complex conventions of the illumination, but it is also a pocket history of the Middle Ages."-Magazine Antiques

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Book SynopsisThe definitive, comprehensive guide to botanical painting, covering basic botany, plant groups and a scientific approach to the subject. Drawing on her experience as a botanical art teacher, Christina Brodie takes you on a holistic approach to botanical art and expertly covers botanical terminology, drawing and painting techniques in a wide range of media, dissection and examination of plants, fieldwork studies, microscope work and tips on presentation. Through step-by-step projects and with clearly explained techniques, learn to draw and paint flowers, fruit, leaves, stems and roots, trees, fungi, ferns and horsetails, seaweeds and other algae, mosses and lichens with remarkable precision and stunning detail.Trade ReviewThis does not compromise or cut corners and it's refreshing in an age when books are increasingly becoming commodities... that there is still someone out there who is prepared... to go the extra mile to produce books for the serious student. * Artbookreview.net *A good mix of inspiration and education, with gorgeous illustrations, as you might expect. * Publishing News *This new and authoritative book is a welcome change of direction... For the artistic plant lover, it's a real treat. * The Artist *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Plant Kingdom 2. Drawing and Watercolour Technique 3. Flowering Plants: Flowers, Fruits & Seeds 4. Flowering Plants: Leaves, Stems & Roots 5. More Painting Media 6. Monochrome Drawing Media 7. Measuring and Magnifying Plant Parts 8. Trees 9. Fungi 10. Flowerless Plants 11. Presenting Your Work 12. Further Study Suppliers Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe Art of Painting in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium. This comprehensive guide offers a fresh, modern approach to painting in acrylic. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, The Art of Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including paints and brushes, supports, mediums, and other essential information for working with this fast-drying paint. In addition to learning about basic color theory, painting techniques, and how to work with acrylic paint and textures, aspiring artists will enjoy putting their painting skills to use by practicing the step-by-step demonstrations designed to instruct and entertain. Professional acrylic painters provide easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration, enabling readers to learn techniques for mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. In-depth lessons cover a variety of subject matter ranging from still lifes and portraits to landscapes and animals. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for rendering a variety of textures, setting up compelling compositions, achieving accurate proportions, and more. With its breadth of content and detail, The Art of Painting in Acrylic is a must-have resource for any artist's reference library. Includes: Color Theory, Basic Drawing, Painting Techniques, Still Lifes & Flowers, Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, and Animals/Pet Portraits.

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Book SynopsisA unique seventeenth-century account of painting as it was practiced, taught, and discussed during a period of extraordinary artistic and intellectual ferment in the Netherlands. The only comprehensive work on painting written by a Dutch artist in the later seventeenth century, Samuel van Hoogstraten's Inleyding tot de hooge schoole der schilderkonst, anders de zichtbaere werelt (Introduction to the Academy of Painting; or, The Visible World, 1678) has long served as a source of valuable insights on a range of topics, from firsthand reports of training in Rembrandt's studio to contemporary engagements with perspective, optics, experimental philosophy, the economics of art, and more. Van Hoogstraten's magnum opus--here available in an English print edition for the first time--brings textual sources into dialogue with the author's own experience garnered during a multifaceted career. Presenting novel twists on traditional topics, he makes a distinctive case for the status of painting as a universal discipline basic to all the liberal arts. Van Hoogstraten's arguments for the authority of what painters know about nature and art speak to contemporary notions of expertise and to the unsettled relations between theory and practice, making this book a valuable document of the intertwined histories of art and knowledge in the seventeenth century.Trade Review“Superbly edited and translated, Introduction to the Academy of Painting reveals anew the variety and scope of Samuel van Hoogstraten’s great treatise on Dutch art, showing how it harnesses multiple genres of text to the task of affirming the epistemic authority of painting as an instrument of perception, judgment, and thought. Brusati and Jacobs allow us to see that Van Hoogstraten, even while deeply responsive to the circumstances his time and place, was yet sui generis: eschewing mere erudition, he placed a premium on artisanal expertise, gave voice to the inextricable connection between verisimilar description and optical deception, and argued that pictorial excellence results above all from the mutual attunement of the painter’s discriminating mind, attentive eye, and practiced hand.”;—Walter S. Melion, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Art History, Emory University; Foreign Member, KNAW, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences;;“This meticulous new translation of Samuel van Hoogstraten enables modern readers to encounter, finally and fully, the richly diverse content of that cosmopolitan, learned, and sophisticated practicing artist, as he attempts to provide both theory and practice for visual art as the worthy sister of the nine muses. Celeste Brusati's enlightening introductory commentary is another important contribution to art history's literature from the Dutch Golden Age. As with her monograph on Van Hoogstraten, Artifice and Illusion (1995), Brusati provides a springboard into Van Hoogstraten's dialogue about art, poised between Academy and Visible World.”—Larry Silver, University of Pennsylvania, Farquhar Professor of Art History, emeritus, and co-editor of Canons and Values (2019)

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Book SynopsisGlen Scouller’s paintings are full of vibrant colour and light. In Colour and Line in Watercolour – his first book – he explains how he achieves these effects. He combines traditional watercolour techniques with adding pen and ink, pastels and crayons to create paintings brimming with colour and spontaneity. Using step-by-step demonstration paintings, Scouller shows how he builds up his paintings, working first in watercolour and adding other media to create his original style. He gives advice on his methods and techniques and encourages the reader to experiment with mixed media. He believes that keeping a sketchbook is very important, especially when travelling and shares tips on how to start and use one. There are also sections on painting outdoors and in the studio. The subjects covered are boats and boatyards, landscapes, still life, animals and figures and portraits. Colour and Line in Watercolour encourages all watercolourists, whatever their level, to experiment with the medium and produce exciting and challenging work of their own by adding line in various mixed media to their watercolours.

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Book SynopsisGet Up & Gouache shows you how to bring the vibrant and versatile medium of gouache to life. Get stuck in to 20 step-by-step projects that show you how to layer, blend and bloom in order to create beautiful and lively paintings ideal for prints, cards, gifts or simply the pleasure of painting.Packed with tips, tricks and techniques, Get Up & Gouache is ideal for beginners as well as providing inspiration for intermediate-level artists. Learn how to paint people and places and discover your own visual language. Find inspiration through projects on painting friends and family, flowers and nature and even your favourite furry friends.

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Book SynopsisThe nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the nude in painting, this book introduces oil paint and gives advice on techniques when using this challenging and rewarding medium. Capturing the beauty of form and the delicate colours of the figure, it celebrates the powerful images that examine human relationships, personality and psychology. Some of the topics included in this book are instructions on materials, the colour palette and stretching your own canvas; the practicalities of working with a model in the studio; colour-mixing exercises that explore colour relationships and temperature, and finally step-by-step examples that demonstrate the progression of a painting.

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Book SynopsisBeautifully packaged, this lavish volume is certain to become the definitive study of one of the most significant periods in European art history. Coinciding with the rise of the Habsburg dynasty and the expansion of the Spanish Empire, the Spanish Golden Age created a fertile environment for cultural and scientific discovery. Some of the country's greatest music, literature, and architecture was created in the period between the mid-sixteenth and seventeenth centuries-and painting was no exception. Rich in illustrations and fascinating texts, this overview takes a thematic and chronological approach to the era and its later influences. Opening with Spain's emergence as a European power, it explores how developments such as the construction of El Escorial ushered in a new era for painting; how the cities of Madrid, Toledo, and Seville developed as centers of intellectual, political, and artistic activity; and how the Baroque period gave way to the Rococo after the collapse of the Habsburg empire. Every major painter of the period is included here, with 250 gloriously reproduced works by El Greco, Ribera, Vela zquez, Zurbara n, Murillo, Ribalta, Goya, and dozens more. A final chapter reveals how Spanish painters of the twentieth century, such as Picasso and Dali , were shaped by their Golden Age forebears.

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Book SynopsisColor your way around Tokyo with this coloring-book-meets-travel-journal featuring 30 expertly curated sites to learn about, color, and record so you can experience the city whether you’re already there, planning a trip, or dreaming about your next adventure. Grab your pen and colored pencils—and get ready to travel the world! Whether your flights are booked or you’ll only be traveling in your mind, Tokyo takes you on an interactive, colorful tour of Japan’s capital city. This travel journal features 30 sites in Tokyo to discover—from the bucket-list worthy must-sees like the Senso-ji Temple and the Imperial Palace to places to shop in the Ginza District and explore in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Learn about each landmark with fascinating histories, fun facts, and travel tips. Accompanying the journal pages allow space to record, plan, or imagine your dream vacation. Plus, all 30 landmarks feature beautifully rendered coloring pages to shade in while taking in the sites.Tokyo is the perfect airplane take-along or gift for those dreaming about exploring Japan.Trade Review"A whole new take on travel guidebooks...and a great gift." —Forbes

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

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Book SynopsisAn inspiring guide to sketching and painting the world around you!Packed with practical tips and advice, this book shows you how to fill your sketchbook or watercolor pad with a variety of everyday items that catch your eye, such as:Kitchen items like cups, teapots and silverwareToys like Rubik's Cubes and model carsTea sandwiches and roll cakesColorful bottles and containersHousehold items like umbrellas, bottles and candlesClothing and acessories including shirts, hats and umbrellasAnd so much more! Author Tomoko Kuramae provides clear step-by-step instructions on the proportions and perspective of basic objects and clearly explains how to draw dozens of items based on cubes, cylinders and flat shapes from a variety of angles. She then shows you how to bring your finished sketches alive with the use of brilliant transparent watercolors.Trade Review"…this is an eminently usable manual that will appeal to budding cartoonists and those looking to add 3D to their work." --Library Journal

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Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in the wonderful world of plants with this amazing selection of colouring images, taken from the Roxburgh Collection that forms part of the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. From elegant waterlilies to intricate climbing plants and bright blooms, this colouring book includes an exquisite range of elegant flora and fauna taken from the 18th century Roxburgh Collection. These classic illustrations perfectly capture the traditional botanical art style of the time, with their vibrant colours and wonderful attention to detail. Each double-page spread has a black-and-white line drawing to colour and the original full-colour artwork beside it for reference.Features:• Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through • A key of full-colour, thumbnail images to preview the designs • Full-page prints of original full-colour artwork to use or display This book is beautifully presented with gold foil accents,

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Book SynopsisThis book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work.The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists will tell you that human faces are the most important and challenging element of any drawing. How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions is an essential resource for artists who want to bring their skills to the next level.Thirteen professional Japanese artists have contributed their expertise to this book, which contains 1,250 drawings, with several detailed tips and comments on every drawing. It includes a comprehensive opening section on all the basic expressions budding manga artists need to master. Sections dedicated to detailed emotions and playing up the intensity and drama of more animated facial expressions follow.Tuttle's How to Create Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch progressions, practical tips and common missteps to avoid. Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.Trade Review"…richly designed books that SHOW you how to refine and perfect your drawings so you actually improve…if you're (or someone you know is) looking to up your game and improve your art, they've made it super easy to assemble a super helpful library." --The Roarbots

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

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

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Art is all around us, we just need to know where to look! Let this non-fiction book bring out the artist in you, using supplies found right outside your doorstep.

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Book SynopsisSchool is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu. In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You''ll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality. Starting with the basics from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles you''ll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei''s tips and masterclasses. With Mei''s help and encouragement, you''ll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So, what are you waiting for? Let''s get started!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Sparkling and informative.”—Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection)“A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color.”—Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic“[A] scholarly yet highly entertaining book.”—Natalie Angier, New York Times“On Color pays tribute to everyday visual wonders so often taken for granted, and enriches our perception by emphasizing just how strange the history of seeing in colour can be.” —Eric Bulson, Times Literary SupplementWinner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice“Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour – and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study.”—Colin Thubron"Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."—James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare“This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world.”—David Salle“On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution.”—Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal

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Book SynopsisTap into the powerfully positive impact of drawing for the whole family with 25 drawing sessions!  In March 2020, Mark Kistler received a call that his son's school was going virtual for the remainder of the school year. He began holding daily livestreams, leading half hour drawing sessions for what became hundreds of thousands of kids over two months, giving families a much-needed break from the chaos of the pandemic. Now, Mark brings these stress-relieving, creative outlets to life in 25 original lessons, including: Space Kitty! Dino Ride Parachuting Penguin Singing Shark Ninja Banana—and more! Harnessing the life inspiring and transformative power of the visual arts, Half Hour of Pencil Power brings together parents, educators, and the kids they care for with step-by-step drawing lessons, all of which can be done in a half hour or less. Drawing will help your kid have fun, decrease loneline

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Book SynopsisThe final volume of Will Eisner’s celebrated instructional trilogy explores the critical principle of body grammar in comics storytelling.

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Book SynopsisAn ancient form of meditative art, mandalas are complex circular designs that draw the eye toward their centers. This collection offers 30 images to captivate colourists of all ages.

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Book SynopsisTake time to relax with this beautiful pocket-sized book of designs to color in.

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Book SynopsisIn this text, Saito discusses brushes, inks and other tools unique to Japanese ink painting, as well as the correct way to create different brush strokes. Lessons are also included on the "Four Gentlemen" - orchid, bamboo, cherry blossom and chrysanthemum flower.Trade Review"…designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobby…well worth the money." --The Decorator"…illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear…recommended." --Library Journal"…invaluable for understanding Oriental painting and the actual technique to be enjoyed as a hobby or used as a supplementary skill integrated with the professional's vocabulary." --American Artist

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

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Book SynopsisThis delightful colouring book includes spectacular bird illustrations based on the artwork of Audubon and other classic ornithology illustrators, presented in an attractive hardback gift edition with patterened endpapers. Whether you are a bird-lover, an artist, or both, this delightful colouring book is sure to please. It features over 70 classic full-colour ornithology illustrations from the likes of John James Audubon, John T Bowen and John Gerrard Keulemans to use as reference, placed beside black and white line drawings ready for the addition of colour. Included here are bright songbirds and majestic birds of prey, as well as favourites such as the jewel-like kingfisher and the flamboyant flamingo. Their delicate, vivid plumage makes birds ideal subject matter for developing colour technique and rendering those illustrations is guaranteed to provide hours of pleasure. An index of birds is included, helping you identify each bird and find yo

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Book SynopsisFrom the olive branch to the white poppy, symbols of peace and love have always been around us. This colouring book invites artists to focus on these life-enhancing concepts while polishing their artistic skills and simply having some creative fun.• Includes 45 designs• Printed on thick, high-quality paper• The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-throughABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful colouring challenge.

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Book SynopsisFluttering fairies adorn this beautiful A-Z colouring book, beautifully designed so you can make your own illustrated alphabet, enchanted by magical motifs. With more than 52 images to colour in, there is much to enjoy in the pages within. Full-page letter illustrations appear in both upper and lower case, meaning you have two enchanting choices for each letter. So settle down with your colouring pens or pencils, and float away to fairyland as you complete these delightful scenes. • Includes 52 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful colouring challenge.

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Book SynopsisEncounter terrifying monsters and otherworldly creatures in the Stanger Worlds Colouring Book, inspired by iconic works of sci-fi horror film and literature.Grab your putrid purples and slime greens and bring these incredible creations to life with colour. Inside you will find over 40 designs inspired by the likes of sci-fi master H. P. Lovecraft as well as more modern filmic creators of sci-fi horror such as John Carpenter and Wes Craven. You''ll find worlds where everything is familiar yet distorted and different. There are entire metropolises menaced by giant hands or a massive moth-like creature, a skeletal scarecrow and armed with giant, writhing tentacles. Venture in with care but be afraid, very afraid. A host of terrifying images await...ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Horror Colouring series brings together a selection of spectacular artworks, inspired by classic horror and fantasy. Terrifying phantoms and otherworldly creatures ab

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Book SynopsisPack up your iconic VW camper van and set out for the open road in this delightful colouring book, featuring over 45 designs of travelling adventures. The camper van, ideally a 1960s VW version, painted brightly, has become an aspirational holiday icon. You can take your bed along, cook en route and park up almost anywhere you like. This delightful colouring book is inspired by ''van life'' adventures, with images of travel and relaxation from all over the world. From beachy shores to mountain ranges, this colouring book includes a wonderful array of sites and scenes to fill with colour. • Includes 45 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markers ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and

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Book SynopsisGive a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world - Marilyn MonroeWelcome to a dream closet packed to the brim with wonderful shoes. From fantasy creations to the highest of fashion, you''ll find boots, sandals, stilettos, platforms and shoes beyond your wildest imagination. And you can colour them any way you like, depending on your taste and style. Dotted throughout are quotes from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Christian Louboutin and even Carrie Bradshaw, to draw inspiration from. So make your selection, take your pencils and create the shoes you''ve always dreamed of.• Includes 45 designs• Printed on thick, high-quality paper• The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through• Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markersABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful colouring books designed to relax the mind and inspire crea

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Book SynopsisArtists can create their own gothic gallery with this spectacular colouring book, containing over 45 artworks inspired by gothic style and culture. From misty graveyard scenes to resplendent gothic gowns, this collection of images draws on the sometimes creepy, often dramatic, features of gothic culture. Inside you will find skulls aplenty, gothic buildings, haunting creatures and a sense of darkness and glamour, all rendered in line artworks for you to colour. Features:• Over 45 designs• Beautiful silver cover accents• Colourful designs on the opposite page to inspire your creations• Thick, high-quality paper to prevent bleed-throughSo grab your deep purples, moody greys, and bold crimsons, and to bring these gothic creations to life.

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Book SynopsisGet creative with this ultra-funky book packed with inspiring fashion illustrations to colour, complete, decorate and doodle on!Doodlers and artists of all ages will find these unfinished artworks simply irresistible, with dresses to design, hairstyles to invent, accessories to customize, tattoos and make-up to imagine, patterns to repeat and even landscapes to continue!Let your imagination run wild with this amusing, simple, cool and original book that will awaken the dormant creative in everyone and help you hone your skills in fashion drawing and design.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to combine watercolor illustrations with hand lettering to create beautiful art and gifts. Self-taught artist Tanje Pöltl shares the tips, tricks and know-how she''s learned on her creative journey so that you can fast-track your skills. Discover the materials you''ll need in terms of paints, brushes, paper and pens, then get started with Tanja''s exercises to learn the basic techniques of watercolour painting and hand lettering. 20 amazing step-by-step projects include ideas for gift boxes, journals, greetings cards, jar labels, posters, hoop art, table runners, height charts, box frames and more ? all beautifully illustrated in a modern yet timeless style. Kickstart your own creative journey with this accessible and indispensable guide to easy watercolour and hand lettering techniques and make art that makes you happy!Table of ContentsForeword INTRODUCTION 365 days of creativity Your creative journey BASIC MATERIALS Hand lettering pens Watercolors Brushes Paper HANDLETTERING KNOW HOW Handlettering basics Warm up exercises Practice letters Faux calligraphy Joining letters Bounce lettering The line grid Alphabets WATERCOLOR KNOW HOW Paint/water ratio Basic techniques Handling the brush Color knowledge Tonal value, transparency, opacity Your personal color palette Exercises PROJECTS Moodboard Inspirational cards Seasonal gift boxes Botanical table runner Plant journal Floral greetings Hoop art 3D flowers Fruity labels Party stationery Seasonal calendar Recipe cards Birth poster Milestone cards The big ABC Picture wall Height chart Beetles frame Butterfly booklet About the author Index

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