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JRP Ringier Carroll Dunham: Green Period.
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£31.50
Prestel Gustav Klimt: The Interiors
Book SynopsisInterior design was supremely important to Gustav Klimt, and many of his paintings were created for specific settings or spaces. This aspect of Klimt’s practice comes beautifully to life in this book that illustrates how some of the artist’s most beloved canvases appeared in situ—in private dining rooms and salons, galleries, museums, and public exhibition spaces. Works such as the portraits of Emilie Flöge and Hermine Gallia, the shocking Nuda Veritas, and landscapes A Morning by the Pond and The Tall Poplar I are presented in double-page spreads. Full-color reproductions of paintings by Klimt are juxtaposed with blackand- white vintage photographs of the original interiors with the featured paintings overlaid in color. Thoughtful and personal texts by Klimt scholar Tobias Natter accompany each spread, providing invaluable contextual insight about how these pictures were conceived as part of the interior design of their respective rooms and spaces, and the passionate collectors who first owned these pictures. Meticulously produced and packaged, this book provides a refreshing perspective on Klimt’s oeuvre and artistic vision.
£31.99
Tuttle Publishing Drawing Basic Manga Characters: The Complete
Book SynopsisThis workbook provides a revolutionary new 3-step tracing technique that beginning artists can use to quickly learn to draw manga characters just like a pro!Popular manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna guide you through a series of carefully graded lessons to build up your skills gradually. Each pose and scene has a star skill level, so you can build your way up from 1 to 5! Learn character poses ranging from standing, walking and running, to signature manga poses with expressive movements, 2-person poses, and so many more! Practice drawing from various perspectives and viewpoints Trace and draw directly into your workbook and learn to master the basics of manga character poses faster than you could imagine! Each page presents a classic manga pose, from walking and running to jumping for joy, in three different steps: A simple outline of the body, to practice drawing features and basic anatomy The defining elements of the character (like clothes, hair and facial expression) highlighted for easy tracing so you can practice placing them onto the basic body outline. The finished drawing (for inspiration). The six chapters of poses are supplemented by expert tips and easy exercises for capturing the right facial expressions, drawing the clothes and getting the perspective and body proportions right.Beginning manga artists are in good hands with Morozumi, who lectures at art academies in Tokyo, and Mizuna, whose work has been exhibited in the U.S., Europe and beyond. If you've been looking for an easy-to-use guide to drawing manga, The Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Basic Manga Characters is the perfect place to start!
£11.69
Tuttle Publishing The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners: 21
Book SynopsisAn easy-to-follow, yet comprehensive beginner's guide to drawing.In The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners, experienced art instructor Yoshiko Ogura explains the basics of pencil drawing through a series of lessons that provide insights on artistic composition, simulating highlights and shadows, depicting realistic forms, rendering texture and creating a sense of depth in your artwork. At the beginning of the book, she provides you with all the information you need to get started—what materials to buy, how to prepare your work surface, pencils and erasers—even how to sit correctly when drawing.Once you know these, Ogura provides a series of easy and clear step-by-step lessons showing you how to draw simple objects while gaining an understanding of the essential concepts of perspective, how to convey hard and soft surfaces and textures, composition and balance. From here, you progress to more complex shapes and objects including landscapes and portraits of people and animals, as she explains all the additional concepts needed to draw these realistically.This book teaches you how to draw the following interesting subjects: Simple forms (an apple, a milk carton, an egg, a mug) Hard & soft surfaces (fabric, a loaf of bread, a stone, a book) Transparent objects (water droplets, a glass) Complex objects (a piece of squash with seeds and pulp, a sunflower) Human anatomical features (hands, faces) Landscape elements (trees, buildings) Animals (a cat, a parakeet) Still life (fruit, flowers) Plus, many other inspirational examples and ideas! By the end, all your drawings will begin to look impressively polished and realistic! As you work through the lessons, you'll master all the skills and knowledge that seasoned artists demonstrate in their work.Trade Review"The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners lives up to its title as a user-friendly guide to learning the basics of drawing…[It] is enthusiastically recommended for anyone with an interest in drawing, whether as a hobby or as the first step toward an art-related profession." -- Midwest Book Review"With a dramatically different approach than many drawing how-to books, Japanese illustrator Ogura thinks of all the questions and issues a novice might face, then addresses them simply and head on…It's difficult to see how an in-person class could teach much more. Appended with Ogura's inspirational works." -- Booklist, Starred Review"…the right balance of text and visual aids in this guide to drawing that encourages readers to embrace every step of the process, including the struggle…highly recommended for aspiring artists of all types, especially those looking for encouragement to give drawing a go." -- Library Journal
£13.49
Tuttle Publishing Drawing Fantastic Female Fighters: Manga & Anime
Book SynopsisTwo superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill their secrets in this private master class.Join Hisashi Kagawa, an animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show you how to bring your battle heroines boldly to life.Helpful sidebars and tips appear in dialogue bubbles throughout this book, as the artists guide aspiring illustrators from initial idea to finished artworks, pointing out common missteps and pitfalls that can easily frustrate beginning artists along the way.The essential techniques and design elements needed to create engaging female-led battle scenes are first reviewed in detail. Then each author walks the reader through their entire creative process of developing an original story from beginning to end. Along the way the authors give you hundreds of helpful tips on how to create compelling characters and render realistic expressions and poses, showing you how practiced professionals work. Starting from a storyboard sequence of simple sketches you'll progress to a polished finished drawing.By learning from two artists with different styles at the same time, readers get twice the advice and emerge doubly prepared to create scenes, stories and battle heroines of their own.Trade Review"Drawing Fantastic Female Fighters lives up to its title as an art guide to bringing female characters in the style of Japanese anime and manga to life on the page. The text offers in-depth instructions and advice on everything from expressions and poses to issues specific to women's clothing…[It] is a treasure for anyone interested in creating manga-style art or comics. Highly recommended!" -- Midwest Book 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
£16.19
Tuttle Publishing Sketching Men: How to Draw Lifelike Male Figures,
Book SynopsisIn Sketching Men, veteran art instructor Koichi Hagawa, PhD explains how to quickly capture the dynamic male form through two distinct styles of sketching: Very rapid (1-3 minute) line drawings that capture the essence of the subject's posture and movement—perfect for recording athletic action poses in the moment More finished tonal drawings, which take a bit longer to render (7-10 minutes), but fill in lots of interesting texture and wonderfully realistic details and nuances, including the play of light and shadow, three-dimensional form and a sense of mass and balance Learn to sketch the following: Individual body parts and their bones and muscles Objects held in the hands and with both arms Standing and sitting poses Transitions from prone and sitting poses to a standing pose Bending, reaching and leaning poses Pushing, throwing and dancing poses Folds, gathers and drape of clothing This book contains hundreds of detailed studies and helpful examples. Your sketches will improve rapidly as you learn all about how human anatomy—the skeleton, muscles and posture—all come together to express the uniquely male form. When you hone your line and tonal drawing skills with this book, all of your artwork will improve as a result, no matter the application: storyboarding, cartooning and graphic novels, illustration, formal drawings, painting and more!
£15.29
Tuttle Publishing Sketching Women: Learn to Draw Lifelike Female
Book SynopsisIn Sketching Women, three professional studio artists (Kozo Ueda, PhD, Takahiro Okada, PhD and Minoru Hirota, PhD) join forces to show you how to sketch the female figure through 55 step-by-step drawing lessons.Each instructor walks you through their philosophy for croquis sketching. Croquis sketches are quickly-rendered drawings that capture the essentials of a subject's form and pose with relatively few expressive lines.There are four levels of sketching described in the book: 1-minute croquis: very rapid gesture drawings that capture only the artist's impressions of the form, and where the pencil stays in contact with the paper for practically the entire session 2-minute croquis: another quick sketch, but with more attention paid to the character and rhythm of the lines and how they help to express the essence of the form 5-minute croquis: a more finished drawing where added tonal variations suggest volume and anatomical details 10-minute croquis: more of a finished drawing than true croquis, the longer session allows the luxury of adding fine details such as the facial expression, the character of the hands and clothing texture Learn to sketch the following: Individual body parts (including faces) and their bone structure and muscles Standing and sitting poses Nudes and clothed figures Light and dark tonal variations Dynamic poses Color drawings You'll quickly hone your sketching skills with this life-drawing classroom-in-a-book. The expert advice and observations, dozens of poses to study, as well as easy-to-understand notes and tips make it easy to understand how the skeleton, muscles and posture all come together to express the uniquely female form.
£15.29
Tuttle Publishing Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide: A
Book SynopsisThe complete guide to amazing digital illustration techniques!Are you an animator, an illustrator, a designer? Or an artist working in multiple digital fields at once? If so, this is the book for you! Manga & Anime Digital Illustration Guide takes you inside the studios of 12 professional Japanese artists and animators. In this book, you will learn the techniques used by the pros to draw and design characters for a variety of commercial and creative platforms. Follow the step-by-step lessons to learn how to create amazing characters and illustrations, and forge your own pathway in the world of creative careersLearn the pro techniques for a wide variety of modern applications, such as: Smartphone apps, anime films and video games Posters, covers, advertisements and special effects Fan art and fantasy fiction illustrations Illustrated books, manga and graphic novels Pull up a chair for this collection of private tutorials and let the experts show you how they work. Learn the tips and techniques that lead to unforgettable illustrations!
£15.29
Tuttle Publishing Create Kemonomimi Characters for Cosplay Anime
Book SynopsisLearn to create amazing kemonomimi with realistic animal features and matching accessories!Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you preferthis is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as well as cosplay enthusiasts. Choose your favorite animal then fuse its salient features with a fabulous human form and animal-specific clothing. Shugao shows you how! She teaches you to combine authentic animal details with original fashions to create new and exciting characters. And she provides hundreds of amazing examples, including:A hip-hop horse hybrid with a puffy coat, tousled mane and horseshoe sneakersA goth dobermann girl draped in black satin with a punk hairdo and dog muzzleA not-so-cowardly lion showing off his wild mane and tufted tailA cool cowgirl with a lasso tail and ten-gallon hat that sits atop her hornsA long-legged lamb with an eared caphis fuzzy fleece tied with a bellAnd hundreds of other fabulous charact
£14.39
Promopress Hidden Nature: A Coloring Book for Grown-Ups
Book SynopsisColouring, an apparently simple and mechanical activity, has long been known as an effective and also very pleasant way to sharpen our minds and boost our thought processes. On top of that, it's also extremely unwinding, amusing and, beware, highly addictive! Throughout 100 pages full of imaginative illustrations and lavish patterns inspired by natural motives, "Hidden Nature" will open the door to exploring our artistic side and re-awake that child inside us that still holds our creative imagination. With its square format and excellent paper quality, the book allows for the use of a wide variety of materials, from simple crayons to water-colourable pencils or felt-tips that won't show on the reverse. "Hidden Nature" has been crafted to provide hours of fun and relaxation for everyone, including the most amateur artist. The special binding of the book remedies one of the common complaints about coloring books: "Hidden Nature" opens flat and moreover the pages can be teared out without destroying the book.
£12.52
Hoaki Exploring Black and White: Drawing and Painting
Book SynopsisNow in paperback, this visually detailed book by renowned illustrator Victor Escandell is devoted exclusively to the infinite creative possibilities of drawing and painting in black and white. Traditional and modern materials, techniques and applications (Indian ink, pencil, pen, bamboo, water-soluble graphite, coloured pencils, gouache, different types of felt-tip pens for various supports, grattage, etc.) are described clearly so that beginners and advanced artists alike can experiment with what they have learned and explore their creativity. Each chapter covers a specific technique and contains useful information such as the methods and materials used, illustrated examples and interesting anecdotes about the origin of each technique, tricks of the trade, many variations and references to other classic and contemporary authors. Each technique is demonstrated in additional detail by a short film the reader can access via QR code.
£16.19
Hoaki Portraying Children: Expressions, Proportions,
Book SynopsisPortraying people is undoubtedly one of the most difficult aspects of drawing. Expressions, movements, emotions and gazes add a series of challenges not present when drawing still lifes or landscapes. In addition, the scant number of books specifically about drawing children leave many of the particularities related to the portrayal of childhood unresolved. This book, now in paperback, fills this void. Using live models, either posing or simply naturally, photographs, videos, drawings of faces, it contains a step-by-step, detailed explanation on how to draw children. Through an introduction to proportions, and by training in observing the changes children experience over the years, the reader learns how to capture both children's physical and psychological transformations. Portraying Children is intended for illustrators and those who love to draw, and anyone else who wants to capture the memorable and fleeting moments associated with childhood.
£15.29
Fantagraphics Books Hal Fosters Prince Valiant Sketchbooks An Illustrated Memoir
£37.50
Page Street Publishing How to Draw in Pen Ink
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£19.19
Page Street Publishing National Parks Watercolor
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£19.19
David Kordansky Gallery Jonas Wood: Plants and Animals
Book SynopsisSumptuous and colorful new portraits, still lifes, landscapes and interior scenes from the beloved LA painter This volume provides a concise, comprehensive and intimate look at Jonas Wood’s 2022 solo exhibition at David Kordansky Gallery in Los Angeles. With illuminating texts by Wood that incorporate process notes, references and thoughts about his practice and artmaking in general, this richly illustrated monograph shows how he plans and executes his celebrated paintings from his own point of view. Jonas Wood: Plants and Animals features large full-color plates of the 14 paintings in the exhibition plus installation views and dozens of contextualizing images. These include drawings, collages, prints, photographs, previous paintings, research materials and studio shots; many are never-before-seen selections from Wood’s personal archive. Plants and Animals is a vivid and entertaining immersion in the world of an artist whose evocations of daily life, memories and invented scenes are both familiar and surprising, and whose paintings contain innumerable visual worlds of their own. Jonas Wood was born in Boston in 1977. He has been the subject of solo and two-person exhibitions at the Dallas Museum of Art (2019); Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar, the Netherlands (with Shio Kusaka, 2017); Lever House, New York (2014); and Hammer Museum, Los Angeles (2010). His work is in the permanent collections of many institutions including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington, DC; Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Guggenheim Museum, New York; The Broad, Los Angeles; Museum of Modern Art, New York; and Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
£46.80
Search Press Ltd Drawing Using Grids: Portraits of Babies &
Book SynopsisFrom world-renowned artist Giovanni Civardi, this highly practical guide to drawing babies and children uses the traditional grid technique to make the drawing process both simple and accessible. Starting from a photograph, Civardi shows you how to create an accurate pencil sketch of the subject by overlaying a grid and transferring the image one square at a time. The drawing is then rendered in easy stages to create a finished portrait. Even the most complex of subjects can be broken down into easy steps using this method, and by following the numerous step-by-step exercises the reader will very soon be producing highly detailed drawings based on photographs of their own.Trade ReviewSummer 2018 Artists have been using grids to aid perspective and proportion for centuries. The basic idea itself is as simple as it sounds. As ever Giovanni Civardi proceeds largely by example and with few or no words. Initial remarks cover features in proportion and are useful in themselves. The remainder of the book covers a series of worked examples that show you how to lay the basic shapes out on an 8x10 grid and then fill in size, shape, shadows and detail. Its devastatingly simple and disarmingly effective. * The Artist *This new series from the prolific and always worthwhile Giovanni Civardi does what it says on the tin. The use of grids vastly simplifies any composition that requires perspective or proportion and artists have been using them for centuries; it’s what the camera obscura was for. Giovanni’s method doesn’t require any equipment and he demonstrates how to draw up an 11 x 8 rectangular grid that contains your subject: in this case, just the head and neck. There are initial notes on anatomy, features and proportions, the bulk of each volume then being occupied by a series of worked examples that progress from the initial outline on the grid to Giovanni’s usual sensitive result. With so many books to his credit, finding new approaches is getting tricky and there’s inevitably a degree of repetition to the coverage. However, Giovanni is an artist of great skill and always worth a read. In this case, the simplicity he has introduced is, I think, a welcome novelty. * Artbookreview.net *May 2018 Giovanni Civardi has spent decades drawing, painting and teaching portraiture and has written numerous books on the subject. The lastest two provide a quick solution to students wanting to draw expressive portraits, using grids to capture their subjects accurately. Starting from a photograph, Giovanni clearly explains how to create a pencil sketch, using a grid to transfer one section at a time. With practice the student will be able to create detailed drawings from photgraphs and build the confidence to tackle subject from life. * The Leisure Painter *Table of Contents3 Introduction 4 Proportions and procedure 6 Portrait gallery
£8.54
Headline Publishing Group Sketch Like No One is Watching: A beginner's
Book SynopsisDrawing can improve your mood, release endorphins and make you happy – but for many, the fear of the blank page, combined with a lack of confidence and know-how, can be daunting.In her new book, Molly Egan encourages you to sketch like no one is watching! Once you stop caring what people think – just like when you were a child – your creativity will flow. Filled with drawing prompts and tutorials, Molly will help you to unleash your creativity and embrace your own unique style. Build your skills by revisiting the basics, such as shape, perspective and pattern, then learn how to draw from photographs and from real life, sketching people, nature, buildings, landscapes and more.Small enough to put in your bag, yet big enough to make impactful art, this fun title will reignite your passion for being creative.
£11.69
Galison Liberty 9 X 12 Paint by Number Kit Thorpe
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£21.59
David & Charles Snippets
Book SynopsisA week-to-view journal that teaches you how to draw your very own autobiographical comics in one panel a day. With tips and tricks to teach you the basics of drawing comics, and prompts to help encourage mindfulness, Snippets is the perfect book for anyone wanting to combine creativity with self-care.
£16.31
Union Square & Co. Sketchbook basic small spiral Kraft
Book SynopsisThe top-selling Sterling Sketchbook series features the popular new Kraft-cover format and includes quality paper and sturdy binding.
£9.11
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners:
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of illustrated graphite portrait references and step-by-step pencil lessons, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners will help you master drawing realistic human figures in a range of different positions. This helpful 128-page guide reveals the process of drawing the human figure as it pertains to anatomy, proportions, volume, mass, gesture, movement, and expression. From there, discover how these characteristics come together using light, shape, line, and form to accurately depict the human figure in a variety of everyday poses. Step-by-step drawing instructions and techniques demonstrate how to capture realistic poses as they differ from one person to the next across a range of human characteristics. In section 1 of this book, learn the tools, materials, and techniques used in drawing before diving into the basics of portraiture and human anatomy. In section 2, practice a variety of basic stationary poses before moving on to the dynamic poses in section 3. Section 4 covers expressive portraits and conveying mood and facial expressions. Finally, with lots of examples, section 5 covers many of the artistic compositions you can use when drawing people. Packed with helpful illustrated references, hundreds of tips, and loads of expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Poses for Beginners is the perfect resource for artists of all skill levels—and one that will be referred to over and over again. Walter Foster Publishing’s Collector’s Series offers a broad range of projects across a variety of mediums and genres, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and others. Suitable for beginning to intermediate artists, each book features in-depth instruction about how to work with the tools of the trade, master techniques, and use newfound skills in practical application via step-by-step projects.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Tools & Materials Drawing Implements Sharpening Your Pencils Basic Drawing Techniques Creating Texture Other Pencil Techniques Shading Techniques People in Perspective Portraiture Basics Placement Adding Elements to Portraits Learning to “See” Contour Drawing Basic Anatomy Torso Arms & Hands Legs & Feet Hand & Foot Adult Head & Facial Anatomy Child Anatomy Child Head & Facial Proportions Child Body Proportions Chapter 2 Basic Poses Standing Poses Wide Stance Hands on Hips Arms Crossed Looking Back From the Side Leaning Forward Stepping Forward Casual Standing Positions Sitting Poses On the Floor On a Bench On a Stool Hand on Floor Children Sitting Hands on Faces Reclining Poses On Stomach On Side Chapter 3 Dynamic Poses Movement & Balance Ballerina Ballerina in Tutu Sprinter Runner Soccer Player Basketball Player Boxer Swimmer Children in Action Child with Flower Child Running Kids at Play Chapter 4 Expressive Portraits Drawing All Ages Young Children Teens & Young Adults Mature Adults Portrait of an Older Woman Showing Mood & Emotion Portrait of a Young Girl Chapter 5 Compositions Composing with Purpose Dancer Secrets to Creativity About the Artists
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Easy Watercolor: Simple step-by-step lessons for
Book SynopsisLeave your artistic insecurities behind as you easily re-create the simple but beautiful paintings in Art Made Easy: Easy Watercolor.Easy Watercolor offers you a definite way to succeed as a beginning artist. Without getting bogged down in a lot of technical detail, just gather a few inexpensive supplies and put paintbrush to paper! Even if you have never painted with watercolors before, the engaging and easy subjects are simple to re-create by following the step-by-step progressive images. Projects include: Brushstrokes and shapes Letters Botanicals Still lifes of everyday objects Animal portraits Landscapes and architecture And much more Along with the beautiful, on-trend art projects, tips and common pitfalls are explained throughout to ensure your art is the best it can be. No matter your skill level going in, you will be proud to frame your creations and just might feel encouraged to progress to more in-depth art in the future. And the best part is, as you’re painting, you’ll be familiarizing yourself with art concepts without feeling like you’re taking a serious class. If you want to move on to more difficult subjects, you’ll have a basic understanding of color, value, form, texture, perspective, composition, and more. With the simple, fun, and low-pressure approach found in Walter Foster’s Art Made Easy series, absolutely anyone can create a work of art! Continue your streak of creative successes with another book in this series, Easy Drawing. Table of ContentsGetting Started Introduction, Supplies, Painting BasicsExploring Color Color Theory, Color Mixing, Color Explorations, Four PalettesBrushstrokes & Shapes Brushstrokes, Letters, Shapes, ResistsBotanicals Peonies, Roses, Open Flowers, Closed Flowers, Greenery, Painted Cactus Garden, WreathsEveryday Objects Living Room, Cozy Cottage, Subjects All AroundAnimals & People Fox, Squirrel, Rabbit, Chicken, Pig, Dog, Cat, Beetle, Butterfly, Elephant, Lion, Animal Studies, Human FacesOutdoor Scenes Sunset, Landscape, Oceanscape, Skies, Buildings About the Author
£11.69
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Kawaii Doodle Café: Learn to Draw Adorable
Book SynopsisYour table is ready . . . Learn to draw over 100 adorable doodles of your favorite snacks, desserts, drinks, and more! Welcome to the Kawaii Doodle Café, where popular kawaii artist Faith Varvara shows you how to draw over 100 cute and tasty foods from around the world in an easy-to-follow, simple style, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, à la carte items, pastries, desserts, and drinks, along with tableware. Create mouthwatering foods, such as: Éclair Macaron Lemon Meringue Pie Tiramisu Crème Brûlée Strawberry Parfait Avocado Toast Breakfast Burrito Japanese Omurice Bubble Tea And much more! Along with the step-by-step tutorials, Faith shares tips for drawing and coloring your foods, a fun introduction about the cozy café and its talented staff, and pages to color. And once you have the basic shapes down, the options to customize the foods are endless to create your own feast for the eyes. Keep doodling away as you collect all the fun books in the Kawaii Doodle series, which include: Kawaii Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Kawaii Doodle World, Kawaii Kitties, and Kawaii Doggies.
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Creative Alcohol Inks: A Step-by-Step Guide to
Book SynopsisPour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium. Get an overview of essential materials, substrates, and finishes. Explore techniques for applying alcohol inks, such as pouring, creating texture, lifting, masking, adding embellishments, and more. Learn helpful troubleshooting tips and tricks. Use what you’ve learned to create one-of-a-kindartworks and stylish projects. Find your creative flow with Creative Alcohol Inks! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Essential Supplies Alcohol Inks Blending Liquids Air Tools Surfaces & Substrates Other Supplies Sealants Setting Up a Workspace Working Safely 2 Basic Techniques Alcohol Ink Wash Stippling to Create Blooms Blending Metallic Mixatives Spraying Masking . Lifting Drawing over Washes Stamping Embossing Powder Plastic Wrap Adhesive Stencils Adding Texture with a Catalyst 3 Inspiration, Color & Composition Finding Inspiration Color Basics Color Schemes Color Studies Creating Compositions 4 Finishing Techniques Sealing Your Work Mounting Yupo Paper to Board Applying Resin Options for Framing Creating Fine Art Prints 5 Alcohol Ink Projects Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo Porcelain Picture Frame Tree Silhouette & Night Sky Painting Modern Ornament Ocean-Inspired Textured Painting Abstract Coasters Mini Abstract Landscape Crescent Moon Painting Circle Painting Geometric Painting Custom Greeting Cards Alcohol Ink Painting on Gessobord Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Urban Sketching Handbook Drawing with a
Book SynopsisIn Drawing with a Tablet: Easy Techniques for Mastering Digital Drawing on Location, readers will learn step by step how to create amazing drawings while on the go. In the sixth volume of the Urban Sketching Handbook series, popular artist and workshop instructor Uma Kelkar shows sketchers how to take their digital drawing to the next level. Whether you are new to sketching or wish to try the latest technology, this useful guide shares expert tips and techniques for drawing on a tablet. With a focus on using the ProCreate tool, but with information that is relevant to other digital platforms, you will start with the basics, such as opening your file, choosing your resolution, determining your palette, and how to simplify your tools by creating a preferred set of brushes. The book also covers using layers and groups of layers, and shows you how to create a sketch from start to finish. Whether you are drawing at home, en plein air, on the go, or even at night, learn how to enliven your digital drawings and enhance your skills.Table of ContentsAbout This Series Introduction KEYS I Equipment Basics II Get Started with Digital Drawing III Layers Are Everything IV Going Deeper V Leveraging Tools GALLERY I Cityscapes: Indoors II Cityscapes: Outdoors III Landscapes Contributors Acknowledgments About the Author
£999.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Watercolor Is for Everyone: Simple Lessons to
Book SynopsisWatercolor Is for Everyone guides you through 21 intuitive, process-based painting lessons that help you discover your own unique artist-within while creating works of beauty you will joyfully send out into the world to share. In this beautiful book, artist Kateri Ewing, author of Look Closer, Draw Better, guides you through a series of simple creative projects using a soulful, meditative, and reflective process. Whether you're picking up a paint brush for the first time or are an experienced artist, you'll discover and deepen your creative potential through these exercises, because everyone can make art. Each project results in two art pieces: one to keep for yourself, and then another one, such as a postcard or mini painting, to share with someone else or send out into the world, to spread their color, creativity, and joy in new places. With Watercolor Is for Everyone, you can learn how to build a daily practice and how to set intentions and create, even if you have just 10 minutes a day. The projects draw inspiration from poetry, music, literature, and the natural world, and invite experimentation with a variety of sources, from tarot and oracle cards to rocks and feathers. You'll pursue your personal passions through accessible projects as you build your artistic skills, confidence, and creativity.Trade Review"An intuitive, meditative practice to inspire original creations." * ForeWord Reviews *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION A CREATIVE PRACTICE FOR EVERYONE: WHAT IS INTUITIVE, PROCESS-BASED ART? THE FOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE PRACTICE One: Honor and Appreciate this Moment in Time and Your Tools and Materials Two: Show Up Every Day Three: Setting Your Intentions, Inspiration, and Two-Fold Joy Four: Scatter Your Joy Far and Wide THE LESSONS 1 Our Sacred Tools and the Monogram 2 Beginner’s Mind, Beginner’s Heart 3 The Watercolor Meditation Practice 4 Without a Plan 5 Many Voices, One Song 6 Indigo and Rust 7 Angels Among Us 8 Two-Color Pondscape 9 Ancient Song 10 Three-Color Landscape 11 Mythical Color Magic 12 Dreamfeathers 13 Tiny Beings of Light 14 Etegami 15 Dance by the Light of the Moon 16 Expressive Flowers 17 Perseverance 18 Ensō 19 Change of Perspective 20 Free Flow 21 Less Can Be More Final Thoughts Resources for the Creative Practice Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£15.29
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Drawing and Painting Anime and Manga Faces:
Book SynopsisLearn to draw authentic anime and manga faces and expressions from a manga master. In this follow-up to Manga Drawing Deluxe, renowned Japanese manga artist and international instructor Nao Yazawa guides you step by step through all phases of drawing and painting anime and manga faces, from the basics of creating essential anime and manga characters to creating dynamic and authentic expressions to coloring and adding special touches. Manga Faces 101. Learn about must-have supplies, basic drawing techniques, and a summary of the process from rough sketches to finished drawings. Essential Guide to Expressive Characters. Explore how to draw key anime and manga characters as well as how to depict a range of emotions for each, from delight to sadness to terror. Inking, Coloring, and Special Effects. Take your drawings to the next level by adding striking definition, stunning color, and special finishing touches that will give your characters just the right note of authenticity. Drawing and Painting Anime and Manga Faces gives you the tools you need to create expressive characters that will make your anime and manga stories come alive.Trade Review"The ideal and unreservedly recommended DIY instruction guide and manual for any aspiring artist wanting to master the Anime/Manga style of Japanese cartooning and animation.” * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Drawing & Coloring Essentials Basic Terms Drawing a Face Front View Profile View Three-Quarter View Face Variations Eye Variations How to Draw Hair Proportions for Heads & Figures Creating a Chibi From Sketch to Color, Step-by-Step Anime & Manga Characters: Faces, Expressions & Chibis Innocent Girl Clumsy Girl (Dojikko) Clever Girl (Megane-ko) Cool Girl (Tsun-dere) Delinquent Girl (Yankee) Passionate Boy (Nekketsu) Clever Boy (Megane-kun) Cool Boy Playboy (Chara-o) Delinquent Boy (Yankee) Beautiful Boy (Bishonen) Beautiful Girl (Bishoujo) Magical Girl (Mahou Shoujo) Magical Girl on the Dark Side (Yami-ochi) Magical Girl’s Male Enemy Magical Girl’s Female Enemy Male Vampire Female Vampire Samurai (Rōnin) Japanese Princess Male Warrior Female Warrior Animal Girl (Kemonomimi) Salaryman Office Lady About the Author Index
£15.29
Search Press Ltd The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour
Book SynopsisVivienne Cawson's luminous painting style and considered use of flat or patterned backgrounds gives her work a contemporary, beautiful feel all of its own. Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, this stunning book teaches you how to paint a selection of orchids in watercolour. The book contains a thorough techniques section that guides you through Vivienne's decision-making, colour-matching and painting process. It teaches you how to capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers, and roots and create different textures with paint. The book contains exercises that will hone your skills and encourage your artistic intuition, followed by three complete step-by-step projects that feature a range of flowers in wild and still-life settings. The paintings feature touches of watercolour pencil and crayon, along with panels of gouache, which complement the delicate watercolours. The book is interspersed with images from the Kew Art Collection, showcasing the rich variety and beauty of this much-loved family of flowers.Trade ReviewYou might think that painting orchids was a subject too specialised to be of general interest. They are, however, one of the most varied flower types and, of course, some examples are highly prized by collectors. Not all types are exotic, though, and there's a good chance you have some in your own garden or at least locally. I realise I'm probably going to have to work quite hard to convince you that a book about a single flower type is one you'll want to read, but Vivienne Cawson helpfully comes to my aid. She is not, she explains in her introduction, a flower painter by nature: "My heart would sink when my tutor appeared laden with flowers of suggested that we go to the Botanical Gardens." Her background is textile design and geometric shapes, which means she brings a fresh eye to the subject. It gets more interesting when she mentions her influences, including Shirley Trevena and Elizabeth Blackadder, as well as developing interest in gardening. Suddenly, she has the materials to work with. So, what we have here is a new approach to the subject that provides endless opportunities. The result is a book which is endlessly fascinating and which tells you far more about flower painting in general than you'd ever expect. Although this book is backed by Kew, it is by no means a botanical guide - which is something of a surprise in itself. Rather it's about colours and shapes - in simple terms, it's about the art, not the flowers. Now do you see why I'm getting a bit excited? In practical terms, the introductory sections contain succinct yet thorough information on colour, tonal values, positive and negative space, shape, brushwork and a whole lot more. It's all thoroughly practical and there are plenty of examples and exercises to get stuck into. It's actually quite easy to forget you're dealing with orchids specifically as you learn about stems, leaves and petals - even roots - and how everything complements something else. It's all rather good fun, which is perhaps the most important thing. It all comes together in just three full projects, which should be enough unless you're really into orchids. The main thing is that you'll have had a thoroughly good time learning about colours, shapes, contrast and harmony - a well-tended garden, in fact. -- Henry Malt * Paint magazine *I really enjoyed this book by Vivienne Cawson. Firstly, it appealed to my looser style of watercolour painting and I picked up some useful tips on mixing colours, especially greens, and expanding my palette. Her useful section on techniques has encouraged me to try the addition of water soluble crayons to my paintings to enhance and contrast colours. I particularly like the way Vivienne has written the book, interspersing information with useful tips and quotes and writing in a personal and friendly voice. Of course, the information about the various orchids is fascinating and an important addition to her text. -- Julie Mellor * Amazon *Perfect for spring, The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour shows readers how to recreate these beautiful blooms. Written by Vivienne Cawson and published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, the book covers techniques, decision making, colour matching and painting with exercises to help readers hone their skills. * Craft Focus *Orchids might seem like a rather over-specialised subject for a whole book, but they are one of the most varied species around and offer a wide variety of shapes and colours. As a result, this has plenty to offer the more general flower painter and Vivienne Cawson's methods of working and teaching have much to commend them. Whilst being recognisable blooms, these are not detailed botanical illustrations, in spite of the Kew connection, which might suggest they would be. Rather, Vivienne takes advantage of the opportunities variety has to offer and explores colour, tone, shape and setting in ways that have broad appeal and can be applied to any flower or plant. After discussions of palettes, leaves, flowers and even roots, there are three detailed projects where the quality of the illustrations makes following the instructions particularly straightforward. This is a book which promises much and delivers at every stage. * The Artist *The striking beauty and huge variety of orchids make them a fascinating subject for the painter, and in her new book, The Kew Book of Painting Orchids in Watercolour, Vivienne Cawson shows you exactly how to paint them. Published in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as a celebration of their annual Orchid Festival, the book teaches you how to capture form with speed. Well-planned exercises will develop your skills, encouraging you to practise different leaf shapes and colour palettes, and three complete step-by-step projects feature flowers in both wild and still-life settings. As well as watercolour, the paintings also include watercolour pencils, crayons and gouache. Images from the Kew Art Collection are interspersed with Vivienne's work. * Leisure Painter, February 2020 *Paint inspiring, luminous orchids using this practical, contemporary guide from artist Vivienne Cawson, in association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. It teaches you how to capture form with speed and confidence, practise painting different leaves, flowers, and roots, and create textures with paint, before completing three step-by-step projects. * Crafts Beautiful *Table of ContentsPreface 6 Introduction 8 Tools and materials 10 Choosing complementary elements 14 Inspiration 18 My approach 22 The world through your eyes 26 How to start 28 Understanding colour 34 My palette 37 Local and reflected colour 40 Using a range of tonal values 42 Matching colours 44 Basic watercolour tips and techniques 48 Creating pattern and texture 52 Flower techniques 56 Leaf techniques 60 Root techniques 64 Composition tips 66 Project 1 70 Project 2 86 Project 3 98 Over to you... 127 Index 128
£11.24
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Watercolour Secrets
Book SynopsisA beautiful survey of the work of the members of the internationally respected Royal Watercolour Society, representing the finest contemporary watercolour painting in Britain today. This stunning book showcases the work of the members of the prestigious Royal Watercolour Society, including Ken Howard, Sonia Lawson and many other fine and well-known contemporary watercolour painters. Each artist discusses their inspiration and gives their best practical advice for working in this medium, offering a fascinating insight into the methods and techniques of professional artists. Have you ever wondered how an artist starts a piece, what keeps them working at it, how they make marks and mix colour or when they know a painting is finished? This intimate exploration of the daily creative striving of the artist and their patient technical procedures will fascinate professional and aspiring artists, collectors and anyone with a general interest in painting.Trade ReviewA surprise every time you turn the page * ArtBookReview.net *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Diana Armfield RA RWS Fay Ballard RWS Charles Bartlett PPRWS Richard Bawden RWS RE June Berry RWS Akash Bhatt RWS Dennis Roxby Bott RWS Francis Bowyer PPRWS William Bowyer RA RWS David Brayne RWS Liz Butler RWS Michael Chaplin RWS RE Helga Chart RWS Michael Collins ARWS Jane Corsellis RWS Claire Dalby RWS RE Alfred Daniels RWS George Devlin RWS John Doyle PPRWS Jim Dunbar ARWS Anthony Eyton RA RWS James Faure Walker ARWS Sheila Findlay RWS David Firmstone PPRWS MBE Tom Gamble RWS Janet Golphin RWS Isla Hackney RWS Charlotte Halliday RWS Susan Hawker RWS Julie Held RWS William Henderson RWS Sarah Holliday RWS Ken Howard RA RWS Jonathan Huxley ARWS Wendy Jacob VPRWS Barry Owen Jones RWS RE Olwen Jones RWS RE Janet Kerr RWS Sophie Knight RWS Karolina Larusdottir RWS RE Sonia Lawson RA RWS Jill Leman RWS Martin Leman RWS Arthur Lockwood RWS Caroline McAdam Clark Angus McEwan RWS Colin Merrin ARWS Michael Middleton ARWS RE Bridget Moore ARWS Peter Morrell RWS Alison C. Musker RWS John Newberry RWS Paul Newland VPRWS David Paskett PPRWS David Payne RWS Simon Pierse RWS Richard Pikesley RWS Geoffrey Pimlott RWS Neil Pittaway RWS RE Thomas Plunkett PRWS Salliann Putman RWS Peter Quinn RWS Mark Raggett ARWS Stuart Robertson RWS James Rushton RWS Denis Ryan RWS William Selby RWS Agathe Sorel RWS RE Richard Sorrell PPRWS Janet Q. Treloar RWS Alexander Vorobyev RWS Ann Wegmuller RWS Jenny Wheatley RWS Michael Whittlesea RWS Annie Williams RWS RE Charles Williams RWS Index
£25.49
Chronicle Books Time to Draw Deck: 45 Creative Exercises
Book SynopsisThis handy deck of drawing activities makes it easy to build skills, boost confidence, and have some creative fun all at the same time. A regular drawing practice improves so much more than technique-it also boosts your self-awareness and productivity. Serving up bitesize creative prompting in a convenient, display-worthy package, this deck offers 45 inspiring exercises that encourage doodlers, sketchers, and artists of all levels to develop a regular drawing habit. The cards offer a mix of prompts to improve focus, practice skills, or break through blocks and experiment. Keep the deck by your desk and pull a card at random, choose a card every week for a year, or toss the deck in a bag as screen-free entertainment for travel or group gatherings. Whether you're just starting your creative journey or you're ready to shake up an existing drawing practice, these activities will help you integrate the joys and benefits of drawing into your everyday life.
£17.27
Chronicle Books Mindful Crafts: Geometric Paint-by-Number Kit
Book SynopsisFeaturing eye-catching geometric designs by artist Marleigh Culver, this kit invites you to relax through the meditative process of painting by number. When completed, you’ll have three beautiful abstract paintings to gift or display. Includes three pre-printed art boards, six pots of acrylic paint, two paintbrushes, and an instruction guide. Perfect for anyone looking for creative ways to unplug and slow down!
£19.80
Graffeg Limited William Wilkins
Book SynopsisFocusing upon the remarkable pointillist technique of the artist, this book represents the long and celebrated career of the artist together with the slow maturation of his style. The pictures themselves are accessible both in terms of content and composition and will therefore appeal to a wide audience of art lovers.
£26.25
Distributed Art Publishers James Brooks: A Painting Is a Real Thing
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£35.69
Pie International Romantic Gothic The London Sirosaki Coloring Book
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£25.02
Tuttle Publishing Drawing Manga: Tell Exciting Stories with Amazing
Book SynopsisBring your manga to life with awesome action, powerful poses, body basics: IT'S ALL HERE!Learn the essentials of manga drawing from professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and storytelling abilities will quickly soar!In this book you'll learn not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist!Here are just some of the features of this practical handbook: A complete art course in one volume—from anatomy and body structure to facial features and expressions, clothing and accessories, action poses and narrative techniques A guide to world-building and storytelling in the authentic Japanese manga style Two professional Japanese illustrators share their expertise in figure drawing and composition as well as two- and three-dimensional design and perspective Hundreds of dynamic examples and tips show you how to master the details that make a difference and the effects that can elevate your work to another level Over 1,000 color illustrations help to guide you on your path to becoming a better artist! Drawing Manga gives you the tips and tools you need to develop your skills and tell the stories you want to tell effectively— just like the pros!*Recommended for artists 16 & up*
£15.29
Watson-Guptill Publications Draw 50 Sea Creatures
Book SynopsisPart of the best-selling Draw 50 series this step-by-step guide to drawing various fish, sharks, oysters, bottlenose dolphins, crabs, polar bears, coral, and other ocean life is for artists of all levels.
£8.54
F&W Publications Inc Dragonart Evolution
Book SynopsisMagnificent and powerful creatures, with bone-crushing jaws and razor-sharp teeth, it's difficult to tell whether you're dealing with a hotheaded nature or a wise and benevolent beast. Therein lies the trouble with drawing them from life. Make your dragon portraits more authentic (while avoiding loss of life and limbs) with the help of this guide.
£16.99
F&W Publications Inc Dragon Draw
Book SynopsisIf you love dragons, magic is in the air! Learn to create your own dragons in a uniquely fun style. Author Piper Thibodeau walks you through drawing basics and how to design a dragon character, then gives you everything you need to know to detail and color your dragon.
£17.59
WW Norton & Co Mandalas and More: A Meditative Drawing and
Book SynopsisIt’s time to welcome back your inner child, who remembers doodling with pen and pencil on every available surface. This book encourages readers to pick up a pen again and have some fun. But this isn’t just a drawing, scribble or doodle book; it offers a meditative journey to confidence and joy.
£16.68
F&W Publications Inc Shojo Fashion Manga Art School: How to Draw Cool
Book SynopsisFree your inner drama queen by drawing fantastic fashion shojo manga (Japanese-style girls' comics) with this resource that teaches you how to depict young characters with style using different elements for exciting results. Create fabulous shojo manga clothing and characters with different looks, primarily in pencil and ink. Loaded with techniques and tips from an exciting young artist, this book demonstrates the Japanese comic-book practices of stylized proportions, clean lines and contrast between black and white (manga is usually published in black and white), with some finished art in colour. It covers basic techniques; heads, including eyes, noses, mouths, ears, skin tones, makeup, hair and facial expressions; bodies; clothes and accessories; different looks; as well as, step-by-step chapters on putting it all together to create specific looks and cool settings. Trade Review"Good for any age group as it's not text heavy, [and is] well written. I must say that this book is one of the nicer drawn and laid out Western How to Draw Manga books out there. Pick it up if you're into this subject and need a decent drawing book. It's one book I doubt will ever become out of print." --Manga Tutorials"This guide contains everything you need to know to create fabulous shojo manga characters with personality." --Arts Book Mix
£15.99
Sixth & Spring Books You Can Draw Anything!
Book SynopsisDraw along with bestselling author and artist Christopher Hart as he shows you how to draw...anything! In You Can Draw Anything!, acclaimed drawing instructor and author Christopher Hart leads you through a fun, easy, and informative course in learning to draw. Each lesson teaches you how to create one or more specific drawings, while also sharing important art principles that you can apply to many drawings. In classic Christopher Hart style, the lessons are shown step by step with concise but valuable instruction, captions, and helpful hints. The lessons are grouped into chapters that allow you to explore a variety of subjects, including animals, people, flowers and trees, cute stuff, magical themes, and more. It’s like taking a course in art school—from the comfort of your own home!
£14.44
Sixth & Spring Books Masterpixels: Incredible Sea Life
Book SynopsisTake a break and escape from the world with 120 color-by-pixel projects. At first, readers have no clue what each completed picture might be. But follow the number guide, apply color, and watch each image emerge! A palette shows which color goes with which number, telling readers what colored pencils or markers they need. Answer keys are included in the back of the book.
£9.89
Tuva Publishing Floral Watercolour: Step by Step Flowers, Leaves,
Book SynopsisThis book will teach you how to paint floral motifs with a loose look and an effortless hand. The well-known blogger and YouTuber Christin Stapff Madchenkunst shows you, step by step, how to paint blossoms, flowers, leaves and wreaths - and also how to combine your art with hand lettering. Video tutorials on the various chapters will help you with the first flowing steps. You'll find lots of inspiration for your individual watercolour artworks in the book.
£13.59
Tuttle Publishing The Complete Guide to Drawing Action Manga: A
Book SynopsisWhether your character is jumping for joy or grappling with an opponent, this book provides all the essential techniques to draw more lifelike action figures in the classic Japanese manga style.The comprehensive introduction first shows the reader the physical anatomy of male vs. female figures and gives important tips on proportions, perspective and small but often-overlooked details such as the relative differences between male and female hands, fingers and feet.Five subsequent chapters cover over 40 action poses in the following categories: Chapter 1: Action (e.g. running and jumping) Chapter 2: Martial Arts (e.g. punching and kicking) Chapter 3: Interacting (e.g. judo holds and high fives) Chapter 4: Weapons (e.g. swords and knives) Chapter 5: Reacting (e.g. dodging a punch or taking a punch) Each pose and movement is illustrated with a rough sketch outline followed by a highlighted manga drawing containing detailed annotations by the author. After studying the sketches, you practice the drawing techniques in a tracing section at the end of each chapter. Each chapter also provides professional tips on the use of color and shading for greater realism.Special sections contain information and tips on particular topics of interest, such as how to draw clothes, hair and facial expressions or how to create special effects. At the end of the book, an actual 6-page comic strip gives readers the opportunity to practice what they have learned by filling in the missing elements.Trade Review"…this book breaks down the various poses you find in the genre, from the basics like running and jumping to the more complex like fight scenes. And when I say fight scenes, I mean all the components. Weapons, hand-to-hand-combat, throwing a punch, dodging a punch--this manual covers it."--Book Riot
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Expressive Sketchbooks: Developing Creative
Book SynopsisExpressive Sketchbooks shares a host of creative ideas and prompts, tools and techniques, methods for working around obstacles and barriers, and tons of visual inspiration to help you grow in your sketchbooking practice. An expressive sketchbook is a place for you to explore, express, and enjoy your own innate creativity on your own terms. It is a safe playground for the imagination—a place to mess about, play, and experiment—and to gain confidence in your abilities as you develop your skills.Expressive Sketchbooks offers techniques and creative exercises that incorporate mark making, watercolor, mixed media, collage, words and text, and more. It unpacks some of the obstacles and barriers that you may face along the way and offers wisdom and encouragement to help you decide why and how to start your sketchbook and how to develop and expand your artistic practice. This book is packed with ideas and exercises, including: Exploratory drawing exercises How to utilize color in your sketchbook How to create dynamic and varied sketchbook pages How to find inspiration in nature and in your everyday life Ways to mix media and art supplies Ways to kickstart your creativity How to find and develop a process that feels personal to you Through this book, you'll find out what lights you up, what makes you curious and fascinated, and what makes you expansive. Discover how to magnify your creativity and enliven your art skills by using an expressive sketchbook as your daily companion.Trade Review"An especially useful, thoroughly art student friendly, and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, art school, community libraries." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCONTENTS INTRODUCTION: What Is an Expressive Sketchbook? CHAPTER 1: MAGIC AND MOTIVATION CHAPTER 2: GETTING GOING CHAPTER 3: TECHNIQUES FOR EXPLORING AND EXPERIMENTING CHAPTER 4: GROWING YOUR IDEAS CHAPTER 5: PRACTICE AND PROGRESS Acknowledgments About the Author
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes (Color Mixing
Book SynopsisIn the latest addition to the Color Mixing Recipes family of books, artist William F. Powell provides instruction on colour mixing as it relates to landscape painting in oil and acrylic. Following the format of the other books in the series, Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes offers a robust index of landscape subjects that correspond to the featured colour mixing swatches. This useful book also discusses how colour is influenced by the time of day, the angle of the sun, and changing seasons, making it a must-have in every oil and acrylic artist's reference library.
£10.44
Search Press Ltd Painting Mood & Atmosphere in Watercolour
Book SynopsisBarry Herniman shows the reader how to capture the essence of a scene, and to inject that extra something: mood and atmosphere. This 'extra something' is what many watercolour artists seek, and it is clearly explained and beautifully demonstrated in this practical and enthralling guide to painting a variety of landscapes. This beautiful book brings Barry Herniman's stunning artwork to the fore with a sumptuous redesign, complete with new inspirational artworks and expanded sections on colour mixing and techniques.Trade ReviewCharacter, ambience and style add up to striking and memorable paintings. Expert artist Barry Herniman shares his secrets so you can invest your watercolours with all three. This new expanded edition of the book brings Barry's stunning artwork to the fore with a sumptuous redesign, complete with new inspirational artworks and expanded information on colour mixing and watercolour techniques. 5 step-by-step projects Dozens of inspirational finished paintings All techniques clearly explained and demonstrated. * The Artist *Painting Mood and Atmosphere in Watercolour by Barry Herniman 'Herr Flick' is back again, doing what he does best – making watercolours sing with colour and light, no traditional pale paintings to be found here. Barry makes his watercolour paintings look more like acrylics with his strong tones and use of vivid colours. Barry describes his favourite techniques, in particular, paint flicking. He also runs through the materials he uses and recommends, and gives an insight into how he works as an artist - via his use of a sketchbook through to the final painting. -- Michele Tilston Fletcher * Customer review *Popular artist and tutor, Barry Herniman shows you how to use watercolour to create mood and atmosphere in your paintings. Information on materials, colour mixing and techniques is followed by step-by-step demonstrations that clearly explain how to use your medium to best advantage. The demonstrations include breaking waves, stormy skies, weathered timbers, frosty morning and harbour lights. * Leisure Painter *This isn't a new book (it first appeared in 2004), but it's always been one of the best and this revised edition contains much re-origination as well as new material that brings it bang up to date. I'm always conflicted about recommending expanded re-issues. Should I tell you it's definitely worth buying a book you perhaps already have, which it often is; or should I suggest that, if you're happy with what you've got, your next purchase should be something new? In the end, all I can do is tell you what I like and leave the decision to you. Mood and atmosphere are those indefinable qualities that make a painting sing and give the viewer a sense of what it was like to be there when the scene was painted. "Each of us has our own perfect time of day, a favourite season or certain weather conditions that set our senses alight," says Barry. "When these elements prevail, that is the time to get painting." That takes care of the creative aspects: it's about being enthused yourself so you can put your feelings into your work, But there are practical considerations as well. Colour, light and composition all play a part and Barry explains how to use these elements to achieve the results you want. His subjects include landscapes, buildings, skies and water and his techniques involve balancing the elements of composition, the use of perspective and contrasting colour and the careful placing of highlights. This particular reissue makes for an exciting and inspirational read. * Paint magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction Materials Colour mixing Seasonal atmosphere Capturing the mood Techniques Using a sketchbook Step-by-step demonstrations Breaking Waves Stormy Skies Weathered Timbers Frosty Morning Harbour ‘Lights’ Index
£11.69
