The Arts: techniques and principles Books

Book SynopsisIn Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials. Start with the essentials—paint, paper, and brushes—then learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol Take a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniques Learn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystals Find great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether you're new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, 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 ContentsPREFACE Why Watercolors Are So Great to Mix with Other Mediums 1 MIXED MEDIA: WATERCOLOR & MORE WATERCOLOR GOUACHE: Adding Opacity to Translucent Watercolors ALL THAT SHIMMERS: Metallic, Pearlescent & Iridescent Watercolors SPECIALTY WATERCOLORS: Neon, Multi pigmented & Rare Pigments INKS BRUSHES PAPER OTHER TOOLS & SUPPLIES 2 BASIC TECHNIQUES & BEYOND WATERCOLOR PROPERTIES ESSENTIAL WATERCOLOR HOW-TO EXPERIMENTING WITH MIXED MEDIA GALLERY OF MIXED MEDIA EXPERIMENTS 3. HORIZONS PREPARING YOUR SURFACE FOR PAINTING SKIES OPEN SKIES BILLOWING CLOUDS OCEAN SUNRISE LIGHTNING STORM Project: Message Hidden in the Clouds 4. CELESTIAL SKIES PHASES OF THE MOON CONSTELLATIONS & COSMIC TEXTURES SUNS & PLANETS Project: Outer-Space Collage 5. GEMS & CRYSTALS CRYSTAL SHAPES AMETHYST CLUSTER NATURAL EMERALD LOOSE & EXPERIMENTAL HEALING CRYSTALS Project: Birthstone Chart 6. EARTH & SACRED GEOMETRY ANCIENT SHAPES THE SEED OF LIFE PRESSING FLOWERS & LEAVES DECORATING PRESSED BOTANICALS Project: Ultimate Mixed-Media Mandala Masterpiece TEMPLATES RESOURCES/REFERENCES ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisLearn to Draw Celtic Designs is a treasure trove of beautiful Celtic designs that are a constant source of fascination for people all over the world. It features more than 50 original, ready-to-use patterns that can be drawn and decorated in authentic Celtic style.These sinuous knots, mythical creatures, and ornate braids make fantastic adornments for a variety of arts and crafts, including woodworking, pyrography, leatherwork and needlecraft.Each intricate design can be easily altered to create dozens of additional patterns for your own artwork, giving you the potential to create hundreds of new designs.

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Book SynopsisZentangle(R) 11 is a colouring activity book for adults that contains 30original tangles, complete with inspirational quotes, sentiments and uplifting words to help you unwind and de-stress. You don't need to be a calligrapher to create your own extraordinary art using coloured pencils, felt-tips, crayons, gel pens, water colours, marker pens and more.Allow your drawings to express themselves by combining letters with inspirational Zentangle art. Text-inspired tangling can be anything you desire it to be, from classic tiles to expressive words and shapes. You can make your letters fun and casual, or formal and flowery, with messages that are personal, social, reverential or whimsical.This inspirational colouring activity book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display. Let your creativity flow as you produce wonderfully motivating note cards, bookmarks, gifts, fine art and more!

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Book SynopsisLearn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more, enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color. Discover incredible methods and tips for creating dramatic street scenes and vivid landscapes, and capturing dynamic figures and graphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz—a top Hollywood storyboard artist, international workshop instructor, and Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society—presents fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor for extra depth and interest. Make sketching more enjoyable by adopting innovative techniques that will make a difference in your practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill level, you’ll benefit from learning: Compositions that draw the eye How to avoid common sketching mistakes Ways to create light and shadow to define shapes and add interest Successful ways to use negative space The importance of perspective in creating depth Easy color washes that create drama Get started today, and fill your sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud of. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art. Trade Review"An ideal DIY instructional combination of textbook, guide and 'how to' manual, exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation making it especially and unreservedly recommended ." * Midwest Book Review *"Emphasizes the power of storytelling through drawings, with plentiful tips and suggestions on how to capture mood, energy and narrative." * Artists Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction1 MATERIALS AND TOOLS A Personal Choice Pens, Pencils, and Inks Paper and Sketchbooks Brushes Watercolor Paint Miscellaneous Tools2 GENERAL SKETCHING TECHNIQUES Using the Language of Film to Tell a Story Selecting What to Sketch Rendering Light in a Sketch Details3 COMPOSITION Telling a Story The Rule of Thirds Contrast and Detail Thumbnail Sketches4 PERSPECTIVE Basic Bones Linear Perspective The Horizon Line One-Point Perspective Two-Point Perspective Three-Point Perspective Perspective on a Curved Street5 STILL LIFE A Poem Made Visible A New Way to See Objects Rendering Light Adding Color Structure Negative Space6 LANDSCAPES Landscape Composition Sketching Landscapes and Line Weight Atmospheric Perspective7 ARCHITECTURE An Overview of Basic Forms Roofs Doorways and Arches Windows Balconies Awnings Signs Architecture as Character8 FIGURES The Basic Figure Adding Volume Capturing Gesture Drawing Figures in Groups Drawing the Head9 WATERCOLOR Dancing with Watercolor Creating Multiple Effects with One Color Creating Texture: Splatters, Splashes, and Scrapes Color Mixing Warm and Cool Colors Painting with a Limited Palette Stages of a Painting The Color and Consistency of Shadows Contre Jour Conclusion: Keep Going Resources Influences Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisSuitable for artists, this guide captures facial expressions. It shows readers the expressions created by individual facial muscles, then draws them together in a section devoted to the six basic human emotions: sadness, anger, joy, fear, disgust and surprise.

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Book SynopsisThis much anticipated sequel to "Totally Tangled" is just as tangled! Inside, the pages are jam-packed with Zentangle ideas, tips, projects and 60 new tangles. Zentangle is the perfect exercise to keep that big muscle inside your skull flexible.Trade ReviewZentangle is meditation achieved through patternmaking, allowing you to focus, relax your mind and boost your creative confidence. Zentangle is the perfect exercise to keep that big muscle inside your skull flexible. Yoga for the Brain pages are jam-packed with Zentangle ideas, tips, projects and 60 new tangles.When I first heard the term, Zentangle, I thought, "How fun and creative! I've just got to learn more about this." What I soon discovered, is that Zentangles are merely a form of doodling (an art form that has been in existence for centuries), in which you put together various doodles to create one, more complexed piece. The key, and the reason for the term, Zentangles, is that by incorporating various doodles into one piece, you are exercising the brain in such a way that it literally helps you become more calm and relaxed de-stressed. So when I heard about the book, "Yoga for your Brain" I was excited to see just how various pattern-drawings can work together to help the brain relax, calm down after a long day, and de-stress after a an emotionally trying experience. Sadly, I learned none of these things. "Yoga for your Brain" isn't about showing you how to use various pattern-drawings during various situations in your life, and it explains absolutely nothing about the Zentangle method other than a brief recap of what a Zentangle is (which is located in the beginning of the book). But wait! The book's not a complete loss. If you are familiar with Zentangles (which the book presumes you are), and you already understand its concept, then this is a great follow-up book. It takes you step-by-step through 60 new pattern-drawings. In the book you get a quick refresher course on the basics of Zentangles, how to use shading to enhance a pattern, how curves help accent a piece, and how to use small boxes to break down a complicated pattern and make it manageable. There's even a few tutorials on how to create a circular mindmap, transfer images using Sheer Heaven, create foam plates, use foam plates for printmaking, and make sculptures out of rocks that have been drawn on. And the best part is that it is full of sketches and photos, making the process of learning these 60 new pattern-drawings a breeze! Based on the contents of the book alone, and not what I had hoped the book to be, I could say that it's a book worth purchasing if you're ready to take your doodling to the next level, that is!I'm starting a new, irregular feature here at Four Rooms -- the Saturday Review. There are so many wonderful resources that I come across that I'd love to share with you all that I've decided to institute a series of book reviews, to be written as the mood strikes! The first book that I'd like to share deals with the artistic habit of Zentangles. If you haven't heard of Zentangles before, they're a kind of formalized doodling created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas ..... check out the Zentangle website and blog to learn all about this wonderful art form. Sandy Steen Bartholomew is a Certified Zentangle Facilitator and an artist who has added her flair to this new craft, and created a how-to book that goes in new directions. In her book, Yoga for the Brain, the basic forms of Zentangling are enhanced with ideas on how and where to find patterns to incorporate into your tangles (hint: nearly everywhere!) and ideas on how to use this technique in new ways -- for example, in portraits, for transfers, printmaking or to decorate your journal pages. It takes the contemplative notion of zen doodling and adds some alternate routes for creative expression. I admit, I like Zentangling. And so I read this book with keen interest. The only problem I had with it was that I read it in e-format. It's not great in that format; I wanted big pages with colour, pages that I could flip back and forth as I explored and cross-pollinated ideas. So I am pretty sure I'll be searching this one out in regular old book form -- it's one that I think I'll be referring to for a while! It is fun, colourful, cheery and rife with possibility. I love to see Zentanglers adding their own touch to the basics. This book is recommended for those who already have some familiarity with basics of Zentangling.When I first saw the book and the pictures, I immediately thought of quilting. I am a quilter and many of these patterns (bales & botto) match patterns in quilt tops or blocks (Pumpkin seeds & Drunkards path) and in the quilting that joins the sandwich of the quilt. Bellaposa is very much like a quilting feather pattern. The main difference between Zentangles and quilting would be the small detail lines that only a prize winning (read insane) quilter will sew into a quilt due to the time it would take. The author does mention quilting as a source of inspiration for her "Ballenchain" taken from the "Wedding Ring" block/pattern. The author makes an assumption that if you're reading this book, you already know the basic Zentangles, which I didn't. She does cover some of the basics but also uses terminology for beginning designs that I haven't seen to know what she was talking about. There are oodles of references to the doodles (Zentangles) in previous publications. I do like many of her names for her Zentangles - Ballenchain (Ball and chain based on the wedding ring - bad marriage experience?) and Pingline (penguins in a line). The reading is easy and light. The author's style is fun and whimsy. She covers more in this book that I first realize. Beyond drawing fun patterns, she discusses ... - shading - finding and copying new designs - ways to track your designs - journaling - ways to develop new ideas for patterns - how to use drawing to clear your thoughts and track your to do's - how to transfer your Zentagles onto other surfaces with useful tips - printing your design multiple times - using alternate materials - drawing on rocks instead of paper Extra items in the book that I appreciated is an index to find an example of that design and even more, explicitly mentioning what product or tool she used to achieve the shown Zentangle with URLs to the products. Very helpful if I wanted to achieve the same look. I'd recommend the book to long-arm quilters and doodlers who want to up their game.With a name like "Yoga for Your Brain" I expected it to be some sort of guided meditation and brain workouts - more of mental mind games, or visualizations. Well, it's pretty visual, but it's more active than I expected. The book takes you through making "Zentangles " which are quite neat works of art. The author's, obviously, look wonderful and are mesmerizing. Mine? Not so much. I have a good eye for art, but terrible hands for creating it. But that's not the point - the point is the process. If you like the idea of meditation for relaxation but are unable to really clear your mind of external thoughts, try this book. By thinking about the art you're creating, you really do lose sight of other stresses. If you already do meditation but want to try something new, or you love creating art and want to get into meditation, this book is perfect for you too.

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Book SynopsisWith helpful tips and easy to follow step-by-step lessons, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is a comprehensive guide to drawing a vast array of subjects, from landscapes and flowers to animals and portraits. This helpful resource begins with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, and other tools. Additionally, artists will learn the fundamentals of drawing, as well as a variety of drawing techniques, including rendering realistic textures, creating volume, and capturing perspective. The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing guides beginning and intermediate artists through a series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects covering a variety of subject matter. With helpful tips and beautiful artwork to inspire, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.

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Book SynopsisThis original work introduces readers to the hyperrealist movement, a style applied to painting whose techniques aspire to photographic exactitude in drawing. From the first action before viewing the piece – the search for information and reference images – to different drawing and sculpture techniques, the book offers a step-by-step explanation of the creative process and shows readers how to illustrate in black and white and with colored pencils, how to work with watercolors and oil, how to create a trompe l’oeil and how to create a realistic looking 3D model. Readers will find all the techniques and suggestions they need to make their own hyperrealist creations, all explained in a pleasant and fun way. It is an original and creative way to introduce different drawing techniques that will awaken the artist inside of us all and whose results will strike most readers as surprising given the degree of realism achieved, as if they were photographs. The book includes references to contemporary artists who have used each of the techniques described, curiosities in the world of art and other tricks of the trade.

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Book SynopsisAn essential and practical handbook on choosing and mixing colours successfully. Choosing and mixing colours successfully in different media is all about creating the maximum colour range from the minimum number of paints. In this comprehensive guide, the authors - all experts in the field - show you how to approach watercolours, acrylics and oils in terms of mixing, blending and diluting them to achieve a wide range of effects. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, The Art of Colour Mixing provides a handy source of invaluable information on how to get the most from your paints in terms of colour. This is a book that should be on all painter's reference shelves.Trade ReviewThis is a thorough and easy to use guide to mixing colours ... and it's amazing value for money. * Artist's Choice *Table of ContentsAbout this Book An Introduction to Colour Theory Colour Hue Colour Value Colour Saturation Acrylics Equipment The Starter Palette The Colour Palettes Oils Equipment and Mixing Colour The Starter Palette The Colour Palettes Watercolours The Use of Water in Mixing Colour The Colour Palettes Index

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Book SynopsisUse a single continuous line to make beautiful art, all in 15 minutes or less! This interactive instructional book includes space for you to practice directly on the pages as you learn. Professional artist Heinke Nied has perfected the quick one-line drawing technique and teaches it to art students in her native Germany. Now she brings the technique first made famous by Pablo Picasso to English-speaking artists in 15-Minute Drawing: One-Line Drawing. Included in the book are:   A review of necessary tools and materials Instruction on how to use pen and ink Drawing techniques Step-by-step drawing projects that include florals, plants, portraits, objects, and much more An inspirational gallery The easy-to-follow projects require only a pen or pencil, so they’re very transportable and fun to do wherever you like to draw. Additionally, one-line drawing is a calTable of ContentsIntroduction What Is One-Line Drawing? Drawing Tips Tools & Materials Warming Up Your First Rose Flowers & Leaves Plants Faces Lifestyle Still Life Celebrations Keeping a Sketchbook Inspirational Gallery About the Artist

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Book SynopsisThis broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and highlights the work of high-profile ceramic artists. Slabs can be used to make a variety of forms ranging from the most basic to the more complex. The book covers many building methods using a varied range of pots and sculptures, demonstrated through step-by-step images. With fantastic images of finished work from high-profile ceramic artists for inspiration, you are also encouraged to experiment and find the methods that are most suited to you. Slab Techniques covers all the basics, such as making your slabs and joining well, simple building methods, use of supports, creating textures, decorating with slips and ways to avoid problems during the firing stage. The handbook also looks at innovative and original approaches, as well as building large-scale pieces and the potential issues associated with them. This book is an essential addition to the bookshelves of students and professional ceramicists.Table of ContentsDedication & Acknowledgements Introduction 1. The Clay 2. Making the Slab 3. Construction Techniques 4. Textures, Impressions, Mark-making, Colour 5. The Importance of Detail 6. Going Larger 7. Applying the Glaze 8. Drying and Firing Bibliography Glossary of Terms List of Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisLearn to create classic block print patterns for greeting cards, wallpaper, book illustrations and more with Andrea Lauren's easy step-by-step instruction!Artist and Designer Lauren shows you simple techniques for creating your own printing blocks out of art-foam. With no cutting and chiseling, these art-foam blocks can be made into shapes and patterns using only scissors and a pencil. Use these printing blocks, or purchased stamps, to create repeat patterns or bundled groupings to get that classic block print look for wallpaper, book illustrations, framing prints, greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric prints, and so much more! Throughout the book, find inspiration from selected works of block print artists from around the world. The new, easy-to-use block printing materials are great for beginners and skilled artists alike. Make your mark with Block Print!Table of ContentsIntroduction Materials Tools RulesChapter One: Art FoamFoam Tiles: Delftware Simple Cut Shapes: Oranges and Lemons Multicolor Printing: Palm Planter Stained-Glass Print: ToucanChapter Two: Block Prints One-Color Block Print with a Rainbow Roll Color Variation: Rabbit Moon Multicolor Interlocking Block Print: Amsterdam Spot Color Print: Feathers Two-Color Printing: Ukulele Hand-Colored Linocut: Coral Reef Linocut with Chine-Collé: Sailboat Transparent Ink Print: Sea Horses Key Block Linocut with Spot Colors: Robin’s Nest Reduction Linocut: Cat Three-Color Linocut: Retro Flower Vase Two-Plate Jigsaw Print: Bird on a BranchChapter Three: Stamps and Combined TechniquesPrinting in Repeat: Owl Stamps Premade Stamp with Carved Stamp: Trees Combining Foam, Stamps, and Carved Blocks: AbstractChapter Four: Artist GalleryMariann Johansen-Ellis Bridget Farmer Nick Morley Hitomi Murakami Teresa Winchester Linda Cote Amy Rice Giuliana Lazzerini Mike Schultz Evelyne Mary Glossary Printmaking Resources Printmaking Societies and Courses Printing Supplies Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisThis quirky coloring book for grownups offers an inspiring adventure in doodles, shapes, and patterns. 30 vibrantly detailed art activities offer ready-to-color mandala circles of nature, from butterflies and bunnies to dolphins and dragonflies. The author also includes a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. Printed on high quality extra-thick paper, it s perfect for decorating with markers, colored pencils, gel pens, or watercolors. Designed to eliminate bleed-through, each page is pre-perforated for easy removal and display."

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 600+ sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful animal forms, detailed faces, and more, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Realistic Animals is a must-have visual reference book for student artists, scientific illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. 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 creatures, all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Author Melissa Washburn is a skilled illustrator whose clear and elegant drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come.Draw Like an Artist: 100 Realistic Animals is the third book in the Draw Like an Artist series following Faces and Figures and Flowers and Plants. 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 Better Line Control SECTION 1: FAMILIAR HOUSEHOLD ANIMALS German Shepherd Greyhound Beagle Boston Terrier Corgi Puppy Tabby Cat Persian Cat Kitten Goldfish Guinea Pig Gecko Rabbit Mouse Rat Ferret Box Turtle Parakeet SECTION 2: OTHER DOMESTIC ANIMALS Horse Foal Goat Sheep Pig Cow Duck Chicken Chick Camel Llama Chinchilla SECTION 3: WILD ANIMALS Fox Wolf Tiger Lion Squirrel Chipmunk Bat Raccoon Opossum Porcupine Prairie Dog Grizzly Bear Polar Bear Panda Koala Lemur Gazelle Rhinoceros Hippopotamus Deer Elk Moose Kangaroo Beaver Giraffe Elephant Gorilla Sloth Zebra Bobcat Cheetah Chimpanzee Capuchin Monkey Otter Seal Walrus Manatee Whale Dolphin SECTION 4: BIRDS Owl Robin Flamingo Woodpecker Penguin Ostrich Heron Hummingbird Chickadee SECTION 5: REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS, CEPHALOPOD Chameleon Iguana Bullfrog Tortoise Alligator Python Octopus SECTION 6: DETAILS AND PARTS Canine Head and Features Canine Front vs. Side Pose Canine Feet Canines in Motion Feline Head and Features Feline Front vs. Side Pose Feline Feet Felines in Motion Horse Head and Features Horse Legs and Feet Horse in Motion Birds in Flight Bird Feet Drawing Fur Drawing Feathers About the Author Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisFor artists looking to grow beyond the studio, En Plein Air: Watercolor is the definitive resource for experiencing the rewards and invigoration of watercolor painting on location.En Plein Air: Watercolor introduces beginning artists and fine-art enthusiasts to the core concepts of painting on location. This guide will have you fully prepared for a day of painting outdoors. Inside, you'll find: A comprehensive list of what to pack to maximize your time How to choose a subject and interpret it for a composition How to deal with the challenges of shadows and shifting natural light A review of color theory and color mixing Tips and techniques for honing your watercolor skills and developing your artistic voice The collection of step-by-step examples will help you gain new artistic skills as you create unique, dynamic artwork outside the studio. Perfect for artists looking to break outside the norm, En Plein Air: Watercolor is your complete guide to experiencing the unique rewards of painting on location with the invigorating medium of watercolor. Painting outdoors is a rewarding, peaceful experience full of joy, adventure, and persistence. Let the En Plein Air series guide you in your artistic travels as you explore this daring and expressive method of painting, wherever you may be.Also available from the series:En Plein Air: Acrylic and En Plein Air: Light & Color.

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Book SynopsisStart crocheting your own colorful granny squares with this all-in-one kit—includes a project book, a hook, a needle, and two colors of yarn. Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. Originating with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, granny square patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next—and now’s your chance to take part in a little bit of that history. The Granny Square Kit offers crocheters of all skill levels more to love about granny squares. Author and designer Margaret Hubert shows you the amazing versatility and variety of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square. Kit includes:   32-page project book Yarn (2 colors) Crochet hook Plastic needle With the fully illustrated project book, you’ll learn:

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Book SynopsisNobody ever said that oil painting was easy. But it gets much easier and a lot more fun when you follow a step-by-step approach that starts you off on the right foot, helps you build your skills one at a time, and gives you plenty of exercises to develop your craft. That's what you'll find in Oil Painting For Dummies.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Part I: Getting Your Feet Wet in Oil Paint. Chapter 1: So You Want to Paint. Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Oils. Chapter 3: Assembling Your Materials. Chapter 4: Preparing to Paint. Chapter 5: Walking Through the Painting Process. Part II: Break Out the Brushes and Start Painting! Chapter 6: A Study in Black and White. Chapter 7: Mixing Color and Three Oil Studies. Chapter 8: Putting Paint to Canvas: Brushstrokes and Glazing Techniques. Part III: People, Places, and Things. Chapter 9: Tricky Still Life Subjects Made Easy. Chapter 10: Take It Outside: Landscapes. Chapter 11: Basic Portrait Painting 101. Chapter 12: Beyond Portraiture: More on Painting People. Part IV: Color and Design. Chapter 13: Planning Your Painting. Chapter 14: Shape, Space, and the Surface of Your Painting. Chapter 15: How the Parts of a Composition Work Together. Chapter 16: Communicating Ideas Visually. Chapter 17: Using Color with Confidence. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Strategies to Immediately Improve Your Painting. Chapter 19: Ten Artists You Should Know: The Painter’s Painters. Index.

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Book SynopsisIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's a ...SUPERHERO DRAWING BOOK!

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Book SynopsisThe essential guide to raku techniques, covering clay types, glazes, kilns, firing methods and reduction processes. Over the last thirty years interest in the raku pottery technique has grown hugely – the excitement, immediacy and unpredictability of the raku process catching and firing the imagination of professional and amateur potters alike. Despite its association with amateur pottery classes, when practised at a higher level, it is an unforgiving, demanding medium which tests pots and potters to the limit. The famous Japanese potter Hamada said that he wanted to wait until the end of his life before making raku pots as it was the most difficult and important technique to master. A growing number of potters have turned to this medium however, as a serious expression of their work, finding new (or perhaps old) and varied techniques to explore, and thriving on the opportunities provided by the raku process to transform accidents and mistakes into new techniques or innovative pieces. This new edition of Raku has new text and is beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout with an almost totally new selection of images from the work of the many highly-regarded raku potters featured. As in the previous edition, an important focus of the book is the exploration of the work, inspiration and influences of some sixty-five artists. The gallery of artists featured has been greatly updated and expanded to reflect new techniques by established raku potters and also the work of more recent converts to the medium. New entries include Toshio Ohi, Maika Korfmacher, Yasuo Terada, Marvin Sweet, John Wheeldon, Maila Klementinnen, Ashraf and Sue Hanna and Justin Novak to name but a few. This also remains a highly practical book for the practicing potter, providing a fresh and comprehensive overview of raku techniques, covering clay types, glazes, kilns, firing methods and reduction processes. It also provides recipes for clays and glazes used by the potters featured. A history of raku is also included following its inception in Japan at the end of the 16th century to its introduction to the West by Bernard Leach up until the present day. Those exciting early years are vividly brought to life with anecdotes from David Leach. Raku provides all the essential practical information you need to start raku firing. It is also a great source of inspiration for potters and of delight for those interested in contemporary ceramics.Table of ContentsForeword by David Leach Acknowledgements Preface 1. Raku – It’s Meaning and History 2. Materials and Techniques Contemporary Approaches 3. Form and Vessel 4. Glaze and Surface Treatment 5. Colour and Decoration 6. Figurative Responses to Raku 7. A Sculptural Approach A Sculptural Approach – Ceremonial Pieces 8. Clay, Smoke and Sawdust 9. Large Scale/Installation Work Conclusion Clay and Slip Recipes Raku Glaze Recipes Materials – UK/US Equivalents Temperature Conversion Bibliography Suppliers and Manufacturers Index

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Book SynopsisInk is the first in an exciting new practical-art series on popular mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil and gouache. The books will cover painting techniques, creative ideas and applications, and the fun of mixing with other mediums. Many of the techniques and ideas will be demonstrated through the work of some of the world's greatest artists and illustrators. The first book explores ink's use in painting, illustration and lettering. With its contemporary aesthetic and accessible content, the series will appeal to artists of all abilities.Trade Review"If you want to learn how to use ink, then this is the book for you! Ink: Do More Art by Bridget Davies explores the use of ink across painting, illustration and lettering. It’s perfect for artists of all abilities." -- Take a Break

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Book SynopsisAn adult coloring book that's sure to spark joy all year-round!My Favorite Things: A DelightfulColor by Number Collectionfeatures more than 40 designs of all your favorite things, including birds, butterflies, balloons, sea life, Christmas ornaments, colored eggs, and so much more. An easy and creative way to relax after a long day, each design includes a suggested color palette with easy-to-follow instructions so you can sit back, color, and smile. With dozens of coloring pages that require no mess and no guesswork, this coloring book is the ultimate way to destress and appreciate all the little things you love! Designs are printed on a single side of high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated edges for easy removal and display.

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Book SynopsisPaint Lab is packed with unique and experimental techniques and ideas in painting. This hands-on book is organized into 52 units, which may, but don't need to be explored on a weekly basis. The labs can be worked on in any order, so that you can flip around to learn a new mixed-media technique or be inspired by a particular painting theme or application. The underlying message of this book is that, as an artist, you should learn and gain expertise through experimentation and play. There is no right or wrong result, rather you will find new forms of expression in your work and gain confidence in your skills. Designed to inform and inspire new artists and rekindle passion for painting in experienced artists, this book offers a range of exercises broken down by theme: Who (artist-inspired), What (tools and materials), When (a time-based concept), Where (a sense of place), and How (inspired by a technique or method). Paint Lab is illustrated with brilliant full-color images and multiple examples of each exercise. This book offers you a visual, non-linear approach to learning painting techniques, and reinforces a fun and fearless approach to creating art.

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Book SynopsisJoin the art critic Ben Eastham on a private tour of an extraordinary museum. Let him walk you through a building constructed from memory and filled with a series of bewildering art works, while he delivers a guide comprised of personal experience, professional expertise and sympathy.In this stunningly original book, an introduction to contemporary art is combined with the author''s own memories and reflections on what art means. With the help of a cast of interfering security guards, pretentious curators, sceptical visitors, angry protestors and elusive ghosts, Eastham proposes that the art of today offers a way of understanding our increasingly strange and complex times.Eastham doesn''task you to like the artworks in his imaginarymuseum, but offers the tools for you to formulate and express yourown opinion of them.He argues that art should be judged by the feelings it provokes and theconversations it generates: in talking about art, we learn to talk about ourselves and the world in wTrade ReviewPraise for Ben Eastham “A terrific, ferociously self-effacing writer” Wall Street Journal

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Book SynopsisCasts new light on 75 masterpieces of modern art, revealing details that even those familiar with the works may previously have missed.Trade Review'A handsome and useful guide to how great paintings work their magic upon us' - Independent'This inspiring book takes you where so many other art books fear to tread: up close … The results are revelatory' - Artists & Illustrators'Written entertainingly and with clarity … Read this and you really will start to appreciate the mastery of the art of our recent times' - The ArtistTable of ContentsIntroduction • 75 artworks

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Book SynopsisThese gorgeous template coloring books will appeal to both Coloring Book and Zentangle enthusiasts. They fill a hole between mere coloring books, where one just colors in the artwork (limited freedom), and blank sketchbooks that have too much unstructured freedom. Distinctive illustrations evoke the popular Zentangle drawing method. Author Ben Kwok (a.k.a. BioWorkZ) is a trending young L.A. based professional graphic artist with a highly original style and a big social media following.

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Book SynopsisLearn the basics of cartooning in Cartooning 1 with Jack Keely and Carson van Osten!Cartooning 1 explores the basics of cartooning, from character construction to figures in motion, and shows you how to create a variety of lovable characters—from a perky puppy to a personable toaster! With step-by-step projects and artist's tips on drawing humans, cute critters, and anthropomorphized objects, you’ll find a wealth of charming cartoons to inspire and guide you as you learn the art of traditional cartooning, step by easy step. All you need to get started is this book, some basic techniques, and a little imagination. In this book, Jack Keely (with some help from Carson van Osten) invites you into the cartooning world and explains his drawing techniques, as well as his methods of developing a cartoon to its fullest. You will learn to impart personality and expression as you discover a host of tips and techniques that will help you bring your cartoons to life. This book will be a welcome addition to any cartoonist's library! Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Cartooning 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guide to traditional and contemporary techniques provides the reader with all the information they need to produce beautiful quilting and patchwork projects. For beginners, there is how-to-start advice and step-by-step photographs, diagrams and instructions to guide them through each stage of their work, and for more experienced quilters there are advanced techniques that they can dip into for help with a particular problem. For the busy but creative quilter, a section on rotary cutting and speed pieceing shows how to achieve satisfying results in no time. The book ends with a gallery of stunning items that will inspire the reader to create amazing patchwork and quilting projects of their own, whatever their ability. Trade ReviewIt's 15 years since the last edition of this classic sewing book, updated with a new cover. Learn everything you need to create quilting and patchwork projects. It includes techniques such as blocks, rotary cutting, special effects, applique, quilting, finishing and themes. Each technique is explained in step-by-step photographs. Advice from beginner upwards, this is a useful book for all skill levels with speedpiecing ideas to save time. An inspirational gallery is included. * YarnsandFabrics.co.uk *Wow! I wish I'd had this book for the start of my City and Guilds! This book covers it all, including but absolutely not limited to: the anatomy of a quilt, the tools needed for patchwork and quilting, how to work out your fabric requirements, patchwork block construction, string piecing, speed piecing, Suffolk puffs, cathedral windows, crazy patchwork, applique, different quilting methods, finishing methods AND THEN a range of quilts which are displayed thematically including pictorial quilts, texture, pattern and rhythm, improvised quilts and traditional quilts. This really is a must-have for anyone who wants a book which covers it all! I also think it'd make a great present for anyone interested in sewing so I will definitely be buying a copy for my Mum for Mother's Day next month... in the meantime... this copy is mine! I am putting away my hand-sewing and digging out my machine to have a go at this Seminole Patchwork angled design! * Ms. N. Clarke *I love it. It has been really interesting and useful as I've wondered how to do a lot of things that were in that book and now, I know. I especially like the piece in it about reverse appliqué as I've wanted to try it for a long time! -- Annabel Haggar * Young Quilter Project - The Quilters' Guild *

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Book SynopsisThis beginner’s guide to painting the landscape in acrylics is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time. Each of the 33 quick-and-easy studies takes no more than 30 minutes, and will teach you how to apply a crucial technique to your work, or paint a particular aspect of the natural landscape. The book also contains 3 larger paintings that demonstrate how to combine the elements learned into vibrant and inspiring landscapes Build up your skills in easy chunks, learning about form and composition, colour mixing, working with acrylics and capturing the drama of the natural world. The exercises are all worked at postcard size – ideal for a 6 x 4 inch (A6) watercolour pad. All the required tracings are included.Trade ReviewLandscapes in Acrylics by Barry Herniman is part of the Ready to Paint in 30 Minutes series from Search Press. Barry provides us with 33 basic studies covering all aspects and techniqus necessary to paint convincing landscapes in acrylics. There;s useful advice on what materials to choose, colour mixing, laying washes and clever tips. The 30-minute time limit concentrates the mind so that you are able to get straight on with learning, with each study focusing on a particular aspect of the landscape. The exercises are worked at postcard size to keep them manageable and all the required tracings are included to help you on your way. Three step-by-step demonstrations put all you have learned into practice. * Leisure Painter *Have you ever wanted to paint some beautiful natural scenery, but don't have a day to spend on it? Barry Herniman has created a beginner's guide to painting landscapes in acrylics, with 33 exercises to build your skills that each take just 30 minutes to complete! * Crafts Beautiful - Christmas Special 2020 *There’s something for everyone in this welcome addition to an excellent series. Barry covers trees, rocks, buildings, water, skies and even seas. Demonstrations use the watercolour technique, so you’ll be working on paper without impasto. I’ve yet to see traceable outlines that work on canvas, though I can’t see why it would be impossible. This isn’t just a good book within the series, though, it’s a very thorough grounding in landscape elements and techniques in its own right and something to consider even if you don’t want pre-drawn outlines. -- Henry Malt * Artbookreview.net *Table of ContentsTracings Introduction 6 Basic painting equipment 8 Tips and TEchniques 10 Preparing and mixing paint  12 Washes 14 Simple landscape 18 Distant hills 20 Using different surfaces 22 Misty scene 24 Rocky outcrop 26 Trees and skies 28 Winter trees 30 Green fields 32 Autumn trees 34 Summer sky 36 Moddy sky 38 Lakes and rivers 40 Flowing stream 42 Bridge 44 Quiet reflections 46 Stepping stones 48 Coastlines 50 Towering cliffs 52 White water 54 Beachscape 56 Rough seas 58 Evening on the estuary 60 Harbourside 62 Town and country 64 Country lane 66 Rustic barn 68 Successful shadows 70 Townscape 72 Country cottage 74 Doorway 76 Ox-eye daisies 78 Hills, Mountains and Snow 80 Hills 82 Misty mountains 84 Snowy lane 86 Wintry woodland 88 Lakeland River 90 Garway Village 92 Towards Achill Head 94 Index 96

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Book SynopsisExplore 35 step-by-step how-tos and more than 100 additional tips and tricks for creating a variety of manga characters, animals, and scenes in The Art of Drawing Manga. With 144 pages of in-depth instruction and hundreds of reference images, The Art of Drawing Manga is suitable for all manga artists and enthusiasts, regardless of age. From learning the basics of drawing archetypal characters with intriguing personalities to creating action-packed poses and even drawing entire manga scenes from scratch, this is the ultimate guide to creating all things manga. Perfect for manga fans who already have some drawing experience, but also suitable for motivated beginners, this book shows how to draw people and animals, develop intriguing characters, create eye-catching poses and scenes, and write stories and dialog for a manga book. All instruction is easy to follow, so you can quickly leaTable of ContentsINTRODUCTIONChapter 1: The BasicsTools & MaterialsCommon StylesCommon GenresBlack & White ArtAdding ColorChapter 2: faces & hairFacial FeaturesExpressionsHairstylesChapter 3: anatomy & posesBodiesCharacter PosesClothing & AccessoriesChapter 4: creaturesPetsMagical CreaturesMascotsChapter 5: CharacterDevelopmentHeroesVillainsSidekicksChapter 6: Full ScenesDrawing EnvironmentsScenes, Step by StepChapter 7: Making Your OwnMaking a Manga BookSequences, Step by StepDeveloping Your StyleChapter 8: TemplatesHeadsStanding Body PosesAction PosesHands & FeetChibi PosesAbout the Artist

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Book SynopsisLearn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, who teaches popular watercolor classes through life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects.   Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you:   Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers Trade Review"An innovative, highly useful work for beginning watercolorists." * Library Journal *"An ideal and comprehensive introduction to the medium and unreservedly recommended." * Midwest Book Review *"This is a delightful introductory visit to the watercolor domain, with skillful lessons and warm encouragement radiating through the pages." * Portland Book Review *

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Book SynopsisCreative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents and inspirational tips and tutorials of several professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises. From the basic shape and form of letters, to cursive script, spacing, and alignment, artists will discover how to transform simple words, phrases, and quotes into beautiful works of hand-lettered art. The interactive format and step-by-step process offers inspirational instruction for a wide variety of fun projects and gift ideas, including hand-rendered phrases on paper and digitally enhanced notecards. Artists will also discover how to apply lettering to linen, coffee mugs, calendars, and more. Numerous practice pages and interactive prompts throughout the book invite readers to put their newfound lettering skills to use, as well as work out their artistic ideas. Covering a variety of styles and types of lettered art, including calligraphy, illustration, chalk lettering, and more, artists will find a plethora of exercises and tips to help them develop their own unique lettering style. With comprehensive instructions and fun, inspirational exercises and projects, Creative Lettering and Beyond is a must-have resource for anyone who wants to learn this beautiful and stylish art form.

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Book SynopsisMore than 25 step-by-step demonstrations to guide you through creating each body part of your manga characters. Over 130 lessons for facial anatomy, poses, clothing and accessories, and common hairstyles and emotions. Turn your your full-sized manga characters into chibis with easy techniques.Trade Review"This accessible crash course will be appreciated by artists of all skill levels." --Library Journal

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Book SynopsisZentangle[registered] is an easy-to-learn method of pattern drawing that reduces stress while promoting creativity. This book will introduce readers to the basic theory of Zentangle and provide instructions for drawing over 100 tangle patterns from such Certified Zentangle Teachers as Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew and Marie Browning. This beautiful book is filled with examples of Zentangle drawings as well as other art projects and compelling stories from those who have improved their well-being through Zentangle.Trade ReviewThis book may change your life. Zentangle is the newest craze to hit the crafting world. This easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun illustration technique is a great way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It's easy to learn and, after doing a few Zentangle pieces, you'll begin to notice the world around you in a different way-it will seem brighter, more colorful, more in focus. You'll also master illustration techniques that you never thought possible. Traditional Zentangle designs are done in black ink on a white square tile of paper. A simple pattern can be broken down into several small sections and each section contains a different doodle or illustration. There is no right or wrong when creating a Zentangle design, just relax and let yourself go! There are also several ways to use Zentangle, as outlined in Joy of Zentangle. You could use it to decorate your home, create beautiful backgrounds for scrapbooks and cards, or simply decorate a margin of a business memo as you sit in your morning meeting. Joy of Zentangle makes jumping into this addicting illustration technique easy and fun. With step-by-step full color photographs and detailed written instructions, this is a great guide for those who are new to or curious to learn more about this addicting hobby. Reviewed by Melissa ConnerJoy of Zentangle an EXCELLENT choice for the beginning Tangler to start on their Zentangle Journey with well crafted how-to steps, excellent pictures, inspirational stories and beautiful examples. All you need is pen, paper, and this book book to get you started on your Zentangle journey. Certified Zentangle Teachers: Suzanne McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew and Maria Browning have authored most of the first 6 Zentangle books. Now the best of the best from these books and a few new tangles have been added to this Overview edition. Find 101+ tangles in one place. The differences between the small books 16-20 pagse and this book and this 160 page book is the high presentation quality. The photography is very nice and most of the pages are dedicated to a single tangle with how-to steps and inspiration concepts or thought to give futher understanding to the Joy that Zentangle has brought to many lives. Additional info is included to offer the new budding artist exploring Zentangle an understanding what focus means to cultivating creativity, stress reduction and relaxation. Ideas for working with 3-D object, Zendala / Mandalas, and much more are included. -- Sharla R. Hicks CZT, Soft Expressions

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Book SynopsisMaster the challenges of drawing on location with this collection of insider know-how and expert tips and techniques. Illustrator, architect, and international workshop instructor and Urban Sketcher Stephanie Bower has collected 101 of her best insider drawing tips, hacks, and techniques and shares them in this fully illustrated, portable book. Learn shortcuts to getting your perspective right, determining your composition, and balancing your light and shadow. This book collects many basic drawing techniques into one handy volume: How to draw a great line Using ellipses to draw arches How towers are like wedding cakes The importance of your eye level line in sketching and 97 things more! The book also features beautiful example illustrations from Urban Sketchers around the globe! Whether you are new to sketching or are an experienced artist, this book is chock-full of useful, practical, and clever tips to take your drawing to the next level. The Urban Sketching Handbook series offers location artists expert instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice, and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come in a compact, easy-to-carry format—perfect to toss in your backpack or artist’s tote.Table of ContentsCONTENTS About This Series 4 Introduction 7 KEYS On Your Mark, Get Set. 9 It All Starts with a Good Line 7 The Values of Tone 31 Compelling Compositions 41 Good Bones. 55 It’s All About Your Eye Level 65 Towers Are Like Wedding Cakes (& Other Ah-Ha Moments) 77 C’mon in, the Water Is Fine 91 Challenges 110 Contributors 111 Acknowledgments 112 About the Author 112

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Book SynopsisIn Cute Chibi Animals, popular Instagram artist Phoebe Im (@bobblejot) teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step. Learn how to master this popular anime and manga drawing style with this book that focuses on drawing 75 animals, including an anteater, chinchilla, manatee, dolphin, sloth, axolotl, pangolin, owl, narwhal, and much more. Chibi is Japanese slang for “short,” and the characters in Cute Chibi Animals live up to this description with their cute roly-poly bodies that make them extremely lovable and huggable. Learn how to draw adorable: Mammals Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibians Along with the step-by-step tutorials, Phoebe shares her tips and tricks for drawing the animals with either pen and pencil or digitally; coloring, shading, and highlighting your characters; and giving them accessories for added cuteness. There are also coloring pages in the back of the book for some extra fun. So, get out your drawing supplies and start creating your animal kingdom!Trade Review"Without a doubt Cute Chibi Animals will take pride of place on many bookshelves." * Sequential Tart *Table of ContentsHello! What Is Chibi? How to Use This Book Tools Tips and TricksLand Mammals Alpaca, Anteater, Arctic Fox, Bat, Bear, Boar, Chinchilla, Cat, Cow, Deer, Dog, Elephant, Ferret, Fox, Giant Panda, Giraffe, Goat, Hamster, Hedgehog, Horse, Kangaroo, Koala, Lion, Monkey, Mouse, Pig, Pangolin, Rabbit, Reindeer, Raccoon, Ram, Red Panda, Rhinoceros, Skunk, Sloth, Zebra, Squirrel, Tiger, WolfAquatic & Semi Aquatic Mammals Beaver, Dolphin, Hippopotamus, Manatee, Moose, Narwhal, Orca, Otter, Platypus, Seal, WhaleBirds Chicken, Cockatiel, Duck, Kiwi, Ostrich, Owl, Peacock, Penguin, Swan, ToucanAmphibians, Fish, Reptiles & More Alligator, Axolotl, Bee, Chameleon, Crab, Frog, Jellyfish, Manta Ray, Octopus, Seahorse, Shark, Snail, Snake, Turtle, Whale Shark

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Book SynopsisThis book explains the basic sketching techniques and decisions more in depth and provides much more step-by-step example drawings, which makes it even more suitable for students and professionals who want to become better sketchers. Sketching the Basics can be seen as the prequel to Sketching as it is more targeted at the novice designer. The Basics explains the essential techniques and effects more in detail, taking the reader by the hand and guiding him step by step through all the various aspects of drawing that novice designers come up against.

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Book SynopsisCarla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult students recover a more child-like, playful approach to creating. Her innovative ideas are now collected and elaborated on in this unique volume. Carla offers a year's worth of assignments, projects, ideas, and techniques that will introduce more creativity and nonsense into your art and life. Drawing Lab offers readers a fun way to learn and gain expertise in drawing through experimentation and play. There is no right or wrong result, yet, the readers gain skills and confidence allowing them to take their work to a new level.

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Book SynopsisArt for Self-Care gives artists and non-artists alike tools to process emotions, reset, and express themselves through the healing powers of art. Trade Review"Perhaps the best thing about this title from artist, designer, and online instructor Swift is that it is for artists and non-artists alike; there is no set skill level required to heal through art. ... This is an excellent companion for those who may need to express themselves and heal but aren’t sure where to start." * Library Journal *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION My Story, My Process Whom This Book Is For Artmaking for Healing and Processing Feelings Getting Set Up My Invitation to You 1 GOING INWARD Your Journey Begins Making Your Process Sacred/Taking Your Process Seriously Sinking Down and Settling In Getting into Acceptance Tuning In Navigating in the Depths Hearing Your Inner Voice Ears Outward, Heart Forward, Mind Inward Your Messages Prompts 2 INSIDES OUTWARD Diving In Trust the Process Your Inner Child Techniques and Supplies to Try Surfaces to Consider The Process Finding Visual Inspiration Incorporating Personal Symbols There Are No Rules Showing Up Focus on the Process The Importance of Practice 3 INTEGRATING + HONORING Tracking Your Feelings What to Do When Your Image Is Complete Honoring Yourself Keep Showing Up Trust Yourself You Are Magic Final Words ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX

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Book SynopsisFeaturing drawing lessons, step-by-step projects, and open practice pages, The Little Book of Drawing Dragons & Fantasy Characters teaches beginning artists how to draw dragons, fairies, mythological beasts, and more. Step-by-step projects, creative exercises, interactive prompts, and helpful tips and techniques bring this popular drawing subject to life and invite creativity and personalization. Drawing techniques, such as value, shading, and creating texture and perspective, are included to help artists of all skill levels learn to draw accurately. Learn to draw fur, scales, wings, tails, and how to put them all together to create your own unique fantasy characters and artwork. More than 15 step-by-step projects include: Western Dragon Eastern Dragon Water Dragon Hydra Centaur Fairy Minotaur Griffin Unicorn And more! In the popular, established The Little Book of... series from Walter Foster Publishing, artists and art hobbyists alike delight in learning a variety of fun, approachable, relevant, and interesting art topics in a portable format boasting a fresh, contemporary, and interactive design. Open practice pages, creative exercises, and art prompts encourage interactivity for immediate results while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the featured medium in a fun, engaging way.Also available from the series:The Little Book of Sketching, The Little Book of Lettering & Word Design, The Little Book of Manga Drawing, The Little Book of Cartooning & Illustration, and The Little Book of Rock Painting.Trade ReviewThe Little Book of Drawing Dragons & Fantasy Characters: More than 50 Tips and Techniques for Drawing Fantastical Fairies, Dragons, Mythological Beasts, and More lives up to its title with instructions, methodical examples, guidelines, and blank "practice pages" that the reader can use to hone their artistic skills. A wonderful supplementary resource for budding artists of all ages and backgrounds, it also makes an excellent gift! * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Tools & MaterialsPart I: The Basics Drawing & Shading Techniques Constructing Creatures Creating Textures Creature FeaturesPart II: Dragons Western Dragon Eastern Dragon Wyvern Wyrm Water Dragon Hydra Sui RiuPart III: Fantasy Creatures Centaur Fairy Minotaur Satyr Griffin UnicornPart IV: Color Applications Tools & Materials Dragon in Marker Pegasus in Colored Pencil & Marker Snow Fairy in Colored Pencil Wisteria Fairy in WatercolorAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisLois van Baarle is a freelance animator/illustrator from the Netherlands who graduated in 2009 from the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht. Since then, her work has become very popular across the internet, with her Facebook followers closing in on one million and her Twitter account watched by over nineteen thousand eager eyes. The Art of Loish is her first "art of" book, and will examine her inspirations while showcasing some of her early work. Following this, the reader will learn how she developed her very distinctive style and discover advice as she discusses her working methods, offering tips on a variety of techniques that she utilizes in her art every day! The additional exclusive content of this book makes it a must-have for any lover of Loish's work!

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Book SynopsisImprove your bullet journals, to-do lists, class notes, and everything in between with The Art of Visual Notetaking and its unique approach to taking notes in the twenty-first century. Visual notetaking is the perfect skill for journaling, class lectures, conferences, and any other time that retaining information is key. Also referred to as sketchnoting, visual notetaking is ideal for documenting processes, planning projects, outlining ideas, and capturing information. And as you'll learn in The Art of Visual Notetaking, this approach doesn't require advanced drawing or hand-lettering skills; anyone can learn how to use simple lines, connectors, shapes, and text to take dynamic notes. In The Art of Visual Notetaking, aspiring sketchnoters and journalers will find helpful "Getting Started" pages of icons and badges for common note-taking purposes, with tips and encouragement for creating you own unique icons. You'll go on to discover instruction and how-to techniques, tips, and tutorials that focus on visual notetaking for different settings, from a business meeting, workshop, or convention, to a college lecture or sermon. Expert instruction from a professional sketchnote artist and educator demonstrates how to visually arrange and compile ideas, focal points, and key concepts.

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Book SynopsisColoring books for grownups are this year's biggest new trend in publishing. Notebook Doodles is the FIRST coloring series aimed directly at TWEENS. The adult market is hot and now YA buyers are looking for product. This series fills a hole that is not being served. The author is an established popular designer who knows this market and has an original, authentic style. There is no other series like this. Priced to FLY at $7.99!

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Book SynopsisGood Vibes is a colouring book for adults that contains 30 amazing art activities involving patterning, shading and colouring. Each vibrantly detailed illustration offers an easy way to de-stress, while allowing you to unleash the artist within.Thaneeya McArdle's transcendental art explores a visual language of shape, form, line and colour, and can be easily personalised with felt- tips, coloured pencils, crayons, gel pens or watercolours.Beautifully coloured finished examples are provided, along with a handy guide to basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and colour theory.This therapeutic colouring book is printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper that won't bleed through, and all of the pages are perforated for easy removal and display.

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