The Arts: techniques and principles Books

Book SynopsisThrough a carefully curated selection of quotations, images and interviews, Artists on Art reveals what matters most to the masters. You'll discover how the giants of the different artistic genres developed their distinctive visual styles, the core ideas that underpin their practice and, most importantly, what art means to you.

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Book SynopsisElwes takes a journey through the twin histories of landscape art and experimental moving image and discovers how they coalesce in the work of artists from the 1970s to the present day. Drawing on a wide geographical sampling, Elwes considers issues that have preoccupied film and video artists over the years, ranging from ecology, gender, race, performativity, conflict, colonialism and our relationship to the nonhuman creatures with whom we share our world. The book is informed by the belief that artists can provide an embodied, emotional response to landscape, which is an essential driver in the urgent task of combating the environmental crisis we now face. The book comprises a series of essays that explore how the moving image mediates our relationship to and understanding of landscapes. The focus is on artists’ film and video and draws on work from the 1970s to the present day. Early chapters map the theoretical terrain for both landscape and artists’ moving image creating a foundation for the chapters that follow devoted to practice. These address themes of identity politics, performativity and animals and examine examples of British ‘weather-blown films’ and work from around the world including Indigenous Australian film landscapes. The book offers an informed, personal view of the subject and threaded through the narrative is a concern with the environment and the vexed question of whether an appreciation of nature’s aesthetics undermines a commitment to ecology. The book is written in a clear, engaging style and is enlivened by Elwes's own experiences as a video artist, writer and curator, and the primary material she draws on derived from conversations with fellow practitioners across the years. As a practitioner, Elwes was a key figure in the early phases of video art in the UK as well as a curator and critic. She was professor of moving image art at the University of the Arts London; and is founding editor of the Moving Image Review & Art Journal (MIRAJ) This book will appeal to students, undergraduate and post-graduate, Ph.D. candidates, researchers, practitioners, teachers and lecturers and a general readership of interested gallery-going public.Trade Review'This is a beautifully-written, well-researched, thoughtful, generous and passionate book. It is one that seeks to make a difference not only to our knowledge of representations of landscapes by moving image artists but also to inspire new generations of eco-critically-minded artists to discover fresh ways to communicate urgent messages about the ongoing breakdown of the natural world. The book offers innovative explorations of how the moving image continues to facilitate understandings of our relationships to ‘natural’ landscapes. [...] This is an original, often inspirational work which offers a comprehensive and up-to-date view of landscape and moving image from the perspective of a highly knowledgeable artist.' -- Paul Newland, Journal of British Cinema and Television'Complex, yet highly readable. [...] The strength of Elwes’s writing is that she is not simply a film scholar discussing landscape and the moving image, but she is also an artist underpinning it with her experience of making videos, hence her interest in embodied and emotional responses to landscape. [...] Elwes takes great care to include a wide range of artists (using moving image or otherwise), sometimes returning to specific individuals, which creates a sense of continuity. Her stated focus is how artists might sensitively and ethically engage with the moving image in the landscape in the context of the environmental crisis.' -- Edwina fitzPatrick, MIRAJ: Moving Image Review & Art Journal'Drawing on her lifetime’s work as an artist, a scholar, and an arts administrator, Catherine Elwes’s new book is magnificent. The book’s global reach (from Uluru to the Arctic), the erosion of white male colonial and pectatorial privilege entailed in her expanded geographical perspectives, and her contextualization of all questions of landscape in political issues together mark a decisive and much-needed scholarly paradigm shift, one at last responsive to our present ecological disasters.' -- Professor David James, University of Southern California'[Elwes’s] writing really brings the films to life in their absence. It made me intrigued about the films but the book also stands alone and apart from them, vividly offering images that the reader puts together from the text. It adds other dimensions to the films that are enough even if one were to never see the works themselves – as a piece of writing conjuring a rich critical dimension.' -- Dr Judith Rugg, co-editor of Spatialities: The Geographies of Art & Architecture, and Issues of Curating Contemporary Art & Performance'Moving images are now everywhere in galleries and art biennials, and ecology is no longer a niche theme. Drawing on decades of making and writing about film and video, Elwes offers more than a guided tour. She offers encounters with the art, ideas and artists of the Anthropocene, and invites readers into rich conversations about and between feminism, decolonial critique and environmentalism with eloquence, passion and wit. You will never see landscape art the same way again.' -- Professor Sean Cubitt, University of MelbourneTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. Introduction - The semiotics of the view - Eco-critical practices - The indivisibility of the human subject and nature - The text - The parameters - Author’s note 2. The Terms of Engagement - Landscape, space and place - Inside and outside - The ethnographic eye and documentary: Negotiations of the real - The contested status of the real - Taking a step back – crossing over 3. The Invention of Landscape - Landscape, the antithesis of city life - The sublime, the spiritual and the indifference of nature - The picturesque and the pastoral - The return of the picturesque and the romantic sublime 4. The Social Construction of Landscape - National identity, society and history - Framing trauma in the landscape - Property, ownership, colonialism and class identity 5. Landscape Subjectivities - Do you see what I see? - The perceiving subject - A template for seeing, touching, hearing and feeling - Emotion, affect and sensation in nature 6. Painted Landscapes - The tools of the trade - Taking the eye for a walk – perspectives in painting - The great outdoors 7. Frames and Sequences - Photographing the view - Slide-tape: Landscape in series 8. Talking Pictures: Narrative, Time, Colour and Sound - ‘Nature caught in the act’ - Narrative film: Background and foreground - The time base - Colour and black-and-white - Sound and silence 9. Talking Pictures: Framing the View and the Spectator - Framing the view - Point of view: The restless eye - The spectator 10. Artists’ Moving Image - ‘Unmade Narratives’: Experimental film - Video: The travelling companion - Digital media: No man’s land - Photogénie and the entanglement of matter 11. Weather-Blown Film - River Yar (1971–72), William Raban and Chris Welsby - Theory: Clouds and clocks - Wind Vane (1972), Chris Welsby - Feedback: Cybernetics 12. Being-With: Rocks, Sea and Sky - La Région Centrale (1971), Michael Snow - Aspect (2004), Emily Richardson - Sea-changed film: R.V. Ramani and David Gatten - This Is My Land (2006), Ben Rivers - Dawn Burn (1975–76), Mary Lucier - Interwoven Motion (2004), Chris Meigh-Andrews - The wide blue yonder: Semiconductor, Susan Collins, James Turrell and James Benning 13. Getting the Shivers: Empathic Projection and the Elements - Jack Lauder and Lloyd Branson, Zacharias Kunuk, Oscar Muñoz, Bill Viola, Joan Jonas and William Raban 14. Anti-Terrain: Australasia and the ‘Vexed’ Question of Landscape - Preconceptions - The antipodean gaze - Refiguring landscapes - Imagining a future 15. Landscape and Identity Politics - Signatures - Slavery and the African Diaspora: The Black body in the landscape - Mother Earth - Queering the landscape - Fault lines – masculinity 16. Performing the Landscape - Acting out in Merrie England - Performing matter - Shifting the scenery 17. Animals - A pantomime of animals - Captive animals: A transaction of the gaze - ‘Companion animals’ - Cruelty to animals - Discreet courtship 18. 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Book SynopsisConsiders how self-study using arts-based methods can enable purposeful reflection toward understanding and envisioning professional practice. Presents a self-study model highlighting arts-based methods for examining areas of professional practice: professional identities, work cultures, change and transitions and new pathways. 26 b/w drawings.

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Book SynopsisThis revised edition of design-world darling Jessica Hische's career-spanning art book offers a fascinating inside look at her work in progress, featuring highlights from her most exciting recent projects and new tips for lettering with digital tools.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever stopped to consider what goes into a painting beyond what you can see? Welcome to a fascinating journey of discovery... The Geometry of the Last Supper skilfully blends the worlds of Renaissance art, geometry and symbolism, allowing the reader to uncover, for the very first time, the simple and delicate geometry at play in the composition of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece. Never before has a single and unified solution been proposed to explain the making of the Last Supper. During the Renaissance, symbolic significance was ascribed to geometrical shapes. These symbols, such as those encountered in The Geometry of the Last Supper, have an ancient history, deeply rooted in a tradition that goes back to Pythagoras and beyond. Thanks to them, the geometry presented in this book comes to life as the inner message of the Last Supper is revealed. Once the meaning of the geometry becomes clear, you will be left with the feeling of having been let into a priceless secret. Ideal for any art-lovers or any reader who enjoys looking behind the layers.

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Book SynopsisLight has been an enduring subject in art. In every conceivable media, artists have exploited the contrasts between light and dark, opposed cool and warm colours, drawn on science, and attempted to capture the transient effects of light and its emotional associations. This book explores how artists have perceived, illustrated and utilised light since the eighteenth century. Beginning with the British artist J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) who captured triumphant explosions of light and sought to represent its ephemerality in paint, it reveals how his expressive use of colour and interest in evanescent light influenced the French Impressionists. For them, light became the subject itself, as the likes of Claude Monet (1840–1926), Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), Alfred Sisley (1839–99) and others ventured outside to capture the momentary effects of sunlight on canvas. Exploring later innovations in photographic processes, the book also highlights how photography became a critical vehicle through which artists began to use light itself as a medium, eschewing subject matter to create photographs that more closely resembled moving abstractions than still images. While early art-historical associations with light tend to be sublime or spiritual, by the 1960s artists including Dan Flavin (1933–96), James Turrell (1943) and Lis Rhodes (1942–) had begun to work with artificial light to create new types of sculptures and immersive installations, repositioning the spectator as participant. Many artists like Olafur Eliasson (1967–) and Tacita Dean (1965–) continue to work with light, encouraging viewers to question their own positions and perspectives. Showcasing over 100 remarkable artworks from the past 200 years, this beautiful book reveals how the intangibility of light continues to fascinate.

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Book SynopsisColour is fundamental to painting and the ability to mix and reproduce specific hues is an art in itself. Colour theory can be dull and complicated, but in this book, experienced artist and teacher, Sharon Finmark, demonstrates colour mixing in a practical and easy-to-follow way. In addition to being an extensive visual sourcebook to nearly 600 colour mixes, there are paintings featured throughout with all the different hues and mixes in each painting analysed and annotated. In this way, acrylic painters learn by application how to get the best out of their paints.

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Book SynopsisHow to Keep a Sketch Journal is the essential travel-sized guide to keeping a visual diary of your surroundings. Whether you're a habitual sketcher or just starting out, this book will teach you how to improve your observational sketching, indoors or outdoors, whether you're drawing still lifes, environments, or scenes. It covers sketching with different media, from a simple pen or pencil to using watercolors or pastels on the go. The book stands perfectly on its own as a guidebook, or can be used as a complement to 3dtotal's Sketch Journal travel portfolio, fitting neatly alongside your favorite sketching tools.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a whole new realm of botanical painting - the natural life forms that coexist with flowering plants, revealed in exquisite detail. Traditionally, botanical art has focused on the flowers, leaves and form of plants. They are depicted in solitary glory on a page, divorced from the life forms that live alongside them in nature. But award-winning UK botanical painter, Christina Hart-Davies, believes passionately that flowers are only part of the picture and loves to explore the different stages, related species, habitats and associated creatures that provide their setting in the wild. She looks at plants and other life forms from all angles - scientific, aesthetic and cultural - to tell The Whole Story. Showcasing examples of her most popular works, The Whole Story draws on Christina's long and parallel careers in both art and illustration. Take inspiration from her enthusiasm for the details and beauty of all aspects of the natural world and benefit from her experience as she shares techniques for painting moss and insects as well as advice on composition and lettering. This book will transform your perspective and inspire you to look beyond the flowers.Trade Review“This little book spans the many-facetted life of an artist of prestigious accomplishments, of small but exquisite, accurate paintings, expositions of artistic techniques and an uncompromising composition” – Roger Reynolds, writing in Eryngium, the Journal of the Institute for Analytical Plant Illustration

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Book SynopsisThis updated third edition explores new techniques in digital and 3D printing, as well as refreshing older techniques such as mono-printing. Printing has become a common part of the ceramic artist's practice and today there are more possibilities than ever before. From low-tech mono-prints to digital laser decal, it is now possible to employ a range of techniques to print on clay and vitreous surfaces. With the ongoing advancement of new technologies and more developed studio-based transfer processes artists continue to push the boundaries of the medium. In this comprehensive update of his popular Ceramics Handbook title, Paul Scott explains the historical context for contemporary printed ceramics before explaining the principles of core techniques and their application in the studio. He explores photographic processes, as well as the new opportunities presented by digital technology, including digital and 3D printing. Illustrated with brand new images of beautiful works by leading artists working in printed ceramics, Ceramics and Print is a must-read guide for artists and makers interested in this ever-developing field.Trade ReviewThis latest revision is quite another matter. The new look book is a larger format (247 x 188) which allows for a better and more attractive layout of information and images...The book is full of ideas...This is an exciting book that touches much and ignites enthusiasm to learn more. -- Liz Lawrence * South Wales Potters Newsletter *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Historical and Industrial Background 2. Colour Transfer Media and Ink - The Basics 3. Monoprinting 4. Lithographic Printing 5. Relief, Intaglio and Lithophanes 6. Stencils and Screenprinting 7. Decals, Photocopies and Digital Prints 8. 3D Printing 9. Photographic Emulsions Conclusion Health and Safety Bibliography Suppliers Index

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Book Synopsis• High quality drawing resource to keep and treasure for years • Suitable for complete beginners • Over 1000 people, animals, places, vehicles and items to draw • Large introduction provides vital information on fundamental considerations when drawingTable of ContentsIntroduction: General introduction Tools and materials Basic shapes Perspective and scale Light Techniques Texture Texture library How to use this book Creatures: Dinosaurs Insects Sea creatures Reptiles Birds Rodents Primates Big cats Farm animals Desert animals Woodland and jungle animals Safari animals Waterside animals Arctic animals Vehicles and transportation: Air and space vehicles Water vehicles Cars, bikes, and trucks Push and pull vehicles Work vehicles Public transport Military vehicles Food and drink: Fast food Fruit and vegetables Breakfast foods Cold foods Hot foods Alcoholic drinks Non-alcoholic drinks Sweet treats Buildings and structures: Homes Public buildings Famous landmarks Street fixtures Rural buildings People: Professions and character types Ages Actions Historic people Traditional dress Facial expressions Activities: Musical instruments Sports equipment Hobby and leisure apparatus Household objects Nature: Flowering plants Structures in nature Trees Fruiting and edible plants Sea elements Weather Greenery Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisSince its founding in 1881, H. Schmincke & Co has been a premier producer of artists’ paints. Artists such as Otto Dix, Emil Nolde and Oskar Kokoschka relied on Schmincke colours, as do many of today’s professional and amateur painters. This history of the company traces its development over four generations. It tells the story of H. Schmincke’s modest beginnings at the end of the 19th century and their first product: oil paint. During an era of unprecedented artistic achievement in Europe and America, the company added watercolours and pastels to its acclaimed line of products. This book also takes readers through the struggles of the Jewish owners during the Third Reich, and how the family rebuilt the company after its buildings were destroyed in the Second World War. Since then, the company experienced a successful expansion during the post-war decades as well as a downturn caused by the collapsing economy and family issues. Now in its fourth generation of ownership, H. Schmincke is thriving amidst global challenges and opportunities. Beautifully illustrated with artistic and archival images, this is a unique look behind the scenes of a company that has been committed to excellence in manufacturing—and to a rich engagement with the art world—for nearly 150 years.

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Book SynopsisThis spellbinding look at the history and development of illusionistic art reveals wide-ranging techniques that have piqued the public’s fascination with this medium. Beautifully reproduced, the images featured in the book includes centuries-old work such as the scenery at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, and the ceiling frescos at the Würzburg Residence in Germany, that showcase processes such as trompe l’oeil and anamorphosis. It also features work from the 20th and 21st centuries, including Rene Magritte’s classic surrealist works; M. C. Escher’s magical and mathematically precise drawings; the seemingly undulating paintings of Bridget Riley; the manipulated photography of Andreas Gursky; Duane Hanson’s eerily lifelike sculptures; JR’s larger-than-life portrait photographs; and George Rousse’s mind- bending constructions. The book also has examples of amazing street art including subway graffiti and a sidewalk painting that makes pedestrians think twice. This extraordinary and informative guide to all kinds of artistic trickery will satisfy scholars as well as everyday fans.

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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.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a selection of contemporary graphic design studios, collage artists and artists from other disciplines in whose work design and collage intersect in the most diverse and witty ways. It features projects in which different languages and techniques mix, dialogue with each other, complement each other, sometimes dilute each other and question their respective limits. Through this showcase of design projects and art pieces, and through conversations with their authors, we learn about their unique approaches to the creative process, reflect on ways of understanding their work and investigate the special relationship that design and collage have today.

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Book SynopsisThe story of the discovery of the 55 most important colours in creative man''s existence from prehistoric times to the present, written from the artist''s perspective. Monica Rotgans describes the many dyes and pigments that humans have turned into paint and colour, and how to recognise them. Learn all about red mercury, white lead, blue glass, black cabbage, pink louse, yellow earth, brown asphalt, green arsenic, and much more. A richly illustrated and accessibly written book about the origins and growth of the painter''s palette.

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Book SynopsisLearn the art of creating elegantly simple line drawings with this step-by-step introduction. Written and illustrated by French artist Frédéric Forest, who is internationally renowned for his expressive, minimal artwork, The Art of the Line in Drawing presents an overview of his technique and creative process, followed by a series of progressive lessons organized by subject.   Line Drawing. Definitions, origins, basic skills. Supplies. Tools for mark-making, types of paper; choosing the right inks, working with values, additional tools. Getting Started. Setting up your workspace, testing your materials, choosing your subject. Drawing from a Model. Figures, portraits, hands and feet, other physical details. Drawing from a Photograph. Nature, landscapes, still lifes, flowers, cats, horses, wildlife, objects, interiors, buildings, houses. Creative ITrade Review“A very useful book to have around for your art students or your curious artist at home.” * GeekDad *Table of ContentsPreface My Portfolio L I N E A R T Definition and Origins Lexicon Acquired Skills MATERIALS Pens for Mark-Making Tools for Fine Lines Tools for Brushed Lines Tools for Colored Lines Types of Paper Additional Tools GETTING STARTED Setting up Your Workspace Choosing Your Subject Creative Pauses Inspiration at the Museum Inspiration on the Streets Inspiration from Feelings Inspiration from Your Imagination Where to Practice DRAWING LESSONS A Woman’s Silhouette Creative Pause: Thinking Outside the Box Women Creative Pause: Same Pose, Different Shapes A Woman’s Portrait A Man’s Silhouette Men A Man’s Portrait Hands Legs and Feet Flowers Still Lifes Landscapes Cats Horses Swans Objects Interior (Using One Color) Interior (Using Two Colors) Houses Creative Pauses Looking at What You’ve Made Choosing the Final Piece Showcasing Your Artwork Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisWith Manga World Coloring, manga lovers can color in their favorite kind of art! This 96-page book contains awesome and adorable characters by artist Scott Harris, as well as patterned pages on the left-hand side for even more coloring!

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Book SynopsisMake your very own personalized cross-stitch pieces by combining these “ready-to-go” patterns with the included tips and tricks for customization.Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends and Family by Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean and the team at Stitch People is the perfect how-to guide, whether you are an experienced cross-stitcher who wants to create personalized pieces or a beginner who has never before held a needle and thread. This helpful guide introduces you to the basics of the craft with easy-to-follow written directions and photographic instructions. You can learn everything from using the tools of the trade to reading a pattern, creating basic stitches, and tweaking an already-existing design. The beautiful, modern designs in this book are accompanied by simple instructions appropriate for all skill levels. The easy-to-follow lessons—complete with patterns, detailed instructions, and Trade Review“Readers will adore this.” * Publishers Weekly *"Simply stated, Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends & Family by needlecraft expert Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean is fun, informatively instructive, and a highly prized pick." * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsWelcome! About the Book Tools & Materials Preparing to Stitch How to Cross-Stitch Other Stitching Techniques Customize Your Cross-Stitch Patterns Family Night In, Baby Announcement, A Happy Home, Yoga Class, Road Trip Grandparent Appreciation Scenes, Grandparent Appreciation Individuals Coffee Break, Wintertime Fun, Springtime Fun, Summertime Fun, Autumn Fun Finishing a Portrait in a Hoop Resources About Stitch People & the Author Stitchers

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Book SynopsisThe Faith & Devotion coloring book includes over 120 beautiful pages filled with inspirational words, flowers, and plants to color.

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Book SynopsisInspire and empower young storytellers with a blank canvas!With carefully crafted templates, a range of layouts, and professional drawing tips, this blank comic book is the perfect gift for kids eager to explore the exciting world of visual storytelling. Ideal for pen, pencil or water-based markers, this Blank Comic Book offers everything a manga artist or imaginative young creator needs:84 pages of blank templates featuring 21 different layoutsmore variety than any other book!Some tips from professional comic book artists on story development, character creation and how to tell your story effectivelyCover design templates and a gallery of speech and thought balloons to place wherever you wantGreat for rainy days, family bonding activities, or even as a classroom resource, this blank comic book sparks children's creativity, fuels their passion for storytelling, and empowers them to express themselves in a unique and exciting way!

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Book SynopsisColor your way through a bestiary of supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore, and discover their origins as you go.Yōkai​ is a Japanese term for mythical beings that encompasses a range of supernatural phenomena, including demons, monsters, ghosts, and shapeshifters. Known to be mischievous, wise, and eccentric when teaching life lessons to humans, the creatures are often at the center of popular anime and manga stories. With Strange & Frightful Yōkai Coloring, get to know the different types of yōkai​ and the folklore behind them as you color their images. No artistic experience is needed to bring these fantastical creatures to life—just choose your palette and start coloring through 60 unique templates. Explore a range of yōkai​  apparitions, including:Kappa かっぱ Translated as “river child,” kappa h

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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

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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

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Book SynopsisThis is a irresistible and wonderfully illustrated exploration of the history of colour in art. The history of art is inseparable from the history of colour. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery. This book takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay's quest to uncover the origins and science of colour will beguile readers with its warm and conversational style. The rich narrative is illustrated in full colour throughout with 166 major works of art. Readers of this book will revel in a treasure trove of fun-filled facts and anecdotes. Were it not for Cleopatra, for instance, purple might not have become the royal color of the Western world. Without Napoleon, the black graphite pencil might never have found its way into the hands of Cezanne. Without mango-eating cows, the sunsets of Turner might have lost their shimmering glow. And were it not for the pigment cobalt blue, the halls of museums worldwide might still be filled with forged Vermeers.

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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

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to create vibrant, colorful watercolor paintings of a range of animals. With Colorways: Watercolor Animals, learn to paint all your favorite animals, from an elephant and a whale to a dog, cat, fish, and more. Each step-by-step demonstration shows not only how to capture the animal’s likeness, but also how to use color to create magical, otherworldly, and whimsical paintings. In these tutorials, you will also learn how to use watercolor paint to suggest texture and fur on your animal subjects. Along the way, you will find technique instruction and tips for using different types of strokes, working with various brush shapes and sizes and using washes and underpaintings. Geared toward intermediate and advanced artists looking to play with color, this book offers fun subject matter and eye candy for all art lovers. The Colorways series teaches artists how to employ color across a variety of media in unique and imaginary ways to create innovative and inspired artwork. Focusing less on realistic artistic representations and more on creating expressive art, this series invites you to break the standard rules of color and let your imagination and artwork soar to new heights in order to create unconventional, whimsical, and fanciful works of art. Learn the customary rules of color, and then bypass them, with the help of Colorways: Watercolor Animals, a book that encourages you to use color for interpretive means and personal expression while painting your favorite animals.Table of ContentsIntroduction Getting Started Tools & Materials Watercolor Techniques Basic Color Theory Setting Yourself up for Success Preparing for a Painting Session Step-by-Step Painting Projects Galaxy Whale Peeking Pet With a "Pop" of Color Betta Fish in Dark Waters Pair of Parakeets in Pastels Puffin Bees & Flowers Silhouette Animals Unicorn Iridescent Beetle Playful Otter Freestyle Elephants Colorful Dog About the Artist

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Book SynopsisWith Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery, learn to sketch and stitch strong, recognizable women from all walks of life. Featuring sketching and illustration instructions, basic stitches, embroidery techniques, and 6 projects with portraits of famous women, this book is a must-have tool for hands-on artists and crafters. If you’re a beginning embroiderer, start with the basic stitches and embroidery instructions at the beginning of the book. Essential tools, warm-up exercises, tips for embroidering facial features and hair, and general information on embroidery will give you the know-how you need to get started. Then dive into sketching your favorite female cultural and historical icons: Frida Kahlo Eleanor Roosevelt Maya Angelou Harriet Tubman Ruth Bader Ginsburg Michelle Obama Once you’ve sketched your figures, follow along with the step-by-step embroidery projects as you learn to stitch the women featured in the book—and anyone else you admire! All of the projects are beautifully paired with large photos so that you can easily mimic the techniques at home while relaxing with your embroidery. The author is a professional illustrator, designer, and embroiderer uniquely suited to give instruction on this fun, trending embroidery technique. With her expert tips, you’re sure to enjoy learning a new hobby, or advancing your skills if you’re already familiar with embroidery. Art Makers: Empowered Embroidery makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create your favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to icons of the past. The Art Makers series is designed for beginning artists and arts-and-crafts enthusiasts who are interested in experiencing fun hands-on mediums, including polymer clay and papier-mache. Trade Review“Illustrator Frazer brings a feminist flair to embroidery in her winning debut that “honors the lifetime and work” of such feminist trailblazers as Eleanor Roosevelt, Frida Kahlo, and Harriet Tubman. … Embroiderers looking to push their creativity will be rewarded by these projects." * Publishers Weekly *"Tons of tips for creating hair and facial features with floss, warm-up exercises, and gorgeous large photos of the projects that help you easily mimic the techniques. Honestly, I kinda want to frame some of the pictures in this book!" * JenniferPerkins.com *"It makes it easy to sketch, stitch, and create favorite female icons, from empowering women of today to honoring women of the past.” * Midwest Book Review *"If you’re looking to try thread painting and stitch projects of inspiring individuals, this book is definitely for you." * Brown Paper Bag *Table of ContentsIntroduction Essential Tools & Materials Drawing Ideas Getting Started Stitching Guide & Techniques Stitch Map Transferring Designs to Fabric Step-by-Step Drawing & Embroidery Projects Frida Kahlo Eleanor Roosevelt Maya Angelou Harriet Tubman Ruth Bader Ginsburg Michelle Obama Resources About the Artist

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Book SynopsisA concise and accessible introduction to throwing, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Throwing is an important skill for any potter to master, using only a few tools, the guidance of their hands, and the momentum of a wheel. This book is an essential companion for anyone attempting to master the art of forming pots on the wheel. Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. Learn about a range of forms, from simple domestic pots such as mugs, jugs, bowls and teapots to more complex vessels with oval shapes or cut edges, with the aim of building your confidence in throwing techniques. The book features clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions and diagrams for creating each type of vessel. Finally, get some inspiration from the work of contemporary potters discussing their techniques and featuring some of their stunning pieces.Trade ReviewA stimulation of creativity and of ideas for the maker ... This is a good book, it has emerged fresh and smart from an update and deserves a place in your library. * London Potters News *I enjoyed Richard Phethean's book enormously ... [The book is all about] making and wanting to make. The inspiration comes from the continual need to improve, experiment and innovate, whether it's following a brilliant method of making oval dishes (no cutting, no scars), or a nice approach to a composite pot with a little off centre lean. To inspire further, there are little vignettes from some well-known potters ... Excellent glimpses into the working practice of those whose work is so admired and a spur to those whose work is developing. * Shards: South Wales Potter Newsletter *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction A Brief History of the Wheel 1. Getting Started 2. Basic Techniques 3. Domestic Pots 4. Advanced Techniques 5. The Artist Potter Glossary Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisExpert colorist Teruko Sakurai takes you to the end of the rainbow—and beyond—in this inspiring color dictionary!Over 2,750 traditional Japanese color combinations are presented, organized into 100 different themes associated with the seasons, landscapes and artistic heritage of Japan. Whether it's a shower of pink cherry blossoms, the flutter of a carp flap or the austere and cool tones of Mt. Fuji, flipping the pages of this color dictionary is like taking a stroll through the sensual delights of Japanese culture in all its dazzling tones, hues and palettes.Each two-page section in this richly-illustrated book presents a different theme with the following information: An introduction to the color scheme and a description of how it can be used A number-coded nine-color palette board showing the range of shades and hues that complement and comprise the scheme CMYK, RGB and HEX (the color code used in Japan) references for all nine colors 26 examples including two- and three-color combinations with photos and illustrations This is an indispensable guide for graphic designers, illustrators, decorators, artists and publishing professionals. It will also be enjoyable and inspiring for readers planning their own home design or art projects.

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Book SynopsisPANTONE, the worldwide colour authority, invites you on a rich visual tour of one hundred transformative years. This title identifies more than 200 touchstone works of art, products and fashion and carefully match them with official PANTONE palettes to reveal the trends, radical shifts, and resurgences of various hues..

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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

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Book SynopsisThis book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention. Colour is one of the essential elements of many branding designs. It can help give an identity personality and warmth, express emotion, communicate messages in an unconscious and subtle way and it can keep or navigate the viewer’s interest, drawing the eye and making elements stand out. This book explores colour palettes in graphic design that surprise, engage, challenge and grab our attention - the combinations that maybe shouldn’t work but just do. These are palettes that break the established rules and laws we have been taught about colour theory and remind us that colour can be fun as well as meaningful.

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Book SynopsisGive your kids the gift of limitless creativitythe gateway to a world where learning and imagination intertwine!Within the pages of this book, young minds will discover the joy of storytelling as they develop characters, build plots, and write dialogue. With carefully crafted templates, a range of layouts, and professional drawing tips, this blank comic book is the perfect gift for kids eager to explore the exciting world of visual storytelling. Draw Your Own Manga offers everything aspiring artists and animators need:84 pages of blank templates featuring 21 different layoutsmore variety than any other book!Some tips and guidance on story development, character creation and the use of speech balloons and textual elementsFlexible speech balloon templatesyou decide where they go!Great for artists of all ages, be they beginners learning a new format or experienced artists who need a space to work out their narratives; this extraordinary tool is not only a platform for artistic expressio

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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

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Book SynopsisOriginally developed in the 18th century as a visual supplement to botanical nomenclature, botanical illustration and art uniquely fuse art and science by documenting the parts, details, and life cycles of plant species. In Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists, eminent botanical artist and veteran workshop instructor Karen Kluglein reveals her secrets for rendering leaves, flowers, berries, and branches both accurately and beautifully. The book begins with a brief history of the art form, followed by guidance on developing observational skills for this genre, key botanical terms and concepts, and the differences among botanical illustration, botanical art, and flower painting. The chapters that follow offer detailed guidance and demonstrations for drawing and painting botanicals in a variety of mediums: Drawing. Explore loose gestural drawing, precise measuring and rendering, and working from photographs with graphite, colored pencil, finepoint markers, pen and ink, and silverpoint. Painting. Master color mixing, washes, layering, gradations, values, and adding details in watercolor, gouache, and acrylic, plus guidance on adding “personality” to your work and knowing when a painting is done. Drawing and Painting Botanicals for Artists shows artists at all skill levels how to translate careful observations into stunning works of art. 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. Table of Contents1 Drawing BotanicalsMEDIUMS AND SUPPLIES Graphite Pencils Colored Pencils Fine Point Markers Silverpoint Paper Erasers Pencil SharpenersESSENTIAL DRAWING TECHNIQUES Live Specimen Working from Photographs Loose Gestural Drawing Precise Measuring Values, Shadows, and Highlights Gradations Lifting GraphiteDRAWING SUBJECTS AND MEDIUMS Drawing Leaves Drawing Flowers and Petals Drawing Fruits and Berries Drawing Stems and Branches 2 Painting BotanicalsMEDIUMS AND SUPPLIES Watercolors Gouache Paintbrushes Painting SurfacesESSENTIAL PAINTING TECHNIQUES Color Mapping Washes Layering Gradations Drybrush in Watercolor Lifting Overlaps Correcting Mistakes and Making Revisions Details and Finishing Adding PersonalityPAINTING SUBJECTS Painting Leaves Painting Flowers and Petals Painting Fruits and Berries Painting Stems and Branches Final Thoughts Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index

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Book SynopsisA world master teaches you the equipment, basics, and how to create art from 28 Arabic letters!

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Book SynopsisIllustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft. The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered, using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color and light play a huge part – whether she uses traditional or digital techniques – and specially commissioned tutorials give aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in her own work, including where they originated from. These insights and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers unlock their own authentic storytelling potential. Devin has been handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced their Art of… books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love to see.

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Book SynopsisHave a cup of cuteness! There''s nothing as sweet as a cute little kitty gazing out at you with her big brown eyes. That look gets you every time! Now you can color a darling kitty whenever you want, perched in her own pretty teacup. Acclaimed illustrator Kayomi Harai presents dozens of delightful teacup kitties, ready to color with markers, colored pencils, watercolors, or gel pens. From their expressive eyes, to their precious outfits, to their dainty ceramic vessels, every charming detail is sure to put a twinkle in your eye. Kayomi provides tips on basic art techniques, from patterning and combinations to shading and color theory. Handy coloring guides offer suggested color palettes and fully colored examples. Printed on one side only of archival-grade, acid-free, 200-year paper, each perforated page detaches easily for gifting or display. If you love cats and you love coloring, this book is the purr-fect addition to your collection.

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Book SynopsisLearn new slipcasting techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and individualised pieces. In the past, slipcasting was primarily considered an industrial method. Today, however, ceramic artists are adapting its techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and highly individualised pieces. Sasha Wardell clearly explains and demonstrates the techniques involved and shows you how they can be adapted for the studio workshop. Full of colourful images, this book gives you a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making and slipcasting. Get inspired by the work of an international group of artists which illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created. This second edition also contains a revised chapter on individual approaches by well-known contemporary artists.Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Plaster – the Material 2. Tools and Materials 3. Modelmaking 4. Mould Making Part I 5. Mould Making Part II 6. Slipcasting 7. Bone China 8. Individual Approaches Appendix Glossary of Terms Bibliography Suppliers Index

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Book SynopsisPublished in cooperation with COPIC, this visual learning experience helps manga artists of every level

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Book SynopsisAnatomy for Artists is an extensive compendium of high quality, detailed photography and drawings, showing the human figure in a variety of shapes, sizes and poses that can be used as a solid foundation for all character art.This thorough and detailed library of visual resources will consist of stunning photography and comprehensive drawings showing the muscular structure of figures of varying body types. These male and female references will act as an invaluable starting point for artists trying to create art based on the human figure. Whether you’re a traditional sculptor, oil painter or 3D digital artist, the resources within this book will prove to be useful and informative and will help you improve the quality and accuracy of your own art.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate creative companion. Each colour wheel offers a rainbow of ideas that will help you brainstorm and have access to a world of colour combinations. Create countless colour combinations with 4 mini colour wheels that range from pale pastel tints and jewel tones to moody shades and neutralsEach colour wheel features 5 colour plans for handy reference and easy accessJoen Wolfrom becomes your colour guide to inspire various colour schemes

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Book SynopsisBestselling author and drawing master Catherine V. Holmes distills a lifetime of drawing knowledge into 101 easy-to-grasp tips for artists who want to improve their drawing. Artist extraordinaire Catherine V. Holmes has written numerous successful step-by-step drawing books.101 Drawing Secrets takes a different spin on the traditional how-to-draw book. Busy artists who are short on time or just want to learn something new easily can dip into the book at any point and pick up a tip or trick they can immediately apply to their own artwork. From quick written tips, to illustrated examples, to simple step-by-step tutorials, the tips provide valuable insight into drawing for anyone wanting to take their art to the next level. Tips include: Draw from different points of view; Draw what you see, not what you think, by drawing upside down; Use a grid system to improve accuracy; Look at negative space to check accuracy; Break the subject down into simple shapes; Sketch daily to improve more quickly; Create an eye-catching focal point; Draw on unusual surfaces; Convert your reference image to black and white to simplify; Draw with one continuous line to strengthen your brain, eye, and hand coordination; Develop your signature style; Draw more realistic teeth; Focus on the process, not the product; Avoid smudging that can ruin your drawings; Crop your artwork to create a more compelling piece.

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