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Anatomy 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...

Eliot Goldfinger, a realistic sculptor and instructor of human and animal anatomy, has designed and written a reference work for artists and art students on the visual and descriptive components of human anatomy. The format is simple and accessible; all...

Simone Grunewald is a 3dtotal Publishing favorite as the designer of popular characters for Character Design Quarterly magazine, and the author of Sketch Every Day, a book packed with her much sought-after sketching techniques and character-design tips. ...

Draw with Confidence and Creativity! New in paperback! Creativity occurs in action. It is not a trait; it is something you do. To be creative, you need to engage in the art-making process. When you are "in the flow," you shift out of the future and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999609996Author Annie BesantFormat HardbackPage Count 120Imprint Sacred BonesPublisher Sacred Bones

A concise introduction to paintings in the Western European tradition, through the stories of 50 powerful artworks by artists from Van Gogh to da Vinci. How to Read Paintings is a valuable visual guide to Western European painting. Through a gallery...

Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color! Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light...

What terms do we use to describe and evaluate art, and how do we judge if art is good, and if it is for the social good? In How Art Can Be Thought Allan deSouza investigates such questions and the popular terminology through which art is discussed,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933492964Author Scott RobertsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 292Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio Press

The portrait is one of the world's oldest artforms, but today's technology and culture mean it's time to take a fresh look at how today's portrait artists work outside the realms of realism and elevate their technique. The Instagram-friendly appeal of...

How to paint oil portraits like the Old Masters Mona Lisa. Girl with a Pearl Earring. Madame X. The infinite variety and beauty of humankind--like the mysteries behind sparkling eyes, a sly smile or an averted gaze--has captivated artists since the...

Part of the best-selling Draw 50 series this step-by-step guide to drawing various fish, sharks, oysters, bottlenose dolphins, crabs, polar bears, coral, and other ocean life is for artists of all levels. In this new installment of Lee J. Ames's beloved...

This is the ultimate art and design teacher's handbook; with guidance on planning lessons, inspiring creativity and imagination in pupils and getting great results. This comprehensive handbook provides art teachers with practical advice on: planning...

Let best-selling novelist Sophie King guide you through the whole process of writing your first novel and getting it published.This revised edition takes aspiring novelists through the steps of writing a novel, from finding that initial idea, to keeping...

An intimate, revealing biography of a talented artist who lived life on her own terms.Pablo Picasso called Francoise Gilot "The Woman Who Says No." Talented, and feisty, and an accomplished artist in her own right, Gilot left Picasso after a ten-year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780688143541Author Annette KowalskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint HarperCollins Design InternationalPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Would you love to take your art in a new direction? In Abstract Art Painting, you will enter a realm of tactile, intuitive excitement, combining pastel and acrylic to achieve results as unique as you are. You'll learn how to explore the use of color...

Drawings are the foundations of great fantasy art where concepts, thoughts, and inspirations first become an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Fantasy, fifty talented traditional and digital artists have been chosen to share their sketchbook...

Drawing is not a talent, it's a skill anyone can learn. This is the philosophy of drawing instructor Brent Eviston based on his more than twenty years of teaching. He has tested numerous types of drawing instruction from centuries old classical...

Here is an artist sharing his knowledge of paint pouring-how to set up a studio, what materials to use, recommended techniques, and more (including what not to do).Paint Pouring is a form of abstract art that uses acrylic paints with a runny (fluid)...

'An amazing book . . . Read it gang, honestly' Zoe Ball 'I haven't read a book for a long time that so often had me close to tears' Observer 'Inspirational . . . You can call this good teaching; what it looks like is love' Evening Standard The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933492834Author Scott RobertsonFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio Press

Wander into the immersive illustrated universe of Beatrice Blue. Filled with playful characters, enchanting natural scenery, and captivating narratives, Beatrice's designs will appeal to everyone's inner child. Her fantastic use of vibrant color and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399508028Author Jack HammFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

This is a glorious 25th anniversary reissue of this classic book. Illuminating & fascinating, it covers the classic art techniques perfected by 16th and 17th century masters. These include Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Titian & Reuben, all enhanced with...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

What is it about the characters we see in our favorite books, animated films, and games that make us laugh, cry, and respond to them? How do character designers develop ideas that are unique, memorable, and captivate us as an audience? This book answers...

Digital artist Zheng Wei Gu (AKA Guweiz) shares his anime-inspired world in this beautifully produced and insightful book, leading you through his fantasy world with a portfolio packed with gritty detail and a surreal vibe. Guweiz began drawing when he...

Known for his use of luminous color, Albert Handell, whose lush landscapes light up these pages, provides lucid instructions to help first-time pastelists achieve impressive results as soon as they begin working with the medium. After reviewing pastel...

A comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre. The Ceramic Process is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the...

In an era which has seen many forms of artistic creation becoming digitized, the practice of drawing, in the traditional sense, has remained constant. However, many publications about the relationship between drawing and thinking rely on...

A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life. Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the...

An entertaining and lively guide to rediscovering the pleasure in art"Ben Street is one of the greatest communicators and writers on art. [This is] an expert guide to looking at and understanding art. Beautifully put together and brilliantly written...

The new practice of art-based research uses art making as a primary mode of enquiry rather than continuing to borrow research methodologies from other disciplines to study artistic processes. Drawing on contributions from arts therapies, education,...

Creating engaging and believable creature designs is a difficult and enjoyable task. The monsters, aliens and fantasy animals that grace our TV and cinema screens represent the hard work and dedication of a team of incredibly talented artists and...

Unleash the creative power of Procreate to bring outdoor scenes to life on your iPad, from thumbnail designs to final images. With an introduction by BAFTA-award-winning art director, Mike McCain.In this book for newcomers to the software as well as more...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998929248Author Jennifer ZimmermannFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Full Circle Arts, LLCPublisher Full Circle Arts, LLCWeight(grams) 331g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781581156478Author Corita KentFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Allworth Press,U.S.Publisher Allworth Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

This book provides all the information artists need to experience success with both traditional and watercolour pencils. Readers will enjoy basic techniques, easy solutions to common problems, tips to finding the right tools, guidance for taking...

A selection of incredible artists pay tribute to Frank Frazetta by creating new art inspired by his work, accompanied by in-depth interviews with members of the Frazetta family.Frank Frazetta is often referred to as the "Godfather of Fantasy Art" and one...