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In Sketching Women, three professional studio artists (Kozo Ueda, PhD, Takahiro Okada, PhD and Minoru Hirota, PhD) join forces to show you how to sketch the female figure through 55 step-by-step drawing lessons.Each instructor walks you through their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780950706283Author Rudolf KutzliFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Hawthorn PressPublisher Hawthorn PressWeight(grams) 410gDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm *...

Learn how to paint beautiful botanical watercolors using 16 easy-to-follow lessons that also introduce the modern incorporation of gouache and ink! Enjoy hours of creative engagement as you learn how to paint eucalyptus wreaths, shape olive branches,...

Drawing the human face has a timeless and universal appeal, though it's often perceived as being difficult to achieve. Carole's book removes the mystery from portrait painting, and makes the subject accessible to even absolute beginners. She shows you in...

From the Instagram artist behind Everyday Watercolor comes a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting shells, sea creatures, and oceanscapes in her effortlessly modern style. Jenna Rainey shares a gorgeously illustrated guide to painting a wide range...

Learn how to create contemporary and unique manga artworks with YouTube sensation Mei Yu (over 1.8M followers). Experienced teacher and artist Mei Yu takes you through every step, from simple faces to striking poses and action-packed scenes, with over 50...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781624650314Author Nathan FowkesFormat PaperbackPage Count 180Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio PressWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 267mm...

Painting and Understanding Abstract Art is a practical book on how to paint abstracts but it also explains how to approach and understand abstract art. It moves the teaching of art from a doing level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781568330594Author Willy PoganyFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Madison BooksPublisher Madison BooksWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 283mm * 213mm * 7mm

Chinese brush painting is an ancient art, steeped in history, symbolism and ritual, and closely linked to Chinese calligraphy. This beautifully illustrated book takes you on a journey through the history, techniques and materials that will enable you to...

The definitive artist's reference guide and comprehensive sourcebook of art materials and painting techniques, now available in a modern paperback edition. The Complete Artist's Manual covers all the elements of painting and drawing from...

Basic Acrylic Instruction-Amazing Results! This resource is packed with the best of Lee Hammond's lessons and tips on working with acrylics, including more than 80 step-by-step exercises and demonstrations that will have you creating amazing paintings in...

Zentangle(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...

This comprehensive book offers a guide to all the materials, techniques and approaches an artist needs to start painting and drawing with confidence. As well as step-by-step instruction for beginners, it offers expert tips, advice and ideas to offer...

Learn to illustrate and create unique manga art and characters in this fun and engaging step-by-step book written and illustrated by award-winning manga artist Sonia Leong.Beginning Manga treats aspiring illustrators to a fun, interactive learning...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486272795Author Joseph SheppardFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Collage by Women presents 50 international women artists working in the field of collage today through a rigorous selection of their works. Curated by the Spanish collage artist Rebeka Elizegi, the book gives space to voices from all backgrounds,...

An exciting new approach to flower painting with step-by-step demonstrations for creating contemporary flower portraits and landscapes that are truly unique. This is more than a 'how-to' on flower painting. It is a guide encouraging artists to explore...

This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical illustration, published in association with The Society of Botanical Artists and featuring detailed step-by-step demonstrations by members of the Society. Botanical...

"Creative Illustration" is considered Loomis' magnum opus, which is aimed primarily at the professional-level illustrator. It's divided into seven sections: Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting...

With over 8 million copies of his popular learn-to-draw books sold worldwide, Christopher Hart is everyone’s favourite art instruction author. In How to Be Super Creative, he leads the reader on a journey through the inner workings of the imagination,...

A deceptively simple adventure into the unknown using only paper, a pencil and a single lineWreck This Journal had a simple premise: destroy the book in all the ways you can imagine.The Line is even simpler: find pencil, start a line.As you move through...

Award-winning and hugely popular artist Rosie Sanders showcases the beauty of the rose in her follow up to Rosie Sanders Flowers. Over 80 stunning paintings and sketches are shown for the first time. The artist writes a personal letter on each of her...

Screenprinting is loved by artists and designers for its accessibility and for the seemingly endless possibilities that come naturally to a process that can combine vibrant colour and layering with pattern and image making. This book is not only aimed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908072979Author de-Ann BlackFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Toffee Apple PublishingPublisher Toffee Apple PublishingWeight(grams) 168gDimensions(mm)...

This love letter to London's most cherished shops celebrates the city's past and present, as well as its diversity and vivaciousness. Illustrator Joel Holland created his first book, NYC Storefronts, because he was missing all the places he couldn't...

Learn 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...

Explore and expand your creative skill set with The Central Saint Martins Guide to Art & Design, fully updated in 2023 in line with the current course, with a new afterword by Rathna Ramanathan, Head of Central Saint Martins.Guided by key lessons from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368061940Author John BaxterFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Disney EditionsPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.

Inside this friendly guidebook you'll find plenty of easy-to-follow advice from best-selling colouring book artists. Their tips and tricks will have you drawing like an accomplished "colorista" in no time.Discover the differences between gel pens and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785950735Author Elizabeth JamesFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Kyle Craig PublishingPublisher Kyle Craig PublishingWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399507915Author Jack HammFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781588346216Author Patrick SymeFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Smithsonian BooksPublisher Smithsonian BooksWeight(grams) 352gDimensions(mm) 232mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781951613013Author Jess ErskineFormat PaperbackPage Count 114Imprint Rolling Donut PressPublisher Rolling Donut Press

The "Art of Drawing Animals" focuses on how to draw domesticated animals - the tamed creatures that share our lives. Written by bestselling author J.C. Amberlyn, the book features everyone's favourite animals, ranging from the most popular breeds of dogs...

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...

Become a better artist with this immersive visual masterclass in drawing, created by industry expert, Brett Bean. Simply pick up a pen or pencil and start practising, following the captivating illustrated steps and easy-to-digest text prompts along the...

The ABC of Collage includes exercises with images to cut out! Become a collage artist with this clear, creative and conceptual book Inside you will find three chapters: . The A of collage: brief introduction with a review of the precursors of this...

Graffiti School is the world's first fully illustrated graffiti coursebook for college use. It opens with an exploration of graffiti's background and history, from Pompeii to the Hip Hop revolution to the present day, as well as how to stay on the right...

Fully updated and revised, with new photographs and glaze recipes, this is the third edition of this classic guide to ash glazes. Forever curious and eager to learn new things about ceramics, Phil Rogers constantly tinkered with clay bodies, glaze...