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You Are an Artist is for everyone who wants to be an artist, but has been too afraid to take the plunge. It combines a thought-provoking meditation on art practice with a series of practical exercises and creative provocations that encourage everyone to...

Pocket Art features 100 artistic prompts to unleash your creativity. In Pocket Art, Lorna Scobie, the bestselling author and illustrator of the 365 Days series, encourages you to be confident with your art, embrace mistakes and to have fun along the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933492568Author Terryl WhitlatchFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Design Studio PressPublisher Design Studio Press

Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is...

The most comprehensive book ever published on drawing hands uses a revolutionary system for visualizing the hand in an almost infinite number of positions.About the AuthorBURNE HOGARTH (1911-1996), hailed as the "Michaelangelo of the comic strip," was...

Gather Your Art Journal Supplies:JournalPensPaintCourage! Discover the techniques and courage you need to journal bravely! With Dina's help, you'll begin by working through any fears you have of using your own handwriting. You'll get journaling prompts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486813745Author Creative HavenFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

"Alla Prima" is a practical and comprehensive guide to direct painting (characterised by bold, expressive brushwork and a painterly, atmospheric surface), particularly as it is expressed though the work of the author's mentor, Arthur DeCosta, the...

A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary overview of color, Universal Principles of Color presents 100 core concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful use of color. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647391225Author Jordan DewildeFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781899262427Author Claudia MyattFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint Golden Duck (UK) LtdPublisher Golden Duck (UK) Ltd

Capture the bustle and beauty of life in your town. Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live...

Although much of model engineering work is a matter of making one part to fit another and thus may obviate the need for the sophisticated means of measuring often called for in production engineering, the accuracy of a finished job begins with the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615273365Author Nan RaeFormat PaperbackPage Count 148Imprint Nan RaePublisher Nan RaeWeight(grams) 426gDimensions(mm) 256mm * 203mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486820330Author Cari BuziakFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 585gDimensions(mm)...

Some of the most popular art instruction books ever written have been based on student notes culled over the years from actual workshop sessions, with all their power and immediacy - and with practical, on-to-one contact between student and teacher. This...

This elegant & accessible primer from master contemporary artist Juliette Aristides distils the drawing process into its essential elements. In "Lessons in Classical Drawing", award-winning author, artist and teacher, Juliette Aristides breaks down the...

Zen of Drawing inspires you to pick up a pen, pencil or an iPad and start drawing what you see with a 'zen' approach. Author Peter Parr has spent his career in animation successfully teaching people to draw and encouraging students to nurture their...

Watercolours are the first choice for many painters, but few master the full potential of the medium. This book encourages you to be bold and colourful. Written by an internationally respected artist and teacher, it offers practical ways of working...

The complete manual for acrylic painting. Marylin Scott provides over 100 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to tackle tricky subjects, accompanied by full-colour photography. Even though, acrylic is used by many well-known professional artists,...

Beloved artist, author and workshop instructor Cathy Johnson will share with readers how to get out in the world with their sketchbooks and how to get immediate satisfaction as they enjoy the challenge of sketching out in the world. Readers will learn to...

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...

This book will teach you how to paint floral motifs with a loose look and an effortless hand. The well-known blogger and YouTuber Christin Stapff Madchenkunst shows you, step by step, how to paint blossoms, flowers, leaves and wreaths - and also how to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781789500509Author Arcturus Publishing LimitedFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint ArcturusPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd

This collection of 13 dragons is loaded with sketches, drawings, anatomical studies, detailed diagrams, brief natural histories and step-by-step colour art demonstrations for each animal showing the process of making dragon images from start to finish. A...

Modern Watercolor provides a colorful and fun approach to working with watercolor! Use the easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful, colorful artwork featured throughout the book to create dynamic leaves, flowers, trees, and simple geometric shapes and...

Create beautiful cards using stencils and the relaxing art of Zentangle! Brass stencils are the perfect medium for Zentangle-their small designs are just the right size for embellishing with fun tangle patterns in black & white or glorious color. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486497150Author Frank LohanFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 350gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908707918Author 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 9780486239521Author Jim HarterFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 430gDimensions(mm)...

The art of welding wrought iron has been practiced by village smiths in their forge fires for centuries. Gas and electric arc welding are however comparatively recent developments. This introductory book explains the process as it has been developed and...

Birds are much admired, revered and envied. They have featured in art for many thousands of years and our fascination with them continues. They do though pose a challenge to paint and are not always the most cooperative of models. By understanding...

Without equal anywhere in print today, this is the most complete guide to oil painting materials, and how to use them to derive best results from the medium.About the AuthorBill Creevy, a versatile artist and writer, is a Master Pastelist of the Pastel...

A beautifully illustrated global history of collage from the origins of paper to todayWhile the emergence of collage is frequently placed in the twentieth century when it was a favored medium of modern artists, its earliest beginnings are tied to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486224879Author Rex Vicat ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781614040101Author Brian KesingerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Baby Tattoo BooksPublisher Baby Tattoo BooksWeight(grams) 251g

An essential guide demonstrating the universal oil painting techniques that allow artists to expand their horizons, break out of ruts, and master a variety of subjects, including figures, portraits, still life, landscapes, and interiors. Many painters...

When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so it's essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them...

Drawing is not only a relaxing and enjoyable pastime, but also one of the original mindfulness techniques, being a great way to be in the moment and observe your surroundings. Despite the common assumption that the ability to draw is a skill you either...