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In the tradition of the eminently practical, top-selling guides such as How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself (9780823099771) and Problem Solving for Oil Painters (9780823040971), this straightforward handbook offers a fresh approach to watercolour...

People of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. Though their huge skeletons are an impressive sight, much of our sense of childlike wonder comes from artistic depictions of them in books, museum murals and popular culture. This book is about how such...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781600613012Author Nancy MarchantFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint North Light BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

This third title in a bestselling series, "Basic Drawing Made Amazingly Easy" is a complete drawing book for the beginning artist. Based on a series of lessons that begin with the five basic shapes (circle, oval, square, cylinder and rectangle) combined...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913971021Author Mark BerginFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Book HousePublisher Salariya Book Company Ltd

Beautifully packaged, this lavish volume is certain to become the definitive study of one of the most significant periods in European art history. Coinciding with the rise of the Habsburg dynasty and the expansion of the Spanish Empire, the Spanish...

Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585429202Author Betty EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 618gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Botanical Illustration - the complete guide explains the processes and methods behind this beautiful art genre. It highlights the importance of the requisite skills of close observation, accurate drawing and attention to detail. Leigh Ann Gale is a...

Come enjoy the art of pastel painting with beloved workshop instructor Maggie Price. In this step-by-step guide, she teaches you everything you need to know to make the most of this accessible art form. From selecting the right materials to learning the...

The fourth in a series of seasonal watercoloring books based on artist Kristy Rice's cutting gardens, this book celebrates winter's blossoms such as amaryllis, hollyberry, hellebores, and snowdrops. Her easy-to-learn, joy-driven approach includes simple...

'The hardest part of being creative lies in simply deciding to do so. And, after you've done that, Roya's astonishingly useful book is a great place to begin.' Seth Godin, author of The PracticeHow to Be a Creative Thinker is a map to your creative mind,...

A book of 25 pattern sketches printed on lovely watercolor paper invites artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Each page is double-sided, offering the opportunity to paint the same page in different ways. The author shares painting tips...

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...

Eggs aren't just for breakfast! With a bit of imagination, they can also be transformed into beautiful decorative items and gifts. A modern and accessible hobby, egg art is something all generations can take part in, and connect over. Egg Art feeds into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781596682993Author Robyn ChachulaFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Interweave Press IncPublisher Interweave Press IncWeight(grams) 547gDimensions(mm)...

'the mundane becomes special as soon as you pay attention to it' - Susan HillerThis essential guide delves into the techniques, routines and mindsets of boundary-shifting artists, and the ways in which seeing differently can lead to creating something...

Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work collaboratively Art history is traditionally presented as the individual's struggle for self-expression, yet over the past fifty years, the number of artists working...

In Draw 1,001 Planes, award-winning artist Mark Bergin shows how simple shapes can be transformed into a vast variety of aircraft. There are pages looking at materials and techniques, and step-by-step projects that train the eye to deconstruct the...

Figure Drawing For Dummies appeals to both new art students and veteran artists who find it difficult to proportionally draw the human form. The illustrations and examples in Figure Drawing For Dummies are designed to help readers capture this elusive...

The best thing about rules is that you can break them: here are over 100 mantras for anyone interested in creating great art.What can we learn from great artists? When we hold their practices up to the light, what do we see - and how might those...

This photo-filled guide offers you all the information you need to begin the fascinating ancient art of illumination, and then to improve your skills. A short history of the art, including photos of some of the world's great medieval masterpieces,...

An aspiring young creator learns the fundamentals of visual storytelling from three comic book mentors in this charming, illustrated tale-a graphic novel that teaches you how to turn your stories into comics! Acclaimed illustrator and graphic novelist...

Fully revised to reflect the latest updates in the most popular creativity apps, this is the original, best-selling guide to using creative apps on your Apple device to produce your very own masterpieces. Artists like David Hockney have taken to creating...

Welcome to Cool Art! This fact-tastic book is packed with reasons why art is cooler than you'd ever imagine. Learn why the Mona Lisa has no eyebrows, which artist liked to throw artichokes around, and how to paint like Monet. Discover exactly...

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 9780486808130Author Diego PereiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 223gDimensions(mm) 274mm...

With comprehensive instruction and artist tips and tricks, Beginning Acrylic is the perfect resource for aspiring painters just getting started in this colorful medium.Beginning Acrylic teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started...

Painting a portrait of a child is one of the most complex challenges an artist will face. In this detailed and practical book, Simon Davis opens up his studio and explains his approach. As one of the country's leading portrait painters, he gives a...

Math and art might seem like completely different worlds - especially to the number-phobic. But where they intersect, we can find the fractal growth of a snowflake, the spiral seeds of a sunflower, and dazzling abstract designs born of patterns and...

Often the finest artists do not make the best teachers. Many frustrated college students of art know this all too well as they suffer through unstructured classes with inexperienced teachers or graduate student instructors. In these situations, it is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823007233Author Ian SidawayFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Watson-Guptill PublicationsWeight(grams)...

With "Manga for the Beginner", anyone who can hold a pencil can start drawing great manga characters right away. Using his signature step-by-step style, Hart shows how to draw the basic manga head and body, eyes, fashion and more. Then he goes way beyond...

A must-have reference for every watercolorist! This is your complete guide to watercolor-from basic art concepts and techniques to fun special effects and pointers for painting popular subjects. Secrets of Watercolor, From Basics to Special Effects is a...

Delve into the popular and competitive world of heroine design as 50 of the world's finest character artists from the fields of animation, illustration, comics, and games share a behind-the-scenes look at their stunning sketchbook pages, showcasing over...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638784265Author Rockridge PressFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 245gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Drawing and Painting Insects is a beautiful and inspiring guide. Whatever your experience, whether new to the subject or a seasoned entomologist, this book will help you capture the beauty of insects by helping you understand their structure and...

Moira Huntly's Sketchbook Secrets takes the reader into the heart of the well-loved artist's work, showing how she captures images and occasions in her sketchbook, and how she then takes those ideas through to finished paintings. This is a unique...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912567188Author Nicky GloverFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint The Harris Meltzer TrustPublisher Karnac BooksWeight(grams) 426gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

Painting flowers is a joyful experience - to capture and celebrate the colour, form and beauty of flowers in watercolour is an endlessly exciting pursuit. This book encourages you to experiment and play when you paint, to enjoy the process of creating a...