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Textile Landscape - Painting with Cloth in Mixed Media (Hardcover): Cas Holmes Textile Landscape - Painting with Cloth in Mixed Media (Hardcover)
Cas Holmes 1
R679 R599 Discovery Miles 5 990 Save R80 (12%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Textile Landscapes demonstrates how to develop your approach to textile art with a focus on using found objects and paint and stitch on cloth and paper. Cas explains how to exploit the contrast between the hands-on textural quality of working with fabrics and threads and the spontaneity and movement of brush marks to lend a painterly quality to your work. She begins with the basics - keeping a sketchbook to generate ideas, painting and stitching on cloth and on paper and working digitally; Inspiring Landscapes looks at natural and urban space, the changing seasons and great landscapes as well as intimate spaces and travel diaries; Painting and Marking with Cloth explains the practical aspects of painting and dyeing cloth and how to make connections between paint, print, dye, stencil and stitch; Stitch-scapes looks at the different forms of landscape, experimenting with photographs and prints and how to translate those images using ink, stitch, abstract and collage techniques and then at how to transform the image using digital techniques; On Closer Inspection covers using elements and details from landscape and the environment as found objects and for research; finally People and Place explores the relationship we have with the outdoors and the built environment, as well as personal interpretations of place. The book includes artworks by the author that explore the UK, USA, Europe and Australia, as well as works by other internationally renowned textile artists. A creative guide ideal for textile artists of all levels - students, teachers and practising artists and makers - to make unique and beautiful work inspired by the world around us.

Rough - Drawing 2 Strokes and 3 Moves (Paperback): Pierre Pochet Rough - Drawing 2 Strokes and 3 Moves (Paperback)
Pierre Pochet
R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Do you know how to draw a square, triangle, and rectangle? Well, then, you know how to draw! Rough: Drawing in 2 Strokes and 3 Moves provides you with a way to start drawing that is based on a very simple observation: the human body, as well as everything surrounding us, can be broken down into elementary and basic geometric shapes. The technique that author and teacher Pierre Pochet shows you here has no fine art or academic ambitions. Instead, it shows you how to quickly draw from memory a facial expression or a bodily movement, to flesh out a picture, to create a perspective, or to sketch a scene. This approach to drawing is particularly useful for those who have no artistic training but who are considering a career in a creative field, whether that be advertising, design, or graphics . . . as well as for anyone who simply wants to learn how to draw!

Saws and Sawing - Workshop Practice Series 10 (Paperback): Ian C Bradley Saws and Sawing - Workshop Practice Series 10 (Paperback)
Ian C Bradley
R328 Discovery Miles 3 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The saw is one of the most basic tools and tends to be taken very much for granted. Many hours and much effort can be saved, and more accurate work produced, if the user has the knowledge of how his saw works and how to keep it in good condition. In this book Ian Bradley provides detailed guidance on the use and maintenance of all types of saw, both hand and mechanical, from the humble junior hacksaw to circular and bandsaws, in the comprehensive and succinct manner that has made him such a respected writer on workshop matters.

Ceramic Transfer Printing (Paperback): Kevin Petrie Ceramic Transfer Printing (Paperback)
Kevin Petrie
R629 Discovery Miles 6 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The ultimate guide to the potential of ceramic transfer printing as a creative medium. This book is ideal for anyone wishing to combine ceramics with print and transfers, a very exciting area which has enormous scope for creativity. Ceramic transfers or decals are one of the prime methods of decorating industrially-made ceramics. They also offer exciting creative potential for studio-based artists or designer-makers. A ceramic transfer is traditionally made by printing ceramic ink onto a special paper and allows pictures, patterns or text to be transferred onto ceramic forms - 2D and 3D. Importantly, print can achieve distinct aesthetic effects on ceramics that are not possible by using other decoration methods such as hand painting. Drawing on over twenty years of experience, Kevin Petrie offers a focused analysis of the potential of ceramic transfer printing as a creative medium. Discover the specific materials and techniques for making versatile screen-printed ceramic transfers - from the 'low tech' to the more sophisticated. In this book, you can also explore other approaches by artist researchers as well as recent developments with digital transfers. A range of case studies shows the potential and diversity of the transfer printing approach in this area, which extends beyond ceramics to include printing on enamel, metal and glass.

Perspectives on the Painting Technique of Jan Van Eyck (Hardcover, New): Noelle Streeton Perspectives on the Painting Technique of Jan Van Eyck (Hardcover, New)
Noelle Streeton
R2,233 Discovery Miles 22 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The author sets out to study deviations from what might be called the paradigm of the Ghent Altarpiece, by examining the observable differences between the Ghent panels and other paintings in the van Eyck corpus - especially those works that were thought to have been produced in the painter's Bruges workshop after 1432.

Edouard Manet - Souvenirs (French, Hardcover): Antonin Proust, Emile Zola Edouard Manet - Souvenirs (French, Hardcover)
Antonin Proust, Emile Zola
R835 Discovery Miles 8 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Direito Internacional - Da Reciprocidade Internacional No Cumprimento Das Obrigacoes Civis. Memoria Apresentada No Congresso... Direito Internacional - Da Reciprocidade Internacional No Cumprimento Das Obrigacoes Civis. Memoria Apresentada No Congresso Juridico Ibero-americano Celebrado Em Madrid Em 1892... (Portuguese, Hardcover)
Joao Jacinto Tavares De Medeiros
R732 Discovery Miles 7 320 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body - The Ultimate Bible for Beginning Artists (With Over 1,500 Illustrations)... How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body - The Ultimate Bible for Beginning Artists (With Over 1,500 Illustrations) (Paperback)
Ma-Tsu
R414 Discovery Miles 4 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business, this book is a self-contained art class in a single volume. In this book, the body is covered head-to-toe--from various angles and positions with versions for men, women and children all provided. How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body is a must-have for budding manga artists and an essential reference for experienced artists looking to hone their ability to draw certain parts of their characters with greater accuracy. Tuttle's How to Create Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch progressions, practical tips and common missteps to avoid. Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.

Pastel Book, The (Paperback): B Creevy Pastel Book, The (Paperback)
B Creevy
R568 R489 Discovery Miles 4 890 Save R79 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists looking to develop more professional skills. Defining the pastel medium broadly-color in stick form to be used for drawing and painting simultaneously-the author creates works of sensuous textures and colors, ranging from subtle to intense. He uses traditional soft and hard pastels, as well as oil pastels and oil sticks, showing the effects produced by each in step-by-step demonstrations. Included are sophisticated ways to combine pastels with water, acrylic, alkyd gels, and oil paint for stunning mixed-media results.

Sketch Like an Architect - Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective (Paperback): David Drazil Sketch Like an Architect - Step-by-Step From Lines to Perspective (Paperback)
David Drazil
R638 R572 Discovery Miles 5 720 Save R66 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Field Sketching and the Experience of Landscape (Hardcover): Janet Swailes Field Sketching and the Experience of Landscape (Hardcover)
Janet Swailes
R5,540 Discovery Miles 55 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The act of field sketching allows us to experience the landscape first-hand - rather than reliance upon plans, maps and photographs at a distance, back in the studio. Aimed primarily at landscape architects, Janet Swailes takes the reader on a journey through the art of field sketching, providing guidance and tips to develop skills from those starting out on a design course, to those looking to improve their sketching. Combining techniques from landscape architecture and the craft and sensibilities of arts practice, she invites us to experience sensations directly out in the field to enrich our work: to look closely at the effects of light and weather; understand the lie and shapes of the land through travel and walking; and to consider lines of sight from the inside out as well as outside in. Full colour throughout with examples, checklists and case studies of other sketchers' methods, this is an inspirational book to encourage landscape architects to spend more time in the field and reconnect with the basics of design through drawing practice.

Ready to Paint with Terry Harrison - Watercolour Techniques, Tips and Projects for the Complete Beginner (Paperback): Terry... Ready to Paint with Terry Harrison - Watercolour Techniques, Tips and Projects for the Complete Beginner (Paperback)
Terry Harrison
R395 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R30 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Terry Harrison's painting style and easy-going humour makes painting fun and enjoyable. Pick up a brush, pull out one of the included outlines, and before you know it, you'll have a painting you can be proud to hang on your wall! This collection of Terry Harrison's highly-successful Ready to Paint books expands on the rock-solid painting advice in the originals by including all of Terry's clever and simple techniques. Together with more information on his preferred materials, the book makes painting the huge range of landscapes and rural scenes included approachable and enjoyable. The book includes pull-out outline paper that you can transfer to watercolour paper as well as full instructions on how to do so for each of the 15 step-by-step projects, and Terry's beautiful artworks are scattered throughout for inspiration.

Drawing and Painting People - A Fresh Approach (Paperback): Emily Ball Drawing and Painting People - A Fresh Approach (Paperback)
Emily Ball
R497 Discovery Miles 4 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing and Painting People - A Fresh Approach is about confident and defiant art. Written by a practising artist and tutor, it contains inspiring examples, thought-provoking insights and practical advice about how to become more expressive and adventurous with your work. It is a book for people who are serious about painting and want to develop work that is personal and exceptional in quality. An unpretentious, non-academic approach to painting and drawing Avoiding 'painting by numbers' Strategies for independent working, building confidence and taking risks Examples from notable artists The body as an inspiring muse

Sketch Your Style - A Guided Sketchbook for Drawing Your Dream Wardrobe (Paperback): Robyn Neild Sketch Your Style - A Guided Sketchbook for Drawing Your Dream Wardrobe (Paperback)
Robyn Neild
R570 R525 Discovery Miles 5 250 Save R45 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Sculpting in Clay With Dale Power (Paperback): Dale Power Sculpting in Clay With Dale Power (Paperback)
Dale Power
R432 R371 Discovery Miles 3 710 Save R61 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using oil based clay, Dale Power takes the reader through all the steps needed to sculpt human heads and complete animal figures in clay. Instructive line drawings show the proper positioning of features on the human face and three different eye treatments. Two techniques for sculpting human heads are illustrated. For added clarity, every step is accompanied by color photographs. Patterns for two armatures on which to fashion human heads and patterns for two articulated animal frames are also provided. A color gallery gives the reader a final look at finished pieces and presents additional figures to fire the imagination. This book is a valuable reference for anyone wishing to work in clay.

Perspective in Action (Paperback): D Chelsea Perspective in Action (Paperback)
D Chelsea
R553 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R137 (25%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Using the graphic novel format, Perspective in Action features 33 easy-to-follow demonstrations to teach the major discoveries in perspective. Author and artist David Chelsea takes readers through the major perspective- related developments in history, teaching them how to re-create these same experiments by leading artists in all fields (including drawing, painting and sculpture). Covering a wide-range of mediums (pen and ink, paint, chalk, digital art, woodwork and more), Perspective in Action gives readers a more hands-on approach to perspective, as opposed to the usual theoretical presentations found in other books.

Complete Color Mixing Guide for Acrylics, Oils, and Watercolors - 2,400 Color Combinations for Each (Paperback): John Barber Complete Color Mixing Guide for Acrylics, Oils, and Watercolors - 2,400 Color Combinations for Each (Paperback)
John Barber
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Take the guesswork out of color mixing! With just 25 common paint colors, you can make 2,400 different hues, and they are all illustrated in this comprehensive guide. That's 2,400 hues for each medium-oils, acrylics, and watercolors-with each hue visually represented for your easy reference. Better yet, each color mix uses only two paint colors, so matching results are easy to obtain and your colors remain vibrant and true, not muddied by too many pigments as you often get from mixes with many paint colors. Pro mixing tips for each type of paint are included to help you achieve winning results. This simple-to-master color mixing system will help you find and mix just the right color, every time!

Fashion Jewelry to Make Yourself (Paperback): Renate Bosshart Fashion Jewelry to Make Yourself (Paperback)
Renate Bosshart
R696 R592 Discovery Miles 5 920 Save R104 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Individualistic and unusual jewelry designs do not need to be expensive. Renate Bosshart demonstrates over 100 designs, made with simple techniques. The results are amazing, unique pieces that will complete any woman's wardrobe with startling effects. The design palette ranges from simple to extravagant, from carefree to richly precious. The book is illustrated with elegant photographs in twelve chapters. Easy to follow, step by step instructions are included, which, combined with the reader's own creativity, lead to delightful and beautiful handcrafted jewelry.

Manga Drawing Deluxe - Empower Your Drawing and Storytelling Skills (Paperback): Nao Yazawa Manga Drawing Deluxe - Empower Your Drawing and Storytelling Skills (Paperback)
Nao Yazawa
R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Renowned Japanese manga artist, international instructor, and illustrator of the Wedding Peach series Nao Yazawa guides you step by step through all phases of manga drawing, from developing characters to creating a story line and story boards. With this detailed guide, learn every aspect of how to draw manga, including poses, movement, perspective, and props. Starting with rough sketches, you'll learn to add ink, coloration, special effects, and finishing touches to create dynamic manga characters and stories. You'll also find tips on how to give your characters lively facial expressions and how to create backgrounds with simple perspective. Learn authentic manga drawing from a manga master.

Plein Air Techniques for Artists, Volume 8 - Principles and Methods for Painting in Natural Light (Paperback): Aimee Erickson Plein Air Techniques for Artists, Volume 8 - Principles and Methods for Painting in Natural Light (Paperback)
Aimee Erickson
R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Take your plein air artwork to the next level through easy-to-understand workshop-style lessons and skill-building exercises. In Plein Air Techniques for Artists, award-winning artist and respected workshop instructor Aimee Erickson demystifies how to capture a variety of light effects and guides you in strengthening your plein air skills through practice. This accessible book covers: Materials and gear. Gain a basic knowledge of the possibilities so you can keep your options open and your plein air process fresh. Composition and value. Explore the impact of proportion, color, value, line, edges, shape, and texture. Color. Consider how knowledge and intention, your color palette, and what you see-your perspective-take turns being in charge of the color game, inventing rules and finding solutions. Light effects. Learn how conditions of the day-how much light there is, and whether it's soft, diffuse, golden, harsh, pale, or dusky-affect everything we see and how we paint. Design and the visual idea. Discover strategies for developing a visual idea, from creating serial studies to working with a camera to improvisation. Featuring exceptional still lifes, figures, and landscapes by other noted artists working in a range of mediums, Plein Air Techniques for Artists gives artists at all levels of experience the guidance they need to grow as a plein air artist. 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.

Turning Wooden Jewelry (Paperback): Judy Ditmer Turning Wooden Jewelry (Paperback)
Judy Ditmer
R376 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R56 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nationally recognized woodturner Judy Ditmer shares her techniques for making beautiful, fanciful jewelry on the wood lathe. Beginning with the turning of tiny "bowls" by hand from a variety of wood, she then cuts and sands them into various shapes, producing graceful compound curved edges and surfaces. They are finished and assembled with findings, wires, and beads of silver, glass, or stone. The result is beautiful, unique jewelry. Judy takes the turner step-by-step through the process of creating this wearable art form. Each step is illustrated with a color photograph and captioned in a concise and informative way. Novice and experienced turners alike will enjoy and profit from her insights and secrets. An extensive gallery of finished works, touches upon the infinite varieties of forms and combinations this jewelry can take.

Neo-Traditional Tattoo Coloring Book (Paperback): S Buick Neo-Traditional Tattoo Coloring Book (Paperback)
S Buick
R589 R349 Discovery Miles 3 490 Save R240 (41%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fabulous new colouring book features 90 original designs from popular Paris-based tattoo artist and illustrator Sunny Buick, all ready and waiting to be coloured in any way you like. Inside, you'll find everything from candy castles and sugar skulls to religious icons and classic tattoo symbols, and from circus animals and Day of the Dead decorations to ice creams and lollipops, and everything in between.

Happy Little Accidents - The Wit & Wisdom of Bob Ross (Hardcover): Michelle Witte, Bob Ross Happy Little Accidents - The Wit & Wisdom of Bob Ross (Hardcover)
Michelle Witte, Bob Ross
R403 R378 Discovery Miles 3 780 Save R25 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A tribute to Bob Ross-the soft-spoken artist known for painting happy clouds, mountains, and trees -- Happy Little Accidents culls his most wise and witty words into one delightful package. Ross has captivated us for years with the magic that takes place on his canvas in twenty-six television minutes-all while dispensing little branches of wisdom. His style and encouraging words are a form of therapy for the weary, but with Bob it is always about more than painting. There is a hidden depth within his easy chatter, another layer to everything he says. When he talks about painting, he's using it as a metaphor for life! Happy Little Accidents: The Wit and Wisdom of Bob Ross opens with an introduction and brief biography of Ross, followed by a collection of Ross's greatest quotes and most majestic works of art. Relax. Unwind. Be inspired.

Portfolio: Beginning Watercolor, Volume 2 - Tips and techniques for learning to paint in watercolor (Paperback): Maury Aaseng Portfolio: Beginning Watercolor, Volume 2 - Tips and techniques for learning to paint in watercolor (Paperback)
Maury Aaseng
R395 R335 Discovery Miles 3 350 Save R60 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Creative Form Drawing: Workbook 1 (Paperback, illustrated edition): Rudolf Kutzli Creative Form Drawing: Workbook 1 (Paperback, illustrated edition)
Rudolf Kutzli; Translated by Roswitha Spence
R446 Discovery Miles 4 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Anyone wanting to develop their drawing skills, as well as artists, teachers and students, will enjoy the creative challenge of form drawing. Regular practise can help discover what the art of line can mean. Drawing skills are developed through systematic exercises, and can develop self-confidence, balance and tranquillity. Simple form drawing is used in Steiner?Waldorf schools as a companion discipline to handwriting and drawing skills. It offers a healthy antidote to screen culture.

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