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One of the most popular drawing guides ever published, The Art of
Drawing has been an informative and thorough guide to several
generations of aspiring artists. For fifty years, Willy Pogany has
given the main principles of drawing in a simple, constructive way.
By following the sequences laid out in the lessons, students
quickly master the art of drawing. As a further aid, Pogany gives a
complete anatomical description of the body for each section,
including a list of all bones and a description of the muscles and
their uses. The Art of Drawing provides a complete drawing system
and includes hundreds of illustrations.
-- Whether you're embellishing field notes or learning a new skill,
you'll appreciate the easy directions in this guide
-- The clearest, easiest method yet for learning to draw Florida's
birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals
-- Shows the basic shapes of every type of Florida bird
-- Plants, trees, and landscapes also included
-- Each section includes a partially finished drawing for you to
complete
-- Lists the simple tools and materials you'll need
-- A great gift for budding artists or naturalists, adults and
children alike
Learn how to confidently draw the human form from head to toe with
this comprehensive, richly illustrated guide. Expert drawing
instructor and storyboard artist Tom Fox knows exactly how to
capture the figure in poses that are both dynamic and true to human
anatomy. The book details the central figure-drawing elements and
techniques that are essential to every artist of every skill level.
From understanding the XYZ axis and basic skeleton, to thinking in
3D space and creating mannequins of all levels of detail, the book
deals with everything the reader needs to know before moving on to
the figure itself. Tom presents in step-by-step details exactly how
to add the muscles and depict truly believable poses. Every part of
the body is presented in detail, with easy-to-follow breakdowns of
the torso, arms, and legs, and the often-tricky head, hands, and
feet. The author also shares insightful, game-changing anatomy
tips, many learned from years of working for major clients in the
entertainment industry and teaching others to draw the human
figure, both in person and online. This combination of experiences
and skills make Tom an outstanding author of this must-have book
for artists in all areas of figure drawing.
The accumulation of odds and ends of bar and rod is inevitable with any lathework, but rather than throw them into an ever-growing scrap-box, why not turn them into useful little tools to simplify and speed up future work?
In this book Stan Bray describes a variety of small implements, none of which demands much material or takes more than an evening to make.
You may not see an immediate need for some of them but once made it is surprising how often they will be used. There is also the satisfaction of turning what might be wasted into something useful and the knowledge that money has been saved.
The collection of papers that makes up this book arises largely
from the joint activities of two specialist groups of the British
Computer Society, namely the Displays Group and the Computer Arts
Society. Both these groups are now more than 20 years old and
during the whole of this time have held regular, separate meetings.
In recent years, however, the two groups have held a joint annual
meeting at which presentations of mutual interest have been given
and it is mainly from the last two of these that the present papers
have been drawn. They fall naturally into four classes:
visualisation, art, design and animation-although, as in all such
cases, the boundaries between the classes are fuzzy and overlap
inevitably occurs. Visualisation The graphic potential of computers
has been recognised almost since computing was first used, but it
is only comparatively recently that their possibilities as devices
for the visualisation of complex. and largely ab stract phenomena
has begun to be more fully appreciated. Some workers stress the
need to be able to model photographic reality in order to assist in
this task. They look to better algorithms and more resolution to
achieve this end. Others-Alan Mackay for instance-suggest that it
is "not just a matter of providing more and more pixels. It is a
matter of providing congenial clues which employ to the greatest
extent what we already know.
Drawing On Grief is a uniquely creative journal and mindful
keepsake which draws on the soothing therapeutic power of drawing
and creativity to help people navigate the pain of bereavement. In
this moving book of self-help through art therapy, author Kate
Sutton draws on her own experiences of losing a loved one to help
others on this difficult journey, presenting guided creative
prompts as well as memories of her own and quotes from others on
the painful topic of loss. By guiding readers through creative
exercises from drawing fond memories together to creating an ocean
of tears with colouring pencils, this book helps people visualise
the pain they are going through, so as to better understand and
navigate their grief. The book also contains written prompts such
as writing a letter to yourself and to your loved one, designed to
help people express the difficult emotions which bereavement
brings. Part self-help book, part memoir, Drawing On Grief
emphasizes the importance of self-care in the grieving process,
allowing people to explore their own feelings through creative
mediums, which can often be easier than trying to express feelings
directly. A modern and insightful approach to the pain of loss,
Drawing On Grief is a sensitive and compassionate guide to help
people look after themselves as they traverse one of life's most
challenging moments. This book is part of the Drawing On... series,
a collection of creative guided journals which help readers explore
difficult topics including anxiety and grief. Also available is
Drawing On Anxiety, a beautifully illustrated interactive journal
tapping into self-help, self-care, mental health and creative
mindfulness.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook accompanies the
world's most widely used drawing instruction book by Betty Edwards.
This workbook reinforces the five basic skills of drawing and
includes: - 40 exercises to practice your drawing abilities - A
range of subject matters from portrait drawing and still life, to
landscapes and imaginative drawing - Advice for a variety of
mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal and graphite - A pull-out
viewfinder tool The original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
helps artists to nurture the creative right side of the brain,
dramatically improving your ability to draw, whether you are a
professional, an artist in training or someone who draws for a
hobby. This workbook will help you practise that knowledge with
success at every step.
Sharing our personal expressions and creative ideas enriches all our lives. Post This is the first book that empowers you to express yourself and post the results to your social network. This is Art Therapy for the online world.
Draw a self-portrait, draw your mood, create a bunch of flowers for a friend, illustrate the weather - and more. You capture the moment on the page in whatever medium you prefer and then share it via social media.
Post This provides prompts and hashtags that encourage users to post the material they create - from the artistic to the absurd!
Presents guidelines and step-by-step projects for decorating
ordinary household items and features. The text introduces the
materials and equipment needed and covers the basic techniques,
from preparing surfaces and cutting a stencil to protecting the
finished work with varnish. The main part of the book takes
elements of the home in turn: walls and floors; furniture;
accessories and fabrics; and outdoor spaces. Also included are
ideas for borders and alternative applications for each motif,
together with a section on materials and techniques.
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