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Award-winning urban sketcher and best-selling author Stephanie
Bower presents a spectacular, all-new collection of sketchers and
their art from 39 countries in a city-to-city tour around the
world. The remarkable work of the vibrant, international urban
sketching community was first documented in The Art of Urban
Sketching by Gabriel Campanario. In the ten years since its
release, sketching on location has grown into nothing less than a
worldwide phenomenon. A visual feast of more than 700 images from
over 150 sketchers, The World of Urban Sketching unveils the latest
developments and innovations in the creative and rewarding pursuit
of on-location drawing and painting. New Artwork. Discover the
stunning and informative work of both established and emerging
urban sketchers, from Seattle to Santiago, from Singapore to
Sydney. New Techniques. Consider new styles and approaches in color
and linework, including digital, through artists' tips and
step-by-step demonstrations. New Stories. Learn what inspires
sketchers, even during a pandemic, and get invaluable insights into
creating artwork on location through artists' observations and
advice. Whether you draw during your travels or in your own
backyard, the beautiful work in The World of Urban Sketching will
expand your skills and inspire you to pick up a pencil and sketch
your world!
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 2,500 drawings! A range of styles and genres are
explored, including classic comic book superheroines and magical
princesses, plus historical, fantasy, and sci-fi heroines from
across time and space. From concept sketches and initial
thumbnails, to emotions and expressions, outfit variations, and an
engaging chosen design, artists share their previously unseen
explorations alongside expert advice for crafting compelling
heroine designs. Further pages explore action and pose - a library
of dynamic sketches with invaluable basic-shape overlays, offering
a revealing collection of each artist's ideas and experiments.
"3dtotal Publishing launched a brand-new design series, with the
recent release of Character Design Collection: Heroines. This
series aims to present inspirational sketches and pose explorations
by some of the best character artists out there. This first edition
is simply incredible, and perfect for ushering in what I'm sure
will be continued greatness ahead with future volumes... This book
will surely serve as a fantastic reference for inspiration and a
great tool in learning character creation. Highly recommended!"
Nick Charles @ Renderosity Magazine
The ultimate guide to nature drawing and journaling! A potent
combination of art, science, and boundless enthusiasm, this art
instruction book from John Muir Laws (author of The Laws Guide to
Drawing Birds) is a how-to guide for becoming a better artist and a
more attentive naturalist. In straightforward text complemented by
step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and
mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals
as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear,
practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every
level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.
While the book's advice will improve the skills of already
accomplished artists, the emphasis on seeing, learning, and feeling
will make this book valuable-even revelatory-to anyone interested
in the natural world, no matter how rudimentary their artistic
abilities.
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.
A book about creativity for anyone who's ever looked at a blank
sheet of paper and felt bad. Like you, syndicated cartoonist Dana
Maier wants a creativity shortcut-a magical fairy who will both
come up with brilliant ideas and grant the energy and discipline to
churn them out. This book is not that magical shortcut-you won't
find stirring literary quotes or a foolproof system for sparking
inspiration here-but it does provide commiseration, jokes, and
comics about the often-painful act of creating something. Skip to
the Fun Parts is a book for those of us who ever wanted a shortcut
to being creative and realized, sadly, that there was none, but
decided to give it a try anyway.
This richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the
beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, and includes dozens of brand-new
paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins.
Since The Hobbit was first published in 1937, generations of
readers have fallen under its spell. That magic was reignited sixty
years later, when Alan Lee was commissioned to produce a special
illustrated edition, and his delicate pencil drawings and beautiful
watercolour paintings have become for many the definitive vision of
J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. In this sumptuous, large-format
hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created
these images, which would prove so powerful, matching perfectly
with Tolkien's own vision, that they would eventually define the
look of Peter Jackson's film adaptations and earn Alan a coveted
Academy Award. The Hobbit Sketchbook is filled with more than 100
of his sketches and early conceptual pieces that reveal how the
project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains a
wealth of brand-new full-colour paintings and sketches drawn
specially for this book, which unlock the secrets of how Alan
creates his own magic and provide a fascinating insight into the
imagination of the man who breathed new life into Tolkien's vision.
A fresh new guide to contemporary palette knife painting for
beginner and experienced artists, featuring step-by-step tutorials
on colour mixing, mark making, and a variety of painting techniques
to create your own unique abstract, landscape, and floral
paintings. Publisher's note: regrettably there were some production
problems with the first printing of this title. We have recalled
the affected books and new stock is now available. Author and
artist, Melissa McKinnon, has designed this book to take both the
beginner and experienced artist on a journey into impasto painting.
She begins with an overview of the essential tools and materials
you'll need to get started. Included are detailed instructions to
make your own stay-wet palette and how to combine thickening
mediums with acrylic paint to achieve the ideal consistency. There
are simple practice exercises to get you comfortable using a
palette knife, mixing colours and blending with a brush. Melissa
explains how to sculpt and control the paint to create a variety of
stunning textural effects. She demonstrates several mark making
techniques that you can use alone or in combination to create your
own expressive textured paintings, as well as an introduction to
colour theory and tips on composition. Once you feel confident with
the tools and paint, you'll learn how to create twelve different
textured landscape, floral, and abstract paintings with
step-by-step instructions. This series of paintings was designed to
help you put all of the techniques and colour theory you've learned
into beautiful paintings of your own. Melissa generously shares her
knowledge and expert tips gained from years of experience
developing her unique approach to palette knife painting. She
values experimentation and is always evolving her technique. The
last two projects explore alternative painting methods inviting you
to take your paintings one step further by incorporating new
materials and experimental techniques. Using the instructions in
this book you will become equipped to take your practise further
and continue to develop the skills you need to improve your
artwork. This book will become a trusted resource in your studio,
one that you can refer back to again and again as you grow and
evolve as an artist. When speaking about the book Melissa says:
"Painting with a palette knife can be intimidating even for
experienced artists. My goal is to simplify the process and show
you how easy and enjoyable this technique really is. Textured Art
is is a deep dive into my unique painting process that I've
developed over a lifetime of art making. Designed for both beginner
and experienced artists, I'll teach you step-by-step everything you
need to know to create colourful textured paintings of your own.
I'm confident this book will become a trusted resource in your
studio, one that you can refer back to again and again as you grow
and evolve as an artist."
Clamber through dense vegetation and weave between the towering
trees with this tropical dot-to-dot colouring adventure. A Journey
Through the Jungle is the perfect creative antidote to leave you
feeling relaxed and inspired. From the majestic black bear to the
sluggish sloth, the cheeky chimpanzee and the stinging scorpion,
Emily Wallis's intricate puzzles will charm and delight as they
reveal beautiful scenes and illustrations for you to personalize
with pattern and colour. Whether you're whiling away an evening at
home or on the move during a busy day, take a few minutes out to
relax to the sound of bird calls and the chirp of insects.
In 365 Days of Feel-good Art, Lorna Scobie explores art-based tasks
which will help to boost your overall confidence, wellbeing and
happiness. Full of tips that will encourage you to nurture your
creativity, 365 Days of Feel-good Art teaches readers of all
artistic levels how to tackle creative tasks, even if they are
unsure of where to start. With breakout 'Expand' exercises, readers
will be able to immerse themselves in more involved activities such
as making cards for loved ones, or keeping a gratitude diary. And
for those looking for a swift creative challenge there will be
quick-hit happiness activities throughout the book that can be
slotted into any busy day. Journal pages encourage readers to
record their thoughts and reflect on their creative journey,
wherever they may be on it. The accessible format of the book
allows readers to work their way through the activities in any
order that they would like, making it perfect for anyone who is
looking for creative inspiration that isn't too involved and
doesn't require any specialist equipment.
From New York Times best-selling author of the Dinotopia series,
James Gurney, comes a carefully crafted and researched study on
color and light in paintings. This art instruction book will
accompany the acclaimed Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What
Doesna (TM)t Exist.
James Gurney, "New York Times" best-selling author and artist of
the Dinotopia series, follows "Imaginative Realism" with his second
art-instruction book, "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist
Painter." A researched study on two of art's most fundamental
themes, "Color and Light" bridges the gap between abstract theory
and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of
underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light,
the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color
and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney
cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color,
testing it in the light of science and observation. A glossary,
pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately
become an indispensible tool for any artist.
This book is the second in a series based on his blog,
gurneyjourney.com. His first in the series, "Imaginative Realism,"
was widely acclaimed in the fantastical art world, and was ranked
the #1 Bestseller on the Amazon list for art instruction.
"James Gurney's new book, "Color and Light," cleverly bridges the
gap between artistic observation and scientific explanation. Not
only does he eloquently describe all the effects of color and light
an artist might encounter, but he thrills us with his striking
paintings in the process." --Armand Cabrera, Artist
Discover how easy, satisfying, and fun it is to create with acrylic
paints and mediums in Creative Acrylics. Acrylics are one of the
most versatile, affordable, and accessible art mediums, and you'll
learn all the tips, tricks, and techniques for blending colors and
building texture, plus excellent instruction on how to paint a
range of different subjects. Confused about which types of paints
to use, and how to use them? Creative Acrylics cuts through the
clutter and offers clear fundamentals for working with a variety of
paints and mediums to produce beautiful results. Acrylic paint is
water-soluble, dries quickly, and is forgiving, making it perfect
for those starting out. Begin your acrylic painting journey with an
expert who will guide you through enjoyable techniques and projects
as you build confidence and ramp up your skills. Step-by-step
techniques, lessons, and projects cover a wide range of styles and
genres, including color mixing, brushwork, glazing, and how to
paint easy florals, still lifes, landscapes, and animals. Take your
new skills even further and paint on different surfaces to create
an apron, painted shells, a paintbrush rest, clay pot, and more. In
Creative Acrylics you'll find: How to set up your workspace to make
painting more enjoyable A guide to the different types of acrylic
paint Basic techniques such as understanding color and value, and
how to add texture and other effects using paint and mediums
Lessons and projects that build skills: creating still lifes,
florals, landscapes and skies, and painting on fabric, wood,
shells, clay, and more With all these ideas and inspiration, your
acrylic painting journey can begin today! Perfect for all skill
levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun,
practical approach to learning about and working with paints and
other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Welcome to this weird and wacky colouring challenge. There are
pictures to colour in, drawings to complete, spaces to scribble in
and lots of things to find in these super-detailed doodles by
artist Kerby Rosanes. Featuring unique and intricate ink drawings
of incredible animals, shape-shifting aliens and breathtaking
scenes. Readers will have to keep their eyes peeled for hidden
treasures and creatures scattered throughout the pages. Other books
in the colouring series include: 9781910552148 Imagimorphia
9781910552261 Mythomorphia 9781910552865 Fantomorphia 9781910552926
Geomorphia
Take your manga drawings to the next level with amazing outfits and
creative costumes. It just takes two details-wrinkles and shadows.
In How to Draw Clothing for Manga, you'll discover how adding a
tuck here, a gather there, and hiding some areas in shadow will
take your drawings from flat sketches to fantastic illustrations.
What you'll find inside: Basic techniques for drawing a variety of
fabric details, including pulled wrinkles, gathered folds, tucked
shapes, and more! Plus, learn how to express the differences
between stiff, thick fabric and soft fabric with drape. 35+ outfits
shown side by side with modeled photos to easily break down exactly
what to draw for a realistic finished look. From slim-fit tees to
skirts that twirl, every style is covered across all genders.
Practice line art to get you started mastering wrinkles and shadows
before adding details to your own work. With hundreds of sample
illustrations and step-by-step guidance, this is your must-have
guide to drawing clothes and costumes for your manga characters.
What are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and get started
drawing with style!
A Christmas-themed mix-and-match rubber stamp set for adults to
create endless festive combinations. Jingle Stamps is a jolly
collection of twenty-two shapes and textures waiting to be mixed
and matched into any festive Christmas scene you can dream up.
Triangles become santa hats or, when stacked vertically, evergreen
trees. Dots and squares become wrapped gifts. The pieces of a
candle can be repurposed into a decorative ornament. An assortment
of shapes and textures offer infinite combinations and endless fun.
This charmingly illustrated book is an ideal guide to the art of
botanical drawing and painting. You should never hesitate to pull a
flower apart to understand how it fits together, to turn the
subject round until you are satisfied with its position, or to do
pencil sketches of it in various positions. From sketching basic
shapes and making volumes to creating textures and visualising the
colour spectrum, this book is here to teach you how to look and
observe, since you can only properly transcribe what you
understand. Through step-by-step demonstrations and with colourful
illustrations, Agathe Ravet-Haevermans teaches you how to recognise
and draw a wide variety of flowers and leaves, and covers the
textures and structural elements of a range of different plants
including succulents, vegetables, trees and grasses. Practical as
well as beautiful, The Art of Botanical Drawing is a necessary
addition to the bookshelves of anyone interested in botanical art.
Take your doodles to a whole new level with this best-selling and
preeminent guidebook to the meditative art of the Zentangle,
featuring the incredibly beautiful and inspiring artwork of author
Beckah Krahula. This step-by-step book is divided into six
chapters, each with seven daily exercises. The Zentangle method was
created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus
and meditation through drawing by using repetitive lines, marks,
circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a "tangle," and you
combine various tangles into patterns to create "tiles," or small
square drawings. Each of the six chapters explores a different
aspect of Zentangle: Basics and Enhancements Tangles and Value
Patterns Geometric and Organic Patterns Understanding and Using
Color Defining and Using Style Creating the Rest of Your Zentangle
Journey Each exercise includes new tangles to draw in sketchbooks
or on Tiepolo (an Italian-made paper), teaches daily tile design,
offers tips on related art principles, and contains an
inspirational "ZIA" (Zentangle Inspired Art) project on a tile that
incorporates patterns, art principals, and new techniques. Drawing
Zentangles is a relaxing and replenishing diversion that can be
enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. In addition to its
soothing benefits, a Zentangle practice can also help with
self-image, phobias, addictions, pain management, conflict
resolution, and coping with grief. Step away from the daily hustle
and untangle with a Zentangle.
Bring your manga to life with awesome action, powerful poses, body
basics: IT'S ALL HERE! Learn the essentials of manga drawing from
professional Japanese illustrators, and let them show you how to
tell better stories with your manga art. Start with anatomy and
body structure to create compelling characters in a few simple
head-to-toe steps. Then it's time to build your world and tell your
story. With this all-in-one guide, your characters, drawing, and
storytelling abilities will quickly soar! In this book you'll learn
not only the basics, but the insider tips and secrets only the
professionals know. You'll also learn to avoid common pitfalls and
overcome obstacles that might otherwise lessen the impact of your
work and prevent you from becoming a successful artist! Here are
just some of the features of this practical handbook: A complete
art course in one volume--from anatomy and body structure to facial
features and expressions, clothing and accessories, action poses
and narrative techniques A guide to world-building and storytelling
in the authentic Japanese manga style Two professional Japanese
illustrators share their expertise in figure drawing and
composition as well as two- and three-dimensional design and
perspective Hundreds of dynamic examples and tips show you how to
master the details that make a difference and the effects that can
elevate your work to another level Over 1,000 color illustrations
help to guide you on your path to becoming a better artist! Drawing
Manga gives you the tips and tools you need to develop your skills
and tell the stories you want to tell effectively-- just like the
pros! *Recommended for artists 16 & up*
This is one of a series of workbooks based on bestselling IMPACT
topics--dragons, manga, fantasy art, funny faces--that gives
artists space to create, as well as an encouraging 50-60 pages of
instruction, including an introduction and enjoyable insights that
show the working processes of top authors like William O?Connor,
Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, Irene Flores, Tom Kidd and more. This series
is in the most popular trim size for sketchbooks, also our standard
trim size, that is big enough to draw on freely yet small enough to
easily carry in a backpack.
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.
Learn to draw all kinds of cute cats doing all sorts of silly
things through 75 step-by-step tutorials. In Kawaii Kitties,
popular Instagram artist Bichi Mao (@bichi.mao) perfectly captures
cats' different attitudes, while playing, sleeping, eating,
stretching, exploring, being loving, wearing cute costumes, and
much more! Along with the tutorials, Bichi Mao shares: An
introduction to the kawaii art aesthetic Suggestions for drawing
tools Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your cats A facial
expression directory Coloring pages swarming with kitties for you
to decorate So, get ready to purrfect your drawing skills, as well
as be inspired to create your own kitty characters or illustrate
the daily activities of your favorite pet. Learn how to draw even
more cute things with these other fun books in the Kawaii Doodle
series: Kawaii Doodle Class, Kawaii Doodle Cuties, Mini Kawaii
Doodle Class, Mini Kawaii Doodle Cuties, and Kawaii Doodle World.
The third title in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to
Drawing Anime series is essential for all anime artists who want to
fine-tune their skills. This is the guide that all anime and manga
artists--of any level--need! Chris Hart delves deep into the
specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every
aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a
complete picture, and discusses rarely covered topics. Entirely new
tutorials include instruction on drawing hands and feet in
different gestures or positions, arranging characters within the
action, and creating nuanced expressions. Fans of The Master Guide
books will find this title to be invaluable in strengthening their
drawing skills, while newcomers will see this as a perfect
introduction to the series.
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