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Majestic Coloring Book - For All Ages (Paperback): Jim Stephens Majestic Coloring Book - For All Ages (Paperback)
Jim Stephens
R714 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R136 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Christmas Coloring Book - Discover the Spirit of Christmas (Paperback): Jim Stephens Christmas Coloring Book - Discover the Spirit of Christmas (Paperback)
Jim Stephens
R366 R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Save R71 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
ABC Coloring Book - The Fun Way to Learn (Paperback): Jim Stephens ABC Coloring Book - The Fun Way to Learn (Paperback)
Jim Stephens
R302 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R58 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Mandala Creations Coloring Pages (Paperback): Jim Stephens Mandala Creations Coloring Pages (Paperback)
Jim Stephens
R625 R491 Discovery Miles 4 910 Save R134 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Making Geometry - Exploring Three-Dimensional Forms (Paperback): Jon Allen Making Geometry - Exploring Three-Dimensional Forms (Paperback)
Jon Allen
R415 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Following on from his successful Drawing Geometry, Jon Allen explores the creation of the many-sided three-dimensional forms known as the Platonic and Archimedean solids. Based on patterns of equally spaced points on a sphere, these polyhedra have been the fundamentals of geometric exploration for millennia. Many professionals find they need to be able to build three-dimensional shapes accurately, and understand the principles behind them. This unique book shows them how to make models of all the Platonic and Archimedean solids, as well as several other polyhedra and stellated forms. It provides step-by-step instructions for constructing the three-dimensional forms, as well as showing how to draw out accurately the geometry of the paperfold nets. Beginners and experienced artists and designers alike will find this book a source of practical guidance, as well as delight and inspiration which will amply repay the careful attention needed to construct the models.

Beginner's Guide to Creating Portraits - Learning the essentials & developing your own style (Paperback): 3DTotal... Beginner's Guide to Creating Portraits - Learning the essentials & developing your own style (Paperback)
3DTotal Publishing
R944 Discovery Miles 9 440 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The portrait is one of the world's oldest artforms, but today's technology and culture mean it's time to take a fresh look at how today's portrait artists work outside the realms of realism and elevate their technique. The Instagram-friendly appeal of the portrait means that the modern version can be seen everywhere on social media as digital artists of all skill levels share their captivating characters, focusing on the face. This much-needed book for beginners to digital portraiture goes back to basics (simple anatomy, lighting, color, and perspective) as the starting point for even the most stylized of subjects. Professional artists with recognisable styles, including Loish, Simone Grunwald, and Francisco Garces, still use these fundamentals. Readers learn from industry professionals how to infuse their subject with believable detail and atmospheric storytelling (especially relevant when working from photographs, as many artists do today). Experts demonstrate step-by-step their digital workflow, sharing techniques for rendering stylized skin tones, hair, and eyes. Sci-fi, fantasy, historical, and anthropomorphic portraits are created. Real-world individuals are highly stylized, yet convince the viewer. This is the essential guide for the next generation of portrait artists who want to create contemporary, stylized work that is compelling, emotive, and memorable.

Contemporary Color Theory: Watercolor Flowers - A modern exploration of the color wheel and watercolor to create beautiful... Contemporary Color Theory: Watercolor Flowers - A modern exploration of the color wheel and watercolor to create beautiful floral artwork (Paperback)
Manushree Mishra
R454 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R55 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
A Million Mermaids - Magical Creatures to Color Volume 7 (Paperback): Lulu Mayo A Million Mermaids - Magical Creatures to Color Volume 7 (Paperback)
Lulu Mayo
R272 R210 Discovery Miles 2 100 Save R62 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Creating Characters for the Entertainment Industry - Develop Spectacular Designs from Basic Concepts (Paperback): 3DTotal... Creating Characters for the Entertainment Industry - Develop Spectacular Designs from Basic Concepts (Paperback)
3DTotal Publishing; Artworks by Kenneth Anderson
R955 R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Save R137 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Creating Professional Characters: Develop Spectacular Designs from Basic Concepts is an inspiring and informative exploration of how popular professional character designers take the basic concept of a character in a production brief and develop these ideas into an original, high-quality design. Suitable for student and professional character designers alike, this book focuses on how to approach your character designs in ways that ensure the target audience and production needs are met while still creating fun, imaginative characters. This visually appealing book includes twenty thorough tutorials guiding you through the design and decision making processes used to create awesome characters. Replicating the processes used in professional practice today, this book demonstrates the types of brief a professional designer might receive, the iterative design process used to explore the brief, the influence of production feedback on the final design, and how final designs are presented to clients. This detailed, enlightening book is an excellent guide to creating incredible imaginative characters suitable for your future professional projects.

Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: The Postcards (Cards): Werner's Nomenclature of Colours: The Postcards (Cards)
R262 Discovery Miles 2 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomic guide to colour which been cherished by naturalists and anthropologists for over two centuries - not least by Charles Darwin who found it an indispensable tool during his voyage on the HMS Beagle. Now these charming, handmade colour swatches have been recreated as a box of 50 postcards. Each card reproduces a colour swatch alongside its original poetic description and is matched with an animal, plant, and mineral example according to Werner's unique scheme. These curious keepsakes will be treasured by artists and scientists alike.

Making Comic Zines (Paperback): Eddy Atoms Making Comic Zines (Paperback)
Eddy Atoms
R131 R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Save R22 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Art of Guweiz (Hardcover): Zheng Wei Gu The Art of Guweiz (Hardcover)
Zheng Wei Gu; Edited by Publishing 3DTotal
R770 Discovery Miles 7 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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 was 17, inspired by an anime art tutorial on YouTube. Discovering a natural talent, he carried on drawing and quickly amassed a fan-base for his edgy illustration style. Throughout this book, readers will discover his artistic journey from the very beginning, with behind-the-scenes details about how some of his most popular pieces were created. He reveals his secrets for turning influences into truly original digital art, including that all-important narrative that takes drawing and painting beyond the purely visual. Step-by-step tutorials share techniques and tips to help you create these sorts of effects in your art, resulting in images with the depth of detail and intrigue that Guweiz has made his trademark. The artist's unique urban take on the popular manga/anime style is gripping right from the first page, from the surreal take on Japanese lifestyle to the urban fantasy he creates.

The Butterfly Artist - How to Observe, Draw, and Paint the Fascinating World of Insects (Paperback): Stacey Zebith Thalden The Butterfly Artist - How to Observe, Draw, and Paint the Fascinating World of Insects (Paperback)
Stacey Zebith Thalden
R766 R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Save R173 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants, Volume 2 - Step-by-Step Realistic Line Drawing * A Sourcebook for Aspiring Artists... Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants, Volume 2 - Step-by-Step Realistic Line Drawing * A Sourcebook for Aspiring Artists and Designers (Paperback)
Melissa Washburn 1
R383 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R31 (8%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants is a must-have visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step sketches depicting a vast array of beautiful botanicals, florals, plant structures, and more. Each begins with simple shapes and lines and builds on those forms, adding details like flower centers, leaf veins, and petal shading, and ending with a finished drawing. Helpful drawing tips are also included. Designed as a contemporary guidebook for artists who want to draw botanical forms, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants shows flower blossoms, leaves, and plants from a variety of perspectives. By following the guides, artists will become more skilled and confident in their ability to draw any flower or greenery. Among the botanicals featured are: Tropical florals such as plumeria, protea, and African violet Hanging and vine blooms, including wisteria and morning glory Birch, white oak, gingko, and maple leaves Plants with interesting shapes, such as cactus, zebra grass, and bamboo Author Melissa Washburn is a skilled illustrator whose clear and elegant drawing style will make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.

Throwing (Paperback): Richard Phethean Throwing (Paperback)
Richard Phethean
R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A concise and accessible introduction to throwing, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Throwing is an important skill for any potter to master, using only a few tools, the guidance of their hands, and the momentum of a wheel. This book is an essential companion for anyone attempting to master the art of forming pots on the wheel. Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. Learn about a range of forms, from simple domestic pots such as mugs, jugs, bowls and teapots to more complex vessels with oval shapes or cut edges, with the aim of building your confidence in throwing techniques. The book features clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions and diagrams for creating each type of vessel. Finally, get some inspiration from the work of contemporary potters discussing their techniques and featuring some of their stunning pieces.

Colour in Glazes (Paperback): Linda Bloomfield Colour in Glazes (Paperback)
Linda Bloomfield
R615 R513 Discovery Miles 5 130 Save R102 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An essential handbook for studio potters working towards achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes. Colour in Glazes teaches you all the methods for achieving colour in glazes, focusing on colouring oxides in detail, including the newly available rare earth oxides. Find out about the types of base glazes and the fluxes used to make them in relation to colour response as well as using colouring oxides to achieve depth and variety of colour, rather than resorting to commercial ceramic stains. Discover the practical aspects of mixing, applying, testing and adjusting glazes, and explore a large section of test tiles and glaze recipes for use on white earthenware, stoneware and porcelain fired in electric, gas and salt kilns. This new edition, fully updated and revised, contains advances in technology and new discoveries in the Periodic Table. It is an infallible handbook to achieving the colour you want, and to help you broaden your palette.

Draw Manga Style - A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide for Drawing Anime and Manga - 62 Lessons: Basics, Characters, Special... Draw Manga Style - A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide for Drawing Anime and Manga - 62 Lessons: Basics, Characters, Special Effects (Paperback)
Scott Harris
R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn to draw manga style! In Draw Manga Style, artist and online art educator Scott Harris shows you the key principles of drawing anime and manga-starting with the fundamentals, then illustrating how to create a wide variety of characters-by following his easy step-by-step tutorials. Manga Essentials. The first 20 lessons teach solid drawing fundamentals that demonstrate how to draw manga characters from the ground up and will help you build the skills you need to create the characters of your dreams. Manga Characters, Step by Step. Through step-by-step drawings, from rough sketch to finish, discover the drawing process for more than 40 classic characters in a range of genres and themes, including fairies, ninjas, schoolgirls, witches, samurai, wizards, and chibis, each presented in a different pose. Whether you're just beginning to draw, trying your hand at manga for the first time, or looking for ideas and guidance for bringing your own characters to life, Draw Manga Style is your go-to guide and visual reference.

Designing Creatures and Characters - How to Build an Artist's Portfolio for Video Games, Film, Animation and More... Designing Creatures and Characters - How to Build an Artist's Portfolio for Video Games, Film, Animation and More (Hardcover)
Marc Taro Holmes
R655 R573 Discovery Miles 5 730 Save R82 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style--all you need are a pencil, paper and your imagination. The projects within this straightforward guide are constructed to help you apply your existing drawing and digital art skills to character design. Or, if you're still working on your skills, it will help you improve while at the same time turning your mind into an idea-generating machine. Unlock the Secrets to Character and Creature Design Follow the creature design process from start to finish: 35 projects are divided into 4 challenge levels, ranging from brainstorming and drawing character blueprints to completing market-ready illustrations. As the levels advance, the projects become more complex. Learn to solve design problems: Every project introduces you to an open-ended fictional assignment inspired by industry experience. Each project has a list of minimum deliverables--the basics to get to the next stage--plus bonus goals. You receive virtual merit badges for each achievement you complete. Think like a pro: Over the 155 possible artistic achievements, you'll be asked to find a solution to every type of conceptual problem you might encounter as a professional creature or character designer. Build your portfolio: Work toward creating an outstanding portfolio. Improve your skills and push yourself to create a fine-tuned presentation that could get you your eventual dream job. "This is a workout for the imagination, a boot camp for creativity." --Marc Taro Holmes

Julian Schnabel - Art and Film (Paperback): Julian Schnabel Julian Schnabel - Art and Film (Paperback)
Julian Schnabel; Introduction by David Moos
R710 Discovery Miles 7 100 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

American art megastar Julian Schnabel (born 1951) has made a metier of both painting and film, and while he is equally acclaimed for his achievements in each of these disciplines, the works have often been kept separate in the public eye. Yet Schnabel's painting has drawn on cinematic imagery for years, often connecting otherwise disparate work via this theme, and his award-winning films have drawn on art both formally and as subject matter-most famously in the 1996 hit "Basquiat." Schnabel himself resists categorization: "I make art," he says,"whether it is painting, writing, photography or making a movie." This survey of Schnabel's career to date presents the artist's painterly production, from the 1970s through to the present, juxtaposing his large-scale paintings with his numerous critically acclaimed movies-"Basquiat" (1996), "Before Night Falls" (2000), "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" (2007) and his newest film "Miral," which addresses the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The complete scripts of each of these movies are featured, punctuated with stills chosen by Schnabel. Published for the Art Gallery of Ontario's 2010 survey, "Julian Schnabel: Art and Film" is the first appraisal of how Schnabel works across media, bridging painting, writing and cinema.
Julian Schnabel was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. His first solo show was at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston in 1976, but it was with his 1979 exhibition at the Mary Boone Gallery in New York that Schnabel first asserted his presence as a figurehead for new possibilities in painting. Retrospectives of his work have been mounted by Tate Gallery, London (1983), the Whitney Museum of American Art (1987) and Museo Nacionale Centro de Arte Reina Sophia, Madrid (2004), among many others. He made his cinematic debut in 1996 with his account of the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, which starred Jeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Gary Oldman and Dennis Hopper. "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" earned him Best Director both at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Globes, and an Academy Award nomination in this same category.

Dibujante Nocturno: The Art of Francisco Garces - The Art of Francisco Garces (Hardcover): Dibujante Noctorno, 3DTotal... Dibujante Nocturno: The Art of Francisco Garces - The Art of Francisco Garces (Hardcover)
Dibujante Noctorno, 3DTotal Publishing
R777 Discovery Miles 7 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Turn the pages of this lavishly-produced book to discover a collection of monsters, creatures, and characters created by self-taught concept artist Francisco Garces, AKA Dibujante Nocturno. The artist and illustrator shares his journey, revealing how his self-taught skills have evolved over the years, resulting in the demonic yet exquisite style that has earned him over 400,000 followers on Instagram. In addition to a specially curated gallery of his past work, there are new pieces created exclusively for this book, including step-by-step tutorials that break down not only the artist's workflow and routine, but also his intricate pen linework techniques, cleverly chosen color palettes, and detailed rendering. Being self-taught, the artist has honed his skills in a completely unique way, allowing readers to glean not only unique tips and techniques, but also inspiration and insight into how they can practise, improve, and develop their own style. His experience of teaching art ensures he knows how to effectively communicate ideas, concepts and practical techniques. From his elegantly drawn linework to the darkest character creation, this is a unique opportunity for fans of fantasy art and creature design to see what goes into the epic art of Dibujante Nocturno.

Embroidery (Paperback): Sandu Publications Embroidery (Paperback)
Sandu Publications
R1,162 R932 Discovery Miles 9 320 Save R230 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Windows to Worlds: The art of Devin Elle Kurtz (Hardcover): 3DTotal Publishing Windows to Worlds: The art of Devin Elle Kurtz (Hardcover)
3DTotal Publishing; Devin Elle Kurtz
R913 R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Save R141 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Illustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft. The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered, using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color and light play a huge part - whether she uses traditional or digital techniques - and specially commissioned tutorials give aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in her own work, including where they originated from. These insights and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers unlock their own authentic storytelling potential. Devin has been handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced their Art of... books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love to see.

Graffiti School - A Student Guide with Teacher's Manual (Paperback): Chris Ganter Graffiti School - A Student Guide with Teacher's Manual (Paperback)
Chris Ganter 1
R455 R364 Discovery Miles 3 640 Save R91 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Graffiti School is the world's first fully illustrated graffiti coursebook for college use. It opens with an exploration of graffiti's background and history, from Pompeii to the Hip Hop revolution to the present day, as well as how to stay on the right side of the law. It then introduces modern-day graffiti media and terminology, going on to conduct the reader through the process of designing graffiti, setting out the possibilities and skills needed to create a successful work on paper, ready to be transferred to a wall. The author explains the practical techniques of using a spray can, and the step-by-step methods and skills required to create artistic graffiti. The final section is a manual designed specifically to be of use to teachers. It gives ideas for running both theoretical and practical graffiti lessons and units, as well as providing suggestions on the details, such as marking schemes and ideas for class trips.

Sketching from the Imagination: Characters (Paperback): 3DTotal Publishing Sketching from the Imagination: Characters (Paperback)
3DTotal Publishing
R593 R522 Discovery Miles 5 220 Save R71 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.

Framed Ink - Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers (Paperback): Marcos Mateu-Mestre Framed Ink - Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers (Paperback)
Marcos Mateu-Mestre; Contributions by Marcos Mateu-Mestre; Foreword by Jeffrey Katzenberg
R765 R550 Discovery Miles 5 500 Save R215 (28%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ultimate guide to visual storytelling! How to make the audience "feel" the story while they are "reading" the story. Using his experiences from working in the comic book industry, movie studios and teaching, Marcos introduces the reader to a step-by-step system that will create the most successful storyboards and graphics for the best visual communication.

After a brief discussion on narrative art, Marcos introduces us to drawing and composing a single image, to composing steady shots to drawing to compose for continuity between all the shots. These lessons are then applied to three diverse story lines - a train accident, a cowboy tale and bikers approaching a mysterious house.

In addition to setting up the shots, he also explains and illustrates visual character development, emotive stances and expressions along with development of the environmental setting to fully develop the visual narrative.

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