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Field Sketching and the Experience of Landscape (Paperback): Janet Swailes Field Sketching and the Experience of Landscape (Paperback)
Janet Swailes
R1,677 Discovery Miles 16 770 Ships in 12 - 17 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.

Amazing Gel Prints - Working With Stencils (Paperback): Elizabeth St Hilaire Amazing Gel Prints - Working With Stencils (Paperback)
Elizabeth St Hilaire
R754 R617 Discovery Miles 6 170 Save R137 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Drawing the Head for Artists, Volume 2 - Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Paperback): Oliver Sin Drawing the Head for Artists, Volume 2 - Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Paperback)
Oliver Sin 1
R540 R450 Discovery Miles 4 500 Save R90 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness. Among the topics covered: Essential Materials & Techniques:Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending. Applying the Essentials: Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait's underlying structure. Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension:Investigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth. Creating the Illusion of Three Dimensions: Examine how edges-contours as well as changes in value-are used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's process, Drawing the Head for Artists inspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face. 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.

How to Be a Creative Thinker (Paperback): Roya A Azadi How to Be a Creative Thinker (Paperback)
Roya A Azadi
R232 Discovery Miles 2 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'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 Practice How to Be a Creative Thinker is a map to your creative mind, the places your creative potential resides, and the allies and enemies along the way. It's a practical guide to the science and the psychology of creativity and the conditions required for cultivating it. We think creativity is for those lucky enough to be born with it - something you either have or you don't. But this is untrue. Creativity is more than God-given talent, and it's more than artistic flair. It's the ability to come up with a new idea in any area or setting. And most importantly, it can be learned by anyone. In How to Be a Creative Thinker, professional creative and strategic designer Roya Azadi teaches you techniques to encourage creative thinking and shows how you can unlock your creative potential. She reveals that technology is inhibiting our ability to daydream and explains why this headspace is so important if you want to 'catch a live one'. You'll learn to not fear failure by understanding that it's actually fertile ground for creativity. Throughout the book there are interviews, quotes, explainers and activities to inspire creative thought along the way. By the end of the book, you'll be bubbling with creative force to take out into the world and make real change. The Survive the Modern World series tackles big subjects in a fun and digestible way. The tone is frank and chatty, but the content is comprehensive. Upskill and expand your knowledge with these accessible pocket guides.

Creating Comics as Journalism, Memoir and Nonfiction (Hardcover): Randy Duncan, Michael Ray Taylor, David Stoddard Creating Comics as Journalism, Memoir and Nonfiction (Hardcover)
Randy Duncan, Michael Ray Taylor, David Stoddard
R4,370 Discovery Miles 43 700 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As major universities and professional organizations like the Poynter Institute have begun to examine graphic nonfiction from a critical perspective, new courses are emerging that give student writers and artists the tools to tell their own nonfiction stories in comics form. Nonfiction Comics is the first textbook to bring these tools and techniques together in a single volume. Most novices who first attempt the form arrive at it from a background of journalism or art, meaning they arrive with at least one deficit in the required skill set. Journalists, for example, typically have had little training in illustration. Artists and designers may not know how to conduct interviews or to avoid the potential legal pitfalls of telling the personal stories of real people. This book aims to fill in the gaps providing student journalists, artists, designers, creative writers, web producers and others the tools they need to tell stories visually and graphically.

Based on the authors' popular team-taught nonfiction comics course, Nonfiction Comics teaches readers how to create a graphic nonfiction story from start to finish, providing guidance on:

  • how to find the story and how to find and utilize appropriate facts and visuals;
  • nonfiction narrative techniques
  • artist's tools and techniques
  • print, digital, and multimedia production
  • legal and ethical considerations

Interviews with well-known nonfiction comics creators--showcased in the book and on the book's companion website--will discuss best practice and offer readers inspiration to begin creating their own work.

Draw 500 Awesome Animals - A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers (Paperback): Julia Kuo Draw 500 Awesome Animals - A Sketchbook for Artists, Designers, and Doodlers (Paperback)
Julia Kuo
R148 Discovery Miles 1 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
3D Technology in Fine Art and Craft - Exploring 3D Printing, Scanning, Sculpting and Milling (Paperback): Bridgette Mongeon 3D Technology in Fine Art and Craft - Exploring 3D Printing, Scanning, Sculpting and Milling (Paperback)
Bridgette Mongeon
R1,428 Discovery Miles 14 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The possibilities for creation are endless with 3D printing, sculpting, scanning, and milling, and new opportunities are popping up faster than artists can keep up with them. 3D Technology in Fine Art and Craft takes the mystery out of these exciting new processes by demonstrating how to navigate their digital components and showing their real world applications. Artists will learn to incorporate these new technologies into their studio work and see their creations come to life in a physical form never before possible. Featuring a primer on 3D basics for beginners,interviews, tutorials, and artwork from over 80 artists, intellectual property rights information, and a comprehensive companion website, this book is your field guide to exploring the exhilarating new world of 3D. Follow step-by-step photos and tutorials outlining the techniques, methodologies, and finished products of master artists who have employed 3D technology in new and inventive ways Learn how to enlarge, reduce, and repurpose existing artwork and create virtual pieces in physical forms through a variety of mediums Research your options with an accessible list of pros and cons of the various software, 3D printers, scanners, milling machines, and vendors that provide services in 3D technology Listen to podcasts with the artists and learn more tips and tricks through the book's website at www.digitalsculpting.net

A Closer Look: Pictorial Space (Paperback): Nicholas Penny A Closer Look: Pictorial Space (Paperback)
Nicholas Penny
R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For more than six centuries, European painters have been ambitious to depict objects as if they possessed volume, placing them in a space that seems equivalent to the real space of our world. This "fiction" was central to the artist's purpose. Through a close examination of paintings from the 1400s to the early 20th century, including works by Uccello, Vermeer, Titian, and Monet, Nicholas Penny explains in this latest title in the National Gallery's Closer Look series how artists sought to make the fiction of pictorial space compelling, not only through the use of linear or aerial perspective, but also through the choice and intensity of color, the variations in light, and the texture of the painted surface. Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press

Country Scenes in Acrylic (Paperback): Jerry Yarnell Country Scenes in Acrylic (Paperback)
Jerry Yarnell
R533 R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Save R60 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Best-selling author, instructor and PBS TV show host, Jerry Yarnell delivers his latest offering with dozens of all new lessons and 8 full step-by-step landscape painting projects. Features detailed materials lists and advice on how to set up a palette. Learn the terms and techniques necessary to achieve your desired effects. Get lessons on color mixing, composition, negative space, perspective, values and more. With his signature, easy-to-follow style, Jerry Yarnell provides the instruction needed to help you learn how to bring life and beauty to your acrylic landscape paintings.

- Tips on choosing supplies and setting up your painting studio

- Techniques for painting the sky, rivers, meadows, flowers, cottages, barns and many other elements of country landscapes

- Easy-to-follow step-by-step instruction walks you through 8 complete painting demonstrations

On Drawing Trees and Nature - A Classic Victorian Manual with Lessons and Examples (Paperback, Dover ed): James Duffield Harding On Drawing Trees and Nature - A Classic Victorian Manual with Lessons and Examples (Paperback, Dover ed)
James Duffield Harding
R415 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R58 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Generations of students have benefited from the teachings of this 19th-century master, whose sketches of vignettes from natural settings are accompanied by a series of lessons emphasizing both practical and theoretical considerations. This edition features the added attraction of 23 outstanding plates from the author's Lessons on Trees.

Super Easy Origami for Beginners - Learn to Fold Origami with Easy Illustrated Instructions and Fun Projects (Paperback):... Super Easy Origami for Beginners - Learn to Fold Origami with Easy Illustrated Instructions and Fun Projects (Paperback)
Benjamin John Coleman
R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ironic Icons (Hardcover): Valentin Popov Ironic Icons (Hardcover)
Valentin Popov
R1,177 R784 Discovery Miles 7 840 Save R393 (33%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Valentin Popov's art combines images of the superhero in American society with traditional religious iconic art from his native Ukraine. His work is in a number of major art museum collections including the National Museum of Ukrainian Art, the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and more. Ironic Icons is his first book.

Be Happy - Just Add Water (Paperback): Editors Of Thunder Bay Press Be Happy - Just Add Water (Paperback)
Editors Of Thunder Bay Press
R411 R346 Discovery Miles 3 460 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Drawing - A Sketch and Textbook (Spiral bound, 2nd ed.): Margaret Lazzari, Dona Schlesier, Douglas Schlesier Drawing - A Sketch and Textbook (Spiral bound, 2nd ed.)
Margaret Lazzari, Dona Schlesier, Douglas Schlesier
R2,774 Discovery Miles 27 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Study Skills for Art, Design and Media Students (Paperback): Stewart Mann Study Skills for Art, Design and Media Students (Paperback)
Stewart Mann
R955 Discovery Miles 9 550 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

A comprehensive handbook for any art, design or media student, or for those thinking about pursuing studies in this area. This accessible guide is designed for continuing use as the student prepares for and undertakes any HE A, D & M course. From choosing a course, to assessment criteria to graduate life, this book will break down the university experience for this group, providing the answers that they really need. The book will be split into two sections, the first part providing the study information that art, design and media students require and the second looking at the key concerns of specialist media such as animation, photography and 3D design. The guide will address key concepts from the particular perspective of the specialist undergraduate student in managing practical and written projects; including approaches to information gathering, exploration of ideas, and development of creative solutions to problems, presentation of work, and essay and report writing. Study Skills for Art, Design, and Media Students provides essential and practical information of what you need to know to study successfully and prepare for a career within the creative and cultural industries.

The Boyce Papers: The Letters and Diaries of Joanna Boyce, Henry Wells and George Price Boyce - 2-volume set (Hardcover): Sue... The Boyce Papers: The Letters and Diaries of Joanna Boyce, Henry Wells and George Price Boyce - 2-volume set (Hardcover)
Sue Bradbury
R2,839 Discovery Miles 28 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first full edition of the correspondence, between three artists Joanna Boyce, her brother George P. Boyce and Henry Wells, who she eventually married. It dates from the period 1845 to 1861, and covers artistic life in both Paris and London, including the Pre-Raphaelites. This correspondence, between three artists Joanna Boyce, her brother George P. Boyce and Henry Wells, whom she eventually married, dates from the period 1845 to 1861. They were all friends of Rossetti and the Pre-Raphaelite circle, but in addition Henry and Joanna both studied in Paris, and Joanna wrote extensively about her time there, training with Thomas Couture. She wrote for The Saturday Review as well as painting a small number of very interesting and much admired pictures. Her brother George established himself as a successful watercolourist and member of the Old Watercolour Society, having been encouraged both by David Cox on his Welsh sketching expeditions,and by Ruskin, whose letters advising him what to paint in Venice are included here. Henry Wells was primarily a portrait painter. At first he specialised in miniatures, and was commissioned to paint Mary, princess of Cambridge byQueen Victoria. There are vivid accounts of visits to country houses to carry out commissions from their owners. The three wrote constantly about techniques of painting and about the new colours that became available at this period, and about their visits to exhibitions both in Paris and London. They all contributed to the Royal Academy and other exhibitions. In addition, there is the extraordinary story of Joanna's and Henry's courtship and marriage, at first encouraged and then viciously opposed by Joanna's recently widowed mother. The correspondence survives only in an unpublished transcript made in the 1940s, as the originals were all destroyed in a bombing raid on Bath during the second world war. Excerpts from George P. Boyce's diaries were published in the 1930s, but the present edition contains a considerable amount of new material.

What Painting Is (Hardcover, 2nd edition): James Elkins What Painting Is (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
James Elkins
R4,060 Discovery Miles 40 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In this classic text, James Elkins communicates the experience of painting beyond the traditional vocabulary of art history. Alchemy provides a strange language to explore what it is a painter really does in the studio-the smells, the mess, the struggle to control the uncontrollable, the special knowledge only painters hold of how colors will mix, and how they will look. Written from the perspective of a painter-turned-art historian, this anniversary edition includes a new introduction and preface by Elkins in which he further reflects on the experience of painting and its role in the study of art today.

Florals By Hand - How to Draw and Design Modern Floral Projects (Paperback): Alli Koch Florals By Hand - How to Draw and Design Modern Floral Projects (Paperback)
Alli Koch
R395 Discovery Miles 3 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Create your own floral and plant illustrations, with no previous artistic experience necessary! Each project in this beautiful book is broken into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, making how to draw leaves and flowers (including poppies, pansies, and cherry blossoms!) as easy as 1-2-3. You'll also learn the process of creating patterns and digitising your illustrations!

Graphic Design Rules (Paperback): Sean Adams, Peter Dawson, John Foster, Tony Seddon Graphic Design Rules (Paperback)
Sean Adams, Peter Dawson, John Foster, Tony Seddon
R974 R789 Discovery Miles 7 890 Save R185 (19%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

DON'T use comic sans (except ironically!) but DO worship the classic typefaces like Helvetica and Garamond. Graphic Design Rules is a handy guide for professional graphic designers, students, and laymen who incorporate graphic design into their job or small business. Packed with practical advice, this spirited collection of design dos and don'ts takes readers through 365 rules like knowing when to use a modular grid-and when to throw the grid out the window. All designers will appreciate tips and lessons from these highly accomplished authors, who draw on years of experience to help you create good design.

Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, Volume 4 - Mixing Recipes for More Than 450 Color Combinations - Includes One Color Mixing... Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, Volume 4 - Mixing Recipes for More Than 450 Color Combinations - Includes One Color Mixing Grid (Paperback, Revised Edition)
William F Powell
R280 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R36 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
NIV, Beautiful Word Coloring Bible and 8-Pencil Gift Set, Leathersoft, Brown/Purple - Hundreds of Verses to Color (Leather /... NIV, Beautiful Word Coloring Bible and 8-Pencil Gift Set, Leathersoft, Brown/Purple - Hundreds of Verses to Color (Leather / fine binding)
Zondervan
R1,785 R1,426 Discovery Miles 14 260 Save R359 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Colorways: Watercolor Animals - Tips, techniques, and step-by-step lessons for learning to paint whimsical artwork in vibrant... Colorways: Watercolor Animals - Tips, techniques, and step-by-step lessons for learning to paint whimsical artwork in vibrant watercolor (Paperback)
Shaunna Russell 1
R636 R310 Discovery Miles 3 100 Save R326 (51%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Oil Painting For Dummies (Paperback): AM Giddings Oil Painting For Dummies (Paperback)
AM Giddings
R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nobody ever said that oil painting was easy. But it gets much easier and a lot more fun when you follow a step-by-step approach that starts you off on the right foot, helps you build your skills one at a time, and gives you plenty of exercises to develop your craft. That's what you'll find in "Oil Painting For Dummies."

Completely free of arty jargon, this full-color guide has all the hands-on instruction you need to master the basics. You'll see how to plan a painting, build an image in layers, mix colors, and create stunning compositions. You'll also find everything you need to know about oil paints, solvents, and pigments; brushes, palettes, and painting surfaces; and how to keep costs down at the art supply store. Discover how to: Choose the right suppliesSet up your studio and care for your equipmentHandle your materials safelyDevelop your design and composition skillsMake practice sketches and studiesUse broken stroke, dry brush, glazing, scraffito and other brush strokesTry out different compositionsMix any color you wantSimplify tricky still-life subjectsPaint landscapes and common objects out doorsPaint portraits and the human form

Complete with handy color chart, basic materials list, and a very useful viewing square, "Oil Painting For Dummies" is the fun and easy way to discover your inner artist

The Science and Practice of Oil Painting (Paperback): Harold Speed The Science and Practice of Oil Painting (Paperback)
Harold Speed
R354 Discovery Miles 3 540 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Finest Colors for Artists - The History of the Art Paint Factory H. Schmincke & Co. (Hardcover): Jorge Lesczenski, Andrea... The Finest Colors for Artists - The History of the Art Paint Factory H. Schmincke & Co. (Hardcover)
Jorge Lesczenski, Andrea Schneider-Braunberger
R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since its founding in 1881, H. Schmincke & Co has been a premier producer of artists' paints. Artists such as Otto Dix, Emil Nolde and Oskar Kokoschka relied on Schmincke colours, as do many of today's professional and amateur painters. This history of the company traces its development over four generations. It tells the story of H. Schmincke's modest beginnings at the end of the 19th century and their first product: oil paint. During an era of unprecedented artistic achievement in Europe and America, the company added watercolours and pastels to its acclaimed line of products. This book also takes readers through the struggles of the Jewish owners during the Third Reich, and how the family rebuilt the company after its buildings were destroyed in the Second World War. Since then, the company experienced a successful expansion during the post-war decades as well as a downturn caused by the collapsing economy and family issues. Now in its fourth generation of ownership, H. Schmincke is thriving amidst global challenges and opportunities. Beautifully illustrated with artistic and archival images, this is a unique look behind the scenes of a company that has been committed to excellence in manufacturing-and to a rich engagement with the art world-for nearly 150 years.

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