This inspiring sketchbook is part of the new "20 Ways "series from Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun. Each spread features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 45 themes-cat, giraffe, seal, elephant, whale and much, much more-over 900 drawings, with blank space for you to draw your take on" 20 Ways to Draw a Cat."This is not a step-by-step technique book--rather, the stylized animals are simplified, modernized, and reduced to the most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and forms meld to create the building blocks of any item that you want to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different, interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of inspiration for your own drawing. Presented in the author's uniquely creative style, this engaging and motivational practice book provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and designing.

The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook takes a closer look at how to accurately portray the riches of the botanical world. It tackles and explains many of the difficulties that artists encounter so they can extend and expand their choice of subject matter. Written by a respected artist and drawing on her wealth of experience, it offers new insights and a fresh approach to the wonders of botanical illustration. Topics covered include: advice on the labelling and quality of paper, and choice of pencils, paints and brushes; techniques for the mixing and handling of greens; chapters on magnification, managing detail and using scale bars; and finally, instructions for using perspective techniques, and painting complex structures such as pine cones and umbellifers, and tricky details such as hairs.

Discover a bountiful garden of 28 whimsical flower designs in this extraordinary coloring activity book. Zenspirations artist Joanne Fink reveals her easy-learn techniques for combining simple strokes with playful patterns in gorgeous floral designs. So much more than mere outlines to color, exquisite Zenspirations patterns are launching pads of endless imagination and creativity. You don t need to have the skills of an artist to create your own masterpiece here. After your patterning is complete, go ahead and explore color Use Joanne s finished examples for guidance, or try your own interesting color combinations to create dazzling flower art. Printed on high quality extra-thick paper, this beautiful and inspirational book is perfect for decorating with your choice of colored pencils, markers, gel pens, or watercolors. Pages are printed on one side only, and are pre-perforated for easy removal and display."

This first collection of bright and colourful images introduces a unique and notable talent. Though trained as both scientist and lawyer it is fascinating to see the other side of the artist's brain expressed on canvas. The progression from initially tentative brushstrokes to the sophisticated and extraordinary use of unusual techniques results in exceptional images.

How to Read Paintings is a valuable visual guide to Western European painting. Through a gallery of artworks accompanied by informative commentary, it enables readers to swiftly develop their understanding of the grammar and vocabulary of painting, and to discover how to look at diverse paintings in detail, closely reading their meanings and methods. In the first part of the book, the Grammar of Paintings, the author reveals how to read paintings by considering five key areas: shape and support, medium and materials, composition, style and technique, and signs and symbols, as well as the role of the artist. In the second part, we explore fifty paintings through extracted details, accompanied by insightful commentary, training the reader and viewer to understand context and discover meaning within art. As a collection, the pictures featured in How to Read Paintings have a strong relationship with one another, and underpin the story of painting. This book will be a valuable tool whether you are viewing the real thing on a gallery wall, or simply reading around the subject to learn more about Western art.