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There is renewed interest among art photographers in a number of
historic printing techniques because of the remarkable effects they
produce. The reader will discover how to create beautifully tinted
mono- and polychromatic gum and oil images using the author's
version of this 19th century technique. Step-by-step illustrated
instructions with directions for further experimentation provide a
perfect source for learning this new, yet old, printing technique.
Gumoil printing involves contact-printing a positive transparency
onto gum-coated paper. Oil paint is then applied and rubbed into
nongummed areas of the print. With bleach etching, mono- and
polychromatic variations are possible. A chapter on digital
printing combines the new and the historic, making this technique
even more accessible for the art photographer.
Includes a new chapter on digital printing techniques Step by step
instructions for using this techniqueEight page insert containing
10 beautiful color images
As readers complete each section of dots in this fun activity book,
beautiful animal portraits are revealed -- so intricate they're
ready for display The 20 puzzles in this book are much more
sophisticated than the one-dimensional images created in childhood
connect-the-dots books. Tonal shading and expressive line work
build as each numbered section is finished. Dot-to-dot puzzles have
also been proven to increase short-term cognitive acuity, hand-eye
coordination, and concentration skills. Whether readers are filling
time on a rainy day, using the puzzles for a party game, or
learning the principles of drawing, "1000 Dot-to-Dot: Animals" is
fun for all ages.
First published in 1996. The art of the extraordinary French
artist, Henri Matisse (1869- 1954), has provided visual pleasures
and intellectual challenges to its viewers for the last hundred
years. This is collection of gathered, summarized, and evaluated
major literature on the artist primarily from France, the United
States, Germany, and the Scandinavian countries, where major
Matisse collections bear witness to early and intense interest in
the artist's work.
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.
Clay-sculpting royalty 'The Shiflett Brothers' offer unique insight
into their practices and the techniques used to create their
stunning fantasy characters. Learning from the biggest and best
creators in any industry is a rare and sought after opportunity. In
this book, clay-sculpting royalty "The Shiflett Brothers" guide us
through their creative journey as well as sharing in-depth insight
into the processes they use to create their dynamic and captivating
fantasy sculpts. Joined by fellow esteemed sculptors Simon Lee,
Aris Kolokontes, and Forest Rogers, the Shifletts bring together a
collection of visually led step-by-step tutorials that are sure to
broaden your creative horizons and add an expansive set of
practical skills to your sculpting arsenal. With studio-quality
photography and a how-to section on creating the Shiflett's very
own tools, this book is a prize possession for any member of the
brothers' huge and loyal fan base and as an exhilarating follow-on
from the popular Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay.
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.
In The Urban Sketching Handbook: Techniques for Beginners, artist
and Urban Sketcher correspondent Suhita Shirodkar shares essential
skills for sketching architecture, people, and everyday objects on
location. You'll learn the basics of value, color mixing, and
perspective through helpful studies and exercises, whether at home,
in studio, and on location. The Urban Sketching Handbook:
Techniques for Beginners is perfect for anyone who's just getting
started in this fascinating art form, or who wants to develop their
observational and drawing aptitude by reinforcing basic concepts.
TheUrban Sketching Handbook series offers location artists expert
instruction on creative techniques, on-location tips and advice,
and an abundance of visual inspiration. These handy references come
in a compact, easy-to-carry format-perfect to toss in your backpack
or artist's tote.
Two superstars of anime and manga open their studio doors and spill
their secrets in this private master class. Join Hisashi Kagawa, an
animation director for Sailor Moon, and Yoshihiko Umakoshi, a
character developer for My Hero Academia, as they show you how to
bring your battle heroines boldly to life. Helpful sidebars and
tips appear in dialogue bubbles throughout this book, as the
artists guide aspiring illustrators from initial idea to finished
artworks, pointing out common missteps and pitfalls that can easily
frustrate beginning artists along the way. The essential techniques
and design elements needed to create engaging female-led battle
scenes are first reviewed in detail. Then each author walks the
reader through their entire creative process of developing an
original story from beginning to end. Along the way the authors
give you hundreds of helpful tips on how to create compelling
characters and render realistic expressions and poses, showing you
how practiced professionals work. Starting from a storyboard
sequence of simple sketches you'll progress to a polished finished
drawing. By learning from two artists with different styles at the
same time, readers get twice the advice and emerge doubly prepared
to create scenes, stories and battle heroines of their own.
The ultimate illustrated guide for sourcing, processing and using
wild clay. Potters around the world are taking to the local
landscape to dig their own wild clay, discover its unique
properties, and apply it to their craft. This guide is the ideal
starting point for anyone - from novices, improvers and experts to
educators and students - who wants to forge a closer bond between
their art and their surroundings. Testing and trial and error are
key to finding a material's best use, so the authors' tips, drawn
from long experience in the US and Japan (but which can be applied
to clays anywhere) provide an enviable head-start on this rewarding
journey. A clay might be best suited to sculpture and tile bodies,
throwing clay bodies, handbuilding and slab bodies, or simply be
applied as a glaze or slip. The specific properties of found
materials can create a diverse range of effects and surfaces, or,
even when not fired, can be adapted for use as colorful pastels or
pigments. Beautiful illustrations and helpful technical
descriptions explain the formation of various clays; how to locate,
collect and assess them; how to test their properties of shrinkage,
water absorption, texture and plasticity; the best ways to
test-fire them; and how to adapt a clay's characteristics by
blending appropriate materials. From prospecting in the field to
holding your finished product, there is helpful advice through
every stage, and a gallery of work by international potters who
have embraced the clays found around them.
Making connections between drama and drawing, Drawing as
Performance introduces visual artists and designers to rehearsal
techniques, theory, and games as ways of developing image-making
and visual communication skills. Drawing from the fields of theatre
and anthropology, this book is full of practical exercises that
encourage experimentation and play as methods of making expressive,
communicative, and meaningful images. Ideas are adapted from the
rehearsal room to the drawing studio, offering artists a fresh
approach to translating experiences into visual images. Games and
exercises are accompanied by demonstrations and responses from
professional practitioners and visual communication students. This
one-of-a-kind book guides students and professionals alike to
improvisation, self-expression, and reflective visual communication
techniques in order to narrow the gap between the handmade image
and inner experience from which artists draw their inspiration.
British painter William Tillyer (born 1938) is regarded as one of
the most accomplished and consistently inventive artists working in
watercolor. His work luxuriates in translucent color and sensuous
brushwork. Some of his pieces, in their untrammeled expressive zeal
and readily apparent love of color as a pure quality call to mind
the canvases of Morris Louis; in other paintings, flamboyantly
voluptuous shapes confront geometric abstractions and Minimalist
blocks of color. With 224 full-color images, "William Tillyer:
Watercolours" provides a comprehensive look at the titular aspect
of Tillyer's oeuvre, looking back over nearly 40 years of work. It
includes three texts by the American poet and art historian John
Yau, an essay describing the development of Tillyer's watercolors
and linking his work to the tradition of the English watercolor, an
essay on the latest body of work and an interview with the artist.
Discover the joy and versatility of watercolors with forty
gorgeously illustrated lessons for any skill level. Watercolors are
beautiful in their simplicity: a basic palette of paints, a few
brushes, and nice thick paper will do the job. The medium is also
beautiful, though, in its depths and complexities. Here, watercolor
artist and instructor Emma Block focuses on techniques, materials,
and lessons to help you explore new watercolor techniques, build
creative confidence, and discover your unique style of painting.
She'll show you--with clear, step-by-step instructions--how to
paint everything from people, plants, and animals perfect for
framing to patterns and washes perfect for stationery and
housewares. The forty lessons cover useful topics like: * Quality
materials and how they can elevate your craft * Color theory 101 to
help you confidently create artwork all your own * A techniques
glossary full of exciting new skills to learn * Tips for finding
creative inspiration in your everyday life Note: For complete
instructions on mixing hair colors (page 192), visit
https://www.runningpress.com/articles/errata-note-watercolor-life/.
Ink is the first in an exciting new practical-art series on popular
mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil and gouache. The books will
cover painting techniques, creative ideas and applications, and the
fun of mixing with other mediums. Many of the techniques and ideas
will be demonstrated through the work of some of the world's
greatest artists and illustrators. The first book explores ink's
use in painting, illustration and lettering. With its contemporary
aesthetic and accessible content, the series will appeal to artists
of all abilities.
The unique, dynamic learning system that has helped thousands of
artists enhance their figure drawing abilities Dozens of updated
illustrations and all-new content, exclusive to the 3rd edition
Select pages can be scanned by your smartphone or other device to
pull up bonus video content, enhancing the learning process
Mastering Silhouettes explains all the techniques for creating both
modern and period-style silhouette portraits, drawing on
traditional approaches some of which date as far back as the
eighteenth century, along with advice on poses and materials.
Throughout, special features on the work of notable silhouette
artists provide inspiration for the projects that follow. The
techniques used in antique silhouettes will appeal to those who
love vintage style, while projects using mixed media collage and
digital photography show how the art is relevant today. The book
examines silhouette art for every occasion, teaches readers the
skills to make silhouettes for themselves, and provides help for
those who want to commission an artist to cut silhouettes for a
special occasion such as a wedding, anniversary party, festival or
corporate event.
Bestselling author and drawing master Catherine V. Holmes distills
a lifetime of drawing knowledge into 101 easy-to-grasp tips for
artists who want to improve their drawing. Artist extraordinaire
Catherine V. Holmes has written numerous successful step-by-step
drawing books.101 Drawing Secrets takes a different spin on the
traditional how-to-draw book. Busy artists who are short on time or
just want to learn something new easily can dip into the book at
any point and pick up a tip or trick they can immediately apply to
their own artwork. From quick written tips, to illustrated
examples, to simple step-by-step tutorials, the tips provide
valuable insight into drawing for anyone wanting to take their art
to the next level. Tips include: Draw from different points of
view; Draw what you see, not what you think, by drawing upside
down; Use a grid system to improve accuracy; Look at negative space
to check accuracy; Break the subject down into simple shapes;
Sketch daily to improve more quickly; Create an eye-catching focal
point; Draw on unusual surfaces; Convert your reference image to
black and white to simplify; Draw with one continuous line to
strengthen your brain, eye, and hand coordination; Develop your
signature style; Draw more realistic teeth; Focus on the process,
not the product; Avoid smudging that can ruin your drawings; Crop
your artwork to create a more compelling piece.
"Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine
bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from
professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts
worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating
diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and
decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new
ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what
it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney,
Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Among this issue's highlights are
budding professional illustrator Amelia Bothe cover art featuring
an exclusive animal character, and we go behind the scenes at
London animation studio Blinkink. "
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