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Simple step-by-step lessons for drawing 60 animals + video
tutorials via QR codes! Drawing Class: Animals is a collection of
60 fun, beginner-level lessons for drawing whimsical animals in
pencil and colored pencil. Written and illustrated by artist and
author Heegyum Kim, the fun, easy lessons-one for every
animal-present step-by-step illustrations and instructions
demonstrating how each one is drawn in pencil, with each step
showing how and where to add simple shapes to create a wide variety
of comical creatures, including: Home and Farm: Cat, Dog, Horse,
Pig Woodlands, Plains, and Grasslands: Brown Bear, Moose, Elephant,
Wolf Crawlers and Fliers: Cricket, Dragonfly, Hummingbird, Quail
Rainforest: Iguana, Jaguar, Sloth, Orangutan Sea, Shore, and
Wetlands: Alligator, Walrus, Frog, Shark Legendary Creatures:
Dinosaur, Dodo, Unicorn For extra inspiration, several colored
pencil versions of each animal are shown, along with a special
feature-QR codes that give you access to a bonus video tutorial for
every animal! Sharpen your pencils-it's time for Drawing Class:
Animals!
A curated selection of J.M.W. Turner's striking and colourful
seascape paintings is reproduced here for our Venice by Turner
FlipTop Notecard museum quality notecard collection. Our new
FlipTop Notecard box notecards are full colour and large enough to
convey personal greetings, thank-yous and invitations. 20 notecards
4 each of 5 images 20 envelopes Magnetic closure Sturdy, reuseable
box, ideal for keepsakes Box measures 188 x 137 x 38 mm. Look out
for our other museum quality notecards, notebooks and more with
master artwork reproductions by Cezanne, J.M.W. Turner, Frida
Kahlo, Berthe Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and many
others in our stationery collections.
Telling a story of class and taste, aspiration and identity,
tapestry series 'The Vanity of Small Differences' saw Turner
Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry travel the length and breadth of
the UK, "on safari amongst the taste tribes of Britain". The result
is a monumental exploration of the "emotional investment we make in
the things we choose to live with, wear, eat, read or drive." The
six vibrant and highly detailed tapestries presented here bear the
influence both of early Renaissance painting and of William
Hogarth's moralising series, literally weaving characters,
incidents and objects from the artist's research into a modern-day
version of 'A Rake's Progress' (1733). Featuring essays by
journalist Suzanne Moore ('Guardian', 'The Mail') and Grayson
Perry, alongside extensive commentary on each of the tapestries and
their making, this book is an essential companion to one of the key
contemporary art works of the last decade.
Blake's only wood engravings, made near the end of his life for a
school edition of Virgil, are among his most lyrical and enduringly
influential creations. This is their first publication as a
stand-alone book, with the original text of Ambrose Philips'
version of the first Eclogue of Virgil.
A singular thinker and an uncompromising seeker after artistic
truth, Cezanne channelled a large part of his wide-ranging
intellect and ferocious wit into his letters. This translation by
Alex Danchev is based on a thorough re-examination of Cezanne's
correspondence with family, friends and major figures from the
literary and art worlds. Danchev's great achievement is to allow
readers in English to hear Cezanne's voice for the first time in
his own idiomatic, idiosyncratic style. And he sounds rather
different from the Cezanne we thought we knew - richer, wittier,
wiser, more philosophical, more irascible, above all more fully
human. The letters offer fresh perspectives on his artistic vision,
politics, friendships, psychology, philosophy, literary tastes and
classical frame of reference. They provide an intimate insight into
the preoccupations and personality of a legend.
Drawing was central to Cezanne's indefatigable search for solutions
to the problems posed by the depiction of reality. Many of his
watercolours are equal to his paintings, and he himself made no
real distinction between painting and drawing. This book's six
chapters are arranged thematically covering the whole range of
Cezanne's oeuvre: works after the Old Masters such as Michelangelo
and Rubens; his period as one of the Impressionists; his
exploration of both portraiture and the human figure, including the
magnificent bathers; his interaction with landscape, particularly
in his native Provence and the dominating form of Mont
Sainte-Victoire; and finally the magisterial still lifes. In the
Introduction, as well as throughout the book, Lloyd sets the
drawings and watercolours in the context of Cezanne's life and
overall artistic development. The result is a greater understanding
of the process that led to some of the most absorbing art ever
produced.
To celebrate the centennial of America's National Park Service,
Picturing America's National Parks brings together some of the
finest landscape photography in the history of the medium, from
America's most magnificent and sacred environments. Photography has
played an integral role in both the formation of the National Parks
and in the depiction of America itself, through this natural
resource. From Yosemite to the most recent 2013 addition of
Pinnacles National Park in California, America's National Parks
have been enjoyed through photographs for over 150 years. This book
traces that his - tory and delights readers with stunning
photographs of the best American landscapes. An informative essay
from curator Jamie M. Allen unfolds the role of photography in
promoting America's national heritage, land conservation, and
wildlife preservation. Featuring the historic work of masters such
as Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, William Henry Jackson, Edward
Weston, and Minor White, as well as contemporary greats such as Lee
Friedlander, Stephen Shore, and Joel Sternfeld, this volume offers
a powerful look at America's National Parks and pays homage to a
practice that has defined the way we see America, particularly the
American West.
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
Pocket Art features 100 artistic prompts to unleash your
creativity. In Pocket Art, Lorna Scobie, the bestselling author and
illustrator of the 365 Days series, encourages you to be confident
with your art, embrace mistakes and to have fun along the way. It
is full of activities to help kickstart your creativity, and the
activities have been divided into three categories - art for
relaxing, art for looking and art for inspiration - so you can feel
inspired no matter what mood you're in. Full of tips to help spark
creative ideas, as well as inspiration and support, Pocket Art is
the perfect pocket-sized art book to take with you wherever you go.
Anyone can yell "Let's get NAKED!," but it takes a true artist to
make that command a testament to illustrative excellence. Enter
Bruce Colero, in his third gallery of fleshy perfection that fans
just cannot get enough of! Who are we to argue with excessive
success?! Bruce's ability to meld impure thoughts with pure
imagination is what has his legion of fans panting for more! These
ladies might not exist in the real world, but you really WISH they
would!
The Flora Collection contains 50 stunning colour postcards selected
from the vast collection of original botanical artworks held at the
the Library of the Natural History Museum, London. Stored in a
chunky keepsake box with an internal ribbon, this collection
represents the fascinating history of plants and flowers through
exquisite botanical prints to keep, send or frame. Printed on high
quality card, the set showcases many of the best-loved plant
families including cacti, daffodils, iris, magnolia, poppies,
roses, tulips and waterlilies. Featuring the work of some of the
greatest botanical artists and explorers of all time, The Flora
Collection is a delightful box set to share or savour.
Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan delivers a concise and
approachable guide to portrait painting, with simple exercises and
step-by-step demonstrations.Whether you are using watercolour, oils
or acrylic, Learn to Paint Portraits Quickly explains the key
elements of catching a likeness in portrait painting in a mixture
of mediums. The book is filled with easy-to-follow instructions and
step-by-step exercises that can be digested in a short period of
time, and written in an accessible way for all artists to learn
about portraiture.The key elements of portraiture covered in this
concise book include: *Finding the likeness *Creating form - the
light and shade *The facial features *Painting the hair *Skin tone
and colouring *The body, clothing and backgroundIllustrated with
Hazel's magnificent, colourful paintings, and with practical advice
and demonstrations throughout, this book is the perfect tool to
help beginners master portrait painting - quickly.
From his early work for Vogue to his portraits of the rich and
famous, Helmut Newton (1920-2004) conveyed a unique vision of a
wealthy and glamorous world that often shocks but never ceases to
fascinate. This book, available again in the Photofile series,
presents about sixty of his instantly recognizable shots of haute
couture and the beau monde.
From soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fibre-tip pens,
conte sticks to watercolour pencils, this unique guide covers
everything you need to know to begin mastering and combining
different media in your drawing. This visual directory of drawing
techniques beyond the pencil provides you with the skills to
explore and experiment with all the different techniques and
mediums. Use it as a handy reference for when you want to know how
to use a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when
seeking new ideas to try. A wealth of media and equipment is
demonstrated, and each page features invaluable information for
beginners and accomplished artists alike. As the techniques
progress, you'll explore the creative possibilities beyond one
medium, and be encouraged to look at your work and style in a new
light. Use the examples shown to aid expression and skill
development and to look at the myriad possibilities of mixed media,
which have all been selected because of their compatibility. Start
with basic graphite pencils, sticks and powder to explore line and
tone, shading, creating textures and erasing. Then move on to
coloured pencils to cover techniques such as burnishing, lifting
and sgraffito. There are various interesting methods to try with
water-soluble coloured pencils too, including different ways of
applying water, blending and overlaying colours. Explore the
effects that you can create with charcoal or conte sticks on
different coloured and textured papers, and discover how to use
pastel pencils and chalks for expressive drawing. Then master
blending, shading and scumbling with hard and soft pastels, and
perfect your techniques with crayons, oil pastels and oil paint
sticks. There are some really interesting ways to use ink pens for
painting effects and instructions are included for cutting your own
quill pen. Ballpoint pens, fibre-tips, marker pens and brush pens
are also great tools for creating modern, graphic drawings - pick
up some handy tips for mark making and blending. Finally,
experiment with mixed media and combining various pencils, pastels,
crayons, powder, sticks and pens for some stunning results. Be
inspired by the huge range of drawings in this book to expand and
develop your own skills.
A fascinating look at Keith Haring's New York City subway artwork
from the 1980s Celebrated artist Keith Haring (1958-1990) has been
embraced by popular culture for his signature bold graphic line
drawings of figures and forms. Like other graffiti artists in the
1980s, Haring found an empty canvas in the advertising panels
scattered throughout New York City's subway system, where he
communicated his socially conscious, often humorous messages on
platforms and train cars. Over a five-year period, in an epic
conquest of civic space, Haring produced a massive body of subway
artwork that remains daunting in its scale and its impact on the
public consciousness. Dedicated to the individuals who might
encounter them and to the moments of their creation, Haring's
drawings now exist solely in the form of documentary photographs
and legend. Because they were not meant to be permanent-only
briefly inhabiting blacked-out advertising boards before being
covered up by ads or torn down by authorities or admirers-what
little remains of this project is uniquely fugitive. Keith Haring:
31 Subway Drawings reproduces archival materials relating to this
magnificent project alongside essays by leading Haring experts.
Distributed for No More Rulers
The library of the Miramare Castle reveals for the first time its
treasure chest of books on botany, flowers, plants and gardens. The
rich collection, steeped in the spirit of the 19th century,
reflects in the living garden surrounding the castle. A creation at
once natural, artificial and artistic, the garden of archduke
Ferdinand Maximilian of Habsburg and his consort Charlotte of
Belgium embodies an ideal of perfection, beauty and relationship
with nature. The botanical library is a garden on paper that guides
along a path of dreams and meditations born in a cultivated,
aristocratic salon of the 19th century. Text in English and
Italian.
The work of Samuel Palmer (1805-1881) received mixed critical
success during his lifetime, and his later life was overshadowed by
the death of his elder son. Largely forgotten after his own death
in 1881, Palmer began to attract renewed interest in the
mid-twentieth century and he is now recognised as a key figure in
English Romanticism. First published in 1892, this combination of a
biography and a collection of Samuel Palmer's letters was written
and compiled by his surviving son, A. H. Palmer, who later, in
1909, burned large quantities of his father's sketchbooks and
notebooks. The letters published here, which date from 1829 to
1881, include correspondence with other members of 'the Ancients',
such as John Linnell, George Richmond and Edward Calvert. The book
also includes a range of sketches and etchings, as well as a
catalogue of exhibited works.
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