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Niki de Saint Phalle
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Caroline Ugelstad; Text written by Kimberly Lamm, Bjarne Melgaard, Camille Morineau, Martine Hoff Jensen; Designed by …
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A selection of the most striking images taken from the bestselling "Morphia" series have been gathered together along with a selection of coloured pieces to celebrate the talent of Kerby Rosanes and his fans.
Containing a full-colour section displaying the most accomplished, completed artworks produced by Kerby's fans, along with stylistic comments and opinions from Kerby. The beautiful artworks displayed in the colour section are also included in the black and white section of the book, so you can take inspiration from the colouristas and bring your own images to life.
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Lives of Rubens
(Paperback)
Giovanni Baglione, Joachim Sandrart, Roger Piles; Edited by Jeremy Wood
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The brilliance of Peter Paul Rubens' career changed forever the
perceptions of painting and painters. Here was a man whose
astonishing gifts were allied to a personality so cosmopolitan,
engaging, and virtuous that he could mingle as easily with kings as
with fellow painters. Rubens' character and achievements fascinated
his contemporaries, and these three biographies of the artist show
the impact of his life and art on three very different observers.
Baglione, an Italian painter and art historian, records the
remarkable success of Rubens visits to Rome; Sandrart, a German
painter, writes on the later years of his career; and de Piles, one
of the greatest early art critics, offers an evaluation of Rubens
style that remains one of the most influential ever written.
In 1752 Charles-Joseph Natoire, then a highly successful painter,
assumed the directorship of the prestigious Academie de France in
Rome. Twenty-three years later he was removed from office,
criticised as being singularly inept. What was the basis for this
condemnation that has been perpetuated by historians ever since?
Reed Benhamou's re-evaluation of Natoire's life and work at the
Academie is the first to weigh the prevailing opinion against the
historical record. The accusations made against Charles-Joseph
Natoire were many and varied: that his artistic work was
increasingly unworthy of serious study; that he demeaned his
students; that he was a religious bigot; that he was a fraudulent
book-keeper. Benhamou evaluates these and other charges in the
light of contemporary correspondences, critics' assessment of his
work, legal briefs, royal accounts and the parallel experiences of
his precursors and successors at the Academie. The director's role
is shown to be multifaceted and no director succeeded in every
area. What is arresting is why Natoire was singled out as being
uniquely weak, uniquely bigoted, uniquely incompetent. The
Charles-Joseph Natoire who emerges from this book differs in nearly
every respect from the unflattering portrait promulgated by
historians and popular media. His increasingly iconoclastic
students rebelled against the traditional qualities valued by the
French artistic elite; the Academie went underfunded because of the
effects of war and a profligate king, and he was caught between two
competing institutional regimes. In this book Reed Benhamou not
only unravels the myth and reality surrounding Natoire, but also
also sheds light on the workings of the institution he served for
nearly a quarter of a century.
A glorious essay by Winston Churchill about one of his favourite
pastimes, painting. The prefect antidote to his 'black dog', a
depression that blighted his working life, Churchill took to
painting at the age of 40. It became a passion that was to remain
his constant companion.
What would an animal look like if it were a human? The question is
actually a contradiction in terms, and Tein Lucasson's answer is as
humorous as it is creative. With digital photo technology, he
combines pet portraits with human poses, celebrating each animal's
unique personality, while drawing on his passion for costume and
art history. Open up Animal and discover a raccoon sporting a
sailor's suit, an aristocratic pig enthroned above a roulette
table, and a giraffe grinning in its thick wool sweater. Text in
English, German, and Italian.
Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often
doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so
many artists to give up along the way. Drawing on the authors' own
experiences as two working artists, the book delves into the
internal and external challenges to making art in the real world,
and shows how they can be overcome every day. First published in
1994, Art & Fear quickly became an underground classic, and
word-of-mouth has placed it among the best-selling books on
artmaking and creativity. Written by artists for artists, it offers
generous and wise insight into what it feels like to sit down at
your easel or keyboard, in your studio or performance space, trying
to do the work you need to do. Every artist, whether a beginner or
a prizewinner, a student or a teacher, faces the same fears - and
this book illuminates the way through them.
'A warm and inspiring invitation to put down our phones, pick up a
pencil and start really looking at the beauty all around us.' -
Kathy Clugston, presenter of Gardeners' Question Time Learn to let
go of your worries and lose yourself in nature with this practical
guide to sketching for pleasure, not perfection. Most of us know
that creativity and time outdoors are good for our wellbeing, yet
so many of us struggle to find the time or motivation to step away
from our screens. But there's a solution! Combining quick and easy
exercises with the latest research on nature connection, wellbeing
and creativity, The Green Sketching Handbook will inspire you to
pick up a pencil and get started. Inspired by her own journey from
climate scientist who hadn't tried drawing since childhood to
artist and nature lover, Dr Ali Foxon will show you how to embrace
your wobbly lines, unhook from a fear of criticism and create a
habit that makes you feel good, not inadequate. You will learn more
about yourself and your unique relationship with nature, finding
out what brings you comfort and joy. Best of all, you'll create
vivid and evocative memories of all your outdoor adventures, big
and small, even if you're convinced you can't draw.
Take your art in a bold new direction-go gouache! In Creative
Gouache, artist Ruth Wilshaw shares her step-by-step techniques for
creating brilliantly vibrant effects with this easy-to-master
medium, a perfect companion for transparent watercolor. In this
comprehensive guide to gouache, you'll: Get an overview of
essential materials and surfaces. Learn basic handling and
coloring-mixing techniques, including layering, creating blends,
and adjusting opacity, plus troubleshooting tips for common
challenges, such as dealing with shifts in color and value from wet
to dry. Explore how to paint fun, simple motifs, flowers,
butterflies, landscapes, and lettering. Discover fun gouache
techniques, such as adding texture and painting gradients and
blends. Learn how to incorporate other mediums with gouache,
including paint pens, colored pencil, and watercolor. Use what you
learn to create inspiring projects such as dimensional artwork,
clay decor pieces, and cheerful banners. See what you can create
with gorgeous, wall-to-wall color with Creative Gouache! Perfect
for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers
series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working
with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects
and crafts.
This volume is an in-depth and exquisitely illustrated guide to the
Second Age of Middle-earth, one of the least-explored periods of
Arda's history. The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age,
is the follow up companion to the best-selling The Illustrated
World of Tolkien, and gathers together artwork, charts, and
fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert
David Day. Exploring the languages, poetry and elements of the
heroic ages of Norse, Greek and Roman mythologies that may have
influenced Tolkien's writing, it is a reference guide for any fan
of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance
his vision inspired. The Second Age is made up of two great
narrative channels: on the one hand the rise and cataclysmic
downfall of the island-kingdom of Númenor and its aftermath, and
on the other the forging of the Rings of Power and the rise to
power of the new dark lord. Tolkien's sources for his Second Age
are, of course, as rich and varied as ever and this book delves
into some of these influences and shows how the power of Tolkien's
imagination is manifest even in the lesser-known parts of his
legendarium. This work is unofficial and is not authorised by the
Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Ranunculus offers advice on how to care for and propagate these
colourful cultivated members of the buttercup family. Naomi Slade
explores a wide range of ranunculus species and cultivars, all
beautifully photographed by Georgianna Lane in their technicolour
glory from palest pink to deep burgundy via white, orange, red and
yellow. Pert as a rosebud and blousy as a dahlia, Ranunculus
asiaticus is the flower of the moment. From ancestors that grew
wild in the eastern Mediterranean, these Persian buttercups have
been bred and selected to create fully double blooms; with layers
of delicate, tissue-paper petals sculpted to perfection and
available in a range of colours to suit any occasion. The buttercup
family is a huge and diverse one, however, and the genus Ranunculus
contains not just these exotic florists' darlings, but a whole
range of their close relatives too. Some are familiar: when fields
and lawns are sprinkled with golden meadow buttercups, we can be
sure that spring has arrived. Yet there are also rare mountain
blooms, perched on crags and fed by the melting snow, and forms of
Ranunculus that thrive in pond margins or flourish in fast-flowing
streams. Naomi Slade explores the world of buttercups, from their
wild origins to their most successfully cultivated and most popular
forms. Some are easy to grow, some less so, and this book offers
tips and advice to help the reader embrace not just those near-wild
forms that lend themselves to naturalistic planting schemes, and
the exquisite, collectible alpines, but also the brilliant,
desirable, Persian buttercups that are so perfect for cutting and
arranging.
Following on from the overwhelming success of our Unicorns and More Colouring Kit comes two brand new titles featuring lovely llamas and more, and magical mermaids and more.
Gorgeous illustrations on each page, these pastel marker kits are just waiting for you to add depth, texture and just a little bit of magic with the pastel markers and glitter glue!
Take your colouring to the next level with these Kaleidoscope Colouring Kits!
Presented in a beautiful gift format, this engaging book aims to
introduce to a general audience the National Trust's vast
collection of paintings through a selection of 100 important
examples from the 14th to the 20th centuries. Paintings displayed
in properties now cared for by the National Trust across England,
Wales and Northern Ireland amount to one of the finest collections
of historic fine art in the world. Indeed, many National Trust
houses should perhaps be considered miniature 'National Galleries'
for their counties as they display works by some of the most
renowned European artists of all time including Titian, El Greco,
Holbein, Rubens, van Dyck, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Gainsborough,
Reynolds, Canaletto, Hogarth, Stubbs, Angelica Kauffman, Edward
Burne-Jones, James Tissot, Max Ernst, Vanessa Bell, Barbara
Hepworth and Stanley Spencer, to name but a few. Selected by
National Trust curators from over 13,000 works, the 100 paintings
showcased in this book are arranged chronologically, each
accompanied by an illuminating, easy-to-read caption. The book ends
with a handy glossary of terms and a list of National Trust
properties that house important paintings.
Combat stress and anxiety and release your own inner creative with
this beautiful mindful watercolour book. In this simple and vibrant
guide, hugely popular Instagram muse @TerryRunyan explores the art
of watercolour through the lens of mindfulness, presenting
activities and projects which you can paint along with as you allow
your creative side to flourish. This watercolour guide is easy and
accessible for beginners, as Runyan gently delves into the basics
of the artform, starting with simple techniques which you can
follow along with, as well as presenting some fun projects ideas
for painters to explore. Alongside beautiful examples of the
techniques and styles explored in the book, Runyan also encourages
readers to practice mindfulness as they paint, and explores the
ways in which art can be used to help improve mental health.
Exploring the idea of 'perfectly imperfect watercolours', Runyan
places emphasis on self-expression and allowing yourself to make
mistakes. Painting Happiness also includes fun projects for readers
to try at home, including: Turning blobs into birds Creating wild
hairstyles Experimenting with different prompts to paint at least
one thing a day From technical skills and notes on materials to
insight into the creative process, this book has everything you
need to start flourishing in watercolour.
Russell Krabill's church membership study for young believers. This
pupil book is a workbook with 12 lessons for 12 weeks of work.
Instead of a catechism with questions and answers, Krabill has
interwoven Christian doctrine into the lessons. Included are
projects which put the new believer to work.
Award-winning illustrator Gabriel Campanario first introduced
his approach to drawing in "The Art of Urban Sketching," a showcase
of more than 500 sketches and drawing tips shared by more than 100
urban sketchers around the world. Now, he drills down into specific
challenges of making sketches on location, rain or shine, quickly
or slowly, and the most suitable techniques for every situation, in
"The Urban Sketching Handbook" series.
It's easy to overlook that ample variety of characters that walk
the streets everyday. From neighbors, dog walkers and shoppers to
dancers and joggers, the people that move through the cities and
towns are fascinating subjects to study and sketch. In "The Urban
Sketching Handbook: People and Motion" Gabriel lays out keys to
help make the experience of drawing humans and movements fun and
rewarding. Using composition, depth, scale, contrast, line and
creativity, sketching out citizens and the way they move has never
been more inspirational and entertaining. This guide will help you
to develop your own creative approach, no matter what your skill
level may be today. As much as "The Urban Sketching Handbook:
People and Motion" may inspire you to draw more individuals, it can
also help to increase your appreciation of the folks around you.
Drawing our postal workers, shopkeeps and neighbors, is a great way
to show your appreciation and creativity.
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