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Many artists long to paint mountains - to capture their grandeur,
their character and perhaps their tranquility. This practical book
explains the key elements of portraying their magnificence and also
advises how to reproduce the magic of a scene. With step-by-step
instructions and clear, detailed advice throughout, it guides the
painter through the techniques so you can express your own vision
of the mountains and capture one of the greatest scenes of the
natural landscape. The author's deep understanding and love of the
mountains shines through the text and the paintings. There is
advice on choosing mediums, brushes and surfaces, and using a
limited colour palette both for en plein air and studio painting.
Incorporates different features of the mountainscape - crags,
slopes, rocks, lakes, woodland, cottages, animals and figures - to
add life and interest to a painting. The author captures the
transient and often dramatic effects of light on the mountain
landscape, including the special magic of sunsets. Injects mood
into a painting, from the excitement of a sublime storm to a sense
of peace and refuge. Specific advice on painting sky, water and
trees, and tips on using them in an effective composition. Finally,
step-by-step, illustrated and detailed exercises show how to work
down from the sky to the foreground, add detail, enrich hues, and
increase contrast between light and shade. It is a handy guide for
all artists and an inspiration to everyone who loves mountain
scenery.
The collection of papers that makes up this book arises largely
from the joint activities of two specialist groups of the British
Computer Society, namely the Displays Group and the Computer Arts
Society. Both these groups are now more than 20 years old and
during the whole of this time have held regular, separate meetings.
In recent years, however, the two groups have held a joint annual
meeting at which presentations of mutual interest have been given
and it is mainly from the last two of these that the present papers
have been drawn. They fall naturally into four classes:
visualisation, art, design and animation-although, as in all such
cases, the boundaries between the classes are fuzzy and overlap
inevitably occurs. Visualisation The graphic potential of computers
has been recognised almost since computing was first used, but it
is only comparatively recently that their possibilities as devices
for the visualisation of complex. and largely ab stract phenomena
has begun to be more fully appreciated. Some workers stress the
need to be able to model photographic reality in order to assist in
this task. They look to better algorithms and more resolution to
achieve this end. Others-Alan Mackay for instance-suggest that it
is "not just a matter of providing more and more pixels. It is a
matter of providing congenial clues which employ to the greatest
extent what we already know.
CONTENTS -
1. AEROSOLS -
2. BACTERICIDES-FUNGICIDES - SANITIZERS -
3. CLEANERS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND INDUSTRY -
4. CARE OF FLOORS -
5. LAUNDERING AND DRY CLEANING -
6. TREATMENT OF METALS -
7. PESTICIDES -
8. MISCELLANEOUS -
BIBLIOGRAPHY -
APPENDIX -
Glossary -
Suppliers of Materials and Equipment -
Useful Tables -
Patents -
Periodicals of Interest -
Associations Related to the Industry -
INDEX -
Travel back in time to the Current Middle Ages, a re-created world
of knights in shining armor, lords and ladies, artisans and
minstrels with one foot in history, the other in today's modern
society. Join a journey through the nation's largest medievalist
group, the Society for Creative Anachronism, as it and other groups
act out their passion for times long past. Meet the cast of
colorful characters who call this re-created world home and follow
a young fighter as he struggles to earn knighthood and the crown of
the kingdom that serves as his stage.
Ancient Worlds, Modern Beads brings the themes of ancient Rome,
Greece and Egypt completely up to date for the modern beadweaver,
combining the styles of genuine artefacts and the essence of
ancient art with tiny seed beads. Ten designs from each region
showcase the colours, patterns, and styles easily recognised in the
precious artefacts displayed in the world's museums. Each project
is directly inspired by these classical cultures-from mythology and
daily life, to the materials used by ancient artisans. As one of
the most popular mediums of the arts and crafts movement,
beadweaving has a broad appeal with crafters and designers. Mortira
Natasha vanPelt provides both new and experienced beaders with a
gorgeous palette of techniques for stunning jewellery. Each chapter
includes: Introduction to the themes and styles of the region-along
with examples of modern interpretations of the style Ten projects
ranging in skill level from easy to advanced, with step-by-step
instructions
In his newest book, silver expert Richard Osterberg guides readers
on a colorful, yet practical tour of fine antique silver. The
book's first part deals with silver flatware made circa 1875-1885,
with a broad representation of patterns and forms. Next, a myriad
of serving pieces are displayed, with examples of each type and
function. In the third part, place settings are covered in many
different patterns, showing the wide variety of pieces that were
used, from the common knives, forks, and spoons to more obscure
forms like individual bird knives, bird forks, and cherry forks.
Finally, individual place settings are shown, together with silver,
china, linen, and crystal to suggest dining as a truly stimulating
visual expereince. Throughout the text value ranges are given,
making it easy to look up individual prices. Using this book can be
both inspirational and educational. It is both a must for
collectors wishing to identify pieces of old family silver and an
essential aid to the modern host or hostess.
Dreaming and relaxing, with gorgeous patterns and inspirational
quotes, this beautiful new book will give you many hours of
pleasure, and calm. With a range of challenging and more restful
designs, Adventures in Ink, Be Mindful & Calm, the follow up to
the hugely successful Secret Places, takes you on an intimate
journey where the satisfaction of creating stunning artworks is
mixed with powerful quotes to contemplate. You can use a wide
variety of pens: from gel and pencil, to pigment and crayons, from
ballpoint and rollerball to highlighters, although it's best to
avoid the heavy felt pens. Each page is perforated near the spine
of the book, so you can tear out and frame, or simply place your
wonderful creation on the walls of your home, perhaps even send
them as a gift to your loved ones. You'll have to make a choice
about which design to make, if you want to tear it out, but with
nearly 120 to choose from there's more than enough to help you make
your decision. Each page is perforated, and ready for you to frame.
Bring the Ink to life!
"Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you'll ever
see. . . . Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you." -Buzzfeed A
spectacular coloring and painting edition of the incredible journal
that started it all, in celebration of the tenth anniversary of the
10-million-copy international bestseller Perhaps you're a seasoned
Wreck-er, having made your way through one or more copies of Wreck
This Journal. Or maybe you're new to the phenomenon (little do you
know, this experience might just change your life). Whatever the
case, you've found the perfect book to destroy... Welcome to an all
new-edition of Wreck This Journal, now in spectacular full color!
Inside, you'll find prompts for painting, shredding, transforming,
and unleashing your creativity. With a mix of new, altered, and
favorite prompts, Wreck This Journal: Now in Color invites you to
wreck with color: mixing colors to make mud, letting chance dictate
your color choice, weaving with brightly colored strips of paper,
and more. What colors will you use to you wreck your journal? "A
conceptual artist and author luring kids into questioning the world
and appreciating every smell, texture and mystery in it." -TIME
Magazine "Keri Smith may well be the self-help guru this DIY
generation deserves." -The Believer
Watercolours are the first choice for many painters, but few master
the full potential of the medium. This book encourages you to be
bold and colourful. Written by an internationally respected artist
and teacher, it offers practical ways of working with watercolours,
and shares ideas and thoughts that can make your painting methods
more exciting and adventurous. With over 180 illustrations, it is a
beautiful book that will be invaluable for both new and experienced
painters alike.
Professional caricature carver Mike Shipley introduces you to a
whole clan of colorful backwoods characters from his native Ozarks.
Whether you re a beginner just learning to whittle, or an old hand
looking for some new ideas, this book delivers plenty of fun,
inspiration, and satisfaction. More than 100 step-by-step color
photographs guide you through whittling, painting, and staining.
You ll learn Mike s quick and easy clean-cut method, plus his
original formula for mixing your own wood stain in a blender. All
twelve projects feature distinctive patterns with easy-to-follow
cut-lines. Whittling Country Folk, Revised Edition also provides
valuable Getting Started advice on tools, sharpening, wood, and
safety, as well as humorous down-home tales about each friendly
country character."
Learn to make your own jewelry designs with pearls. Step-by-step
photographs, patterns, and simple-to-follow instructions guide you
through 23 projects that showcase the color, luster, shape, and
size of pearls. Mix pearls with crystals or semi-precious stones.
Chapters present beads, basic skills, color charts, ideas, and
tips. With 186 color images and 47 patterns, both the beginner and
advanced beader will enjoy making classical to funky pieces,
perfect for wearing or gifts.
Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature
carvers, teaches you how to carve faces with life and expression.
Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his
carvings stand out in this information-packed book. You'll learn to
carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa
face, and more. Best of all, you'll discover Enlow's secret to
success: learning how to render highly detailed eyes, lips, nose,
hair, and ears before moving on to carving a complete face. Each
project is done in small steps that guarantee success. For anyone
who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this
is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.
The definitive, comprehensive guide to botanical painting, covering
basic botany, plant groups and a scientific approach to the
subject. Drawing on her experience as a botanical art teacher,
Christina Brodie takes you on a holistic approach to botanical art
and expertly covers botanical terminology, drawing and painting
techniques in a wide range of media, dissection and examination of
plants, fieldwork studies, microscope work and tips on
presentation. Through step-by-step projects and with clearly
explained techniques, learn to draw and paint flowers, fruit,
leaves, stems and roots, trees, fungi, ferns and horsetails,
seaweeds and other algae, mosses and lichens with remarkable
precision and stunning detail.
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