COLORING FOR ADULTS GETS A NAUTICAL TWIST WITH THIS COLLECTION OF WHIMSICAL MANDALAS Relax, focus, reach a higher state of mindfulness, and simply enjoy yourself as you artistically fill in the intricate shapes. Coloring Ocean Mandalas offers you an imaginative array of underwater images, including: * Whales * Mermaids * Sea Turtles * Sea Horses * Dolphins * Sea Urchins * Jellyfish

Anton Raphael Mengs (1728-1779) wurde zu seinen Lebzeiten von Johann Joachim Winckelmann mit Raffael verglichen. Auch der in Rom stationierte spanische Diplomat Jose Nicolas Azara sah in Mengs den Wiederhersteller der bereits verfallenen Kunste. Sein Ruhm wahrte jedoch nicht lange. Nach Mengs' Tod keimte Kritik an seinem Koennen auf; Mengs und sein Werk gerieten in Vergessenheit. Diese Arbeit befasst sich mit der Fragestellung, wie ein Kunstler und sein OEuvre so kontrar beurteilt werden konnten. Auch untersucht sie unter Einbeziehung seines spanischen Schaffens die stilistische Entwicklung von Mengs' gesamtem Werk. Sein Einfluss auf die spanische Kunst und seine spanischen Mitarbeiter wie Schuler steht ebenfalls im Mittelpunkt dieser Untersuchung.

An illustrated, comprehensive guide to botanical painting written by the Society of Botanical Artists. In this new book the Society of Botanical Artists provides a comprehensive guide to the different styles and methods of botanical painting, harvesting the talent of both Members and Distance Learning Diploma Course students around the world, past and present. Botanical Painting features techniques and materials for all levels and demonstrates how these skills can be used to develop your own expertise. There are chapters on drawing with graphite and metal point, coloured pencil, body and watercolour in plant portraiture and illustration as well as 'The Mixed Bunch'. The inclusion of the historic methods used for egg tempera and metal point, as well as the technique required for working on vellum, makes this a valuable source of advice on subjects not readily available elsewhere. An inspirational gallery of paintings at the end of the book provides a guided walk around an SBA exhibition. The book is beautifully illustrated throughout, with comprehensive critiques on the artworks and step-by-step demonstrations. It will be an invaluable and inspirational addition to the library of the more experienced botanical painter.