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Draw along with bestselling author and artist Christopher Hart as
he shows you how to draw...anything! In You Can Draw Anything!,
acclaimed drawing instructor and author Christopher Hart leads you
through a fun, easy, and informative course in learning to draw.
Each lesson teaches you how to create one or more specific
drawings, while also sharing important art principles that you can
apply to many drawings. In classic Christopher Hart style, the
lessons are shown step by step with concise but valuable
instruction, captions, and helpful hints. The lessons are grouped
into chapters that allow you to explore a variety of subjects,
including animals, people, flowers and trees, cute stuff, magical
themes, and more. It's like taking a course in art school--from the
comfort of your own home!
Leading art instructor and bestselling author Christopher Hart
teaches tweens and teens how to draw cool anime characters. When
you start with simple shapes, who knows where you might end up?
They're key to drawing just about anything--including full-fledged,
expressive anime characters. This book, especially geared to the
talents of teens and tweens, is loaded with more than 100
step-by-step demonstrations created by Chris Hart. He explains how
to draw everything you need to make this popular genre come alive,
from dramatic hairstyles to a comically bad kitty that's spilled
the milk: faces, figures, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions, and
more. Led by a cute mascot who takes them through the book, readers
will enjoy these fun, effective, and easy techniques.
"Patterning is fun, easy and relaxing - and it is a great way to
add interest and texture to any design." Joanne Fink presents
creative monogram and pattern techniques in Zenspirations, offering
intriguing ideas for filling boarders, edges and spaces with
creative flourishes. The many decorative boarders, frames, shapes,
and alphabet will appeal to a spectrum of tastes and styles. Use
Joanne's techniques to create details, depth and beauty reminiscent
of classical architecture, medieval block printing and manuscript
calligraphy. Her passion for beautiful patterns is contaigious.
Joanne makes it easy to turn simple lines into attractive designs
while her doodled shapes inspire readers to embellish more and just
have fun with the process.
'Kimon Nicolaides' The Natural Way to Draw is a sure bet . . . will
improve your technique no end' Artists & Illustrators This
essential guide to drawing by renowned art teacher Kimon Nicolaides
is valued by both early students of art and accomplished artists
alike. Consisting of 64 exercises, The Natural Way to Draw offers
in-depth studies to be completed over the course of a year.
Extensively illustrated with reproductions of the work of the Old
Masters (including Rubens, Titian and Raphael) to the work of Van
Gogh and Picasso, as well as the work of his students, these
exercises help you begin to look at people and objects in a fresh
way that will be the foundation of your drawing. Concentrating on
mastering the key concepts of drawing that will make a drawing come
alive, Nicolaides teaches how to convey gesture and action,
expression and feeling in your work. Regarded as an inspiration to
a generation of devoted young artists, The Natural Way to Draw
captures Nicolaides' concrete system of art teaching.
A good sketch starts with good bones. Often challenging and
overwhelming to sketchers, the fourth book in the Urban Sketching
Handbook series uses drawings and simple steps to explain the
concepts of perspective in practical and useful ways for on-site
sketching. Most books are either too abstract or don't provide
enough information that relates to what you actually do when you're
out in the busy, wide world about to start a drawing. Where do you
start? How do you edit what you see to flatten and shrink it onto
your paper? How does perspective work? The Urban Sketching
Handbook: Understanding Perspective helps you learn to think like
an architect, to draw buildings and spaces by reducing what you see
to simple, basic shapes, then adding layers in simple steps, and
finally finishing your sketch with detail, tone, and color--in
accurate perspective. Full of helpful tips, architect and
illustrator, Stephanie Bower even de-constructs sketches to show
you how to create them! Once you understand perspective, it will
change the way you see the world--you'll see perspective
everywhere. Some of the key concepts explored in this volume are: *
Basic Terms * Basic Spatial Principles * Types of Perspective *
Building a Sketch in Layers * Special Conditions
Popular artist Leonardo Pereznieto--whose instructional YouTube
videos have earned him millions of views and a devoted fan
base--teaches beginners the fundamentals of traditional drawing. In
his first book "You Can Draw!" Leonardo Pereznieto helped artists
recreate the realistic surfaces and textures that make his own work
so popular. Now he's going back to the very beginning to teach them
the basics of drawing, covering first exercises, fundamental
techniques, light and shading, composition, and perspective, and
more. Loaded with information on materials, a glossary of essential
terminology, and hundreds of illustrations, this illuminating guide
includes such projects as a fall still life of fruit in a basket,
with instructions on shape, shadow, and detail, as well as a
cityscape, a landscape with depth of field, animals, train tracks,
jewelry, and drawing with a message. Once you've mastered these
basics, you can unleash your imagination on whatever subject you
like!
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.
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.
An archetype is a repeated energetic pattern-a behavioral
blueprint. Are you the Detective, the Rebel, the Student or the
Performer? In this book, the reader will discover ways to use cool
art journaling techniques by top inspiring artists to not only show
her the ways she is special, but to also help her make more
informed decisions for any area of her life. Twelve artists will
share with the reader creative pages inspired by their own
archetypes and what they learned about themselves in the process.
After completing the test to find her own eight types, the reader
will be shown a variety of step-by-step mixed-media techniques for
working what the types represent into her art journal.
The Practice and Science of Drawing is a work by English painter
Harold Speed, which includes different drawing techniques,
including chalk etc. H. Speed died in 1957.
Print Index: A Guide to Reproductions is designed to aid the user
in locating illustrations of prints dating from the early
eighteenth century through the mid-1970s. It contains data on and
provides access to many thousands of prints by more than twenty-one
hundred printmakers found in one hundred English-language
monographs and exhibition and collection catalogues. The Print
Index lists works alphabetically by title under the artist or
artists. The entries identify the printmaker, the title of the
work, the date, the print technique used, and the publications
(books or catalogues) in which a reproduction of the print appears.
An index references the prints by subject and title where the title
is distinctive or expressive.
A newly repackaged edition of the first book in a series that has
sold more than 600,000 copies A favorite of parents, educators, and
therapists since it was first published in 1978, more than 200,000
copies of this first volume from the draw-from-your-imagination
books have been sold around the world. Praised as extraordinary,
revolutionary (Newsweek), imaginative (The Christian Science
Monitor), and great stuff (Detroit Free Press), this innovative
series has continued to spark the creative impulses in children for
years.
The nude has inspired artists for centuries and continues to
inspire us today. Alongside a historical study of the nude in
painting, this book introduces oil paint and gives advice on
techniques when using this challenging and rewarding medium.
Capturing the beauty of form and the delicate colours of the
figure, it celebrates the powerful images that examine human
relationships, personality and psychology. Some of the topics
included in this book are instructions on materials, the colour
palette and stretching your own canvas; the practicalities of
working with a model in the studio; colour-mixing exercises that
explore colour relationships and temperature, and finally
step-by-step examples that demonstrate the progression of a
painting.
Horses may seem to be a challenging subject for an artist, but this
book makes equestrian drawing and painting accessible. It explains
the fundamental principles of drawing before guiding the reader
through the advanced methods of painting a horse. With beautiful
illustrations throughout in graphite pencil and oils, this book
informs and helps every artist who wants to improve or develop
their equestrian work. Topics covered include: an introduction to
traditional subjects; drawing materials and methods; working from
life; horse anatomy, structure and gaits; exercises in drawing and
painting; selecting subjects and using preliminary drawings and
sketches.
How do you find time in your busy day to get creative? Why, with
15-minute Art Painting, of course! Explore the pure joy of paint
with fifty 15-minute projects inspired by nature. From leaves and
houseplants to flowers and fungi, 15-minute Art Painting encourages
you to explore painting in a relaxing, free and fun way. Each
project can be completed in no more than six steps and will include
practice pages, colour swatches and helpful hints to make light
work of the artwork. Although Hannah will provide a brief
introduction on how to sketch out your paintings, the book will
also contain traceable templates, so you can fully focus on the
process and pure joy of painting.
Take your doodles to a whole new level with this best-selling and
preeminent guidebook to the meditative art of the Zentangle,
featuring the incredibly beautiful and inspiring artwork of author
Beckah Krahula. This step-by-step book is divided into six
chapters, each with seven daily exercises. The Zentangle method was
created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas as a way to practice focus
and meditation through drawing by using repetitive lines, marks,
circles, and shapes. Each mark is called a "tangle," and you
combine various tangles into patterns to create "tiles," or small
square drawings. Each of the six chapters explores a different
aspect of Zentangle: Basics and Enhancements Tangles and Value
Patterns Geometric and Organic Patterns Understanding and Using
Color Defining and Using Style Creating the Rest of Your Zentangle
Journey Each exercise includes new tangles to draw in sketchbooks
or on Tiepolo (an Italian-made paper), teaches daily tile design,
offers tips on related art principles, and contains an
inspirational "ZIA" (Zentangle Inspired Art) project on a tile that
incorporates patterns, art principals, and new techniques. Drawing
Zentangles is a relaxing and replenishing diversion that can be
enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. In addition to its
soothing benefits, a Zentangle practice can also help with
self-image, phobias, addictions, pain management, conflict
resolution, and coping with grief. Step away from the daily hustle
and untangle with a Zentangle.
Deepen your relationship with God with this prompted prayer journal that invites you to a quiet place of prayer, reflection and calming coloring. Thoughtful prayer prompts accompany specially selected Scripture verses on prayer that have been designed for you to color. The ample lined pages provide space to express your heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving to God.
In this follow-up to the best-selling The Master Guide to Drawing
Anime, manga master Christopher Hart focuses on some of the most
popular characters of Japanese anime: the dynamic and beautiful
women and girls. Aspiring anime artists will learn all the ins and
outs of creating these stunning heroines, schoolgirls and fantasy
characters. Basic templates make it easy to draw the head,
hairstyles, clothing, body proportions and more. Tutorials on
creating scenes and multiple characters take the drawings to the
next level. All of these topics and more are covered with
Christopher Hart's trademark easy-to-follow steps with helpful
techniques and tips.
Painting and Understanding Abstract Art is a practical book on how
to paint abstracts but it also explains how to approach and
understand abstract art. It moves the teaching of art from a doing
level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium to a
thinking level of 'what am I doing when I paint?' and 'what am I
trying to say in this painting?' Using practical exercises with
explanatory text, John Lowry develops the thinking and doing
processes together and leads the reader to a greater understanding
and appreciation of this most exciting art genre. Advice on moving
from figurative painting towards abstraction Tools to abstraction
explained - simplifying and exaggerating; eliminating curves and
straights; changing colours, lines and items ; emphasising positive
and negative shapes; and using contrast Practical exercises to help
develop your own style and understand the techniques of the masters
Overview of the lives and times of artists involved in the
stage-by-stage evolution from realism to abstraction
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