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Showcasing the work of 100 top contemporary American master artists of our day, this book features landscapes (a popular subject for art collectors & a tradition throughout American art history) from all across the country
- east & west, north & south
- rendered in watercolour, oil, acrylic, pastel & mixed media. Accompanying each painting are the thoughts, techniques & inspirations for the paintings by each artist. About the Author Kathryn Kipp is Acquisitions & Development Editor for North Light Books. In her 25-year career as an art instruction book editor, she has produced more than 200 titles, specialising in fine art & decorative painting. Kipp lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist & a teacher, & here he provides a unique introduction to the art of still-life drawing focusing on natural forms. The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite drawings of a broad range of flowers, fruit & vegetables, which are accompanied by concise, clearly written explanations of perspective, composition, vegetable anatomy & structure, & light & shade. At the start of the book there is a useful section on the various drawing materials that are available, where to find botanical subjects & how to make careful studies & observation. The author's in-depth knowledge of the subject is apparent throughout, making this book an ideal introduction for the beginner, as well as a source of information & inspiration for artists of all abilities. About the Author GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist & illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine & surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines & book covers. During frequent trips to France & Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work & pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy & the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing & portraiture in schools & institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus. ...

Giovanni Civardi has built a formidable reputation worldwide for his skills as both an artist & a teacher, & here he provides a unique introduction to the art of sketching the human form. The focus of the book is very much on Giovanni's exquisite drawings of a broad range of subjects of all ages, clothed & unclothed, & in a variety of poses & situations that include figures in both formal poses as well as in 'everyday' situations such as reading, shopping & sleeping. There is also a large section focusing on drawing heads & faces, & the book ends with a section devoted to drawings of statues in the Musee Rodin, Paris
- drawing sculptures being an ideal way to learn how to draw the human form. The accompanying text provides concise, clearly written explanations of the subject, including materials, equipment & practical considerations, & the author's in- depth knowledge of the subject is apparent throughout. This is therefore an ideal introduction to sketching figures for the absolute beginner, as well as a source of information & inspiration for artists of all abilities. About the Author GIOVANNI CIVARDI was born in Milan in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist & illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine & surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines & book covers. During frequent trips to France & Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work & pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy & the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing & portraiture in schools & institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus.
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For 37 years, '' Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market'' has been a resource for artists, illustrators, designers & cartoonists who want to establish careers, & make more money. This book provides readers quick access to the Artist's Market Online website, as well as the print version with contact & submission information for over 1400 markets
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This is a complete & innovative practical guide that offers artists simple solutions to common drawing & painting problems. Solutions presented through clearly annotated pictures & easy-to-follow technique demonstrations ensure that problems can be quickly corrected. Solutions provided for a wide range of the most popular subject areas: landscape, flower & animal paintings. The techniques are shown throughout in all the key media: watercolour, graphite & coloured pencil, charcoal, acrylic & gouache. About the Author Trudy Friend is the author of the four Problems & Solutions books published by David & Charles, all based on her popular column in Leisure Painter. Trudy is a respected artist & regularly writes for leading UK leisure painting magazines. She currently lives in Monmouthshire, UK. ...

The Artist's Guide to Drawing Realistic Animals is the perfect book for anyone who wants comprehensive, illustrated instruction for drawing their favorite domestic & wild mammals & birds. Wildlife illustration expert Doug Lindstrand provides step-by-step guidance on capturing everything from cats, wolves, & deer to elephants, polar bears, & eagle, all in a variety of accurate & classic poses. Readers will learn time-honoured drawing techniques they can use not only to create lifelike animals but also as a foundation for their future art projects. About the Author Doug Lindstr&, who specialises in wildlife illustration & photography, honed his artistic expertise by living in the Alaskan wilderness & studying wild animals. He is the author of eight successful books on drawing instruction, including Alaska Sketchbook & Drawing America's Wildlife. ...

An attractive handy guide to the fascinating world of watercolour, Collins Artist's Little Book of Watercolour is an essential sourcebook for artists of all levels of experience & ability. Full of fascinating facts & useful information about all aspects of watercolour, this book is a visual delight. It explores the paints & pigments themselves, the equipment, surfaces & accessories of watercolour painting & illustrates many different techniques. Collins Artist's Little Book of Watercolour encourages you to make the most of your watercolour painting by understanding what different materials can achieve & experimenting with different surfaces & techniques, thus revealing watercolour's full potential. Other water-based media, like gouache & water-soluble pencils, are also covered in this useful little book & the range of work from many different artists is inspirational. About the Author Simon Jennings trained at the Royal College of Art, London & has been a visiting lecturer at a number of leading art schools. He has conceived & designed many books on art and design, including the ' Collins Complete Artist's Manual' & ' Collins Artist's Colour Manual'. ...