Birds are much admired, revered & envied. They have featured in art for many thousands of years & our fascination with them continues. They do though pose a challenge to paint & are not always the most cooperative of models. By understanding their anatomy & recognising their type, the artist can learn a shorthand way to capture movement & attitude. With technique & colour mastered, style develops & a special scene can be captured uniquely forever. ...

Discover first hand the creation of a portrait drawing with this DVD. Working from a live model andusing graphite & white chalk on toned paper, Costa demonstrates how to capture effects of lightand shadow on a portrait. It

Includes:: a thorough examination of anatomical features & in-depthexplanation on using plumb lines & apex points to lay in shapes.

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Design & render unwholesome creatures that were once human or that perhaps should never haveexisted in the first place. Discover all the techniques you need to create a terrifying paintedpurgatory in a variety of media, from basic pencils to elaborate computer programmes. Find out whereto look for less-than-divine inspiration; how to render & distort anatomical forms & depictvarious stages of decay to really give your characters the creep factor. At the core of the book arethe catacombs, a directory of 30 beings to recreate or adapt to create your own designs;
Includes:putrid mummies, macabre ghouls & reanimated zombies, each with an in-depth description, constructional drawings & close-up details.
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Lee demonstrates how to achieve lifelike portraits through smooth blending & gradual tonal changes. She shows you how to create subtle gradation changes & shading of a sphere for more realism in your drawings. Learn what tools to use & how to get the best results from them. Running time: 90 minutes ...

Carrie will show you how to draw a realistic face step-by-step as she guides you through several demonstrations of a variety of facial features. After learning how to measure & draw accurate proportions, chapters are broken down into individual features (eyes, nose, mouth, head shapes). Youll finish up with lessons on how to shade & draw hair. Carries friendly instruction & helpful tips will give you the skills you need to draw your own favorite faces. Running time: 100 minutes ...

Watch as Vavagiakis explains where to place the figure on the paper & how to see in shapes andthe apexes of shapes. Moving his easel up & down, he teaches you to find the forms that arefixed so as to work from the fixed to the flux. Be amazed as the artist, working with only a simplepencil, a white pastel pencil & a kneaded eraser, creates the breathtaking illusion of life. NB: This workshop features a nude model. ...

A hugely creative book with fabulous scenes to customise & colour, & doodles that can grow & grow & grow!

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Drawstring Lollipop Bags Fill with your favorite candies, then pull the drawstring to close—a fun way to give. Clear bags are also great for cookies, nuts & other treats. 4½ x 5½ in. ...

Dream Counted Cross Stitch Kit Dream Counted Cross Stitch Kit is from Design Works. This design has the word Dream & two butterflies. Hang on your wall to remember to follow your dreams. Kit contains everything needed to complete on 14 count Aida. Finished

Size: 5 x 7 (12.7 x 17.7cm) Supplier product code: 9797

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