This is a comprehensive guide that will lead beginners through the approaches & techniques needed to create great fantasy art. Part One provides a thorough grounding in all the theoretical & practical skills. Part Two shows how to put these skills into practice in a series of step-by-step demonstrations. All popular fantasy subjects, including dragons, heroines & monsters, are tackled through the author's expert guidance. It

Includes:: accessible & practical information on how to choose the right medium, lighting, imagination, atmosphere & more.

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Whether a cartoon uses universal humour, topical reference or sophisticated satire, the function ofthe cartoon is to put the point across directly & economically, so the cartoonist not only needswell-practiced drawing skills & a technical understanding of how to create visual impact but alsoan eye for the humorous potential of a situation, the telling detail or the significant moment. Thisbook covers all these different aspects of the cartoonist's art. In the A-Z of techniques, speciallycommissioned artwork & step-by-step demonstrations show how to use pen & brush drawings, tonalshading & colour in a variety of expressive ways. Learn how to create a convincing cartooncharacter through body language, foreshortening & movement. The same detailed investigationexplores animal subjects & backgrounds, while other sections study ways of focusing the image, creating space & depth by perspective, & selecting a view point that enhances the 'story'. Thebook also looks at inspirations for your work, & how to translate real life events into cartoons. This comprehensive reference book takes a thorough but entertaining approach to this popular art, enabling every aspiring cartoonist to choose the right materials, apply technical skillseffectively, & develop a personal style. ...

This empowering book by popular photographer & speaker Dane Sanders inspires working photographers & other creative people to define their commercial identity based on personality, raw abilities & circumstances, then enables them to devise a foolproof plan for a more fulfilling, recession-proof approach to the business. Previously sold as a self-published book targeting solely wedding photographers, this revised & updated edition applies to all photographers, in all genres. ...

Father Christmas Counted Cross Stitch Kit Father Christmas counted cross stitch kit is from DMC & designed by Snowman Enterprises Ltd. Raymond Briggs' wondrous tale of The Snowman who comes to life is now widely considered to be the Christmas icon. This design is Father Chritmas from the tale. Counted cross stitch kit contains 14 count White Iridescent Aida, DMC Stranded Cotton Threads, Needle, Chart & Instructions. Finished

Size: 6 x 6" (15 x 15cm ) Supplier's product code: BL881/66"

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Nothing tates better than a good, home-cooked meal
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Feathers Shadow Card Kit & Toppers Pack contains 2 x A4 die cut toppers & text sheets, 1 x A4 non diecut topper sheet, 2 x A4 diecut scallop frame sheets, 8 x die cut & embossed shadow fronts, 8 x square cards. 8 x square envelopes, 1 x instruction sheet, 4 die cut topper sheets. ...

Felt Embellishments Use these funky Felt Embellishments to jazz up your jewellery making, handmade bags, quilts, or even for customising your clothes. They are such a great idea as they are so simple & quick to use, but create such eye-catching & unique results. This pack

Includes:: over 40 shapes to thread, glue or stitch onto surfaces such as paper, fabric or wood.

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Felt Embellishments Use these funky Felt Embellishments to jazz up your jewellery making, handmade bags, quilts, or even for customising your clothes. They are such a great idea as they are so simple & quick to use, but create such eye-catching & unique results. This pack

Includes:: over 40 shapes to thread, glue or stitch onto surfaces such as paper, fabric or wood.

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Felt Rectangle Cranberry Felt rectangle made from Acrylic/ Polyester blend. Comes as one rectangular piece 9 x 12 (22 x 30 cm). Care Instructions: Hand wash only, line dry, warm iron on reverse. Available in different colour shades, theres sure to be something suitable for your crafting needs." ...

This is a nostalgic guide to fifty of the most famous locomotives of the steam train & early diesel age, including the people, power & popularity that made them famous. It is packed with thrilling photographs of the locomotives at full steam, as well as colour photos taken after their restoration
- many of which are unique to this book. It is complete with details of the engineering works that brought these exciting engines to life & the work of the men that kept them running, along with vital statistics for all the locomotives in the book. It is a perfect identification guide for today's trainspotters & railway enthusiasts, old or new.
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