Revised with new content & photographs, this all-inclusive guide to lighting for photographers isorganised thematically by types of lighting & lighting technique, with practical & inspirationalillustrations from popular subjects such as portrait, landscape, travel & animal photography. Technical information covered
Includes:: methods of metering light & achieving correct exposure, and why reflectors are so important; the use of natural daylight, both indoors & out; the use ofartificial light; & creative techniques to push photographic results beyond the realms of thesnapshot. The book also

Includes:: a detailed but clear guide to studio lighting equipment.


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Bring to life these magical people from the 'otherworld', using this resource of constructional drawings of heads, hands, bodies & wings, & trace-off outlines you can adapt to suit your own ideas. Whether you are a newcomer to the world of fairy art or a more experienced artist, & whether you are working with traditional media or on a computer, this book is a must-have. About the Author Linda Ravenscroft is an artist of international standing, whose beautifully detailed fairy & fantasy images can be seen all over the world, from fine art prints to exclusive giftware & fantasy art books. Linda became a professional fantasy artist in 1996, & since then her work has been in dem&, with many of her pieces now with American collectors. Linda is the author of How to Draw & Paint Fairyl&, & How to Draw & Paint Fairies, which has sold 200, 000 copies worldwide. ...

From Agapanthus to Water lily, this unique artist's reference offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific information on how to paint 50 of today's most popular flowers. Each flower is explored within a spread, showing through clear illustrations how to draw the basic flower shape & how to paint a detailed flower bloom; further suggestions for designing & enhancing compositions are also provided. There is full practical instruction for painting each flower through a series of annotated illustrations, step-by-step instructions, as well as the essential colour palette. To ensure this is the indispensable reference for all artists, there is also a full introductory section covering basic materials, techniques & colour. About the Author Jill Bays is the author of many successful practical art books including Watercolours in a Weekend: Flowers, The Watercolourist's Garden & Drawing Workbook. She is a regular contributor to the leisure painting press, & regularly teaches classes & holiday courses. Jill lives in Weybridge, Surrey. ...

As life drawing books go, you won't get many that are better than the ones written by Giovanni Civardi. He has a pleasantly straightforward style & simple explanations that are hard to beat. In spite of his having written many books, this is a new one rather than a reissue & it's also nice to report that his style seems to have lost that slightly old- fashioned tinge it once had. The other innovation is the introduction of colour. As well as the drawings, which are in the majority, there are also illustrations in watercolour, gouache & coloured pencil which include useful hints on getting skin tones right. The only thing you might want to note is that there are a lot more female than male studies here so, if you're looking for the latter, you might feel a bit let down. If not, it's superb.-Artbookreview.net The representation of the human form is one of the most widespread & enduring art subjects in the world. Now, following a long period spent in the shadows of the 20th century's trend towards abstraction, the nude is re-emerging into the mainstream to reclaim its place as a subject both in art & sculpture. Meanwhile, the human form has maintained its central & irreplaceable role in the technical training of artists. The first part of this book contains practical information & advice on the many drawing & painting techniques that are employed when painting the nude. The second part looks closely at the practicalities of rendering the colours of the skin & advises on colour mixes in a range of painting mediums. Part three goes into further detail, breaking down several approaches to painting or drawing the nude into working stages. Here you will find explanations of the principles to be followed & some tips relating to nude studies in various mediums. The final & largest section of the book contains a gallery of female & male life drawings, each accompanied by a short commentary in which anatomical & morphological points of interest to the artist are discussed. ...

The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit Discover the magic of the Hummingbird Bakery with this delicious collection of recipes for irresistible cupcakes & muffins. This Hand Selected Kit
Includes:: The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcakes & Muffins Book with 25 easy-to-follow recipes 100 Hummingbird Bakery branded paper cases for stylish baking Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in London's Portobello Road in 2004. When he was growing up, his favourite treats were always American desserts & cupcakes, & he later wanted to open a bakery in London that specialized in these treats. A second branch opened in South Kensington in 2004 & a new bakery opened in Soho in Autumn 2009
- so try your hand at home with this superb kit The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit.

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The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit Discover the magic of the Hummingbird Bakery with this delicious collection of recipes for irresistible cupcakes & muffins. This Hand Selected Kit
Includes::   The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcakes & Muffins Book with 25 easy-to-follow recipes 100 Hummingbird Bakery branded paper cases for stylish baking   Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in London's Portobello Road in 2004. When he was growing up, his favourite treats were always American desserts & cupcakes, & he later wanted to open a bakery in London that specialized in these treats. A second branch opened in South Kensington in 2004 & a new bakery opened in Soho in Autumn 2009
- so try your hand at home with this superb kit.

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The K Factor: So You Think You Can Knit? This is knitting book with a difference
- it celebrates the phenomenally successful K
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The K Factor: So You Think You Can Knit? This is knitting book with a difference
- it celebrates the phenomenally successful K
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