Colouring has long been known to be a calming and relaxing hobby, and in this wonderfully nostalgic book that harks back to the glamorous 1940s you can release your inner creative spirit and unwind at the same time! Keep Calm and Colour In provides 128 pages for you to make your own, allowing you to demonstrate your artistic prowess to one and all. Revisit a golden age of art and design and add your own style and look to these timeless illustrations. The ideal gift for the creative family member or friend.
Drawing people is generally considered one of the most difficult subjects to draw. There is so much to think about: proportion, posture and balance, how to make clothes look convincing and how to capture other elusive qualities that give figure drawings life and likeness. This book shows you all you need to know and you will be amazed at what you can achieve. With a little practice and patience you will achieve instant results and find that drawing people is one of the most rewarding subjects. Susie Hodge shows just how easy drawing people is, in a series of ten progressive demonstrations. These are done in a variety of media and concentrate on various aspects of drawing people - getting the features and proportions right, studying the shape, character and personality, capturing movement and foreshortening. After detailing the tools and materials required, Susie covers all the basic techniques needed to draw people successfully. A complete beginner will be amazed at what they can achieve by following the demonstrations and learning from the tips, tricks and know-how of the experienced artist.
Details:The Pretty Patterns Colouring Book for Grown-ups gives all creative types the opportunity to personalize over one hundred pages of the most beautiful illustrations imaginable. With a hugely diverse range of styles and scenes, there is something here for all tastes. Providing hours of fun and relaxation, the book also gives you the chance to create something you can be truly proud of. Ideal for:The ideal way to enhance your artistic skills or the perfect present for the gifted individual in your life. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 29.7 x 21.1 x 1cm.
Doodling and colouring have long been known to enhance ones thought processes and provide a relaxing yet highly creative way to free the mind. You can now explore your artistic side with this colouring book for adults - because colouring-in is not just a hobby for kids! The Gorgeous Colouring Book for Grown-ups is full of intricate and gorgeous patterns to colour in and make your own, giving you the chance to unwind, relax and explore your inner creative. In this original and unique book youll find a host of detailed patterns to colour, providing endless entertainment and building into a piece of work that you can truly call your own.
Midwest Modern" expresses Amy Butlers personal vision across home, fashion and lifestyle, capturing the energy and creativity inherent in her vision. Meant to inspire a personal quest for the reader, the emphasis is on beautifying the everyday with the graceful use and editing of fabrics, colours, textures, objects and furnishings. Underscoring Amys realistic and personal relationship with her fans, the book will address the practical side through information on budgets, shopping resources and time.Each chapter is comprised of rich, vibrant photography, with text and captions to give the details behind the concepts. Two or three ideas in each chapter will be outlined as "how-to" projects. The chapters are: A Fresh Home: the home as retreat, from living room to bedroom, bath, to kitchen, to home office; The Body as Canvas: vintage ideas for modern style in both clothing and personal accessories; Natural Highlights: outdoor living focusing both on furnishings and entertaining; The Gypsy Caravan: how to travel in style on both short hops and long voyages; and Upside Downtown: the urban take on Midwest Modern.Amy Butler is a rising star in the fabric and home decor world. The book "Midwest Modern" will be the cornerstone of her brand - it is eagerly awaited by her many fans around the world.
This beautiful book immerses you in the world of the mermaid. Filled from cover to cover with sumptuous illustration from master artist Elaine Hamer, the book combines an imaginative and creative study of mermaids with a complete practical approach to creating finished pictures from absolute beginnings. With sections on sketching, using tracings effectively, watercolours, gouache, finding inspiration, reference materials and many more; in addition to two complete step-by-step demonstrations, this book offers superb value-for-money, and will become a much-loved mermaid reference and source of inspiration.
Details: Flowers are among the most delightful of subjects for artists to draw. This fresh, accessible book is packed with examples and exercises across the full floral range, from simple structures such as tulips, to more complex configurations such as sunflowers. Illustrated throughout by award winning botanical artist Jill Winch, this book offers clear, concise instruction in the techniques of flower drawing. It also gives advice on practical considerations such as how best to position flowers for drawing, how to prevent them wilting and how to use a microscope to understand their structure. Ideal for: Perfect for those who want to translate their love of the natural world into vivid, accurate illustrations. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 28 x 22.5 x 1cm.
This title introduces readers to the strange, mysterious universe of elegant occult and horror. Subtle and complelling, Japanese occult and horror manga gracefully melds the two genres into one. There are many transformations that occur, and the drama is less gory than traditional western plots. Manga Mania: Occult and Horror is the first western tutorial on his most alluring and complex genre. With his popular step-by-step drawings and clear text, best-selling author Christopher Hart shows exactly how to draw wizards, demon children, vampires, card readers, dragon worshipers and many more denizens of the hidden places between darkness and light.
Details:Drawing Manga is for anyone who has no previous drawing experience, or who is new to drawing in the Manga style. The overall approach is focused on simplifying the drawing process by breaking down lessons into more steps and "mini lessons" that are easier to learn. This easy-to-follow full-colour guide starts with the most basic features, moving into basic characters and emotions, and then on to basic character poses and interactions that are common to the most popular Manga styles. Ideal for:The perfect guide for those with little drawing experience, or those who are new to drawing in the Manga style. This paperback book has 217 pages and measures: 23.3 x 19.5 x 1.4cm.
Introduces all aspects of drawing for beginners to intermediates with full technical instruction and easy to follow step by step projects. Features over 25 fully illustrated projects, specially commissioned from leading professional artists. Learn about the equipment you will need, including monochrome, charcoal, chalk, pastels. Contains over 750 superb colour photographs.
A brand-new edition of the world's most widely used drawing instruction book, expanded and updated with more than 50 per cent new material. If you enjoy sketching but feel stuck at a childlike level, this classic handbook will give you the drawing skills you have always wanted. If you are already drawing as a professional artist, it will improve your confidence and deepen your artistic perception. As well as giving detailed advice on how to draw anything you want - including ways to step from black-and-white into colour - Edwards exploits recent developments in brain research to show how drawing skills can be used in the corporate world, in education, and even in problem-solving. Since it first appeared more than 20 years ago, this book has helped millions of people perfect their drawing skills. It can work for you, too.
This expertly presented new book covers all the necessary aspects of the art of "beautiful writing", setting out the essential tools needed to begin, teaching all the basic strokes to form letters, and providing a rich variety of alphabet templates from which to work. A dozen classic alphabets are illustrated, with step-by-step pictures showing pen angles and strokes and common group structures. This book also contains over 50 original step-by-step projects that offer practical ideas and inspiration for using calligraphy in all kinds of ways, including invitations, menus and place names, posters and flyers, headed paper, certificates, and greetings cards. With its authoritative text, inspirational gallery of examples and clear step-by-step guidance and alphabet templates, this practical teaching course is the perfect starter manual for beginners as well as an inspirational sourcebook for more experienced calligraphers.
The super deformed illustration style exaggerates a character's features, usually resulting in gigantic heads. Although it is widely used by manga fans because it is easy to reproduce, learning to control it can be difficult. This book is aimed at all those who would like to start or to perfect this style. Centred around the tiny and fun chibis, this volume explains, step by step, how to start from scratch and arrive at the final finished product.
Details: This action packed, thrilling colour guide teaches you how to draw all types of fantasy creatures and scenes. Each project is presented as a step by step tutorial, taking you through the stages of character development, decision making, drawing and colouring to produce a stunning final artwork. Themes include: Dragon's Lair, Werewolf, Kraken and Rock n' Roll Vampire. Ideal for: A fantastic drawing book, for those wishing to master a new skill. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 29.5 x 21 x 0.8cm.
Details: Learn to draw the fun way! Like almost everyone in the world, you are bursting with raw artistic talent just waiting to be released. In a few deft sweeps of your pencil, capture the character of your 'victim'. Use swift strokes to create a face that has instant appeal. Exaggerate the features to make a comical caricature. Brighten up someone's day with your own tiny bit of magic!"Yes, you can do it, says Mark Linley, and I show you exactly how!" Ideal for: Adults and teenagers with an interest in drawing. This paperback book has 256 pages and measures: 19.7 x 12.7 x 1.7cm
Details: The art of calligraphy, or 'beautiful writing', is a skilled craft that stands out in our computerised age. Discover basic techniques, then develop your skills to create the beautiful featured projects. Both versatile and satisfying, you will find calligraphy a totally compelling pastime. Ideal for: A great book for those wanting to learn the art of calligraphy. This paperback book has 64 pages and measures: 27.4 x 21.5 x 0.5cm.
Manga Impact is a fascinating, informative guide to the vibrant world of Japanese comic books (manga) and animation (anime), from their most commercial manifestations to works at the cutting edge of design and production. Lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed, this book introduces 350 of the most important manga characters and their creators, with 15 original essays exploring the history and significance of the art form. It is the ultimate reference book on a diverse and original cultural phenomenon.
The renowned internationally bestselling artist Barrington Barber presents this inspiring practical art title composed of several easy-to-follow drawing projects. Suitable for beginners as well as those looking to improve their skills, the projects cover all areas of drawing that hold interest for the artist, with subjects ranging from basic still life drawings to more complex themed compositions. Barrington Barber adopts a flexible teaching approach that allows readers the freedom to work at their own pace and to follow their artistic interests. The author brings his skills and expertise to each project, constructing useful and enjoyable exercises to help every artist achieve their goal.
Details: Pets are the most endearing of subjects. This beautifully illustrated, user friendly manual shows aspiring artists how to capture the essence of the animals they love using a range of drawing media. How to draw Pets will provide a firm grounding from which you can gain the confidence to develop your own style. This book includes more than 20 step by step projects, tutorials on drawing your pet from life and from photographs and demonstrations on a range of compositions. Ideal for: The perfect book for a complete novice or those who want to take their pet portraits to the next level. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures: 27.9 x 22.5 x 0.8cm.
Details: Whether you are an arty expert or a drawing novice, this useful kit contains everything you'll need to produce excellent drawings. Complete with sketch pad, a range of graphite and charcoal pencils, plus a fantastic 128 page instructional guide packed with projects, hints and tips to get you sketching. Includes: 128 page guide, six pencils and a sketch pad. Not suitable for children under the age of 10 years. Ideal for: Both budding artists and seasoned veterans looking for fun art projects. This hardback measures 28cm x 22cm x 4.5cm
Whether you are a designer looking for tips, an artist seeking inspiration, or a passionate games enthusiast, you will find everything you need to know in this essential, illustrated guide to the creativity on display in games today. Characters featured hail from every game genre, including cute and cuddly creations such as Pac-man and Mario, through to sexy, sassy heroines such as Lara croft and Dark Lineage's Kya, to brooding enigmas such as Jericho cross. Interviews with the game designers reveal their sources of inspiration, along with fascinating early designs that show exactly how they went about turning a bright idea into a classic character. Tips and techniques explain what makes a character grab the public's imagination, and provides practical ideas for the would-be game artist.
This collection of brand new work by James Jean showcases the larger-than-life power of his fine art painting. Bursting with unexpected beauty and hidden meaning, each of these 12 large-format prints features a lush painting on one side and a collection of intricate preliminary sketches on the other side. Housed in a sturdy keepsake portfolio, the pages, including an over-sized gatefold poster, can be left in place and leafed through time and again or removed from the portfolio and framed as eye-catching wall art.
Chinese calligraphy is an art that has developed over thousands of years of careful study. A skilled calligrapher can use his or her brush to express the most evocative emotions and produce elegant decorations. By following Qu Lei Lei's clear techniques and detailed step-by-step instructions you can replicate the scripts that have dominated the history of Chinese calligraphy and bring extra meaning and style to your writing. "The Complete Guide to Chinese Calligraphy" includes instructions for more than 15 projects that will allow you to put your skills into practice by creating beautiful artworks and presents. With more than 300 characters to choose from, you will be able to draw over 100 best-loved words and phrases, ranging from birthday wishes to the auspicious greetings and wise sayings of the Chinese ancients. *Discover the five primary scripts used through Chinese history--from the earliest pictorgraphic characters through to the modern Running script. *Practice the scripts with the integrated tracing paper, learning to use the brush like a traditional calligrapher. *Use the detailed, fully illustrated techniques to develop your skills.
This is a primer for the serious beginner, which examines the methods and materials the artist needs to learn to master the pastel medium. Step-by-step demonstrations in three major genres - landscape, figure, and still life - are included. Basic methods are covered with sophisticated examples. Pastel colours, pastel surfaces, applying and mixing, and form, light, and depth as related to the medium are all discussed.
Lets you learn to look properly and get the basic outlines correct; include the key features but simplify what you see; understand how shading (such as dot stipple or cross-hatching) can transform a sketch; and, get the eye level right and see how a grid helps with the composition.
Details: Taking great portraits does not demand you have the most expensive and extensive camera kit. This guide will show you that the most important factors are having a good eye for composition and detail, knowing basic techniques of lighting and developing strong interpersonal skills with your subject. Portrait photography has never been easier thanks to the invaluable advice and inspiration revealed within this expert written MagBook. Ideal for: If you're looking for lens choices and overall equipment suggestions. Also people with a passion and interest for photography. This paperback book has 162 pages and measures: 27.5 x 22.2 x 0.8cm
Barrington Barber presents a range of stimulating projects, from simple still life objects and full-blown landscape compositions to individual portraits. His teaching method ensures that necessary lessons in technique are learnt and employed effortlessly while completing drawings that any aspiring artist would be proud of. Includes: Lessons and exercises describing the basic skills. Areas covering the human figure, still life and landscapes. Step-by-step approach showing how to choose subjects and vary techniques and materials.
Details: Street Art and Graffiti are a tough nut to crack for art historians. Not attached to any specific era, Street Art is a phenomenon that takes place on the street, far from all the galleries and on the margins of the law. This art is characterized by its unofficial character. It appears in all periods and in all places, from the images, names and messages of Pompeii to the elaborately sprayed and pasted walls and train carriages of our own time. Readers of this book learn about Street Art in its various dimensions and points of view, its history and its peculiarities, and gain a profound insight into the beauty and wit, and arguments of what is possibly the most elementary of all forms of art. Ideal for: An excellent resource book for art students of any age and the perfect gift for anyone interested in street art. This hardback book has 288 pages and measures: 16.9 x 14.9 x 2.7cm.
This manual demonstrates different ways to use image-editing software, along with scanners, digital cameras and printers, to develop drawings and paintings no matter what the medium. The author offers tested tools and techniques for working with multiple photographs, creating moods, working with layers, zooming in on detail, developing an abstract painting from a photograph, and more. There are examples from over 40 professional artists, including Ron Ranson, Richard McDaniel and Penny Soto, which illustrate a variety of mediums, styles and subjects and detail, step-by-step, ways to experiment with colour, composition, value, scale and proportion.
This bumper drawing guide brings together a range of subjects in one volume. Each of six sections - Animals, Landscapes, Life Drawing, Portraits, Perspective and Composition and Still Life - focuses on getting to grips with a particular subject. The authors clearly explain the process of drawing and how to tackle each type of subject matter, making the book suitable for beginners and improvers alike, whilst the spiral binding with dividers allows artists to open the book out flat for easy reference.
Details: This beautifully illustrated, user-friendly manual shows you how to draw various breeds of horses through the observation of anatomy, form and proportion. The Fundamentals of Drawing Horses will provide a firm grounding from which you can gain the confidence to develop your own style. Includes: Drawing step-by-step, variety of techniques for rendering essential details of horses and demonstrations of a range of compositions. Ideal for: Novice and experienced artists, or for those that want to take horse portraits to the next level. This paperback book has 128 pages and measures approximately: 28 x 22.5 x 1cm.
Covering a wide range of subject matter, this innovative title focuses on developing expression through drawing. With a clear spread-by-spread structure for ease of use, the author demonstrates each point with his own accomplished artworks and with step-by-step examples for people to follow. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists, this book covers all types of subject matter - still life, landscape, architecture and interiors, human and animal forms and portraiture. This book will guide artists towards their own style of drawing so that they become confident in their own abilities.
This book takes you from those first tentative pencil marks to completing sketchbook masterpieces. Using proven methods and with stunning illustrations from fom professional artists, this book covers all the basic techniques, such as sketching, shading and shadows, as well guiding you through the esstential rules for any work, no matter how complex.
Are you bored at work? Take it out on Dirty Doodles. Do you like doodling when you're on the phone? Scribble while you chat. Do you have misplaced creativity? Make yourself feel better. Vent your frustration with this handy book. Make up your own stories, sketch that girl in Accounts who doesn't like you, and generally misbehave on paper. Let your imagination run riot on the pages as you draw it all yourself!