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Art Class: How to Create Your Own Artwork (Art Class)
by Ben KreftaExciting, mesmerizing, simple yet complex, manga is artwork drawn in a typical Japanese cartoon style. This sensational guide covers everything the budding manga artist needs, from choosing essential materials to creating dynamic, innovative characters and scenarios. Topics include:• anatomy, poses, and expressions• monsterization and effects• genre stylings-from adventure, action, and fantasy to chibi and romance.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Art Class books are a curated series of instructional art and craft titles designed to inspire artists of all levels, from beginner to professional. Stunningly presented in full color, and in a highly usable landscape format, these comprehensive books are packed with all the ideas, inspirations, step-by-step projects, and techniques you'll need to master the subject covered.
Art Class: A beginner’s guide to modern calligraphy, brushwork scripts, and blackboard letter art (Art Class)
by Michael Tilley Judy Broad Annabelle ClaytonTake a look around and you'll notice beautiful hand lettering is almost everywhere: from shop façades and menus to websites, product packaging, and birthday cards.In Art Class: Hand Lettering, you'll learn how to master three popular lettering crafts:• Modern calligraphy• Brushwork scripts• Blackboard letter artEach section is presented by an expert artist, who introduces you to their own aspect of this craft and showcases a range of different scripts for you to practise right here on the pages of this book. You'll be amazed at how professional your own personalised, hand-drawn lettering can look.
Art Class: How to create your own artwork (Art Class)
by Barrington BarberCapturing someone's likeness can seem challenging, but it doesn't have to be. When broken down into smaller components, drawing faces and figures can prove straightforward for any artist. This comprehensive Art Class manual by Barrington Barber provides clear instruction and step-by-step examples, starting with the basic proportions and first drawings of the head and figure, right through to setting up a portrait, capturing a likeness and portraying the figure in movement. Packed with tips, examples from master artists and advice for using different drawing materials, The Complete Book of Drawing People is a perfect guide for both amateur artists and professionals wishing to refine their skills.ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Art Class books are a curated series of instructional art and craft titles designed to inspire artists of all levels, from beginner to professional. Stunningly presented in full color, and in a highly usable landscape format, these comprehensive books are packed with all the ideas, inspirations, step-by-step projects, and techniques you'll need to master the subject covered.
The Art of Drawing: Create stunning artworks step by step
by Vivienne ColemanDrawing is all about learning to really see the world around you and to translate it on to paper. In this book, author Vivienne Coleman shows how you can use just a few simple strokes, shapes and shades to draw almost any subject you like, from a piece of fruit to a detailed landscape. Each exercise is broken down into easy steps so that, even if you are new to drawing, you will be amazed at the results you can achieve. As you gain in confidence you can tackle still life objects around the home, then larger outdoor objects and landscapes, and finally living subjects: animals and people. From your first marks on paper to your most ambitious portrait, you will find your journey enjoyable and, above all, rewarding.
The Art of Mindful Drawing: Create calm and inspiring images
by Barrington BarberIn this groundbreaking book, Barrington Barber teaches two connected skills: drawing techniques and relaxation. He demonstrates, through a series of specially crafted exercises, how drawing is a calm, focused activity that can improve concentration and reduce stress, while teaching people to observe and enjoy their surroundings.
The Artist's Complete Book of Drawing Projects Step-by-Step
by Barrington BarberWhen it comes to drawing there is no substitute for practice, and with this collection of 100 drawing projects you'll never be short of inspiration. From capturing the play of light in a sparkling water glass to composing a family portrait, there is a wide range of subject matter to develop your skills. Each drawing is broken down into five easy steps, so you can see exactly how tone is applied at every stage. Whether you are budding artist or a professional wishing to hone their skills, Barrington Barber's accessible teaching style makes this a must-have manual for those looking to improve their drawing using a relaxed but effective method.
Artists' Materials: The Complete Source book of Methods and Media
by Emma PearceWhich canvas fabric is best for oil paints? When should you use colored inks? How can you avoid the darkening of acrylics over time?Choosing the right materials for your artwork can be tricky. Artist's Materials is a compact, indispensable and comprehensive guide to help you with these dilemmas, useful for both experienced and aspiring artists. Full of detailed advice on an array of materials and techniques, topics include: • How to pick your paints, be it oils, acrylics, watercolors or tempera • Painting techniques, including encaustic painting and gesso grounds • How to use fixatives, primers and varnishes • Making your own materials, such as canvases, paints and glues • Information on drawing materials, color mixing and brushes With a pigment color index, a glossary of key terms and information on caring for and storing your finished artwork, this book will equip you with all the tools you need to become a confident and versatile artist.
Babies Growing Up: Their Progress From Before Birth Right Through the Nursery Years (Routledge Library Editions: Early Years)
by Nurse McKayOriginally published in 1956, Babies Growing Up aims to compress in to a brief yet readable form, the essentials of successful parentcraft at the time, bearing in mind the four elements of developing a new life – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It seeks to sum up the essence of the mothercraft advice given over the years through the pages of Woman’s Pictorial and Mother and Home, where some material had appeared previously. It is a comprehensive guide through a baby’s life from birth through the early years and today can be enjoyed as a historical look at parenting and child development in the 1950s.
Babies Growing Up: Their Progress From Before Birth Right Through the Nursery Years (Routledge Library Editions: Early Years)
by Nurse McKayOriginally published in 1956, Babies Growing Up aims to compress in to a brief yet readable form, the essentials of successful parentcraft at the time, bearing in mind the four elements of developing a new life – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It seeks to sum up the essence of the mothercraft advice given over the years through the pages of Woman’s Pictorial and Mother and Home, where some material had appeared previously. It is a comprehensive guide through a baby’s life from birth through the early years and today can be enjoyed as a historical look at parenting and child development in the 1950s.
The Complete Book of Drawing: Essential Skills for Every Artist
by Barrington BarberWhat does every budding artist need to know about drawing? And what quick skills can you pick up to help you on the way? In this instructive book, Barrington Barber shows you just this, offering tips and tricks as he guides you through the fundamental aspects of drawing.Get to grips with still-life composition, draw dynamic bodies in motion, and capture the spectacular natural world. The Complete Book of Drawing is a distillation of the many skills that the aspiring artist needs to develop.As Barrington Barber knows from his many years of teaching and practising art, it is crucial for you to develop your own artistic style. And, uniquely among practical art books, this is what The Complete Book of Drawing provides. By revealing the nuances of texture, composition and perspective, this book will enable you to look at the world around you with fresh eyes.
The Complete Book of Drawing Fantasy Art: How to draw amazing characters and scenes
by Steve BeaumontThis action-packed volume brings together a whole range of fantasy art projects, from the nearly human to the downright monstrous. Steve Beaumont's two successful fantasy art titles, How to Draw Fantasy Art and How to Draw Fantasy Worlds, are brought together into one bumper volume. Projects range from a demonic seductress to a howling werewolf, a winged warrior and a rock and roll vampire. Throughout the book fantasy artist Steve Beaumont provides step-by-step instruction and professional tips.
Complete Book of Drawing Projects Step by Step
by Barrington BarberDrawing is a very rewarding pastime, and with careful observation and plenty of practice you can produce works to be proud of. In this enjoyable book, artist and teacher Barrington Barber takes fifty subjects to draw, ranging from simple objects around the home to portraits, outdoor scenes and expansive landscapes. Each project is broken down into five steps, allowing you to follow the drawing process with ease. After every exercise is a page for you to try your own version of the subject, using the steps as a guide. This is an innovative and fun way to learn to draw, or to brush up on your skills.
The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga: Step-by-step techniques, characters and effects
by Marc Powell David NealFrom cute chibi characters to fearsome mecha, this book will teach readers of all abilities how to create authentic manga figures. As popular as when it first appeared in the 1950s, manga offers adults and children endless opportunities to create dynamic characters, imaginative stories and fantastical locations. Using step-by-step drawing projects, readers will learn an array of techniques, including: • The basics of different manga drawing styles • Creating perspective and foreshortening • How to draw faces and convey emotion • Adding movement and poses to your figures Finally, readers will learn to place their characters within a setting, enabling them to build worlds and bring their creations to life.
The Creative Drawing Workbook: Imaginative Step-by-Step Projects
by Barrington BarberThis inspiring drawing manual will help you to build your skills and develop your creativity, whatever your level of experience. Bestselling art instruction author Barrington Barber shows how to find subjects that interest you and develop them into attractive artworks that you and others can enjoy.You will discover how to create geometric compositions and patterns, explore the natural world as a source of inspiration, and see how everyday subjects can be transformed into decorative, original drawings. Throughout the book, you are encouraged to enjoy the process of drawing as well as the final result, with clear examples guiding you every step of the way.
De Volledige Inleiding Tot Tekenen: Een professionele cursus voor elke tekenaar
by Barrington BarberDe volledige inleiding tot tekenen van Barrington Barber is een boek dat eenvoudig te gebruiken is en waarmee u uw tekenvaardigheden naar een hoger niveau kunt brengen. De auteur begint bij de grondbeginselen en leidt u stapsgewijs naar zorgvuldig uitgedachte oefeningen over het samenstellen en tekenen van stillevens, landschappen, portretten en figuren.Door het gehele boek geven Barringtons aanwijzingen en tips u werkelijk inzicht in de kunst van het leren tekenen. Dit is een onmisbare bron voor iedereen die op weg is een volleerd tekenaar te worden.De inhoud omvat:Standaard lijnen zetten - Voorwerpen en stillevens tekenen - Materiaal, verlichting en perspectief - De natuurlijke wereld - Modeltekenen - Het menselijk figuur - Een landschap opzetten - Een stilleven opzetten - Een portret opzetten - Leren van het verleden - Stijlen en invloeden
A Degree in a Book: Everything You Need to Know to Master the Subject - in One Book! (A Degree in a Book)
by Elaine SchwartzAn essential guide to everything you can learn by taking a degree in Economics, this full-colour book leads the reader through the crucial aspects of economic theory and the involvement of economics in our day-to-day lives.Packed with flow diagrams, infographics, pull-out features and profiles of prominent economists (past and present), the book reveals how economic policies are constructed on both a national and international level and the factors that impact them. Chapters cover topics such as:• Supply and demand• Market structures• Development economicsA Degree in a Book: Economics is perfect for both students and those wishing to know how economics has played its part in constructing the world in which we live.ABOUT THE SERIES: Get the knowledge of a degree for the price of a book with Arcturus Publishing's A Degree in a Book series. Written by experts in their fields, these highly visual guides feature flow diagrams, infographics, handy timelines, information boxes, feature spreads and margin annotations, allowing readers to get to grips with complex subjects in no time.
Drawing Class
by Barrington BarberBarrington Barber draws on his artistic expertise and long experience of teaching to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course to guide the aspiring draughtsman through the whole process of learning to draw.
The Education of Young Children (Routledge Revivals)
by D.E.M. GardnerFirst published in 1956, The Education of Young Children is focused on presenting the psychological needs of children within education, following several talks given by the author at conferences for teachers of young children. The book highlights the importance of meeting all aspects of a child’s needs. It demonstrates that physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs are all intrinsically connected and fundamental to education and development. It also puts forward the significance of Nursery Schools and the training given to Nursery School teachers, as well as the influence of Nursery Schools on Infant Schools. The Education of Young Children will appeal to those with an interest in the history and psychology of education.
The Education of Young Children (Routledge Revivals)
by D.E.M. GardnerFirst published in 1956, The Education of Young Children is focused on presenting the psychological needs of children within education, following several talks given by the author at conferences for teachers of young children. The book highlights the importance of meeting all aspects of a child’s needs. It demonstrates that physical, emotional, social, and intellectual needs are all intrinsically connected and fundamental to education and development. It also puts forward the significance of Nursery Schools and the training given to Nursery School teachers, as well as the influence of Nursery Schools on Infant Schools. The Education of Young Children will appeal to those with an interest in the history and psychology of education.
Essential Guide to Drawing: Portraits
by Barrington BarberCapturing a likeness of another human being is one of the greatest and most enjoyable challenges for artists. In this guide, author and artist Barrington Barber provides an accessible introduction to portrait drawing, backed up by step-by-step demonstrations and inspiring examples. Starting with the proportions of the head and how to measure it accurately, you will learn to closely observe your sitter's features and build up a convincing likeness.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Essential Guides to Drawing are practical books for artists who wish to improve their skills in a particular subject area. The series covers Animals, Landscapes, Perspective & Composition, Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes.
Essential Guide to Drawing: Still Life
by Barrington BarberReady-to-hand, varied and versatile, still-life subjects are ideal drawing material. This handy guide provides an accessible introduction to the genre, from drawing single objects such as vases and fruit, to more complex themed compositions. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced draughtsman, the clear demonstrations and step-by-step exercises in these pages will teach you to create realistic, attractive still-life drawings.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Essential Guides to Drawing are practical books for artists who wish to improve their skills in a particular subject area. The series covers Animals, Landscapes, Perspective & Composition, Portraits, Still Life and Landscapes.
The Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits
by Barrington BarberThis book is essential for everyone who wants to improve their drawing skills. Written by teacher and established artist Barrington Barber, it contains a wealth of know-how and practical advice, supported by over 300 original illustrations. Guidance is given on how to overcome common difficulties without imposing a particular style or approach. The aim throughout is to help you discover your artistic purpose while giving you the technical skills necessary if you are to produce work you will be proud to call your own.As a complement to the book's essentially skills based core, you will find feature spreads on artists who have been major influences on the development of portraiture, and plenty of scope for incorporating their innovative ideas in your own drawings.The Fundamentals of Drawing Portraits presents an inspirational approach to all aspects of the subject, ensuring that you will remain enthused from beginning to end and regularly revisit its pages for advice and encouragement.
How to Draw Like a Fashion Illustrator: Skills and techniques to develop your visual style
by Robyn NeildThis step-by-step guide provides an insight into how to illustrate fashion designs and get your ideas down on paper. It is of interest to any designer, from the complete beginner or someone hoping to improve their skills and establish a career as a fashion illustrator, to professionals wanting to strengthen their visual impact. Using inspiration from past artists and illustrators, readers will learn how to adopt new and different ways of drawing.
Inspiring Zentangle Projects: Exciting new ways to creativity
by Jane MarbaixZentangle is an accessible and creative artform that is immensely popular around the world. In this innovative book, certified Zentangle teacher Jane Marbaix presents a range of projects designed to free up creativity and improve tangling skills.
Mandala Zentangle: The Mindful Way to Creativity
by Jane MarbaixZentangle is the drawing art form taking the world by storm. Easy to do and immensely enjoyable, the Zentangle method can make artists of us all. To create artworks the Zentangle way, you need no drawing skills. The steps are easily taught in a few simple lessons In this follow up to her first book, the immensely successful Zentangle, Certified Zentangle Teacher Jane Marbaix explores the artistic possibilities of Zendalas and shows how beautiful and rewarding artworks can be created from the cosmic forms inherent in mandalas. The mandala-like imagery emphasizes the meditative and therapeutic nature of the Zentangle method.