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How to Draw Dogs, Cats and Horses - Paperback

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by Arthur Zaidenberg (Author)Discover how to create realistic drawings of dogs, cats, and horses with this easy-to-follow guide. Written and illustrated by a noted creator of art instruction books, the manual emphasizes the importance of capturing your own distinctive vision to reveal the subject's special characteristics. Clear, step-by-step illustrations demonstrate how to start by placing basic shapes in proper relation to each other. Further advice explains how to fill the general shape a...

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How to Color Like an Artist: Colored Pencil Techniques Including Blending & Shading - Paperback

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by Veronica Winters (Author)A great guide. -- Jo's ReviewsImprove your coloring skills with these simple, step-by-step instructions for techniques using colored pencils. Intended for beginning artists and coloring book enthusiasts, this guide is ideal for those without formal training but with some experience of coloring with pencils. A wealth of suggestions and exercises will show you how to take your skills to the next level.Discover how to create volume with such shading techniques as cros...

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Color Your Own Monet Paintings - Paperback

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by Marty Noble (Author)The art of Claude Monet reveals a delicately colored world of harbors and beaches, roads and gardens. With this book, serious colorists can create their own versions of this famous Impressionist's lovely landscapes, seascapes, and graceful figures. Thirty works include Water Lilies I, The Regatta at Argenteuil, and others. From great works of the Italian Renaissance to masterpieces from the Impressionist movement, the Dover Masterworks series offers more experienced co...

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Color Your Own Van Gogh Paintings - Paperback

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by Marty Noble (Author)Express your creativity with 30 meticulously rendered black-and-white drawings of van Gogh masterpieces. Bring alive skillful adaptations of Sunflowers, Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe, The Church at Auvers, and many more.From great works of the Italian Renaissance to masterpieces from the Impressionist movement, the Dover Masterworks series offers more experienced colorists the opportunity to re-create some of the world's most famous paintings.Th...

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Creative Haven Art Nouveau Designs Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Alphonse Maria Mucha (Author), Ed Sibbett Jr (Author)This lush gallery of sensuous Art Nouveau designs spotlights the works of Alphonse Mucha. More than 30 full-page portraits to color depict strikingly beautiful women amid fantastic backdrops of stars, floral swirls, and exotic ornaments. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Art Nouveau Designs and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an...

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Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects - Paperback

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by Terry Taylor (Author)Winner of a Bronze 2014 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Transform simple balls and coils of modeling clay into an awesome alligator, laughing lizard, magic trinket box, and other sculptures, signs, and ornaments These full-color illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including a happy heart, snazzy snail, dancing polar bear, and other treasures.Each project is graded according to level...

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The Fantastic Line Art of Arthur Rackham - Paperback

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by Arthur Rackham (Author), Jeff A. Menges (Author)Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration, which encompassed the years 1890 until the end of World War I. The acclaim for the artist's wealth of color illustrations has overshadowed the merit of his first-rate ink work, a genre richly deserving of individual attention. This original volume, the first available collection of Rackham's line art, features images from thr...

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Color Your Own Modern Art Paintings - Paperback

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by Muncie Hendler (Author)Art lovers can discover a new appreciation for some of the greatest masters of 20th-century art by coloring 30 carefully rendered black-and-white line drawings. Highlights include Picasso's Three Musicians, The Piano Lesson by Matisse, L ger's The Deck of the Tugboat, Piet Mondrian's Broadway Boogie-Woogie, and other splendid works.From great works of the Italian Renaissance to masterpieces from the Impressionist movement, the Dover Masterworks series offers more ex...

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Creative Haven the Saturday Evening Post Americana Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Marty Noble (Author)"This coloring book is a delight!" -- Sharing Craft IdeasThirty-one ready-to-color cover illustrations by some of The Saturday Evening Post's most famous artists celebrate the nostalgic appeal of American life in the first half of the 20th century. Iconic images include adaptations of timeless works by John Falter, Stevan Dohanos, George Hughes, Richard "Dick" Sargent, and others. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Saturday Evening Post Americana Classics and...

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The Painter's Secret Geometry: A Study of Composition in Art - Paperback

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by Charles Bouleau (Author)This is an outstanding text for teachers and students. -- The Studio This richly illustrated examination of visual arts in the European tradition shows how the great masters employed the golden mean and other geometrical patterns to compose their paintings. Author Charles Bouleau explores a tremendous variety of ancient and modern works: the Parthenon friezes, Italian mosaics, the Bayeux Tapestry, and Gothic stonemasons' marks of France and Germany as well as painti...

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A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil - Paperback

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by Max Ernst (Author), Dorothea Tanning (Translator)In the course of browsing an illustrated book of objects--umbrellas, watches, tools, clothes--artist Max Ernst was struck by the items' unusual juxtapositions. By manipulating the Victorian-era engravings into striking tableaux and adding brief captions, Ernst invented the collage novel and transformed banal advertising art into revealing dramas rooted in his dreams and secret desires. A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil was originally p...

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Dover Masterworks: Color Your Own Abstract Art Paintings - Paperback

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by Muncie Hendler (Author)These 29 meticulously rendered black-and-white drawings invite colorists to create their own versions of some of the greatest abstract artworks of the twentieth century. You may follow the original color schemes, as depicted on the book's inside covers, or introduce your own variations. Featured paintings include Stuart Davis's Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors -- Seventh Avenue Style, Ad Reinhardt's Number 30, Frank Stella's Lac Laronge III, and many others. Captions...

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Creative Haven Creative Cats Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Marjorie Sarnat (Author)Cat fanciers and coloring enthusiasts will be enchanted with this gallery of original designs. More than 30 full-page portraits of pretty pussycats form a rich tapestry of motifs that includes hearts, flowers, and paisleys in various patterns. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Creative Cats and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspira...

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Creative Haven Dazzling Dreamcatchers Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Marty Noble (Author)This stunning collection features 31 dreamcatchers, the familiar Native American folkloric devices that stop nightmares and only allow sweet dreams to pass through. Each intricate illustration includes decorative elements associated with the American Southwest -- a stylized lizard, a coyote, a long-horned cattle skull -- plus feathers, beads, and other traditional ornaments. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially design...

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An Introduction to Hand Lettering with Decorative Elements - Paperback

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by Annika Sauerborn (Author)A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace embellishments. With this guide, it's easy to add a personal touch--humorous, dramatic, or romantic--to any handwritten message or meditative journal.Hundreds of ornaments, all of them hand-drawn by the author, include dozens of alphabets and numerals. You'll also find...

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by Gregor J. M. Weber (Editor), Pieter Roelofs (Editor), Taco Dibbits (Foreword by)Johannes Vermeer's intensely quiet and enigmatic paintings invite the viewer into a private world, often prompting more questions than answers. Who is being portrayed? Are his subjects real or imagined? And how did he create such an unrivaled sense of intimacy?Bringing together diverse strands of the Dutch master's professional and private worlds, this is the first major authoritative study of Vermeer's life an...

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N. C. Wyeth 24 Art Cards: From the Brandywine River Museum of Art - Paperback

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by N. C. Wyeth (Author)Father of Andrew Wyeth, pupil of Howard Pyle, and one of the preeminent illustrators of the twentieth century, Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945) learned early to use dramatic effects to great advantage in his works. At the start of his career, these robust, romantic illustrations earned their creator many commissions from such popular publications of the period as Harper's Monthly, Ladies' Home Journal, McClure's, and The Saturday Evening Post.This gallery of art cards p...

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Landscape Sketching in Pen and Ink: With Notes on Architectural Subjects - Paperback

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by Donald Maxwell (Author)Although geared toward professional artists, this accessible approach to landscape sketching will also appeal to amateurs. English artist Donald Maxwell's entertaining and straightforward attitude begins with the basics: We will draw a brick. Anybody can draw a brick.Following introductions to perspective, light and shade, and composition, Maxwell proceeds to demonstrate how to direct a picture's focus, and he discusses the challenges of ink as a medium. His observat...

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Creative Haven Entangled Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Angela Porter (Author)This collection of more than 30 original patterns was inspired by Zentangle, a method of creating repetitive patterns that promotes relaxation as well as creative expression. The sweeping, free-form line designs incorporate flowers, stars, and geometric shapes. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Entangled and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a worl...

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Of Menus and Mythology: Late Nineteenth-Century Print Graphics - Paperback

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by Franz Von Stuck (Author)Dover Publications can always be counted on to provide a virtually neverending source of obscure beautiful graphics and arts books. This one is no exception. The designs are beautifully rendered and detailed. -- Nonstop ReaderThis early collection of graphic designs by German artist Franz von Stuck (1863-1928) features images intended for menu cards, wine lists, and other food service applications. Although produced for commercial use, the artist's excellent draftsm...

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A Better Approach to Pencil Drawing - Paperback

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by Frank M. Rines (Author)This guide offers an outstanding overview of the finer points of pencil work, both for sketching and detailed finished drawings. Author Frank M. Rines discusses approaches to graphite work and techniques for still life and landscape drawing. He emphasizes the importance of good design and composition as well as accuracy, showing how to develop an outlined drawing by adding lights and shadows together with the suggestion of color and texture.Suitable for artists and a...

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Horses Color by Number Coloring Book - Paperback

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by George Toufexis (Author)From wild horses to thoroughbreds, this collection of 46 portraits offers a splendid gallery of intricate images. The full-page pictures feature lightly printed numbers that correspond to a key, providing colorists with a simple guide to perfect shading and realistic effects. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Horses Color by Number and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring b...

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Creative Haven Floral Design Color by Number Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Jessica Mazurkiewicz (Author)Cluster of dogwood blossoms and pansies, sprightly arrays of tulips and daffodils, and dazzling depictions of roses, bleeding hearts, lilies, and other flowers provide a garden of coloring delights. Each of the 46 images features numbers corresponding to a coloring key -- or use the colors of your own choice. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Floral Design Color by Numbe...

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The Complete Etchings of Rembrandt - Paperback

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by Rembrandt (Author)Rembrandt is revered not only as a painter, but as a supreme master of drawing and etching as well. His work in etching spanned most of his career and embraced the wide range of subjects he pursued in his painting: portraits, landscapes, biblical scenes, pictures with allegorical and mythological themes, and more. This comprehensive collection contains Rembrandt's complete etchings -- over 300 works -- most of them shown in their original size. They have been reproduced d...

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by Christian Stoll (Author)At the height of the Art Nouveau movement and into the early days of Art Deco, Christian Stoll Studios was a leading and prolific source of graphic design. The Leipzig-based firm, which produced beautiful stock books for all forms of design applications, was active chiefly from 1900 to the beginning of World War I and renowned for their staff of creative artists. Three of Stoll's designers are responsible for the majority of the works in this volume: Richard K hnel,...

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Creative Haven Dimensions Coloring Book - Paperback

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by John Wik (Author), Creative Haven (Author)Here's your doorway to another coloring dimension. Thirty-one original designs feature big, bold mandala patterns. The central motifs are surrounded by wavy and edgy borders that create the optical illusion of depth. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Dimensions and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and art...

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Creative Haven Wildflowers Stained Glass Coloring Book - Paperback

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by John Green (Author)Sixteen accurately rendered wildflowers bring their natural beauty indoors with this gallery of stained glass designs. From dainty buttercups to star-like asters, the images are ready to bloom with a touch of color. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display--hold them up to a light source and they will glow with color. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Wildflowers Stained Glass Coloring Book and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an es...

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Creative Haven Kaleidoscope Designs Stained Glass Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Carol Schmidt (Author)Enter into a mesmerizing world of kaleidoscopic configurations. These 16 stained glass designs feature a dramatic variety of floral, geometric, and star-shaped patterns that will take on a hypnotic brilliance when colored. Pages are perforated for easy removal and display -- hold them up to a light source and they will glow with color. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Kaleidoscope Designs Stained GlassColoring Book and other Creative Haven(R) adult colori...

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Creative Haven Whimsical Gardens Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Alexandra Cowell (Author)Enter into a garden of delights with these 31 beautifully detailed images. The imaginative and playful designs will inspire colorists to add their own special touches to make each picture uniquely their own. Illustrations are printed on one side of perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Whimsical Gardens and other Creative Haven(R) adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfi...

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by Andy Fish (Author), Veronica Hebard (Author)A great tattoo starts with a great tattoo drawing. Whether you want to become the next big tattoo artist, want to perfect a design for yourself, or just like to create new and original tattoo art, How to Draw Tattoo Style is the book for you. Filled with fascinating historical background and designs that range from old school nautical motifs to tribal and Oriental styles, the book offers expert tips on creating professional tattoo flash of skulls...

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Aam Aastha: Indian Devotions - Hardcover

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by Charles Fréger (Author)In AAM AASTHA, internationally renowned photographer Charles Fréger continues to spotlight global traditions and cultures by celebrating the powerful visual aspects of Indian folk culture and religious ritual. India is home to a myriad of local traditions, legends, and religions, each with their own festivals, rites, and ceremonies. Celebrations burst with vivid colors and often wildly exuberant costumes, some representing gods and goddesses, others legendary heroes ...

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Creative Haven Festive Mexican Talavera Designs Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Marjorie Sarnat (Author)Beautifully decorated Talavera pottery serves as the inspiration for these 31 illustrations, which feature animal motifs rendered in the intricate style of Old World designs. Frogs, geckos, turtles, roosters, parrots, butterflies, and other animals appear against backdrops of flowers, fruits, sunbursts, and other classic Mexican ornaments. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Fe...