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Draw 50 Famous Cartoons: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Your Favorite Classic Cartoon Characters - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)A barrel of laughs is what aspiring cartoonists of all ages will have while they learn to draw their favorite characters from the funny pages.Author BiographyLee Judah Ames (January 8, 1921 - June 3, 2011 ) was an American artist noted for his Draw 50... learn-to-draw books. He was born in Manhattan, New York. His first job at age eighteen was at Walt Disney Studios. He has since led a career as an advertising artist, fine artist, cartoonist, designer, animation in-betw...

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Draw 50 Airplanes, Aircraft, and Spacecraft: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw World War II Fighter Planes, Modern Jets, Space Capsules, and Much More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skills and build a repertoire of subjects, particularly those relating to aircraft. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw a range of aircraft with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. His distinctive drawing method has proven to be successful for children and adults alike over the past 30 years, and has shown artists of the beginner to advanced level, how to draw everything from a...

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Draw 50 Sharks, Whales, and Other Sea Creatures: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Great White Sharks, Killer Whales, Barracudas, Seahorses, Seals, and Mor - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author), Warren Budd (Author)Lee Ames, together with Warren Budd, present 50 inhabitants of the deep in step-by-step sketches. "Includes no less than 11 kinds of sharks and 13 animals of the whale family." -- School Library Journal.Author BiographyLEE J. AMES began his career at Walt Disney Studios and taught at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and at Dowling College on Long Island, New York. He directed his own advertising agency and illustrated over 150 books, rang...

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Draw 50 Cats: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Domestic Breeds, Wild Cats, Cuddly Kittens, and Famous Felines - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)This book brings to life Siamese, Persians, lions, tigers, panthers and such celebrity felines as Felix, Top Cat and Snaggle Puss.Author BiographyLee Judah Ames (January 8, 1921 - June 3, 2011 ) was an American artist noted for his Draw 50... learn-to-draw books. He was born in Manhattan, New York. His first job at age eighteen was at Walt Disney Studios. He has since led a career as an advertising artist, fine artist, cartoonist, designer, animation in-betweener, illus...

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Draw 50 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Dragsters, Vintage Cars, Dune Buggies, Mini Choppers, and Many More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Draw 50 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles shows artists of all levels how to draw with ease by following simple step-by-step examples. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw your favorite hot rods, sports cars, and clunkers, including Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, dump trucks, tandem bikes, and Harley-Davidsons, with drawings of classic models from 1870 to 1984. Ames's drawing method has proven successful for children and adults of all ages over the past forty years....

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Draw 50 Baby Animals: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Kittens, Lambs, Chicks, Puppies, and Other Adorableoffspring - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author), Murray Zak (Author)Revisiting the animal theme that kicked off the series more than twenty-five years ago, Draw 50 Baby Animals brings you an amazing array of the most adorable critters on earth. This latest installment in the Lee J. Ames illustration dynasty features darling baby animals from the wild, the barnyard, and even the backyard that will delight children and parents alike, making it an ideal tool for mastering drawing skills either at home or at school.Lee ...

Draw 50 Animals: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Elephants, Tigers, Dogs, Fish, Birds, and Many More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)A step-by-step, easy-to-use drawing book that will help kids and adults alike develop their technical drawing skills and build a repertoire of animal subjects. Fifty furry, scaly, and feathered friends are here for aspiring young artists to learn how to draw, including a lion, a giraffe, a dinosaur, a penguin, a bunny, a shark, and much more. It's easy to bring these animals to life the Draw 50 way. Over the past thirty years, celebrated author Lee J. Ames's distinctive...

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Draw the Draw 50 Way: How to Draw Cats, Puppies, Horses, Buildings, Birds, Aliens, Boats, Trains, and Everything Else Under the Sun - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)For more than forty years, the bestselling Draw 50 series has shown artists of all levels how to create everything from puppies to ships, horses to skyscrapers, and aliens to race cars. This addition to the series shows how to render sixty of Lee J. Ames's most popular examples, step-by-step. The clear visual explanations help aspiring and seasoned artists alike learn the basic shapes, forms, and proportions of subjects while exploring themes that interest them most in ...

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Draw 50 Flowers, Trees, and Other Plants: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Orchids, Weeping Willows, Prickly Pears, Pineapples, and Many More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author), P. Lee Ames (Author)Targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skill and build a repertoire of subjects, especially those in nature. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw dozens of plants with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. His distinctive drawing method has proven to be successful for children and adults alike over the past thirty years, and has shown artists, from the beginner to advanced level, how to draw everyt...

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Draw 50 Dogs: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Beagles, German Shepherds, Collies, Golden Retrievers, Yorkies, Pugs, Malamutes, and Many More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Old English sheep dogs, German Shepherds and Malamutes are just a few of the fun-loving, furry breeds that anyone can create by following these sketches. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.Author BiographyLee Judah Ames (January 8, 1921 - June 3, 2011 ) was an American artist noted for his Draw 50... learn-to-draw books. He was born in Manhattan, New York. His first job at age eighteen was at Walt Disney Studios. He has since led a career as an advertising artist...

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Draw 50 Horses: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Broncos, Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Dancers, Prancers, and Many More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Arabians, Pintos, Morgans and Clydesdales: jumping, bucking, rearing, grazing and kicking -- all are in this collection of 50 drawings.Author BiographyLee Judah Ames (January 8, 1921 - June 3, 2011 ) was an American artist noted for his Draw 50... learn-to-draw books. He was born in Manhattan, New York. His first job at age eighteen was at Walt Disney Studios. He has since led a career as an advertising artist, fine artist, cartoonist, designer, animation in-betweener, ...

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Draw 50 Monsters: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Creeps, Superheroes, Demons, Dragons, Nerds, Ghouls, Giants, Vampires, Zombies, and Other Scary Creatur - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Lee Ames has come up with 50 creepy creatures that young people can learn to draw. An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.Author BiographyLee Judah Ames (January 8, 1921 - June 3, 2011 ) was an American artist noted for his Draw 50... learn-to-draw books. He was born in Manhattan, New York. His first job at age eighteen was at Walt Disney Studios. He has since led a career as an advertising artist, fine artist, cartoonist, designer, animation in-betweener, illustrator...

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Draw 50 Birds: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Chickadees, Peacocks, Toucans, Mallards, and Many More of Our Feathered Friends - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author), Tony D'Adamo (Author)Targeted at young aspiring artists seeking to develop their technical skills and build a repertoire of subjects, particularly animals. Acclaimed author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw dozens of the most beautiful and fascinating birds from around the world with a comprehensive, step-by-step approach. His distinctive drawing method has proven to be successful for children and adults alike over the past 40 years, and has shown artists, from th...

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From Postwar to Postmodern, Art in Japan, 1945-1989: Primary Documents - Paperback

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by Doryun Chong (Editor), Michio Hayashi (Editor), Fumihiko Sumitomo (Editor)A trove of primary source materials, From Postwar to Postmodern, Art in Japan 1945-1989 is an invaluable scholarly resource for readers who wish to explore the fascinating subject of avant-garde art in postwar Japan. In this comprehensive anthology, an array of key documents, artist manifestos, critical essays, and roundtable discussions are translated into English for the first time. The pieces cover a broad range o...

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Draw 50 Magical Creatures: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Unicorns, Elves, Cherubs, Trolls, and Many More - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author), Andrew Mitchell (Author)Learn to Draw 50 Magical Creatures Draw 50 Magical Creatures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Acclaimed author and illustrator Lee J. Ames shows you how to draw an enchanting variety of mystical creatures and legendary beasts, including a stately centaur, a frightening Cyclops, a playful fairy, a bashful mermaid, and so much more. Lee J. Ames's drawing method has proven successful fo...

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Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures: The Step-By-Step Way to Draw Castles and Cathedrals, Skyscrapers and Bridges, and So Much More... - Paperback

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by Lee J. Ames (Author)Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw famous structures from all over the world, as well as an igloo, a barn and silo, a windmill, and even a teepee. Ames's illustration style and renowned drawing method has made him a leader in the step-by-step drawing manual, and the 31 books in his Draw 50 series have sold more than t...

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Kids Draw Big Book of Everything Manga - Paperback

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by Christopher Hart (Author)All manga, all the time, all the Chris Hart way - Bumper book of 256 manga-packed pages - Learn to draw manga, step by step - One gigantic celebration of manga mania Kids are drawn to manga like magnets, and Christopher Hart's manga books are among the hottest sellers of all books, with more than 2.5 million copies in print. Now Watson-Guptill has gathered Hart's four best-selling Kids Draw books and combined them into one giant manga book. If they're out ther...

Stan Lee's How to Draw Superheroes - Paperback

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by Stan Lee (Author), Steve Ditko (Illustrator), Jack Kirby (Illustrator)The third installment in comics icon Stan Lee's series showing readers how to draw some of the most exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait -- these hugely popular Marvel Comics superheroes were co-created by the legendary Stan Lee. Now, Lee shows readers everything they'll need to make their own migh...

Drawing Basics and Video Game Art: Classic to Cutting-Edge Art Techniques for Winning Video Game Design - Paperback

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by Chris Solarski (Author)"This book supports my own 30-year crusade to demonstrate that games are an art form that undeniably rivals traditional arts. It gives detailed explanations of game art techniques and their importance, while also highlighting their dependence on artistic aspects of game design and programming." -- John Romero, co-founder of id Software and CEO of Loot Drop, Inc. "Solarski's methodology here is to show us the artistic techniques that every artist should know, and then...

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by Kate Parkinson (Author)Grace's name may be a bit of a misnomer, for graceful she is not. She wants to be a ballerina, but dancing is not her forte. "Give it up, Grace," the other girls tell her. Saddened, Grace turns to drawing--and when she does, she starts to feel better. Grace is good at drawing and the other girls love her artwork. Grace finds a way to be part of the ballet using her true talent--she paints the sets! But the indefatigable Grace also keeps dancing in this easy reader th...

Colored Pencil Painting Bible: Techniques for Achieving Luminous Color and Ultrarealistic Effects - Paperback

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by Alyona Nickelsen (Author)Learn to paint with groundbreaking new techniques for a favorite medium - Dazzling colors, incredible realism--with simple step-by-step demonstrations- Easy-to-follow instructions from a top colored-pencil artist- Master the wide range of colored pencil effects possible, including blending, layering, translucent effects, and more Radiant color...painterly finishes...astonishing realism...with colored pencils Achieve rich, luminous color and eye-popping ultra-rea...

Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications - Hardcover

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by Suzanne Brooker (Author), Domenic Cretara (Foreword by)The art of portraiture approached its apex during the sixteenth century in Europe with the discovery of oil painting when the old masters developed and refined techniques that remain unsurpassed to this day. The ascendance of nonrepresentational art in the middle of the twentieth century displaced these venerable skills, especially in academic art circles. Fortunately for aspiring artists today who wish to learn the methods that allowe...

How to Make a Watercolor Paint Itself: Experimental Techniques for Achieving Realistic Effects - Paperback

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by Nita Engle (Author)Award-winning artist Nita Engle's breakthrough approach to watercolor shows readers how to combine spontaneity and control to produce glowing, realistic paintings. Her method begins with action-filled exercises that demonstrate how to play with paint, following no rules. Subsequent step-by-step projects add planning to the mix, demonstrating how to turn loose washes into light-filled watercolors with textural effects achieved by spraying, sprinkling, pouring, squirting, ...

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by Ted Lewin (Author)An observant boy sees many things on his way home from school. A dog, a truck, a bird, a butterfly. . . these ordinary urban experiences become artistic inspiration for the boy. When he gets home, he draws all of the things he saw. Now he can see them at home, too Caldecott Honor medalist Ted Lewin's magnificent, lifelike paintings transform the boy's everyday walk into an enchanting exploration of his surroundings. Emerging readers will like the simple, repetitive text...

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Let's Be Friends / Seamos Amigos: In English and Spanish / En Ingles Y Español - Paperback

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by René Colato Laínez (Author), Nomar Perez (Illustrator)Hi! Hola! A friendship story in English and Spanish! Un cuento de amistad en inglés y español! Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let's paint. / Pintemos. Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, meet at school. They paint together and learn about colors. In the end, they declare, "Let's be friends. / Seamos amigos. Rene Colato Lainez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious sto...

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by Tedd Arnold (Author)Vincent is ready to paint his house--but what color should it be? He starts painting it white, but the spider says it's his house, and he likes red. The caterpillar says it's his house and he likes yellow. The beetle likes purple, and the bird likes blue. Each color introduces a new variety of vibrant shades, filling Vincent's palette with too many options. But, creative genius that he is, Vincent finds a way to make everyone happy Blending his signature cartoonish...

Records Ruin the Landscape: John Cage, the Sixties, and Sound Recording - Hardcover

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by David Grubbs (Author)John Cage's disdain for records was legendary. He repeatedly spoke of the ways in which recorded music was antithetical to his work. In Records Ruin the Landscape, David Grubbs argues that, following Cage, new genres in experimental and avant-garde music in the 1960s were particularly ill suited to be represented in the form of a recording. These activities include indeterminate music, long-duration minimalism, text scores, happenings, live electronic music, free jazz,...

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Mounting Frustration: The Art Museum in the Age of Black Power - Paperback

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by Susan E. Cahan (Author)In Mounting Frustration Susan E. Cahan uncovers the moment when the civil rights movement reached New York City's elite art galleries. Focusing on three controversial exhibitions that integrated African American culture and art, Cahan shows how the art world's racial politics is far more complicated than overcoming past exclusions.Author BiographySusan E. Cahan is Dean, Tyler School of Art at Temple University, the editor of I Remember Heaven: Jim Hodges and Andy War...

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Left Bank of the Hudson: Jersey City and the Artists of 111 1st Street - Paperback

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by David J. Goodwin (Author)In the late 1980s, a handful of artists priced out of Manhattan and desperately needing affordable studio space discovered 111 1st Street, a former P. Lorillard Tobacco Company warehouse. Over the next two decades, an eclectic collection of painters, sculptors, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, and writers dreamt and toiled within the building's labyrinthine halls. The local arts scene flourished, igniting hope that Jersey City would emerge as the next grassroo...

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The Color of the Moon: Lunar Painting in American Art - Paperback

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by Laura L. Vookles (Editor), Bartholomew F. Bland (Editor), Hudson River Museum (Author)ON MY MODERN MET'S TOP TEN LIST OF BEST CREATIVE BOOKS TO CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOON LANDING The moon--its face, color, and power--threads through the tapestry of American landscape painting, holding timeless allure for artists and beloved by viewers of paintings everywhere. The Hudson River Museum has organized The Color of the Moon: Lunar Painting in American Art--the first major museum exam...

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Jack Whitten: The Greek Alphabet Series - Hardcover

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by Jack Whitten (Artist), Donna de Salvo (Editor), Matilde Guidelli-Guidi (Editor)On Whitten's pioneering 1970s series marking his move away from gestural paintingThe first publication to delve deeply into Jack Whitten's Greek Alphabet paintings (1975-78), this volume examines this remarkable series, which consists of variations on abstract, black-and-white compositions and experiments in mark-making. For these works, Whitten employed handmade tools and techniques including the comb, imprint ...

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by Gertrud Goldschmidt (Artist), Pablo León de la Barra (Editor), Geaninne Gutiérrez-Guimarães (Editor)Gego infused her art with architecture and engineering to create unique works of delicate suspenseAccompanying the first major museum retrospective exhibition of Gego's work in the US in more than 15 years, this expansive, definitive catalog charts the evolution of Gego's singular approach to abstraction through organic forms, linear structures and systematic spatial investigations. Featurin...