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The Art and Life of Fukuda Kodojin: Japan's Great Poet and Landscape Artist - Paperback

$39.99

by Andreas Marks (Author), Paul Berry (Author), Jonathan Chaves (Author)The most comprehensive book on Kodojin's art ever published--beautiful and mysterious--a collection of more than 100 paintings with English translations of the inscribed poems. The Art and Life of Fukuda Kodojin is the first publication in English to offer an in-depth examination of Kodojin's life, painting, and poetry. This fully illustrated publication draws from institutions and private collections worldwide, and is th...

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How to Draw Cool Ships and Boats: From Sailboats to Ocean Liners - Paperback

$6.99

by Fiona Gowen (Illustrator), Paul Calver (Author), Toby Reynolds (Author)Build confidence, encourage creativity, and expand artistic skills with this amazing collection of easy, step-by-step instructions for drawing the coolest ships and boats!Encourage kids to broaden their artistic horizons and set them smooth sailing towards tackling the decks, sails, oars, and more for tons of waterway traveling. The impressive variety from canoes and Viking longships, to lifeboats and brigantine pirate ...

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Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes: Model More Than 40 Animals with Teardrops, Balls, and Worms - Paperback

$12.99

by Bernadette Cuxart (Author)Teachers, parents, and kids will adore this funny and instructive book for sculpting clay! Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes is a step-by-step guide that shows children how to create more than 40 adorable clay animals (and helps teachers and parents guide them!)Modeling Clay with 3 Basic Shapes starts with three basic shapes (ball, worm, and teardrop), and builds on these to help children learn how to create personality-filled clay critters. The book also contains...

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Sketching People: An Urban Sketcher's Manual to Drawing Figures and Faces - Paperback

$19.99

by Lynne Chapman (Author)Drawing people in the outside world can be a real thrill; each sketch captures a particular person and place in time. But it can also be a challenge. How do you spot a likely subject? How do you choose the person most likely to stay still? How do you draw movement for the person that refuses to sit still? Sketching People offers straightforward, practical help to give beginning artists the confidence and ability to draw all sorts of people in many different settings. ...

How to Draw Awesome Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air: Packed with Over 100 Incredible Vehicles - Paperback

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by Fiona Gowen (Illustrator), Paul Calver (Author), Toby Reynolds (Author)Build confidence, encourage creativity, and expand artistic skills with this amazing collection of easy, step-by-step instructions for drawing the coolest things that go!Encourage kids to broaden their artistic horizons and get their drawing skills racing ahead as they tackle the wheels, scoops, cabs, and designs for tons of transportation methods. The impressive variety from huge haulers and luxury cars, to rescue vehi...

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Urban Sketching: The Complete Guide to Techniques - Paperback

$19.99

by Thomas Thorspecken (Author)While most sketching guides leave the artist with static bowls of fruit and flower vases to develop their skill, Urban Sketching takes its inspiration from the living, breathing world around us Contents include the nuts and bolts of sketching and drawing as well as a range of techniques specific to this artistic genre. Readers will discover: Rules on perspective that will aid inn capturing landscapes, buildings, and objects accuratelyTips for capturing the essen...

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The Compendium of Fantasy Art Techniques: The Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Fantasy Worlds, Mystical Characters, and the Creatures of Your Own Worst - Paperback

$29.99

by Rob Alexander (Author), Finlay Cowan (Author), Kevin Walker (Author)Artists interested in graphic novels, comic book illustration, or computer game graphics will find a veritable course load of instruction in this mega-fantasy art manual. Combining the best of three of B.E.S. top fantasy art titles, The Compendium of Fantasy Art Techniques presents easy-to follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations that will teach readers the essential techniques for creating the fantasy world of t...

Der Mond: The Art of Neon Genesis Evangelion - Hardcover

$35.00

by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Author)Part of the Neon Genesis Evangelion phenomenon--the most talked-about anime series of last ten years! New look, a hard cover version for Der Mond! Stylish, delicate, and consistently edgy, Der Mond collects the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, perhaps the most acclaimed manga and anime artist of all time. The book includes 74 pages of paintings and designs devoted to Neon Genesis Evangelion, plus another 50 pages from The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia--The...

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Mercy Sparx: The Big Cover Up Art Book - Paperback

$21.58

by Josh Blaylock (Created by)Ever wanted to flip through a book of just Mercy Sparx art, just admiring the series best covers and pin-ups? Now you can with Mercy Sparx: The Big Cover Up! This beautiful perfect bound art book collects over 10 years of Mercy Sparx cover art and pin-ups by original series artist Matt Merhoff AND art by the many variant artists for the series. Plus, this collectible features brand new cover art by Mercy Sparx creator Josh Blaylock. Who is Mercy Sparx? Mercy Sparx...

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American Journey: My Life in Art - Hardcover

$39.00

by Marco Sassone (Author)"A captivating autobiography of an extraordinary life, as dramatic as it is accomplished." --Kirkus Review"The artist steps forward to disclose why a spiritual journey is required before any great art can be brought to light." --Peter H. Falk, Editor of Discoveries in American ArtAmerican Journey is the vivid, transformational life story of internationally acclaimed American-Italian painter Marco Sassone, who came to California in search of artistic freedom and succes...

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Fashion Design Drawing Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: The New Guide for Aspiring Fashion Artists - Paperback

$23.99

by Caroline Tatham (Author), Julian Seaman (Editor), Wynn Armstrong (Author)Fashion Design Drawing Course is a popular and widely praised instructional textbook that over the years has become a standard for classroom use. Twenty-four step-by-step exercises tutor students in methods for finding inspiration, developing techniques to sharpen their observational skills, and in creating fashion drawings in color and black-and-white media. Separate sections coach students in getting started, and on...

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The Magical Garden of Claude Monet - Paperback

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by Laurence Anholt (Author)A lovely book about artist, Claude Monet from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Julie lives in Paris, but she longs to walk in a beautiful country garden. When her mother takes her on a visit to rural Giverny, Julie discovers a beautiful garden and befriends the man she believes is the gardener. In fact, he is the garden's owner, the immortal artist Claude Monet.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: gorgeous illustrations and reproductions of...

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Picasso and the Girl with a Ponytail: An Art History Book for Kids (Homeschool Supplies, Classroom Materials) - Paperback

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by Laurence Anholt (Author)A lovely art history book for kids about artist, Pablo Picasso from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Perfect for the classroom or home library! Sylvette is a shy little girl, but her neighbor happens to be the artist, Pablo Picasso. His drawings, paintings, and sculptures soon become world famous. Sylvette soon overcomes her shyness and begins a career as a fine artist.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: gorgeous illustrations and reproduc...

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by Laurence Anholt (Author)A lovely art history book for kids about artist, Vincent Van Gogh from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Perfect for the classroom or home library! Young Camille befriends a strange visitor to his small town, and one day he brings this man a gift of bright, beautiful sunflowers. The man is the artist Vincent van Gogh, and the sunflowers quickly become the subject of a magnificent painting.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: gorgeous illustr...

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by Laurence Anholt (Author)A lovely book about artist, Edgar Degas from the series, Anholt's Artists Books for Children. Young Marie wants to be a ballerina, but her parents have no money for lessons. She must earn money working at a ballet school. Then, her life takes an unusual turn when she models for the famous sculptor, Edgar Degas.Parents, teachers, and gift givers will find: gorgeous illustrations and reproductions of works by the artists a fun and educational story for home or the cl...

Be a Work of Art: 250 Anecdotes and Stories - Paperback

$10.06

by David Bruce (Author)Living works of art tend to take joy in living. So how can we be a living work of art? Some ways include living a life of wit and intelligence, practicing an art, doing good deeds, paying attention to your soul as well as your body, staying angry at the things that should anger us, and being aware of the fabulous realities that surround us despite the presence of evil in the world. Here are some bumper-sticker condensations of ancient and modern wisdom: Resist Psychic D...

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First Sticker Art: Zoo Animals: Use Stickers to Create 20 Cute Zoo Animals - Paperback

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by Ksenya Savva (Illustrator), Paul Calver (Author), Toby Reynolds (Author)Magically create colorful artwork of the cutest zoo animals with 20 fun paint-by-sticker activities with big stickers for little hands! This sticker book for kids includes everything kids need to make fun sticker art activities of adorable zoo animals. Make a hippo, giant panda, giraffe, flamingo, kangaroo, and so much more! Sturdy, bright, big, and colorful stickers perfect for little hands to practice numbers and sha...

Mushrooms trip: Color book for adults - Paperback

$17.05

by Tatum Jarychel Martínez (Author)Travel with me to the wonderful world of mushrooms, it is an ideal book to give as a gift for others or for yourself, enjoy filling these incredible designs with color that will blow your imagination. MUSHROOM COLORING BOOK With 100+ unique illustration coloring pages. You will love our book Book features: High quality hand-drawn images. Each image is printed on single-sided to prevent bleed-through. Great for adults relaxing and stress relief. May the colo...

Alice in Wonderland: A Whimsical Coloring Book for Adults - Paperback

$15.12

by Julia Spiri (Author)Enjoy Alice's Whimsical World in this amazing coloring book, and create your own Wonderland Adventures!Discover: ♦ Two full sets of 25 unique illustrations (total 50 images).♦ Detailed and beautiful illustrations♦ A large print (8.5 x 11)♦ Hours of Inspiration, Relaxation and FunYou'll love it! Number of Pages: 104 Dimensions: 0.28 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: September 07, 2022

Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas - Paperback

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by Leigh N. Hersey (Editor), Bryna Bobick (Editor), Hana Alhadad (Contribution by)Engagement in the City: How Arts and Culture Impact Development in Urban Areas explores how the arts contribute to cultural and economic development, physical and mental health, education, and social capital. The book can be helpful for scholars and community leaders interested in facilitating arts-based initiatives to improve their communities.Author BiographyLeigh N. Hersey is assistant professor and MPA coord...

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The Office: Weekly Planner Notepad - Paperback

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by Insights (Author) Number of Pages: 52 Dimensions: 0.7 x 10.7 x 8.9 IN Publication Date: January 10, 2023

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Dragon Ball Z: Goku Journal with Charm - Hardcover

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by Insight Editions (Author) Number of Pages: 184 Dimensions: 1.2 x 8.5 x 6.4 IN Publication Date: January 10, 2023

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Harry Potter: Platform 9-3/4 Travel Set - Hardcover

$45.00

by Insights (Author)Bring the magic of Hogwarts(TM) on your next adventure with the Harry Potter Platform 9-3/4(TM) Travel Set. Like Harry Potter stepping through to Platform 9-3/4(TM)-it's time for a travel adventure! This deluxe gift set features a travel journal to log your experiences and memories, a passport holder to organize important documents, and a luggage tag to keep track of your suitcase-all housed in a collectible, Hogwarts(TM)-inspired luggage case. 184-PAGE TRAVEL JOURNAL: T...

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The Office: Somehow I Manage Journal with Charm - Hardcover

$21.99

by Insights (Author) Number of Pages: 184 Dimensions: 0.8 x 8.5 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: January 24, 2023

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At the Source: A Courbet Landscape Rediscovered - Paperback

$34.95

by Lynn Marsden-Atlass (Editor), André Dombrowski (Editor)In 2016, a landscape painting of the source of the Lison river in France was discovered at the University of Pennsylvania and was immediately suspected of being the work of Gustave Courbet. A lengthy authentication process began in 2018 and the landscape has since been confirmed as his. This new discovery sparked an exhibition showcasing the infamous painter's modern landscape practice. Titled At the Source: A Courbet Landscape Redisco...

Outrageous Wedding Announcements - Paperback

$43.13

by David Sheskin (Author)Inspired by the prosaic descriptions of the couples in the Times this book is comprised of 35 outrageous wedding announcements that one is not likely to find in the New York Times or, for that matter, any other newspaper. Each of the announcements begins with a fanciful illustration of the bride and groom followed by biographical information on the couple and their parents. The latter employs an irreverent brand of humor that aspires to depict the evolving realities a...

Curatorial Intervention: History and Current Practices - Paperback

$64.80

by Brett M. Levine (Author)This book covers the history of intervention theory, initial research including interviews with thirty professional artists, curators, and administrators, working in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States with narratives that reflected both the prevalence of, and the inherent opacity within, curatorial intervention.Author BiographyBrett M. Levine is a curator, writer, and editor who explores the intersections between intentionality, interventionality, and rec...

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by Ondrej Petkovsky (Author)If you want to not only relax by coloring, but also have fun, and laugh in the context of the meeting of the prehistoric and the present, the journey of the velociraptor is here for you with images of various situations from older and newer images of our world. Enjoy the journey you paint yourself.Author BiographyOndrej Petkovsky is a teacher at a primary art school, passionate draftsman, painter, illustrator, and a figurative anatomist. Number of Pages: 110 Public...

AP Art History Premium, Sixth Edition: Prep Book with 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice - Paperback

$44.99

by Barron's Educational Series (Author), John B. Nici (Author)Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron's AP Art History Premium, Sixth Edition includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only AP Art History book you'll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam ...

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by Una Pope-Hennessy (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, r...

The Devil Upon Two Sticks; A Comedy, Etc. - Paperback

$19.17

by Samuel Foote (Author), George Colman (Author)Title: The devil upon two sticks; a comedy, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substant...

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Mindfulness in Drawing: Meditations on Creativity & Calm - Hardcover

$15.00

by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh (Author)Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world around us. Through mindful creative exercises and personal anecdotes, doodlers and artists at any level in their craft will gain practical experience in and discover the joys of drawing mindfully. Written b...