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Artist's Sketchbook: Exercises and Techniques for Sketching on the Spot - Paperback

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by Cathy Johnson (Author)Grab your pen and seize the day Make art a part of your everyday life, and everyday life a part of your art. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself. Cathy Johnson leads you on this thrilling expedition as you explore ways to turn everyday sights and experiences into a cache of visual memories. She and other artist...

How to Draw Fantasy Art and RPG Maps: Step by Step Cartography for Gamers and Fans - Paperback

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by Jared Blando (Author)Learn to create authentic fantasy maps step-by-step! Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines...

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Wabi Sabi Painting with Cold Wax: Adding Body, Texture and Transparency to Your Art - Paperback

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by Serena Barton (Author)The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect, the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide, you'll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination with oil paint and other mediums--to add layers of texture, atmosphere, depth and meaning to your paintings while developing a more intuitive artistic voice. No matter what your experience level, learning to paint with...

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Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting: Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques - Paperback

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by Jo Toye (Author)Discover abstract painting with acrylics "If you approach your art with a playful attitude you will be more apt to keep making art, and the more art you make, the better your art will be." --pg. 10 Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting will help you plunge joyfully into artmaking. With the belief that an attitude of playfulness is key to artistic growth, award-winning acrylic artist Jo Toye leads you on an engaging workshop-style a...

How to Paint Fast, Loose and Bold: Simple Techniques for Expressive Painting - Paperback

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by Patti Mollica (Author)Bold Exciting Powerful A new level of artistic expression Every artist strives to achieve the kind of painting that commands attention from across the room and delights the eye up close. In this book, artist and workshop teacher Patti Mollica walks you through surprisingly simple and efficient strategies for achieving that kind of powerful composition, whatever your subject. Complete with timed exercises and start-to-finish painting demonstrations, this book is for...

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Painted Paper Art Workshop: Easy and Colorful Collage Paintings - Paperback

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by Elizabeth St Hilaire (Author)This is where painting meets collage You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no matter what your skill level Start with materials you probably already have--fluid acrylics, stencils, a few household items and paper--and hand-paint your personalized paper palette using basic techniques anyone can do. Then...

Designing Creatures and Characters: How to Build an Artist's Portfolio for Video Games, Film, Animation and More - Paperback

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by Marc Taro Holmes (Author)All You Need Is a Pencil, Paper and Your Imagination Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-des...

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The Mandala Guidebook: How to Draw, Paint and Color Expressive Mandala Art - Paperback

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by Kathryn Costa (Author)Relax, create and connect with mandala art. Do you love coloring mandalas? You're not alone Adult coloring books are gaining in popularity every day. Do you want to learn how to draw and color your own mandalas? In The Mandala Guidebook, Kathryn Costa shows you how with easy instructions perfect for the beginner. You'll find a wide range of projects, each with beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions covering more design styles and artistic mediums than any...

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Draw with Jazza - Creating Characters: Fun and Easy Guide to Drawing Cartoons and Comics - Paperback

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by Josiah Brooks (Author)Imagine, Design and Draw Your Own Characters Draw With Jazza YouTube star Josiah Brooks breaks down an easy-to-follow method that will help you to invent and draw original characters time and time again. Whether sci-fi or steampunk, comic book heroines or tattooed action heroes, animal familiars or alien races, you will discover the limitless possibilities of creating your very own characters for comic books, cartoons, video games and more No matter what your skil...

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Exploring Color Workshop, 30th Anniversary Edition: With New Exercises, Lessons and Demonstrations - Paperback

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by Nita Leland (Author)Unlock the secrets to gorgeous, expressive, unforgettable color Finding color combinations that not only work but excite the eye is one of the greatest challenges artists face. This updated and expanded 30th anniversary edition of the North Light classic Exploring Color teaches artists of all mediums and skill levels how to use and control color in their artwork and shows how exhilarating and enjoyable the ride can be. Popular art instructor and best-selling author N...

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Think Big Paint Small: Oil Painting Easier, Faster and Better - Paperback

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by Joyce Washor (Author)Discover the pleasures of creating big art on a small canvas There are plenty of reasons to paint small. Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space and less time. What could be better? Think Big Paint Small (previously published as Big Art Small Canvas and updated with new demonstrations and art) gives you all the guidance you need to succeed at creating small paintings. You'll find more than 12...

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Abstracts in Acrylic and Ink: A Playful Painting Workshop - Paperback

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by Jodi Ohl (Author)Splatter, stamp, scrape, repeat. A quick-start guide to beautifully layered and textured abstracts While there are many approaches to painting abstract art, Jodi Ohl's philosophy is to simply start. In this book, the successful, self-taught artist helps you "dive in with an open mind and fearless heart." Everything inside is geared toward kick-starting your creativity: - An exciting series of 22 fun-to-follow, step-by-step projects. - A tantalizing variety of approaches...

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Super Cute World: A Coloring and Creativity Book - Paperback

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by Jane Maday (Author)Pure coloring bliss Life is not all sunshine and roses...it's also bunnies, birds, butterflies, teapots, seashells and a feast of other adorable subjects Jane Maday sets the mood with her crisp, delightfully detailed designs...you bring them to life with your medium of choice. Stroke by stroke, you'll be transported to a whimsical world of irresistible animals, sentimental settings and flowers galore. From kittens romping in a strawberry patch to cottages in the clear...

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Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head - Hardcover

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by Mau-Kun Yim (Author), Iris Yim (Author)Draw the best portraits with form and spirit. Drawing techniques from a master Mau-Kun Yim learned to draw as the Old Masters did and believes that to render the essence of life in portrait drawing, one must continue to pursue the old ways. This philosophy and methodology relies on a holistic approach to observation, analysis and critical-thinking honed through time and patience. - Start with a solid foundation - Classical bust drawing is a must. ...

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Beautiful Portrait Painting in Oils: Keys to Mastering Diverse Skin Tones and More - Paperback

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by Chris Saper (Author)How to paint oil portraits like the Old Masters Mona Lisa. Girl with a Pearl Earring. Madame X. The infinite variety and beauty of humankind--like the mysteries behind sparkling eyes, a sly smile or an averted gaze--has captivated artists since the beginning of time. This expanded edition of Chris Saper's best-selling guide, Classic Portrait Painting in Oils, reveals keys for mastering how to paint beautiful portraits in oil to create soulful works of art. Through easy...

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by Jerry Yarnell (Author)Acrylic secrets to bring your nature paintings to life Bring landscapes to life with popular workshop instructor, best-selling author and television personality Jerry Yarnell Jerry has made painting a pleasure--and a success--for thousands of artists, both beginner and experienced alike. In this book, he delivers eight new, fun-to-create wildlife scenes in his signature teaching style. Following Yarnell's clear and friendly instructions, readers will learn how to p...

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Paint Watercolor Flowers: A Beginner's Step-By-Step Guide - Paperback

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by Birgit O'Connor (Author)You can paint beautiful blooms, step by step Sunflowers, orchids, daffodils, lilies...your brush can bring these and more to life with Paint Watercolor Flowers. Master watercolorist Birgit O'Connor guides you every step of the way, from selecting essential watercolor supplies, to practicing basic painting techniques, to capturing the unique details of a variety of flowers, to showing them off in striking, color-rich compositions. Learn how to paint nine different ...

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Pastel Innovations: 60+ Creative Techniques and Exercises for Painting with Pastels - Hardcover

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by Dawn Emerson (Author)Pastel Painting Techniques That Are Revolutionary, Fun and Easy! Designed for beginners considering using pastel for the first time, for experienced artists who may feel uninspired, and for anyone in between, the skills you will gain with Pastel Innovations, will help you build confidence and open your world so you can paint what CAN BE, not just what you THINK is. Explore the unique joys of pastel painting with: - An exploration of the basics You'll expand your art...

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by Jerry Yarnell (Author)Best-selling author, instructor and PBS TV show host, Jerry Yarnell delivers his latest offering with dozens of all new lessons and 8 full step-by-step landscape painting projects. Features detailed materials lists and advice on how to set up a palette. Learn the terms and techniques necessary to achieve your desired effects. Get lessons on color mixing, composition, negative space, perspective, values and more. With his signature, easy-to-follow style, Jerry Yarnell ...

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Paint, Play, Explore: Expressive Mark-Making Techniques in Mixed Media - Paperback

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by Rae Missigman (Author)Discover the marks for your most authentic art Mixed-media artist Rae Missigman identifies herself as a "mark-maker." Ever in the forefront of her art, organic shapes and graphic marks are what give her work a sense of authenticity. With an adventurous, anything-goes attitude to expressing herself, she is just as likely to use a celery stem, a sewing machine or a cardboard tube as she is a brush, a palette knife or her own hands. In Paint, Play, Explore, Missigman ...

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Adorable Animals Grayscale Coloring Book - Paperback

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by Jane Maday (Author)Explore an all-new art form in this full-length, fully rendered and fully adorable grayscale coloring book You are going to love the results you get with the grayscale coloring pages created by cute creature expert Jane Maday. Not sure where to start? Just follow the simple step-by-step instruction to learn how to expertly use this breakout coloring technique for beautiful results. It's super easy, relaxing and fun using Maday's hand-drawn graytone images as a guide. G...

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Big Book of Drawing Animals: 90+ Dogs, Cats, Horses and Wild Animals - Paperback

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by Thierry Beaudenon (Author), P. Rodriguez (Author)Drawing animals is easy Cute and cuddly, fuzzy and finned--animals come in all shapes and sizes, and this big book will teach you how to draw everything from dogs and cats to horses, lions and hammerhead sharks. No experience necessary More than 90 easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations break down how to draw your favorite pets, wildlife and poses from start to finish. All you need is a pencil and paper to transform simple shapes and...

Keys to Drawing with Imagination: Strategies and Exercises for Gaining Confidence and Enhancing Your Creativity - Paperback

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by Bert Dodson (Author)Draw with Confidence and Creativity New in paperback Creativity occurs in action. It is not a trait; it is something you do. To be creative, you need to engage in the art-making process. When you are "in the flow," you shift out of the future and into the present, making connections, generating variations and surrendering to the process. This ten-year edition of Keys to Drawing With Imagination is a course for artists in how to take something, do something to it and ...

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Dracopedia Legends: An Artist's Guide to Drawing Dragons of Folklore - Hardcover

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by William O'Connor (Author)Learn to draw colossal dragons and legendary heroes It was a stormy night in Northern Wales when I and my apprentice, Conceil, had to take shelter in an old stalkers cottage along Caernarfon Bay. A peat fire was lit, and our guide, Sir Geoffrey Guest, regaled us with ancient stories of dragons while, outside, the gale battered the coastline.... What follows is a retelling of classical legends, plucked from the folklore of cultures spread across time and around th...

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The Painted Art Journal: 24 Projects for Creating Your Visual Narrative - Paperback

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by Jeanne Oliver (Author)Take a mixed-media journey to the very heart of your creativity The Painted Art Journal opens doors to your most personal and authentic art yet. Tell your story as only you can, through a series of guided projects that culminate in a beautiful, autobiographical art journal worthy of passing along to future generations. Along the way, you will hone your own unique style of artful storytelling, filled with the images, colors and symbols that resonate most powerfully wi...

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Drawing Cute with Katie Cook: 200+ Lessons for Drawing Super Adorable Stuff - Paperback

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by Katie Cook (Author)Fun fact: A lot of animals are shaped like potatoes.Another fun fact: Potatoes are easy to draw.Another another fun fact: If you can draw a potato, you can draw animals. Master of cute Katie Cook teaches you how to draw everything adorable in her first tutorial book with quick and easy-to-follow step-by-step lessons. All you need is a pencil and paper...or a napkin or a wall, depending on how confident you are in your drawing ability. Learn how to turn curvy blobs, s...

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Foundations of Classical Oil Painting: How to Paint Realistic People, Landscapes and Still Life - Paperback

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by Lea Wight (Author)Professional painting instructor Lea Colie Wight demystifies the formulaic process of oil painting into a simple approach to help you paint confidently and accurately in full color. Develop a core foundational skill set to develop your paintings and discover a signature way of working from life that can be applied to figure painting, portraits, landscapes and still life. Though the focus is on oils, the methods in this book can be applied to all painting mediums including...

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Artist's Market 2018: How and Where to Sell Your Art - Paperback

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by Noel Rivera (Editor)A successful art career at your fingertips Do you want to establish or expand a career for yourself in fine art, illustration, or design? Artist's Market 2018 is the must-have reference guide you need. Thousands of successful artists have relied on us to help develop their careers and navigate the changing business landscape. Artist's Market 2018 includes the most up-to-date, individually verified market contacts possible. Grow your art business with these resources:...

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Drawing Made Easy: How to Draw from Observation and Imagination - Paperback

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by Robbie Lee (Author)In the same easy to understand and fun to experience style as Perspective Made Easy, Robbie Lee shows readers, step by step, the basic drawing skills they need to build a successful base on which to build any style of drawing expertise. With a fun robot as their guide, readers will experience immediate success as they follow along with more than 20 step-by-step demonstrations and 30 lessons on topics such as the drawing process, perspective, drawing people, and drawing s...

How to Draw People: Step-By-Step Lessons for Figures and Poses - Paperback

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by Jeff Mellem (Author)The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Drawing Figures To draw an anatomical figure, you don't need a stack of weighty anatomy books. Just take it step by step In How to Draw People, author Jeff Mellem teaches beginning artists how to draw the human figure, from stick figure to anatomically accurate person, in clear, easy-to-follow lessons. More than just a reference, this book provides the step-by-step instruction to teach you to draw the human figure and the anatomical ...

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Artful Alphabets: 55 Inspiring Hand Lettering Techniques and Ideas - Paperback

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by Joanne Sharpe (Author)Create uniquely artful words with secrets from Joanne Sharpe Joanne Sharpe--author of the popular book The Art of Whimsical Lettering--has gathered together 55 of her favorite hand-drawn alphabets for this light-hearted collection. Follow simple illustrated steps to replicate each style...no lengthy instructions or extensive practice required. Any "imperfections" only add to their charm Try your hand at letterforms inspired by feathers, flowers, postage stamps, vi...

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Draw and Paint Super Cute Animals: 35 Step-By-Step Demonstrations - Paperback

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by Jane Maday (Author)In her newest instructional book Jane Maday, queen of cuteness, teaches you how to draw cute animal friends with basic and timeless drawing techniques. After you've mastered pencil drawings from photo references, Jane will guide you through simple techniques for adding colored pencil, watercolor and pen and ink. 35 step-by-step demonstrations cover the gamut of the cute animal kingdom from cats and kittens, dogs and puppies, chipmunks, songbird and ducklings, and even fl...