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A Beginner's Guide to Animal Woodcarving: Learn to Sculpt Lifelike Figures from a Japanese Master (Detailed Instructions for 5 Projects!)

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Report copyright infringementby Mio Hashimoto (Author)Learn to carve and paint expressive animal figures from simple blocks of wood! In this book, master sculptor Mio Hashimoto reveals the secrets and techniques behind her rustic, whimsical and lifelike animal sculptures. She teaches you the entire process of creating an endearing animal sculpture--from the preliminary sketch and wood selection, to the techniques needed to saw, sculpt and paint it. She even recommends the tools and materials ...

Georgia and Anita: The Lifelong Friendship of Georgia O'Keeffe and Anita Pollitzer

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Report copyright infringementby Liza Bennett (Author)Georgia O'Keeffe knew as soon as she met Anita Pollitzer that they had nothing in common. Anita looked like a china doll, small boned and delicate, and obviously well-to-do in her fashionable tunics and hobble skirts. She had the kind of mouth that settled naturally into a smile, which irritated O'Keeffe, who had no time for dewy-eyed girls. Yet this first impression was the beginning of a lifelong friendship that had a tremendous impact on...

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Report copyright infringementby Lee Foster (Author), Dick Johnston (Contribution by), Robin K. Williams (Contribution by)The legendary artist and musician as seen through the most comprehensive collection of his drawings ever published. A significant figure in outsider, lo-fi, and alternative scenes, Daniel Johnston inspired musicians and listeners for decades. From his origins in the Austin scene in the mid-1980s, where he performed at local venues while working at McDonald's, to his appeara...

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Report copyright infringementby Abi Morgan (Author)'That is the story of our beginning. And this is the story of...the end' Lovesong is the story of one couple, told from two different points in their lives - as young lovers in their 20s and as worldly companions looking back on their relationship. Their past and present selves collide in this haunting and beautiful tale of togetherness. All relationships have their ups and downs; the optimism of youth becomes the wisdom of experience. Love ...

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Report copyright infringementby Reggie Burrows Hodges (Artist), Hilton Als (Text by (Art/Photo Books)), Jaime Desimone (Text by (Art/Photo Books))Hodges' latest series, centered around the motif of reflective surfacesThis body of work from American painter Reggie Burrows Hodges (born 1965) takes reflection as its primary focus: a handheld mirror, the glimmer of a sliding door, a glistening pool. The series has developed over the past three years and comprises the artist's first solo show in L...

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Report copyright infringementby Jacqueline Cockburn (Author)Filled with brilliant reproductions and engaging texts reflecting latest scholarship, this portable and attractively priced volume is the perfect introduction to the enigmatic and visionary Spanish painter. In a career that spanned the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Goya produced an wide-ranging body of work that reflected the tumultuous times in which he lived. An introductory essay sheds light on Goya's life and work within a ...

Animal Anatomy for Artists: A Visual Guide to the Animal Form

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Report copyright infringementby Publishing (Editor), Joe Weatherly (Introduction by), Shannon Beaumont (Artist)Mastering animal anatomy is fundamental to creating dynamic, believable animal drawings. Whether sketching from life to capture realistic depictions or designing creatures from the imagination, an understanding of the animal form is essential.Authoritative and accessible, Animal Anatomy for Artists will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and reference material you need to take your...

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Report copyright infringementby Lubaina Himid (Artist), Karen Kelly (Editor), Alex Klein (Editor)Himid invites readers into her process through an intimate view of two new bodies of work that engage themes of power and memoryBest known for her paintings that excavate the legacy of colonialism and expand the possibilities of Black representation, Lubaina Himid (born 1954) played a pivotal role in the British Black Arts Movement in the 1980s and became the first Black woman to win the Turner Pr...

Crosshatching: Pocket Guide: Pen and Ink Techniques, Tips, and Tools for Beautiful Drawings

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Report copyright infringementby Giovana Ghizzi Vescovi (Author)Quickly learn the basics of using crosshatching to create amazing drawings! Designed for artists who are starting out on their drawing journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork using all the techniques of crosshatching. - Learn basic hatching and crosshatching techniques to create depth and form in your drawings - Apply simple pe...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas D. Clagett (Author)Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin, long recognized for his dark, aberrant, visceral films, had a career that spanned more than 60 years, marked by some of the most contentious and compelling successes and failures in American cinema. Among his successes are two very popular and highly regarded films, The French Connection, Oscar winner for best picture, and The Exorcist, both considered classics of their respective genres...

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Report copyright infringementby Ulf Kuster (Editor), Helga Christoffersen (Editor)Celebrating the awe and wonder of the Arctic Circle region through visual art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Vast, impenetrable coniferous forests, "white" summer nights, the perpetual darkness of snowy winters and the famous aurora borealis--the Arctic Circle is a fascinating, if unforgiving, region. The Fondation Beyeler and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum present an exhibition dedicated to this phenomenon with ...

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Report copyright infringementby Euphrosyne Doxiadis (Author)In July 1980 London's National Gallery paid a record sum for a canvas that purported to be Peter Paul Rubens's Samson and Delilah (1609). But as the artist and art historian Euphrosyne Doxiadis has long maintained, the painting is not the work of Rubens at all, but rather a copy of his original. Notwithstanding the formidable body of historical and stylistic evidence that supports Doxiadis's assessment, the National Gallery has not o...

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The Belle Époque Life in Paris: Olga Paley and Paul of Russia

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Report copyright infringementby Wilfried Zeisler (Author), Megan J. Martinelli (Contribution by)Based on previously unpublished documents, this book traces the life in Paris of Countess Olga von Hohenfelsen, later known as Princess Paley, the morganatic wife of Grand Duke Paul of Russia, uncle of the last emperor Nicholas II.While immersing the reader in the world of Marcel Proust (most of Princess Paley's social contacts had fed the writer's imagination), the book explores the couple's day-t...

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Report copyright infringementby Jin Mei (Author)Author Jin Mei presents Joys and Sorrows: The Biography of Master Hongyi. This insightful book provides a rare glimpse into the artist's legacy, whose paintings and calligraphy are among the first by a Chinese artist using Western techniques. This book is the result of the author's extensive research on the life of the legendary artist-turned-monk, and provides answers to questions that readers may have about his life. The journey begins when Li...

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Ramer (Author)Have you ever wondered where dreams come from and why we have them? People have been wondering for thousands of years - and in this little book, written by a son and illustrated by his father - you'll find out! Where dreams come from, how they get to us, and what happened when the source of our dreams decided to do things differently - for a seemingly good reason. And you'll also find out what happened. Number of Pages: 30 ...

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Report copyright infringementby K. L. Carter (Author), Robert Journet (Cover Design by)Earthium Rise Boy: Your Cosmic Journey to the Infinite You is a vibrant, inspiring exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and cosmic wonder. Written with energy, warmth, and empowerment, this book invites young readers-and readers of all ages-to see themselves as explorers of both the universe and their own limitless potential.Blending stealth physics lessons with powerful affirmations, reflection promp...

Sid Meier's Civilization VII: The Official Journal

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Report copyright infringementby Insight Editions (Author)Strategize your battles, record your victories, and solidify your legacy with this gorgeous, officially licensed journal based on the highly anticipated Sid Meier's Civilization VII! Immerse yourself in Civilization's rich historic world with this beautifully designed hardcover journal, fit for any leader in pursuit of prosperity. This one-of-a-kind, officially licensed hardcover journal based on the epic Sid Meier's Civilization VII ga...

Monuments to the Lost Cause: Women, Art, And The Landscapes Of Southern Memory

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Report copyright infringementby Cynthia Mills (Author), Pamela H. Simpson (Contribution by), Karen L. Cox (Foreword by)This richly illustrated collection of essays, reissued in paperback with a new foreword by Karen L. Cox, examines Confederate memorials from Monument Avenue to Stone Mountain and explores how each monument, with its associated public rituals, testifies to the romanticized narrative of the American Civil War known as the Lost Cause. Several of the fourteen essays highlight the...

Ragan's Therapeutic Art Colouring Book: Sun and Moon

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Report copyright infringementby Ragan Marie Kearns (Author)Therapeutic values: - Colouring can help you focus on the present, replacing negative thoughts with positive ones.- Colouring helps you relax and reduce stress and anxiety.- Colouring improves brain function and activates your frontal lobe, which is responsible fororganisation and problem-solving.- The act of colouring can promote mindfulness and improve concentration and faster emotionalhealing. Incorporating colouring into your self...

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Report copyright infringementby Milo Starr Johnson (Author), John Seabury (Illustrator)Best fiction podcast gold award winner, Miss Experience White is an illustrated, surrealistic political poem cycle about destroying the demon of white supremacy and dealing with white privilege. The book version, with 20 full color illustrations in different styles by Berkeley artist John Seabury, is designed to look like a children's book but made for adults. Using a variety of accessible poetic forms, Joh...

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Report copyright infringementby Bikram Saha (Author)Days in the African Savannah transports you to the heart of one of the world's most breathtaking landscapes, where vast grasslands, rolling hills, and stunning sunrises and sunsets set the stage for unforgettable adventures. Each day unveils its own unique story, brimming with twists and turns and the thrill of the best game drives on the planet. Number of Pages: 134 Dimensions: 0.35 x 8.5 x 11 IN Publi...

Eloquent Eye: Studio Visits with Artists of Los Angeles 2017 - 2023

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Brewer (Author), Janelle Zara (Author)A richly engaging book that illuminates the ideas and expressive impulses that give shape to the work of fourteen contemporary Los Angeles artists. This book is a delightful exploration of the current art scene in Los Angeles, a city that is emerging as one of the foremost centers of creativity in the visual arts. Gary Brewer writes with passion and articulates in clear language the poetics at work in the minds and sou...

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Report copyright infringementby Cristina Berna (Author), Eric Thomsen (Author)Takahashi Shōtei (高橋松亭), born Hiroaki (1871 - 11 February 1945) was a 20th-century Japanese woodblock artist in the shinsaku-hanga and later shin-hanga art movements.When he was 16 years old, he started a job with the Imperial Household Department of Foreign Affairs, where he copied the designs of foreign ceremonial objects.In 1907, as a successful artist, he was recruited by Watanabe Shōzaburō to contribute shinsak...

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Report copyright infringementby Bruce Barber (Author)Popular Modernisms examines a process that has occurred throughout the history of art; one that accelerated with the social effects of the industrial revolution, the development of capitalism and the inception of modern social relations. It argues that the shocks of modernist art encouraged the production of visual satires, parodies, ironies and pastiches; and that, in the company of other forms of text or performance-based criticism, these...

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Report copyright infringementby Laura E. Ballerini (Author)The Green Velvet ChairSometimes Inspiration Comes from the Most Unlikely PlacesInspiration is all around us-waiting to be captured. Art is everywhere too-not only in museums. Art is in food, music, nature, and so much more. Inspiration enables each of us to become artists in our own way.Laura Ballerini is a designer who started much of her creative journey at The Calgary Herald in Canada. She now owns her own digital design boutique a...

Sweet & Cute: Fun, Bold, and Easy Designs to Color

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Report copyright infringementby Hue Coloring (Author)Unleash your creativity and dive into a world of adorable fun with Sweet & Cute! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this coloring book features simple, bold, and charming illustrations that are easy to color and incredibly satisfying to complete.From cheerful unicorns and smiling avocados to quirky coffee cups and whimsical spaceships, each page offers a delightful design to brighten your day.Whether you're a beginner or an experienced ...

Bad Romance: PRETTY TOXIC THING - Oracle Card Deck Color-in Instruction Guide

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Report copyright infringementby Katie Brightside (Author)The Bad Romance, Pretty Toxic Thing, art exhibition previewed at the Magic Box in the Mondrian West Hollywood, June 2022. It was inspired by the song of the same name. Lady Gaga's Bad Romance entwines the over-arching lyrical meaning and fairytale to create a new world of highly imaginative mural scale artworks. The artwork explores pretty things that are toxic. Not everything is at is seems, and not everything that seems is!- Jos? Sara...

Casanoviana: an Annotated World Bibliography of Jacques Casanova De Seingalt, and of Works Concerning Him

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Report copyright infringementby J. Rives (James Rives) 1893- Childs (Created by)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...

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Report copyright infringementby Joseph McIntire (Author)This is a book of poetry for people withlife experience and an appreciation of art.The poems here-in will bless your lifeand the people you love.first loved you whenyou were sitting by the river, i want you more, now, he returns to her sidewhispers to his beloved, this is my body clothed in timei will love youtill the river takes me.from the contents, JWMJoseph McIntire is a poet and has written poetry and short stories for publication. ...

Doodle Zentangle Girls Coloring Book for Girls: zentangle Coloring Book for girls age 10 up Girls Coloring Book zentangle - Girl Portraits Coloring Bo

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Report copyright infringementby Monsoon Publishing (Author)★Doodle Girls Coloring Book★A lovely doodle coloring book for girls 12 upThe coloring book includes 62pp. A4 white backsides, not pushing through zentangle style girl portraits lovely backgrounds relaxing and stress relieving a lot of fun to color A perfect gift for all teenage girls. Number of Pages: 68 Dimensions: 0.14 x 11.69 x 8.27 IN Publication Date: October 13, 2023

Chinatown Vancouver: An Illustrated History

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Report copyright infringementby Donna Seto (Author)A colourful illustrated history of the buildings in Vancouver's Chinatown, celebrating the richness, diversity, and vibrancy of the Chinese community. Buildings are more than just bricks and mortar; they are keepers of secrets and history. With more than seventy vibrant illustrations, writeups on the buildings, interviews with community members, and select archival photographs, Chinatown Vancouver celebrates the invaluable contributions of th...

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Report copyright infringementby Warren Choate Shaw (Author)The Art of Debate is a comprehensive guide to the art of debating written by Warren Choate Shaw and published in 1922. The book covers a wide range of topics related to debate, including the history of debate, the rules of debate, the different types of debate, and the techniques and strategies used in successful debating. The author provides practical advice on how to prepare for a debate, how to structure arguments, how to use evide...