The author of the Love in Provence series returns to the South of France with a poignant portrait of a woman who must learn how to create a new life for herself…Sixty-two-year-old Arianna arrive
The primary objective of this book is to provide an easy approach to the basic principles of Engineering Drawing, which is one of the core subjects for undergraduate students in all branches of engine
An unparalleled book, the very first of its kind. Taken from uber-rare, never-before reprinted cartooning courses with expert teachings from cartooning's rock stars: Peanut’s Charles Schulz, Little Ne
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,
Marjolein Kruijt’s deep and abiding love of animals is obvious in this book, which will teach you the technical aspects of drawing domestic and wild animals, such as different breeds of dog and cat, a
Painting and Drawing the Head combines technical instruction, art history references, and thoughts on the day-to-day practice of painting the head from life. The rich text, supported by more than 100
With more than 800 full-color images and hundreds of step-by-step illustrations, this is an absolutely comprehensive guide to drawing and painting. Beginning as well as more advanced artists will find
The iPad is an incredible tool, and this guide will help any artist unlock its exciting and creative potentialThis book explains, in simple terms, all the processes and techniques the iPad offers. For
Do you know that water covers nearly 70 percent of the earth and that nearly 70 percent of the human body is made up of H2O? That more than half of the earth's species live in water? Or that the sea r
This book is a celebration of figurative art, essential to those interested in both traditional techniques and the latest developments in the art of the figure. An expansive survey of contemporary fig
Over the last three decades, the visual artist William Kentridge has garnered international acclaim for his work across media including drawing, film, sculpture, printmaking, and theater. Rendered in
Thirty thousand years ago, an imaginative child sees the shapes of animals in clouds and on the walls of the cave he shares with his family, but no one else can see them until he makes the world's fir
Drawing and Painting the Seashore is the perfect guide for nature lovers who want to draw and paint with watercolours. It begins with a brief history of seaside scenes in art, a guide to the materials
Revel in the luminous and vibrant qualities of pastel with Ellen Eagle’s essential course in the history, techniques, and practices of the medium. In this comprehensive yet intimate guide, Eagle explo
Complete with an Introduction by James Gurney, the author of Dinotopia, this guide introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of
A prize-winning equestrian artist shows how to understand the make and shape of horses and ponies in order to portray them in sketches, paintings, and pastel and crayon drawings. Many examples of Jenn
This kit includes all the instruction and materials a beginner needs to start drawing with pencil. Three artists guide readers through a variety of step-by-step drawing projects that teach different t
Classical drawing is staging a comeback. The Art Students League of New York presents a unique and perfect celebration of this revival: a gallery of never-before-published 19th- and 20th-century draw
Written by a practicing artist and tutor, this guide to creating confident, defiant art contains inspiring examples, thought-provoking insights, and practical advice about how to become more expressiv
An ideal resource for the artist with a limited experience of using watercolors, this guide will help artists develop their confidence and stretch their skills a little further. The author guides the
Impressionism--its techniques as well as its practitioners, past and present--continues to excite the passions of artists and art enthusiasts alike. And the influence on American art has had a long a
Cezanne’s watercolors exhibit not only kaleidoscopic arrays of translucent color but also very light graphite pencil lines that contrast strikingly with the soft watery touches of color. These drawn l
This classic guide by noted British painter Adrian Hill presents a well-rounded guide to portraying beeches, elms, pines, and many other varieties. Starting with a brief history of tree painting throu
Graphic artists who can create convincing, scary images of monsters are always in demand for graphic novels, comic books, and computer games. HereA's the book that shows how to concoct these visions
A sequential, constructive guide from a prolific illustrator on how to draw the human figure. Using warm and supportive tones, Pogany begins with the humble dot and progresses to perspective, shading,
This practical guide uses two animals ? the horse and the wild duck ? to provide a basic understanding of the physical structure of all animals. Step-by-step details make it easier to paint everything
With the significantly increased popularity of fantasy films, TV, and books in recent years, the work of fantasy artists is in demand as never before. This art instruction manual, written by a noted f
Here is a book to teach the beginner the fundamental techniques of suiboku, the unique form of Oriental art that has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink-painting. Originating in Ch
Introducing a ballet class in a book. Created by Lise Friedman, a passionate ballerina as a little girl who grew up to dance with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company, and photographed by K.C. Bailey,
