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All One Horse is a marvel-filled journey through Breyten Breytenbach’s kaleidoscopic imagination. The electrifying colors and penetrating images of his paintings converse with his lyrical and satirical dream-fables. These visions and parables emerge from a mélange of cultures and traditions: African...

"Christmas! 'Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heart."No holiday has the power to captivate our senses or dominate our memories quite like Christmas. And perhaps no contemporary artist had the power to captivate our imaginations...

This vibrant and entrancing book invites readers on a journey around the world. Artist and globetrotter Shirin Sahba celebrates the diversity of people, places, and traditions, and revels in the joy of the journey itself. In exquisitely detailed paintings, she captures fleeting moments and small treasures—a...

This book is intended to provide in a few words, the beauty of art. It will help an individual to appreciate, write and talk about art. This book tell stories about the artists and his work.

PLATE I.—GEORGE GISZE. Frontispiece  (In the Royal Museum, Berlin) This picture of a leading merchant of the Steelyard was painted in 1532, and constituted the artist's successful attempt to capture the patronage of one of the wealthiest merchant communities in the world. That the patronage...

According to the popular song, Every picture tells a story. In this case, both disciplines come from the same sourcethe fertile imagination of John Nieman. The pictures are original paintings that frequently nod to pop culture. The short stories are loosely based upon the images, often in an ironic,...

If you want to know how to draw realistic faces quickly and easily from start to finish, then get the "How to Realistic Faces" guide. Become a better artist by getting this step-by-step guide. In this book, you will discover how to draw realistic faces. - Impress your friends and loved ones with your...

Home-based business popularity is at an all-time high. Skilled decorative painters considering going into business now have an instruction guide to ease the transition. Teresa Van De Veere Pratt, an expert in the field of faux finishing, shares her generous knowledge of the business in this detailed...

If you want to learn how to cross stitch, then get the "How To Cross Stitch" guide now. Here are the benefits of getting this guide. - You can learn a new hobby. - You can make yourself productive during your free time. - You can enhance your creativity - You can earn money by selling your cross-stitch...

Looking to add a little bit of sophistication to your projects? Take your mixed-media art to the next level with Canvas Remix. In this funky yet whimsical book, Alisa Burke shows you how to work with canvas in ways that go beyond the stretcher bar. Create a tote bag, placemat or even beads for jewelry...

Have you heard of the terms Zentangle and Zendoodle? Would you like to know the difference between the two and get started with some awesome patterns? Then look no further! The different between Zentangle and Zendoodle is simply the fact that Zentangle is a trademarked term. Zendoodle...

Manga is an emotive and expressive form of storytelling that has become popular worldwide; vivid and fascinating characters make a large contribution to its appeal. Characters are an essential component of a good story, crucial to the plot and vital for engaging the reader's interest and emotions....

Over the course of history, many wars have changed the political and cultural landscape of our world. While these events are defined by their upheaval and violence, they frequently contribute to the formation of the identity of entire generations or groups of people, and thus have significant cultural...

"Drawing for Art Students and Illustrators" constitutes an accessible and comprehensive guide to illustration originally intended for use in schools. Profusely illustrated and full of useful information, this step-by-step guide is highly recommended for all modern readers with an interest...