Art Technique category: 4706 books
by John Nieman
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 28, 2014
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,...
Mechanika
Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2008
Delve into a world of imagination populated with giant robots, strange vehicles, alien creatures and other fantastic inventions. For generations artists have created imagery destined for the entertainment of others, and now you can too.
Revered science fiction artist and film designer, Doug...
The Hirschfeld Century
Portrait of an Artist and His Age
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2015
I am down to a pencil, a pen, and a bottle of ink. I hope one day to eliminate the pencil.
Al Hirschfeld redefined caricature and exemplified Broadway and Hollywood, enchanting generations with his mastery of line. His art appeared in every major publication during nine decades of the twentieth...
by Sulet Hofmeyr
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
Charcoal is a messy art medium to work with, but a very versatile medium rendering velvety deep blacks.
Many beginner artists struggle with charcoal, become frustrated and want to give up.
Take a step back and realize that art is a skill and skills can be learned. Start with the basics and build your...
by Carine Fabius
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2012
In search of the jagua fruit, author Carine Fabius takes readers on a journey into the deepest realms of the Amazon jungle, where a prized tattoo ink weaves magical tales into the heart and culture of the region's indigenous people. Written in a breezy, engaging style, the book includes:- 40 pages...
The Art of Tattoo
A Tattoo Artist's Inspirations, Designs, and Hard-Won Advice
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2019
Tattoo artist Megan Massacre presents a beautiful collection of her best work, with instructive how-to and inspiration for both professional tattoo artists as well as tattoo aficionados. With a personal behind-the-scenes peek into the making of a tattoo, from concept to execution, plus fan favorite...
The Art of the Graphic Memoir
Tell Your Story, Change Your Life
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2018
#1 New York Times bestselling author and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Tom Hart has written a poignant and instructive guide for all aspiring graphic memoirists detailing the tenets of artistry and story-telling inherent in the medium. Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how...
by Robert Jones
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Many people tend to shy away from art and drawing because they feel as though they are not artistic enough to actually be an artist. It’s important to know that everyone is an artist in their own way. By following a few easy steps, and getting yourself in the right mind set, you will be well on...
Drawing for Joy
15-Minute Daily Meditations to Cultivate Drawing Skill and Unwind with Color--365 Prompts for Aspiring Artists
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2017
Give yourself the gift of creativity—take the first steps toward learning to draw. In Drawing for Joy, author and illustrator Stephanie Peterson Jones offers beginning artists a relaxing, rewarding way to build a successful daily drawing practice in just 15 minutes a day.
You’ll go on an...
by Allen W. Seaby
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2017
"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...
Animation Lab for Kids
Fun Projects for Visual Storytelling and Making Art Move - From cartooning and flip books to claymation and stop motion movie making
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2016
Introduce kids to stop-motion animation and animated filmmaking. Animation is everywhere--from movies and TV to apps and video games--and today's tech-savvy kids know all about it. With the accessibility and ease of use of cameras and video-editing software, people of all ages are learning how to...
Ladies Drawing Night
Make Art, Get Inspired, Join the Party
Language: English
Release Date: August 16, 2016
Speaking directly to today's explosion of creativity, Ladies Drawing Night is for women looking to deepen their creative connections and expressions. Join rock star illustrators Julia Rothman, Leah Goren, and Rachael Cole for ten evenings of fun and art-making. Each night is led by a talented guest...
Hanan al-Cinema
Affections for the Moving Image
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2015
An examination of experimental cinema and media art from the Arabic-speaking world that explores filmmakers' creative and philosophical inventiveness in trying times.
In this book, Laura Marks examines one of the world's most impressive, and affecting, bodies of independent and experimental...
by Archie Rand
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 10, 2015
Artist Archie Rand creates a glorious reimagining of the 613 Jewish commandments using comic strips and pulp fiction jackets to capture each mitzvah. A gift for the eyes, this unique collage of images, ranging from Lox to superheroes, is not your Bubbe’s graphic novel.
"If Leviticus seems...