Art Technique category: 4706 books
by Amid Amidi
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2017
While Pixar Animation Studios was creating beloved feature-length films such as Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and WALLE, it was simultaneously testing animation and storytelling techniques in dozens of memorable short films. Andre and Wally B proved that computer animation was possible; Tin Toy laid...
The Gift of Koi
Paintings and Reflections
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2014
Embark on an underwater journey filled with light and love. Through paintings, poetry, and prose, you will share in the insights and heartfelt beauty of Meredith Copes visiontender reflections on the power of what nature and art bring to our lives. As is typical of life, the artists personal story...
Winckelmann's Images from the Ancient World
Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013
Compiled by the father of modern art history, this landmark 1767 publication boasts more than 200 outstanding engravings of ancient monuments. Johann Joachim Winckelmann, an eighteenth-century scholar who devoted his life to the study of ancient art, was the first to outline the distinctions between...
Notan
The Dark-Light Principle of Design
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2012
As a guiding principle of Eastern art and design, Notan (a Japanese word meaning dark-light) focuses on the interaction between positive and negative space, a relationship embodied in the ancient symbolism of the Yang and the Yin. In composition, it recognizes the separate but equally important identity...
The Triptych Series, 27 large oil Paintings
ISSN Vol 2, No. 6 Melinda Camber Portet Archive of Creative Works
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017
Melinda Camber Porter explains, “The Triptych Series is twenty-seven large oils on canvas exploring the triptych form as both altarpiece and sculptural shape.” Walter Wickiser, gallery owner states, “As an artist, Melinda Camber Porter’s use of line and form is completely original as ‘figurative...
by Henry P. Bowie
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2016
This vintage book contains a detailed introduction to Japanese art, with historical information, directions for using materials, details on influential artists and pieces, and much more. “On The Laws Of Japanese Painting” constitutes a must-read for those with a practical interest in Japanese...
by Leonard Richmond
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: April 5, 2012
Anyone who has mastered the art of writing can learn to draw, according to this accomplished artist and author of several fine art books. Confident that most people have the ability to express themselves artistically once they have acquired the right techniques, Richmond offers his tried-and-true methods...
by Jonalyn Crisologo, John Davidson
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2014
Drawing Dragons - How to Draw Mythical Creatures for the Beginner
Table of Contents
Introduction
PART I | Dragons: General Facts and Fiction
Dragons in European Mythology
Dragons in Asian Culture
Dragons in Mysticism and Religion
The Dragon Realm
Aliens and Dragons
Rebirth of Dragons in Modern...
Extraordinary Hand Lettering
Creative Lettering Ideas for Celebrations, Events, Decor, & More
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017
Are you a curious hand lettering beginner or long-time enthusiast looking to take your craft to the next level? Or are you a DIY guru or event planner wishing to breathe new life into a boring gift, event signage, or party décor? Extraordinary Hand Lettering opens your eyes to the endless possibilities...
Inner Excavation
Exploring Your Self Through Photography, Poetry and Mixed Media
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2010
Express the art within you
There are clues all around you - sounds, textures, memories, passions - just waiting for you to shine a light on them, and unearth the most intimate form of expression - the self-portrait. Inside Inner Excavation, author Liz Lamoreux will be your guide, along with...
Art of Acrylic Painting
Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful paintings in acrylic
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2005
'This inspiring instructional book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist's Library series titles into one handy volume. The Art of Acrylic Painting is a comprehensive collection that features the work of many accomplished artists, so you will be exposed to...
by Rachel Shirley
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2011
Producing still life art is a popular pastime, for not only is the artist in control of the environment but also the subject matter. But a creative block may occur when it comes to rendering convincing orange peel, getting smooth effects for highlights, working under shifting lighting conditions or...
by Mark Cotta Vaz
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 17, 2015
From Pixar Animation Studios, the Academy Awardwinning studio that brought us such blockbusters as Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo, comes The Incredibles, a hilarious, action-packed story of a family of superheroes living an underground suburban existence. The sleekly designed settings...
by Dana Fox
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2018
Unleash Your Creativity with 50 No-Sketch Watercolor Projects
From a classic dogwood rose, to a sly fox, to feathers that take on a dreamy quality, you can create polished artwork in just a few easy steps—no sketching required. Dana Fox, creator of Wonder Forest, is known for her unique and...