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"This is an outstanding text for teachers and students." — The StudioThis richly illustrated examination of visual arts in the European tradition shows how the great masters employed the "golden mean" and other geometrical patterns to compose their paintings. Author Charles Bouleau explores a tremendous...

Step by Step Portrait Art Quilts takes you by the hand through every step of creating your own unique art quilt. This book is complete with detailed instructions on how to choose the proper photograph, make your custom pattern, select the best fabrics, create your quilt top, and complete your heirloom...

Crochet pattern for a little bag which can be used for a smartphone, camera or your purse. The bag can be attached to your belt by a little strap on the back.The bag is 4 inches by 5.5 inches (10 cm by 13.5 cm).Crochet level: easy.For materials you can use a 3.00 mm hook and No 2 yarn (Sport, Baby).

Art and drawing is a very suggestive thing.  When taking up art many people feel that they have to make it look like a specific thing.  For example if you like landscapes you need to make a tree look like a tree or a rock look like  a rock.  Others tend to drift towards more abstract art forms that...

Paper is incredible stuff. It's easy to cut, but incredibly strong. It's disposable, but can last for centuries. It can stand as stiff as a board, pop up like a spring, or float like a leaf. And its invention changed the world forever. Perfect for kids, parents, and educators, Paper Inventions...

Does drawing ability seem restricted to the ‘gifted’ where others would appear afflicted with picture dyslexia or a crippling lack of confidence in drawing? This book (now with large images for tablets) might help those wishing to learn to draw. Designed to help build confidence in drawing,...

If you want to know how to draw manga anime quickly and easily without having any experience, then get the "How to Draw Manga" guide now. In this step-by-step guide, you will discover how to draw manga characters, manga eyes, manga body, manga face, manga hair, manga body, manga clothes,...

Crochet pattern to make 7 little animal dolls: a bunny, puppy, bear, cat, ducky, frog and piglet. Size: the dolls are 2.4 inches/ 6 cm high (excluding ears). This is an easy crochet pattern and requires knowledge of basic crochet terms. For materials you can use: No...

With this 32-page, step-by-step instruction book, aspiring artists will discover the secrets to creating cutting-edge manga art. From an exploration of shading and coloring techniques to tips on figure drawing and character development, readers will learn everything they need to know to become masters...

Pencil Drawing For the Beginner - AnimalsTwo books in one, Domestic Animals and Land Animals. Learn to draw from two different artists methods and perspectives. Great learning resource for anyone wanting to start pencil drawing.Domestic Animals and Land AnimalsDomestic AnimalsTABLE OF...

Robots. Where would we be without them? Those tireless engines of activity that power almost everything in our modern world. They so rarely get to relax, put their clunky feet up and give themselves an oil change. Well all that is about to change. In this book you will meet 10 mechanical characters,...

This book contains a classic guide to drawing people, offering instructions and tips for drawing different poses and body types. It is split into sixty-four easy exercises covering such subjects as 'Gesture Drawing', 'Group Poses', 'Study of the Bones', etc. With simple, step-by-step instructions...

Productivity secrets, advice, and motivational wisdom from over 20 leading mixed media textile and fiber artists to boost your creative career.Improve your Textile or Fiber art practice: Take your first step towards creating work that matters by sharing in the processes and techniques of award-winning...

Break's the silence and reveals the secrets to manufacturing custom sneakers.This book is the first of its kind and it's impact will change forever how custom sneakers are made. The book explains in depth , the procedures , the tools , the type of exotic leathers to use.  And with Free Access...