North Books imprint: 926 books
by David Okum
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: March 10, 2004
Draw awesome manga characters and scenes just like the pros!
Capture the excitement of manga in your drawings! Inside you'll find hundreds of dynamic illustrations for achieving the hot, action-packed look you want. Loaded with detail and over 40 step-by-step lessons, you'll learn the skills...
Art of Everyday Photography
Move Toward Manual and Make Creative Photos
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2014
In this easy-to-understand book, Susan Tuttle encourages the reader to get her camera off of "auto mode" and finally learn how to use its features to create beautiful photos capturing the everyday moments of life, including portraiture, landscape, still-life scenes, food, pet photography,...
Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting
Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2016
Discover abstract painting with acrylics!
"If you approach your art with a playful attitude you will be more apt to keep making art, and the more art you make, the better your art will be." --pg. 10
Like a diving board for creativity, Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting...
by Roger Saddington
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2003
Shoot your work like a pro!
Whether you're entering your paintings in an art show, compiling your portfolio or simply documenting your art, you need flawless pictures of your work. But how do you get professional slides without buying expensive equipment or paying a photographer?
With...
Granny Square Love
A New Twist on a Crochet Classic for Your Home
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2011
Color your world with granny squares!
The granny square is a classic crochet motif that has graced innumerable afghans. In Granny Square Love author Sarah London breathes new life into this tried-and-true favorite by taking this motif out of the afghan so that you can use it throughout your home or...
Life Drawing
How To Portray The Figure With Accuracy And Expression
Language: English
Release Date: May 16, 2008
Master the art of drawing the figure
Drawing from life has been an important source of expression and satisfaction for artists through the ages. Robert Barrett, master fine artist, instructor and university professor, re-creates his studio class on the pages of this book. Inside, you'll find...
Drawing Atelier - The Figure
How to Draw in a Classical Style
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2016
Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the...
The Artist Unique
Discovering Your Creative Signature Through Inspiration and Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: April 27, 2011
Make your mark your way!
Every artist seeks to stand apart from the crowd. But how? Let author Carmen Torbus inspire you to new creative highs in this collection of hands-on techniques and heartfelt stories from 16 artists who have worked through their own artistic struggles and stalls to emerge triumphant,...
2016 Photographer's Market
How and Where to Sell Your Photography
Language: English
Release Date: August 13, 2015
The Successful Photographer's Secret!
Thousands of successful photographers have trusted Photographer's Market as a resource for growing their businesses. This edition contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date market contacts for working photographers today: magazines, book publishers,...
Simply Creative Faux Finishes with Gary Lord
30 Cutting Edge Techniques for Walls, Floors and Ceilings
Language: English
Release Date: April 8, 2010
Sophisticated Home Decor Made Easy
Nothing can transform a room quite like paint! In this groundbreaking guide, professional decorative painter Gary Lord presents 30 brand-new finishes for your walls, floors, ceilings and furniture. Designed by Gary and 23 of the top names in the industry,...
Watercolor Techniques
Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes
Language: English
Release Date: February 29, 2016
"No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor."
So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners' most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio...
Landscape Painting in Pastel
Techniques and Tips from a Lifetime of Painting
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
Capture the magic of nature in pastel!
From the first ferns unfurling in spring to the flaming red foliage of fall and the snow-blanketed quiet of winter, master pastel artist and teacher Elizabeth Mowry offers both beginners and seasoned artists alike a fresh approach to creating light-filled...
Cartoon Animal Friends
How to Draw Dogs, Cats and Other Pets
Language: English
Release Date: January 20, 2016
From the illustrator of the Denver the Guilty Dog series (based on YouTube's real-life Denver the Guilty Dog), comes this fun and easy how-to guide for drawing realistic-looking cartoons and caricatures of your favorite animals--even your own pets! Simple step-by-step instructions show you how to...
Steampunk Emporium
Creating Fantastical Jewelry, Devices and Oddments from Assorted Cogs, Gears and Curios
Language: English
Release Date: May 26, 2011
Embark on a most extraordinary expedition
Make haste and pack your bags right away - you're not going to want to delay this charming adventure! Whilst perusing the pages of Steampunk Emporium, the harrowing antics of Miss Emily Ladybird will engage you in the most enchanting of worlds. Join her as...