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"Beginning and advanced artists alike have experienced "artist's block" at some point in their endeavors. Now artists can turn to this book in their time of need. Artist's Block Cured! provides a stimulating array of ideas for beating blank canvas syndrome and conquering other creative ailments. Broken down into four color-coded categories, beginners will find activities, lessons, quizzes, and inspiration from the Masters to help jumpstart creativity. Written by creative thinker and illustrator Linda Krall, this book is an effective and entertaining tool no artist should be without!"--Publisher's description.
In today's fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions, but many of them simply don't have enough time. Catering to this modern dilemma, we've concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists. The Daily Book of Art includes a year's worth of brief daily readings and lessons about the visual arts that entertain as they inform. Ten exciting categories of discussion rotate throughout the course of a year, giving readers a well-rounded experience in the art world. From color psychology and aesthetic philosophy to the proverbial argument over whether elephants really can paint, art-starved readers will encounter a broad range of inspiring subjects. The ten categories of discussion include Art 101 Philosophy of Art Art Through the Ages Profiles in Art A Picture’s Worth 200 Words Art from the Inside Out Art Around the World Artistic Oddities Unexpected Art Forms Step-by-Step Exercises
This all-inclusive book covers everything about portraiture in the most popular drawing and painting media.
Here are a multitude of ways to help you move outside your comfort zone and into the realm of heightened creativity for when you need an inspiration boost. Beginning and advanced artists alike have experienced “artist’s block” at some point in their endeavors. Now artists can turn to this book in their time of need. Artist’s Block Cured! provides a stimulating array of ideas for beating blank canvas syndrome and conquering other creative ailments. Broken down into six color-coded categories, beginners will find activities, lessons, quizzes, and inspiration from the Masters to help jumpstart creativity. Written by creative thinker and illustrator Linda Krall and artist Amy Runyen, thi...
In today's fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions; many simply don't have the time. Catering to this modern dilemma is the Inspirational Art Journal, which invites users to learn about art as they write their inspirations within the journal. Filled with fun tidbits, thought-provoking quotes, and stimulating prompts, Inspirational Art Journal encourages you to take time out of your busy day to contemplate art and the world around you.
Featuring a wide variety of mixed media techniques, including drawing and painting, stamping, stitching, ephemera, encaustics, collaging, journaling, and more, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art is the perfect resource for artists exploring the many ways they can expand their artistic horizons with mixed media art. Each technique is presented with simple step-by-step examples of how to wield basic art tools and materials to effect both traditional and cutting-edge mixed media concepts. Artists will not only learn a variety of new concepts and techniques, but also discover how to apply them within their own mixed media projects. With so many techniques to choose from, The Complete Book of Mixed Media Art will inspire artists of all skill levels to explore the many ways they can get started with the ever-evolving, ever-popular mixed media art form.
An essential guide to linoleum block printing techniques, with seventeen step-by-step projects and insights from some of today’s most talented printmakers. Block Print Magic is the perfect reference for a wide range of printmaking enthusiasts. The easy-to-follow illustrated instruction takes you through every step of the process, beginning with choosing and caring for tools and setting up a studio, through design essentials, carving techniques, and printing techniques. Those techniques include multi-block printing, reduction cuts, puzzle blocks, and rainbow-roll printing. Advanced carving techniques for creating textures, crosshatching, and three-dimensional shading will give you the oppor...
"Step-by-step guides show how to create a variety of projects using acrylic paints"--Provided by publisher.
Christopher Choate, Sr. was born in 1660 in England. He emigrated in 1676 and settled in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He married in about 1686 and had two sons. He died in 1692. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Michigan and Illinois.
Prior to 1862, when the Department of Agriculture was established, the report on agriculture was prepared and published by the Commissioner of Patents, and forms volume or part of volume, of his annual reports, the first being that of 1840. Cf. Checklist of public documents ... Washington, 1895, p. 148.