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Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color photographs, fun facts, trivia, quizzes and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of feline breeds, including a Bengal, a British Shorthair, a Persian, a Ragdoll, and a Sphinx. The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each breed. With a mix of art instruction and engaging information, Learn to Draw Cats & Kittens is the perfect way for children to discover more about their favorite animals and pets, in addition to expressing their artistic side.
"Learn to draw a variety of realistic still lifes in pencil"--Cover.
Mashup Mania teaches young cartoonists to draw a range of imaginative characters in true cartooning style. Children will love pairing up - or mashing - unlikely subjects to create fun, silly characters, as well as learning how to draw and write their own original cartoons. Featured sections cover silly expressions and awesome accessories that make cartoon creations extra quirky. Projects include a range of wacky characters - from a fish boy and alien professor to an elephant ballerina and robot kitty. Each lesson begins with a simple shape and progresses to a colorful final piece of art, making it easy for budding artists of all skill levels to follow along. Mashup Mania teaches young artists how to take their drawing skills from enthusiastic doodler to ace cartoonist through a series of engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step cartooning projects. Along the way, tips and tricks from a professional cartoonist are included to guide their storytelling efforts, making this book an experience that is sure to create a new favorite pastime.
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Sopranos with this definitive and intimate portrait of one of the most groundbreaking television shows ever made. The Sopranos is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time. Now, in honor of its 25th anniversary, this expansive volume explores the seminal series and the stories behind the stories through a plethora of photographs, archival materials, and exclusive one-on-one interviews with show creator, David Chase, key crewmembers, and cast, including Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Steven Schirripa, and many more. Follow along as The Sopranos: The Complete Visual History takes you on a rich photographic journey through the trials...
Burning Man: Art on Fire, Revised and Updated Edition is an authorized collection of the best of Burning Man art and photography that captures the amazing sculptures, art, stories, and interviews from the world’s greatest celebration of artistic expression.
With its combination of valuable tips, techniques, and engaging step-by-step painting lessons, Mastering Oil Painting is an ideal resource for aspiring artists who desire to work in oil.
Full of inspiration, easy instruction, gorgeous artwork, and myriad ideas for artists to explore, Creative Painting and Beyond is sure to bring out the artist in everyone. Learn how to create beautiful and whimsical artwork with Creative Painting and Beyond, a vibrant, interactive book packed with creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging step-by-step projects. From canvas artwork and illustrated stationery to hand-stamped tea towels and intricate marbled paper, crafters will enjoy a variety of simple, fun, and colorful projects that make creative painting approachable for artists of any skill level. Leading the charge are several talented artists, who encourage artistic development th...
In this new addition to the Artist's Library series, talented master artist, Alain Picard, guides the reader through an exploration of this unique medium and its myriad uses. After an introduction to tools and materials, readers will learn how to use various pastel techniques, including hatching, crosshatching, and stippling, to create depth and dimension in their artwork. Readers will also find basic information on color theory and how to use color to elicit emotion, portray mood or time of day, and suggest depth and distance. Throughout the course of the book, aspiring pastel artists will learn how to use soft and hard pastels to achieve art that is bold and intense or delicate and soft. Easy step-by-step lessons cover a variety of subject matter, including landscapes, portraits, and still lifes. Artist tips and tricks demonstrate how to blend and layer colors and create reflection, shadow, and soft and hard edges. With its breadth of professional instruction and variety of subjects to paint, Mastering Pastel is the perfect resource to start building artist proficiency in this enthralling and versatile medium.
An inclusive resource, The Art of Cartooning & Illustration introduces artists to the basics of traditional cartooning and animation, as well as how to develop their own unique cartooning style, write storylines, and create gags, using both traditional media and digital imaging software.
Demonstrates how to create landscape drawings step-by-step using colored pencils, including such techniques as rendering shadows, creating textures, and expressing time of day in the work.