Anyone who desires to learn to draw well can do so with a little persistence - this is the starting point for The Complete Guide to Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities.
Anatomy for the Artist is a book by artists for artists, and presents a dynamic visual record of the fundamental characteristics and creative possibilities of the human form.
This professional guide to creating convincing artworks of family members, with step-by-step instruction throughout, is ideal for those starting out in portraiture.
Step inside his home and you'll see papier-mache birds, a life-sized cardboard tiger, model cars; his work bench a vibrant collage of creativity, from hand-drawn maps and postcards to newly devised toys for his beloved grandchildren.
Still life has been a popular genre for many hundreds of years, and artists wishing to explore it can find inspirational examples from the time of the romans right up to the present day, encompassing murals from the Italian Renaissance, the lavish floral studies from the Netherlands in the early 17th century, the exuberant handling of the Impressionists, and the surprising new shapes and dimensions introduced by the Cubists and Surrealists.
The ability to draw the human form accurately and competently is a primary goal for many aspiring artists, despite the current trend in the art establishment away from figurative subjects.
In The Scientist and the Forger: Probing a Turbulent Art World the author draws upon an enthralling range of case studies, from Botticelli to Leonardo, Campendonk to Pollock and Chagall to Freud, equipping the reader with a holistic understanding of an art world shaped by fast-moving trends, and increasingly permeated by science.
Introduction by acclaimed LEGO artist, Nathan SawayaDiscover the best LEGO builds ever created with this celebration of the most impressive models from around the world.
Otto Kretschmer was only in combat from September 1939 until March 1941 but was Germany's highest-scoring U-boat commander sinking 47 ships totaling 274,333 tons.
Otto Kretschmer was only in combat from September 1939 until March 1941 but was Germany's highest-scoring U-boat commander sinking 47 ships totaling 274,333 tons.
Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a kitsch novelty knit - now you can make your own with these, fast, easy, no-knit ideas for one-of-a-kind Christmas jumpers.
Barrington Barber draws on his artistic expertise and long experience of teaching to create a structured, user-friendly drawing course to guide the aspiring draughtsman through the whole process of learning to draw.
In this imaginative new book, Barrington Barber presents an array of interesting subjects, including people, pets and everyday objects in and around the home.
In den 1960er Jahren war die Katzenzucht in den USA bereits gut etabliert, und viele Katzenliebhaber begannen sich für die neu entstandene Ragdoll-Rasse zu interessieren.
This book about reclamation shows whats available and why salvage is a good option for people doing up their homes or wanting to have a stylish talking point whether it s stained glass windows, a vintage garden bench, Victorian roll-top bath or an Edwardian door or tiled fire surround.
This book about reclamation shows whats available and why salvage is a good option for people doing up their homes or wanting to have a stylish talking point whether it s stained glass windows, a vintage garden bench, Victorian roll-top bath or an Edwardian door or tiled fire surround.
'A really good starting point to discover what lights you up' - Emma Gannon'Unlock your inner creativity and ease your anxiety' Daily TelegraphTHE MULTI-MILLION-COPY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLERSince its first publication, The Artist's Way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferriss, Reese Witherspoon, Kerry Washington and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey and find a deeper connection to process and purpose.
For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves through The Artist's Way: a workbook and companion to the international bestseller.
An accessible guide to modelling everything from castles to the destruction wrought upon modern cities by war, by one of the world's leading modellers.
