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Striking Resemblance: The Changing Art of Portraiture
Donna Gustafson · Prestel
Format: Hardcover
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This survey of historical and modern portraiture presents a fundamentally new and exciting exploration of how people view themselves, their personal relationships, and their tribes. Portraits--single, double, and group--are the focus of this fascinating volume. Encompassing work from the 18th... |
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The gift
Susan Boyle · Columbia
Format: Music
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Inspirational and breathtaking, 'The Gift' is the highly anticipated seasonal album from the top selling international artist Susan Boyle. She catapulted to international stardom overnight with 500 million YouTube hits, smashed music records around the world with her triumphant debut album... |
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Breakfast at Sotheby's: An A-Z of the Art World
Philip Hook · The Overlook Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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When you stand in front of a work of art in a museum or exhibition, the first two questions you normally ask yourself are 1 Do I like it? and 2 Whos it by? When you stand in front of a work of art in an auction room or dealers gallery, you ask these two questions followed by others How much... |
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Impressionist Painting for the Landscape: Secrets for Successful Oil Painting
Cindy Salaski · North Light Books
Format: Hardcover
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Learn to see, think and paint like an Impressionist master!Monet. Renoir. Van Gogh. Redfield. Garber. These beloved Impressionist masters continue to inspire with their rich and vivid artistry. Their styles and methods are alive and thriving today in the work of contemporary master George... |
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Painting Classic Portraits: Great Faces Step by Step
Luana Luconi Winner · North Light Books
Format: Book
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Easy techniques for true-to-life portraits!If you think all portrait-painting books are the same, think again. This book will inspire you to approach your canvas with renewed (or newly discovered) enthusiasm and confidence. Using modern-day techniques, Luana Luconi Winner shows you how to capture... |
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Hand Lettering and Contemporary Calligraphy
LISA ENGELBRECHT · Crestline Books
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
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Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers... |
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Happy Hand Lettering: Simple Calligraphy Techniques to Bring Your Words to Life
Jen Wagner · North Light Books
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
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Create a More Beautiful World with a Little Hand-Lettered Love! Messages from your own hand are an intimate and powerful means of expression and communication. Happy Hand Lettering offers you instruction and encouragement to begin creating beautifully written words right away. From selecting... |
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Abstract Explorations in Acrylic Painting: Fun, Creative and Innovative Techniques
Jo Toye · North Light Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book
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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... |
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Chihuly: Forms in Nature
JOANNA L GROARKE · Prestel
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
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Illuminated by Dale Chihuly's mesmerizing glass sculptures, this beautiful book presents the artist's most recent nature-inspired work. It's been over a decade since New York City hosted a new Dale Chihuly exhibition. Featuring the artist's latest, dynamic glass sculptures... |
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Mixed Media Revolution: Creative Ideas for Reusing Your Art
Sandra Duran Wilson · North Light Books
Format: Paperback
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Recycle, Reuse, Reinvent!With Mixed Media Revolution, you'll learn how to leverage your art and take your paintings and transfers to the next level!Leftovers, little bits and scraps, pieces of art that didn't turn out quite right...we all have them. And it hurts to have to throw... |
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Perspective Made Easy: Step by Step Drawing Lessons
Robbie Lee · IMPACT
Format: Print book
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Understanding perspective is within reach!With Perspective Made Easy A Step-by-Step Guide, readers of all skill levels can learn how to draw the world around them- everything from cars, rooms, and landscapes to rockets, furniture, and pants- with realistic and convincing depth. The book... |
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