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Get tangled up in the serenity of the natural world. It's easy to see why interest in tangle drawing continues to grow. With a focus on simple mark making as well as drawing with the intention to relax and be creative, tangle drawing is a powerful tool for people looking to tap into their inner artist. This book guides readers in exploring and developing their own style of tangle-inspired botanicals, land and seascapes, lush foliage, and mixed media...
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Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive...
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Learn the art of creating elegantly simple line drawings with this step-by-step introduction.
Written and illustrated by French artist Frédéric Forest, who is internationally renowned for his expressive, minimal artwork, “The Art of the Line in Drawing” presents an overview of his technique and creative process, followed by a series of progressive lessons organized by subject.
• Line Drawing. Definitions, origins, basic skills.
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Discover how to draw true-to-life human figures and poses with detailed step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks on the best drawing techniques. Grab your sketchbook, pens, and pencils and follow along as this instructional drawing guide teaches you everything you need to know about creating the most realistic human figures. With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing People is the perfect guide for aspiring artists looking to develop...
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“Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Animals” presents practical and creative techniques for drawing and painting animals in a variety of mediums and styles, from realistic to cartoon.
With accessible, encouraging guidance from Amarilys Henderson-artist, popular online instructor, and author of “Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Faces’-explore:
• Basic Supplies. Learn about the sketching and painting mediums you'll use in your work,...
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In “Drawing and Painting Expressive Little Faces’, artist and popular Skillshare instructor Amarilys Henderson shares her practical and creative techniques for drawing and painting faces with style and personality.
• Gathering supplies. Consider the creative possibilities of watercolor, ink, and markers, and create a mobile sketch pack so you can capture faces and expressions on the go.
• Simplifying the face and identifying proportions. Use...
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An expert guide by a well-known teacher and artist offers sound advice on methods and techniques for artists at all levels. Step-by-step instructional drawings of 26 animals, wild and domestic, appear with a text that focuses on understanding animal anatomy and behavior as a key to creating natural, expressive drawings.
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Facing fears can be scary...
Owly and Wormy love making new friends, and when they spot an unfamiliar animal flying through the trees, they can't wait to meet her! Unfortunately, Shadow the flying squirrel doesn't want to be friends with Owly because she's afraid of him. Wormy tries to convince Shadow that she can trust Owly, but she's still scared... When Wormy gets stuck high up in a tree, Owly's own fear of flying keeps him grounded. Can Owly...
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The ability to draw the human figure well is the sign of a good artist. So it is vital to appreciate the body's characteristics and how they influence posture and expression. Drawing Anatomy provides all the information you need to produce the most accurate representations of people.
In Drawing Anatomy, teacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this area of art by explaining what the body is made of and then reviews each section...
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A beautifully packaged celebration of mothers and daughters that will touch the heart-written by former Country Living columnist Faith Andrews Bedford.
From the joyous chaos of raising small children to the thoughtful adventure of being a grandmother who "tells the stories," Andrews Bedford's charming essays capture motherhood in all its complexities and expressions. Drawing on unforgettable memories from both her Midwestern childhood and her married...
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"Drawing for Architects provides insights into a progression of drawing types, projections, and techniques. By amplifying the conversations among plan, section, elevation, axonometric, oblique, and perspective, this book explains both the technical and disciplinary importance of these conventions of drawing, and the ways they continue to underwrite and enable the efforts of architectural design"--Back cover.
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This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists!
Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge digital illustration and coloration techniques.
The...
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With the threat of extermination looming, a cockroach who has been transformed into a tiny human learns to communicate with his human hosts, leading to an agreement both sides can live with, and a friendship between Clarence and ten-year-old Mimi, a human environmentalist.
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The Oodlethunks volume 1
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Introducing the Oodlethunks, a hilarious chapter book series starring a prehistoric girl and her wacky Stone Age family.
Oona has found a very special egg. Oh, how she loves her baby! She'll do anything to protect this egg until it hatches. Then she can find out what's inside, even though it might just gobble her up! But Oona's precious bundle of eggy joy may never see the light of day. It seems everyone wants Oona's egg. Her little brother, Thunk,...
16) Who is Allah?
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This vivid introduction to the heart of Islam offers a unique approach to understanding Allah, the central focus of Muslim religious expression. Drawing on history, culture, theology, politics, and the media, Bruce B. Lawrence identifies key religious practices by which Allah is revered and remembered, illuminating how the very name of Allah is interwoven into the everyday experience of millions of Muslims. For Muslims, as for adherents of other religions,...
17) Unleash Your Goddess Voice: Build Your Resilience to Speak Up, Sing Out, and Spread Your Message
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Are you an empathic woman with a message to share? Have you already empowered yourself in many ways? Why then, do you still find yourself in habits of people-pleasing, doubting your gifts, or dimming your voice?
With playfulness and compassion, trusted voice coach Sara Giita Flores will help you heal the hidden blocks that keep you playing small. Whether you learned to downplay your power from experiences of criticism, rejection, discrimination,...
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Owly volume 2
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Owly and Wormy just want to help...
Best friends Owly and Wormy have days filled with adventure and hearts filled with kindness. And when they discover a bluebird family living in a damaged tree, they want to help out the best way they can: by building the birds a new home! But when Owly and Wormy share their gift, the birds don't welcome the new birdhouse quite as Owly and Wormy had hoped. With a big storm moving in, can Owly and Wormy help get...
19) ESL Conversation Dialogues Scripts 11-20 Volume 2: Various I. Including Casual English, Australia
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The ebook - ESL Conversation Dialogues Scripts 11-20. For Tutors Teaching Mature Upper Intermediate to Advanced ESL Students in Private English Language Lessons. Volume 2: Various I: Casual English, Australian English, General Discussions, and Clichéd Expressions - has been developed to fulfill a demand in the ESL industry for more mature style conversations for use in private tuition, as well as pair or group work in the adult classroom. Expressions...
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