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Lorenz Books, an imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Human figures and faces have always dominated art. This practical book offers budding artists the chance to learn the art of drawing and painting the human body. Tutorials provide knowledge of the human skeletal structure and muscles, skin and hair texture, expressions, movement and postures. In the projects, experienced artists work from life models and photographs using various media, including pencil and charcoal, water paints, gouache, acrylics...
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Publisher
Sixth&Spring Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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"This fun introduction to design opens the world of style to budding fashionistas! Bestselling art instructor Chris Hart not only gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses, he explains the tricks of the trade: how to "dress" your figure; render color, texture, and print; and create accessories, hairstyles, and makeup looks. An overview of tools, materials, and essential skills will help you bring...
27) Figure drawing methods for artists: over 130 methods for sketching, drawing, and artistic discovery
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English
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Simple methods teach how to draw figures. When we try to draw a person, we are quickly confronted with various challenges. The proportions need to be correct, the attitude must be clear and vivid, the face should show resemblance and also be expressive. Such a task takes courage. Yet a little practice and training quickly lead to the ability to draw figures in a wide variety of styles. A figure in a particular posture can be assembled with a few key...
28) Figure drawing
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English
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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to drawing figures, with information and tips on different styles and methods. Drawing the human body has always been one of the chief challenges an artist must face, and many people struggle to portray their subject accurately. This volume walks the reader through the various techniques and methods of representing the human form and is ideal for the budding artist who finds drawing the human figure...
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English
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From its origins in Japanese comics, manga has become one of the most popular and dynamic drawing styles in the world, used in animation, gaming, advertising, and design. This useful guide provides step-by-step instruction to help aspiring artists draw manga like the experts. Readers learn to draw characters that fit the manga "look" and exude personality, glamour, and polish. They learn to sketch well-proportioned figures and create faces with character...
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English
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A young student discovers attraction and desire through her experience drawing figures in her summer art class. What the Heart Wants is a short story originally published in Summer Love, an LGBTQ young adult collection published by Duet, an imprint of Interlude Press.
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English
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This stimulating volume offers a broad collection of the principles of geometry and trigonometry and contains colorful diagrams to bring mathematical principles to life. Subjects are enriched by references to famous mathematicians and their ideas, and the stories are presented in a very comprehensible way. Readers investigate the relationships of points, lines, surfaces, and solids. They study construction methods for drawing figures, a wealth of...
32) Drawing manga
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English
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The popularity of manga (Japanese comics) is growing at a phenomenal rate. This is a practical, easy-to-follow and fun introduction to the most popular contemporary art style of the moment and is ideal for the first-time manga artist. With manga becoming increasingly popular in the West, more and more amateur artists now want to create their own original manga art. This book covers everything the beginner needs to know about drawing their favourite...
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With an extraordinary blend of the commonplace and the sophisticated, Rembrandt captured the essential humanity of his subjects. From his intimate observations of everyday life to his richly envisioned biblical allegories, the Dutch master created moving, inspiring images that have captivated viewers across four centuries. This original collection offers an unusual perspective on the artist, consisting exclusively of his drawings-all in their original...
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English
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 I was born in the winter of 1898 in Belfast, the son of a solicitor and a clergyman's daughter. My parents had only two children, and I was the younger by about three years. Two very different strains had gone to my making.
#2 I had two other blessings when I was growing up. One was my nurse, Lizzie Endicott, who was kind, cheerful, and sensible. I was also born with...
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English
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This original compilation gathers together four of Charles X. Carlson's finest art instruction books and presents them in one comprehensive volume. A well-known artist, author, and teacher, Carlson offers clear, uncomplicated methods of drawing for aspiring artists at every level. Chock-full of step-by-step illustrations, this compendium expertly covers the fundamentals of drawing figures, portraits, still-lifes, and landscapes for a wide variety...
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English
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Have you ever tried to explain what quality is? Let's say you know perfectly well how to develop a quality product, but your arguments are undermined all the time by fragmented details. Time and again you have to step back to sort out the details, in order to make a renewed attack. But somewhere along the debate you get stuck. The details never get sorted out. There are too many of them, and you don't share their definitions. After an hour or two...
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English
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Learn to observe the world more deeply-with curiosity, empathy, and joy-as you sketch the stories unfolding all around you.
In Drawn on the Way, Sarah Nisbett shares her techniques for creating captivating line drawings that capture the moments and moods that you encounter on the train, in a café, outdoors, anywhere: a young woman lost in thought, a pair of hands clasped on a lap, a peppy beagle, a pair of jeans-clad crossed legs. Sarah invites you...
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