In today's fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions, but many of them simply don't have enough time. Catering to this modern dilemma, we've concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists. The Daily Book of Art includes a year's worth of brief daily readings and lessons about the visual arts that entertain as they inform. Ten exciting categories of discussion rotate throughout the course of a year, giving readers a well-rounded experience in the art world. From color psychology and aesthetic philosophy to the proverbial argument over whether elephants really can paint, art-starved readers will encounter a broad range of inspiring subjects. The book also features a ribbon bookmark so readers can keep their place throughout the year. The ten categories of discussion include Art 101, Philosophy of Art, Art Through the Ages, Profiles in Art, A Picture’s Worth 200 Words, Art from the Inside Out, Art Around the World, Artistic Oddities, Unexpected Art Forms, and Step-by-Step Exercises.

The Daily Book of Art: 365 readings that teach, inspire & entertain (Daily Book series)

Arts & Photography

Robinson, Sharon

Gilbert, Elizabeth T.

Schmidt, David

Runyen, Amy

Razo, Rebecca

Gilbert, Colin

Gilbert, Dylan

Guzman, Gabriel

Study & Teaching

Walter Foster Publishing

Understanding and using the right tools and materials to create a work of art can make a monumental difference in appearance, texture, permanence, and more. No matter what medium an artist may use, there are many choices to make and things to consider when beginning a new work of art: what kind of surface or support to paint on, what type of brush to use, and how a medium will ultimately look on a chosen surface are just a few of the questions one might consider. The Fine Artist's Guide to Tools &amp; Materials covers everything from pencils and brushes to surfaces and supports to mediums and varnishes, providing fine artists with a quick reference for not only understanding how to use an array of fine art tools, but also how the tools work best. Divided into four sections, this comprehensive resource is color-coded so information can be located quickly and easily. In this first section, artists will find basic information on available tools and materials, including a brief description of each item, what each item is used for, and safety tips for working with specific materials. The following sections specifically cover how to work with tools and materials specific to each medium: pencil drawing, acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor. Plenty of visual examples, comparisons, and color photos are included to help readers determine which paints, surfaces, implements, and other materials best fit their style and vision for their art. With its breadth of content and accessible information, The Fine Artist's Guide to Tools &amp; Materials is a must-have for any aspiring or serious fine artist's home library.

The Fine Artist's Guide to Tools & Materials: An essential reference for understanding and using the tools of the trade

In today's fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions; many simply don't have the time. Catering to this modern dilemma is the Inspirational Art Journal, which invites users to learn about art as they write their inspirations within the journal. Filled with fun tidbits, thought-provoking quotes, and stimulating prompts, Inspirational Art Journal encourages you to take time out of your busy day to contemplate art and the world around you.

Inspirational Art Journal: An interactive journal for the art lover

The Big Book of Art: Draw! Paint! Create! provides a comprehensive, colorful, and creative guide for using a range of kid-friendly art tools--from crayons and colored pencils to markers and paint. Within each chapter, young artists are guided through the artistic process with a brief introduction to each respective tool or medium. From there, children will learn helpful techniques for employing the tool or medium via a selection of fun and unique step-by-step art projects. Tons of art tips are sprinkled throughout for a comprehensive learning experience, while an interactive format, including perforated practice pages that can be easily removed and displayed in any home or classroom, engages children for hours of creative fun. Parents will appreciate this book for its rainy-day activity appeal. Art teachers and homeschool parents will appreciate it as an educational resource; while art and craft enthusiasts will love it as an inspiring gift for the artists in their lives. Whether an easy monoprint made with washable markers or a watercolor fish painted using the wet-on-wet technique, children everywhere will be delighted with the fun and creativity this book has to offer them.

The Big Book of Art: Draw! Paint! Create!: An adventurous journey into the wild & wonderful world of art! (Big Book Series)

Children's Books

McCully, Jennifer

Martin, Lisa

Barlow, Damien

Arts, Music & Photography

Walter Foster Jr.

Watch Me Draw n’ Go: Cinderella’s Enchanted World is the perfect drawing activity book for every budding artist.The exciting adventures of the classic Disney character will capture every kid’s imagination, and the easy-to-follow drawing instructions will ensure that he or she can become a part of Cinderella’s magical transformation. With a few squiggly lines, a circle becomes the coach. Children can combine squares, rectangles, and triangles to make the clock or the palace. They’ll be making progress in no time--and when they do, there will be stickers to reward them! Then, they can move on to the drawing pad prompts and begin drawing on their own.Watch kids go from novice doodlers to expert illustrators with Cinderella’s Enchanted World, the first stop on their journey to stunning creativity!

Watch Me Draw 'n' Go!: Cinderella's Enchanted World

Silver Dolphin Books

Artist Toolbox: Surfaces &amp; Supports explores a wide range of drawing and painting surfaces and the unique effects they have on a variety of media. The surface you draw or paint on impacts everything in your artwork, from its texture and brightness to color and durability. Artist Toolbox: Surfaces &amp; Supports covers the drawing and painting surfaces and supports that all artists should know. With this art book, you'll learn the basics and finer points of working on: <ul>
<li>Canvas</li>
<li>Paper</li>
<li>Panels</li>
<li>Textiles</li>
<li>Metal</li>
<li>Glass</li>
<li>Stone </li>
</ul>You'll also learn useful tips and techniques for preparing supports to receive media, see how to work with different media on each support, and discover the most effective way to protect your finished artwork. Artist Toolbox: Surfaces &amp; Supports is packed with visual examples, step-by-step tutorials, and demonstrations on the practical aspects of working with graphite and colored pencils;charcoal and pastel;and watercolor, acrylic, and oilpaints. With this reference guide that no artist's library should be without, you can also learn how each support will take a medium. The Artist Toolbox series presents practical reference guides designed for beginning artists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade.

Artist Toolbox: Surfaces & Supports: A practical guide to drawing and painting surfaces -- from canvas and paper to textiles and woods

Drawing

Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools &amp; Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools &amp; Materials first discusses how to create a drawing workspace—in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can create. The book covers every drawing tool, including all pencil grades, flat sketching pencils, charcoal and vine charcoal, white charcoal, conte crayons, conte pencils, colored pencils, and pastel. Surfaces and supports are discussed as well to provide a thorough introduction to everything you need to learn to draw. Step-by-step drawing projects round out the book. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools &amp; Materials provides tips, techniques, clear instructions, beautiful artwork, and detailed demonstrations for a comprehensive look at drawing. This book will make an expert out of anyone who wants to learn this classic technique. The Artist Toolbox series includes useful, practical reference guides designed for beginning artists and art hobbyists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade.

Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials: A practical guide to graphite, charcoal, colored pencil, and more

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