Form has always been one of the most important aspects of ceramics and one which continues to challenge and stimulate potters throughout the world. In Ceramic Form, Peter Lane explores the various elements involved in the design and making of ceramics by concentrating on the two fundamental pottery vessels - bowls and bottles - which provide the basis for almost all others. Throughout history there has been a bewildering variety of different shapes in ceramic vessels, but it is those basically simple forms which have stood the test of time and still offer possibilities for personal expression to the modern potter. In this beautiful book, the work of more than 150 contemporary potters from around the world is featured and discussed, in an attempt to discover how each potter explores and interprets ceramic form in an individual way. Peter Lane explains the potters' working methods and processes, describes their ideas and sources of stimulus, and considers their different approaches to design and decoration through the use of colour, pattern and texture. The superb illustrations which complement the text also provide a rich source of inspiration and the unique series of forms in silhouette will be invaluable in provoking original creative thought regarding the concept of three-dimensional form. This informative and inspirational book aims to provide a permanent source of reference by bringing together a fine selection of work by potters from various parts of the world. Contents: 1. Introduction: Origins and evolution of pottery vessels in the form of bottles and bowls; the relationship of form to function and subsequent developments; 2. Vessel Form: visual and physical considerations in determining balance and proportion, symmetry and asymmetry, the sense of volume and capacity, working methods and processes, vessels as sculpture; 3. Design: sources of stimulus, elements of design for forms and surfaces, thematic explorations; 4. Decoration; 5. Forms in Profile

Ceramic Form : Design and Decoration

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Peter Lane

Crafts & Hobbies

Collins

Practical guide to all aspects of pottery making for beginners and the more experienced potter. 1,000 plus easy to follow instructional diagrams.

Ceramics Manual

Arts & Photography

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The calligrapher's project book

HAINES, Susanne

This calligraphy book includes basic instruction in penmanship and a gallery of finished work from top calligraphers.

The Calligrapher's Project Book

Harpercollins

From thumbnail sketch to finished piece, fifteen master calligraphers demonstrate their process and technique, providing invaluable practical advice to professionals and amateurs alike

Calligraphy Masterclass

Collins Calligrapher's Companion (A Quarto book)

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Published in association with Leisure Painter magazine and featuring the work of many well-known artists, this book contains numerous practical painting projects in a range of media. The Leisure Painter magazine has a committed readership and the monthly painting project is one of its most popular articles. This book brings together a varied selection of these projects, providing a source of painting ideas for amateur artists. The coverage of subjects in the book is diverse: from landscapes and seascapes to still life, interiors and people. All the main painting media are represented - watercolour, pastels, oils and acrylics - aiming to ensure variety and interest. In addition, the book features a wide range of different styles of painting by many well-known artists, including some HarperCollins authors such as Alwyn Crawshaw, Linda Birch, Ron Ranson, Ann Blockley and Wendy Jelbert.

Leisure Painter Projects

Leisure Painter Magazine

History & Criticism

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Josiah Wedgwood: Entrepreneur to the Enlightenment

Brian Dolan

Biographies & Memoirs

Harperperennial

A lush sourcebook of nearly two thousand tattoo designs from artists around the world. From the editors of TattooFinder, it's a fantastic compendium for people who want to think before they ink! Whether you're tattoo-curious or tattoo-crazy, The Tattoo Sourcebook has everything you need to pick and choose the perfect design for you. Browse the nearly two thousand designs included - everything from Celtic and tribal to butterflies and fairies. It's a visual compendium of high-quality, detailed designs from artists all over the world including contributions and commentary from famed tattooists Friday Jones (who inked Angelina Jolie and Janeane Garofalo), Lyle Tuttle (who tattooed Cher and Jane Fonda), Guy Aitchison, Rand Johnson, Edward Lee, and more. And if you're a tattoo newbie, find out everything you need to know before you get inked. Crosses, dragons, astrological signs, snakes, phoenixes, and more - this is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone whose tattoo itch is starting to burn!

Tattoo Sourcebook: Pick and Choose from Thousands of the Hottest Tattoo Designs

Health, Fitness & Dieting

TattooFinder

Beauty, Grooming, & Style

HARPER/COLLINS

Ann Blockley is well-known for her attractive paintings of flowers and here she explains all the basic techniques for painting country flowers in watercolour. This practical yet inspirational book is part of the renowned Collins Learn to Paint series. Country flowers are an accessible and endlessly fascinating subject. In this book, Ann Blockley shows you how to capture them in watercolours, teaching the methods and techniques that are needed to paint a variety of flowers. There are many practical and step-by-step demonstrations throughout, with sections on how to create texture and effective backgrounds, making this an essential guide on the subject.

Country Flowers in Watercolour (Collins Learn to Paint)

Ann Blockley

Painting

Harpercollins Reference Hbacks

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