In this new series Make Art with Lorna Scobie: Animals, readers will gain expert instruction that still leaves plenty of room for experimentation and fun. Featuring 101 art activities that encourage engagement with the natural world, Lorna shows you that creating art with animals as subjects can be super enjoyable and need not be intimidating….
Based upon the bestselling book by beloved author and artist Danny Gregory, this encouraging guided journal is packed with short exercises designed to help shape a life-enriching artistic habit. Open-ended prompts, visual examples, and lots of blank space for drawing make this workbook a fun, accessible entry to artmaking for anyone looking to carve out…
Creativity Explored celebrates its 40th anniversary with a collection of powerful artwork and perspectives from its talented neurodiverse artists. This vibrant book uplifts the voices of the artists of Creativity Explored, a nonprofit that gives people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to express themselves through art and share their work with audiences from their local…
Artists around the world have lately been turning to their bookshelves for more than just a good read, opting to cut, paint, carve, stitch, or otherwise transform the printed pages into a whole new beautiful, thought-provoking work of art. This book is a definitive guide to this compelling art form, showcasing groundbreaking work by today…
Artists who dream of turning their passion into a career need only the expert guidance in Art, Inc. Lisa Congdon unveils the multiplicity of ways to make a living from art—including illustration, licensing, fine art sales, print sales, and teaching— and offers practical advice on cultivating a business mindset, selling and promoting work, and more….
Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends. From Salvador Dali s pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Ono…
Through a carefully curated selection of quotations, images and interviews, Artists on Art reveals what matters most to the masters. You ll discover how the giants of the different artistic genres developed their distinctive visual styles, the core ideas that underpin their practice and, most importantly, what art means to you.
A perfect resource for new artists and art hobbyists, Basic Color Theory demonstrates the color wheel at work and covers all the essentials, including complementary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors; hue, saturation, and value; color mood, temperature, and schemes; and how to create a color chart.Each concept is clearly explained in easy-to-comprehend language so beginning…
The Portfolio series provides beginning and aspiring artists with a comprehensive overview of popular art media. This book in the series covers basic color theory and much more. It also feature step-by-step projects presented from both concept- and technique-driven approaches so that artists can discover the fundamentals of their craft and learn to put those skills into…
Botanical Dyes features recipes and top tips on everything you need to know to make your own natural dyes. The process of turning plants into print can help you reconnect with nature, find a creative outlet and develop a mindful sense of presence. It also promotes an awareness of sustainable practices and how to reduce…
Color has captivated artists, designers, scientists, and philosophers for centuries. From early principles of color theory to color wheels, great thinkers study and use color to explain and illustrate their ideas. Color is a sketchbook with thick, blank pages (140 gsm, ~95 lbs. paper weight) and a full-color appendix with striking vintage illustrations from rare…
The perfect guide for any aspiring portrait artist, this book includes more than 500 paint recipes. Each page features a master mix for a particular skin color plus variations for highlights or shadows. The book covers a wide range of skin tones–from Caucasian to Latino and East Indian hues–as well as hair, eye, and lip…
Change the way you see color forever in this dazzling collection of color palettes spanning across art history and pop culture, and told in writer and photographer Edith Young’s accessible, inviting style. From the shades of pink in the blush of Madame de Pompadour’s cheeks to Prince’s concert costumes, Color Scheme decodes the often overlooked…
Offering veteran insight and friendly, actionable advice from two self-made women who have helmed four successful creative businesses, this practical guide to becoming a creative entrepreneur will speak to anyone wanting to make art, be their own boss, and not have to work a second job to make ends meet. Figuring out how to make…
Creative Lettering and Beyond combines the artistic talents, inspirational tips, and tutorials of four professional hand letterers and calligraphers for a dynamic and interactive learning experience. After a brief introduction to the various tools and materials, artists and lettering enthusiasts will learn how to master the art of hand lettering and typography through easy-to-follow step-by-step…
Discover everything you need to know about historic flourished hands and how to create elegant, modern artwork inspired by traditional calligraphy techniques in this follow-up to the first and best-selling lettering book in Walter Foster s Creative and Beyond series. Beginning with an introduction to pointed pen and how to get started with this timeless…