Painted Illusions: A Creative Guide to Painting Murals and Trompe L'Oeil Effects
Ward Lock Ltd, April 1991. Trade Paperback.
Ward Lock Ltd, April 1991. Trade Paperback.
North Light Books, June 2000. Hardcover. New technology has dramatically upgraded the appearance and encouraged the proliferation of many contemporary versions of the great classic typefaces. This volume, from the publishers of Print magazine, explores the phenomenon creating a surge of interest in these revivals. Illustrated with digital versions of.....
Search Press, January 2007. Trade Paperback. Whether expressing divine inspiration, creating fabulous beasts or, in the case of herbals, reproducing naturalistic images of plants, the lettering and alphabets featured in this book will introduce the reader to a world of fantasy and the delight of copying - even surpassing -.....
Walter Foster, January 1984. Trade Paperback. Acrylic paints are beloved by beginning painters and seasoned professionals alike, because this lightweight, versatile, fast-drying, water-based medium is well suited for a wide variety of applications. Acrylics will teach you everything you need to know about colors, brushes, and other tools for working.....
Sterling, October 2004. Hardcover. Magnificent and plentiful images of finely wrought Japanese calligraphy teach the techniques and spiritual essence that underlie this ancient, elegant art. In Japan, calligraphy is more than an art: it's practically a religion, in which every stroke and every character should reflect the writer's own spirit.....
North Light Books, July 2005. Trade Paperback. Start painting today! If you're interested in painting with water-soluble oils, but don't know where to start, this is the perfect book for you! With this innovative medium you can achieve the rich look of traditional oils without the hassle of working with.....
Quarry Books, September 2005. Trade Paperback. A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery is the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips and.....
Harper Design, June 2009. Trade Paperback. A collection of the latest layout designs and ideas for amateur and professional graphic designers. Organized so as to encourage creativity, serendipitous discovery, and inspiration, THE BIG BOOK OF LAYOUTS includes techniques that can be used to enhance any layout. It provides insights into.....
Rockport Pub, May 1998. Trade Paperback. There is nothing like the business card to challenge a designer's abilities: creating a clear and effective message in a small space takes creativity and often moments of brilliance. Selected from thousands of entries, this volume presents hundreds of new business-card designs at the.....
Scribner, January 1975. Hardcover.
Quarry Books, January 2010. Trade Paperback. Art Making and Studio Spaces is a visual studio tour, an opportunity to turn the key and discover the inner workings of artists in their ultra-personal, unique workspaces. The mission of the book is to look inside studios in progress, amidst the throes of.....
Andrews McMeel Publishing, October 2010. Hardcover. The biggest collection of manga resource art ever seen. The CD contains 100 complete, ready drawn figures, plus 100 heads, 100 upper bodies, 100 lower bodies for 1,000,000 possible permutations. The book explains how to construct and color the figures and how to insert.....
Watson-Guptill Pubns, November 1972. Hardcover.
AVA Publishing, January 2008. Trade Paperback. Basics Illustration 02: Sequential Images addresses the professional, cultural, theoretical and historical contexts of pictorial storytelling and moving image. Sequential image-making is a rich area of original and innovative work, which is leading the resurgence in this field. The evolving world of illustration is.....
Merchant Books, March 2008. Trade Paperback. An Unabridged Printing With Text And All Figures Digitally Enlarged. Originally Titled: Glass Blowing And Working For Amateurs, Experimentalists, And Technicians, With Numerous Illustrations. Chapters Include: Glass Work In Miniature - The Blowpipe And Bellows - Minor Tools And Appliances - Glass; Rods And.....
Cassell, December 2001. Trade Paperback.
Motorbooks, October 2009. Trade Paperback. Having only one airbrushing technique is like driving on only one road; it limits the places you can go. This book by famed custom painter JoAnn Bortles gives you the airbrushing tools to take your art just about anywhere. Taking up where she left off.....
Watson-Guptill Publications, January 2002. Trade Paperback. This volume demonstrates how easy it can be to mat, mount and frame art on paper and cloth, as well as three-dimensional objects. It provides step-by-step instructions on: determining measurements and proportions; selecting colours and accents for matting; obtaining the necessary materials and equipment;.....
Sybex, May 2007. Trade Paperback. Breathe life into your creations With detailed examples, high-quality professional images, and a touch of humor, this is the fully revised and updated second edition of Jason Osipa's best-selling book on facial animation. You'll learn the basics of design, modeling, rigging, and animation-while mastering exciting.....
Dover Publications, July 1997. Trade Paperback. Expertly written hands-on guide for beginners and professionals demonstrates how acrylic paints not only lend themselves to all basic watercolor techniques but also go beyond the range of traditional watercolors. Step-by-step coverage of painting surfaces, colors, and mediums as well as basic techni.
The Federal School of Commercial Designing, 1927. Trade Paperback.
Dover Publications, October 2002. Trade Paperback. This well-documented study, focusing on less familiar or less accessible relics from the pagan past, traces the history and evolution of pre-Christian ornamentation from the earliest beginnings toA.D. 700. Great value to students of design and archaeology and anyone interested in Celtic ornamentation."
Verlag Technik, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover. 422 pages plus 26 pages of ads and a folding table in a pocket at the back. An engineering work on bookbinding machines. Text in German. First edition (first printing). A very good copy in a good-only dust jacket with loss to the edges.....
North Light Books, July 2001. Trade Paperback. Some of the most commonly seen accessories in home decor are botanical prints. This book teaches readers how to achieve the unique look of these painting, using easy-to-find bottled acrylic paints that can be thinned with water to give a layered, translucent watercolor.....
Dover Publications, June 1987. Trade Paperback. Step-by-step guide to materials and tools, modeling in wax and plaster, hollow wax modeling, plaster molds, and much more. Introduction. ""Like having a personal tutor."" - Enchantment. 281 photographs.