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Whether your preferred medium is canvas or paper, wood or stone, this series of books for beginners demonstrates drawing, painting and design techniques for a variety of surfaces, materials and spaces. The titles in this practical series are suited to help readers become familiar with the most essential techniques of drawing, painting and design.
"Drawing For Beginners" is the perfect guide for anyone looking to explore the world of drawing. This comprehensive book offers straightforward explanations of essential techniques, from basic shapes and shading to more advanced concepts like perspective and composition. Each chapter is filled with practical exercises, tips, and inspiring examples to help you develop your skills at your own pace. Whether you're picking up a pencil for the first time or revisiting drawing after a long break, this book provides the tools and encouragement you need to unleash your creativity. With step-by-step instructions and engaging illustrations, you'll learn to express your unique artistic vision and gain confidence in your abilities. Dive into the joy of drawing and discover how to transform simple ideas into beautiful artworks with "Drawing For Beginners."
Presenting a global study, Arco/Hearst Books International's ARCHITECTURE OF MINIMALISM demonstrates the impact of a powerful artistic movement on architecture. 350 color and 60 b&w illustrations.
Acrylic, watercolours, oil, and pastel colours are the four classical means of artistic expression in painting. With this practice-oriented introduction readers can learn about them by trying their own hand at painting and perfecting their skills step-by-step. The book provides an overview of the artist's tools and the various types of painting. The wealth of illustrative information ranges from simple everyday objects to still life and landscapes, the human body and portrait painting. Examples of each genre demonstrate the various stages of painting a picture. This enables learners to improve their technique from the very first sketch to the most complex composition: Mastering the Art of Painting is the ideal introduction for the prospective artist!
Twenty-five renowned landscape artists put their distinctive stamp of individuality on their illustrations. This book demonstrates how a series of artists has used the landscape itself as a form or artistic expression. The works comprise sculptures on a large and small scale that which form a part of the landscape.