Synopsis: Nationally recognized artist and pyrographer Lora S. Irish makes it easy for beginners to learn the creative craft of woodburning in Pyrography Basics. All that aspiring beginners need is this book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start adorning wood, gourds, leather, paper and more with beautifully burned images and patterns. The author provides a thorough introduction to basic tools, materials and techniques. Readers learn how to set up…

Synopsis: Published in conjunction with an exhibition over a decade in the making, this exciting volume examines the influence of Claude Monet (1840-1926) on an entire generation of American artists. Monet and the other French Impressionists, who eschewed academic traditions of in favor of spontaneous brushstrokes, bright color palettes, and the transience of everyday reality. Featuring works by Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase, Childe Hassam, Willard…

Synopsis: For more than 28 years, Arleta Pech has been dazzling the art world with her strikingly realistic watercolor compositions. Now artists can learn to utilize her trademark techniques by following this guide's complete demonstrations for painting irises, magnolias, roses, peonies, apple blossoms, tulips - even delicate china and lacework.Starting with the basics, beginners can learn to successfully render transparent petals, luminous colors and a…

Synopsis: The techniques and practices of woodcarving are introduced by means of figurine, molding, and mirror frame projects

Synopsis: Introduces the life and work of Vincnet van Gogh, discussing his early years, life in Holland, London, Paris, and southern France, and development as a painter.

Synopsis: Book by Jean Blodgett, Megan Bice, David Wistow, Lee-Ann Martin

Synopsis: For some, Surrealism was expressed in a semi-abstract style, asi in paintings like Paul Klee's Senecio. For others, the way was through painting imaginary objects, as Giorgio de' Chirico did in The melancholy of despair, or in using realistic figures to represent subconscious ideas, as Salvador Dali did in such paintings as Soft construction with boiked beans, as a premonition of the Spanish Civil War. these and other famous Surrealist painters…

Synopsis: The Art Book is the first fully illustrated art dictionary. It presents a feast of famous, varied and colourful images by 500 of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the present day. Arranged in alphabetical order by artist, it is easy to use. With one large, quintessential image per artist, and an informative text that discusses the work in detail as well as offering information about its creator, The Art Book is both educational and…

Synopsis: The Russian giant, the ghost, the Chinese dragon, the golden eagle...complete instructions for building and flying kites from all over the world.

Synopsis: Using the works of nearly one hundred master artists, this book reveals the vital importance of design theory in creating art. Watson stresses that while an artist's skill is crucial, a painting's true power lies in its theme and design. With particular emphasis on works by twentieth-century artists, this book analyzes the proper application of compositional principles in 135 paintings. Featuring informative text and easy-to-follow suggestions,…

Synopsis: The author of this superb guide was not only a renowned watercolor painter but also a brilliant teacher with an unmatched talent for conveying to his students the techniques and aesthetic philosophy underlying great paintings.Years after becoming award-winning painters themselves, his students still quote his "Whitneyisms" to remind themselves of all that is most important in creating art. This fine guide, the distillation of Edgar…

Synopsis: "A truly admirable book." ? Bookman's Journal and Print Collector"As a book of reference to the practicing artists who wants to solve some particular difficulty, the book could hardly be bettered." ? FieldRex Vicat Cole makes learning about perspective an enjoyable and fascinating pursuit in this clearly written and profusely illustrated book. Over 390 diagrams illustrate every aspect of the text, and more than 80…

Synopsis: A biography of the American artist renowned for her portraits of mothers and children offers new insight into Cassett's artistic and emotional odyssey from Pennsylvania to Belle Epoque Paris. 25,000 first printing. Tour.

Synopsis: Describes techniques for staining, cutting, and joining glass, encouraging originality of design and providing a directory of materials suppliers

Synopsis: Sought after for her innovative use of color and pattern, professional t-shirt designer Jennifer Cooke has created 20 do-it-yourself projects--many can be completed in under and hour--for turning your classic tees (and accessories) into colorful, bold, graphic personal statements.Combining basic sewing, hand-printing, and screen-printing techniques with stylish wearable projects, Design Your Own Tees gives you the tools to stand out in the crowd…

Synopsis: A beautiful collection of William Morris vintage scrapbook paper that features: 18 double-sided designs 8.5x11 sized paper glossy cover premium full-color designs 60# (100 GSM) paper weightWilliam Morris (1834-1896) was an Englishman who is credited with being one of the founders of the Arts and Crafts movement. Morris is best known for his textile designs, his writings on art, architecture, and his design.These vintage wallpapers from his…

Synopsis: Madrid. 25 cm. 261 p. il. col. y n. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Historia del arte. Víctor Nieto Alcaide, Sagrario Aznar Almazán, Victoria Soto Caba. Bibliografía: p. 183 .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario. ISBN: 8486763932

Synopsis: With more than 250 projects of many different types and levels of difficulty, this bestselling, encyclopedic work contains traditional and modern paper-folding methods, and includes folds for the beginner and works calculated to challenge the experts.

Synopsis: A building by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959) is at once unmistakably individual and evocative of an entire era. Notable for their exceptional harmony with their environment, as well as for their use of steel and glass to revolutionize the interface of indoor and outdoor, Wright’s designs helped announce the age of modernity, as much as they secured his place in the annals of architectural genius. This meticulous compilation from TASCHEN’s…

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