Synopsis: -- Shows how to draw pictures that look professional-- Gives helpful suggestions for materials to use, as well as simple step-by-step examples and techniques

Synopsis: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough…

Synopsis: Paper is the ideal medium to craft with; it it accessible, versatile, rewarding and creative. This fantastic book explores contemporary decorative and traditional papercraft techniques, and offers more than 175 projects that are perfect for crafters to make. Featuring everything you need to know about papercraft skills, decorative gift-wrapping, personal stationery, papier-mache, origami, design and printing paper.

Synopsis: 'Embroidary for beginners"

Synopsis: 16 patterns for string art that are easily transformed into attractive designs. Designs include: Apple, Jack-o-lantern, Christmas tree, snowman, valentine, four-leaf clover, spring flowers, Mother's day, Father's day, Patriotic Star, circle, triangle, hexagon, intersecting lines, and star design.

Synopsis: The demand by artists and craftspeople for visually exciting designs has created renewed interest in traditional Japanese motifs which are ideal for modern decorative and graphic needs. This comprehensive archive presents 276 exquisite Japanese stencil designs, inspired by natural themes and developed to ideographic perfection through the centuries. Sky, seam and land birds, beasts, insects, and countless flora and fauna comprise Japanese design…

Synopsis: 'This man will go insane or leave us all far behind', prophesied the great impressionist Camille Pissarro. The man was Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), a vicar's son born at Groot-Zundert near Breda in Holland. Van Gogh was a solitary, despairing and self-destructive man and followed a variety of professions before becoming an artist. He craved recognition throughout his life which was denied until after his self-inflicted death. Today he is…

Synopsis: Painting pretty, prized flowers is easier than you think!Using an uncomplicated palette and simple techniques, Mary Backer shares the secrets behind her prize-winning watercolor flowers. From first strokes to final touches, you'll learn everything you need to know to paint brilliant orange poppies, plump peonies, graceful lotus blossoms, classic roses and other garden favorites.Features:an exciting variety of flowers and compositions, from…

Synopsis: Why limit yourself to colored pencil drawings? With the simple techniques illustrated inside, you can create colored pencil paintings rich with lifelike textures. It's easy! Just follow these step-by-step demonstrations to achieve the subtle contours of a rose, a rough orange rind, weathered wood, shiny metal, a child's soft skin, and more than 50 other textures that will add exciting new dimensions to your work!

Synopsis: Creating & Understanding Drawings - new 2006 copyright! The perfect high school drawing book that builds visual competencies.

Synopsis: -- Highly appealing craft activities with easy-to-follow instructions.-- Stimulates children to explore their creativity for hours on end.-- Bursting with practical project ideas, from vegetable printing to making paper jewelry.-- Imaginative entertainment for use at home or in school.

Synopsis: Sandra Angelo teaches you the basics of drawing in colored pencil and beyond! Inside this gorgeously illustrated how-to-draw book, you will find numerous step-by-step demonstrations that will teach you how to create beautiful drawings in colored pencil. First youÆll learn about the tools and materials you need to get started, with tips about choosing amongst various types of textured and colored papers. Then youÆll discover a series of colorful…

Synopsis: Always aware of the importance of seeing to art, Jim Arnosky alters us to look for the natural details that will give life to wildlife drawings. He develops the concept of a line of motion and suggests a way to sharpen vision for seeing it. And his examples--of an otter and dogs and birds and deer--show you how to find the pose that best evokes an animal's whole movement.

Synopsis: Whether your dream is to become the next hot runway designer, develop your own clothing line, or simply combine your artistic skills with your love of fashion, the tips, tricks, and step-by-step projects in Fashion Design Workshop will have you drawing an assortment of fashions in no time! This delightful guide offers the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of fashion figure drawing. First learn the tools and materials you need to get…

Synopsis: Fashion Sketchbook, 6th Edition, demystifies the fashion drawing process with simple, step-by-step directions. Now in full color and completely revised, with updated instructions and images throughout, this introductory text explains how to draw women, men, and children, pose the figure, develop the fashion head and face, sketch accessories, add garment details, and prepare flats and specs. Abling's detailed, easy-to-follow lessons are…

Synopsis: A collection of some of the craziest, mind-bending, and entertaining images on the web.Women with four arms, children who walk on water, pigeons the size of ten-story buildings—though we know these things aren’t possible in the real world, a quick glimpse at the right photograph may temporary convince you otherwise. Steven Estep, one of the brains behind the popular visual illusion website, MOIllusions.com, understands how these eye tricks work…

Synopsis: The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters-from T. rex to Napoleon-the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression.But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he-alongside…

Synopsis: Specifically illustrating the works that Claude Monet painted at Giverny, a collection of his most beloved art includes eighty-one colorplates that include examples of the Haystacks, Poplars, Morning on the Seine, Japanese Footbridge, and Water Lilies series.

Synopsis: In this personality-packed drawing book, best-selling author Christopher Hart shows young artists how to bring zillions of cartoon animals to life using simple step-by-step instructions. From playful puppies to zany zoo animals, this book is crammed with an exciting variety of subjects to copy. Kids will also find helpful tips along the way for creating their own collection of cute critters.

Synopsis: The diversity of the mammal family is represented in the 14 articles contained in this resource. Each article ranges in length from 16-24 pages and discusses one particular species or group. Besides humans, the mammals that are discussed include chimpanzees, dolphins, elephants, giraffes, gray whales, grizzly bears, kangaroos, lions, manatees, seals, squirrels, wolves, and zebras. Arranged alphabetically, each article begins with a family tree…