Art Techniques & Materials


"Celtic Spirals and Other Designs"

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Celtic designs are popular motifs in such wide-ranging design applications as jewellery, graphics, needlework, woodworking and even tatooing. The author's step-by-step instructions for plotting Celtic spirals aims to make this process clear and simple. With 25 colour photographs, 100 colour line drawings. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 248 x 186 mm. Weight: 485g.
Author:  Sturrock, Sheila
ISBN:  1861081596
Publisher:  Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date:  2000  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Mechaforce"

Draw Futuristic Robots That Fly, Fight, Battle and Brawl

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Offers an exploration of the mecha comic style, revealing the secrets behind robot anatomy and imaginative machinery. This book presents over 30 step-by-step demonstrations, including lessons on perspective, basic drawing and refining and finishing final work. With 80 colour, 200 black & white illustrations. Paperback, 112 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 457g.
Author:  Su, E.J.
ISBN:  1600610145
Publisher:  F&W Publications Inc
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Manga"

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"Draw" series; Manga is the art craze and the influence of manga can be seen in films, animation and comics the world over. This book goes back to basics explaining what the manga style is and the tools and materials needed. It follows a series of tutorials on how to draw individual character elements such as eyes, hair, hands, and clothing. With approx 140 colour photographs. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 280 x 215 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Sweatdrop Studio
ISBN:  1845374169
Publisher:  New Holland Publishers Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Art and Technique of Sumi-E Japanese Ink-Painting"

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The beauty of sumi-e is paradoxical reflects the arts spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism. Designed for Western artist who is attracted to ink-painting, this book is the product of the author's study with her teacher, Ukai Uchiyama, master calligraphist and artist. With 50+ black and white and color drawings. Hardback, 72 pages. Size: 254 x 267 mm. Weight: 737g.
Author:  Thompson, Kay Morrissey
ISBN:  0804839840
Publisher:  Tuttle Publishing,Us
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"The Human Figure"

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With 430 drawings. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 143 pages. Size: 220 x 140 mm. Weight: 260g.
Author:  Vanderpoel, John H.
ISBN:  0486204324
Publisher:  Dover Publications Inc.
Date:  2000  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Transparent Art"

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"Step By Step" series; Transparent art is a creative versatile art using acetate transparencies to create stunning designs with which to decorate your home. This book includes 30 projects, and covers the materials and techniques providing design and colour variations. With 120 colour photos. Paperback, 80 pages. Size: 297 x 210 mm. Weight: 329g.
Author:  Whitehead, Joan
ISBN:  1861085044
Publisher:  Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"The Magic of Drawing"

Bring Your Vision to Life on the Page

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Core drawing principles take things back to basics, simply training the eye to see and the hand to draw with confidence and success. This title helps to explore the techniques fantasy artists need to realise their creative potential. With 200 colour illustrations. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 250 x 210 mm. Weight: 478g.
Author:  Wright, Cliff
ISBN:  1600610935
Publisher:  F&W Publications Inc
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Superhero Explosion"

60 Easy Lessons for Drawing Comics

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60 Easy Lessons for Drawing Comics. With 90 colour illustrations. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 119g.
Author:  Yamamoto, Neil
ISBN:  1581806523
Publisher:  F&W Publications Inc
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Materials

"Computers and Art"

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This volume gathers contributions from a broad spectrum of individuals concerned with the use of the computer as a tool for artists. It brings together theories and advances in the use of computers in art as well as looking in a practical way at the computational aspects and problems involved. With illustrations. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 192 pages. Weight: 340g.
Author:  (Mealing, Stuart, ed.)
ISBN:  1841500623
Publisher:  Intellect Books
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Art Techniques & Principles

"How to Draw Manga Computones Aiming for Action"

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"How to Draw Manga (Graphic-Sha Numbered)" series; The use of tone makes the portrayal of action scenes - such as running, flying, fighting, throwing and swordplay - a snap! This Computones volume, the fifth in the series, presents speed lines, burst effects and other absolutely vital tones as well as their effective uses. With illustrations. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 254 x 193 mm. Weight: 505g.
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ISBN:  476611633X
Publisher:  Graphic-Sha Publishing
Date:  2006  (Japan)
Readership:  Teenage / Young Adult Art Techniques & Principles (V. 5)

"Monster Book of Manga Fairies and Magical Creatures"

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Learn to draw fairies and magical creatures with this great value sequel to the bestselling Monster Book of Manga. It is monster-sized practical sourcebook with hundreds of step-by-step manga drawings of a wide range of monsters and fantastical figures. With 100 b/w, 300 col illus. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 210 x 240 mm. Weight: 1330g.
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ISBN:  0007264364
Publisher:  Harpercollins Publishers
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Principles

"Pattern and Palette Sourcebook"

A Complete Guide to Using Color in Design

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A complete guide to using colour in design. With illustrations. Paperback, 208 pages. Size: 146 x 210 mm. Weight: 619g.
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ISBN:  159253161X
Publisher:  Rockport Publishers Inc.
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Principles

"Making Faces"

Drawing Expressions for Comics and Cartoons

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Shows readers techniques for various aspects of creating expressive faces and emotions for comics and cartoons. This book covers the basic ingredients of an expression, including the eyes, nose, mouth and lips to different head shapes and angles. It also covers storytelling techniques involving scenes with multiple characters interacting. With 100 colour illustrations, 200 black & white illustrations. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 279 x 216 mm. Weight: 701g.
Author:  8Fish
ISBN:  1600610498
Publisher:  F&W Publications Inc
Date:  2008  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Art Techniques & Principles

"Prepare to Board!"

Creating Story and Characters for Animation Features and Shorts

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Explains the methods and techniques of animation preproduction with a focus on story development and character design. This book delivers direction on how animators can create characters and stories that have originality and appeal. It includes positive and negative examples of storyboard and character design to show problem-solving techniques. With approx. 240 illustrations. Paperback, 336 pages. Size: 260 x 184 mm. Weight: 795g.
Author:  Beiman, Nancy
ISBN:  0240808207
Publisher:  Elsevier Science & Technology
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Art Techniques & Principles

"Still Life"

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"Step By Step Art School" series; Suitable for the beginner and enthusiast alike, this guide provides you with all you need to know to draw and paint still life. Advice is given on getting started with colour, medium, lighting, symmetry, asymmetry, texture and composing a group. With 295photos. New ed. Paperback, 144 pages. Size: 280 x 210 mm. Weight: 525g.
Author:  Buchan, Jack Baker, Jonathan
ISBN:  0600604462
Publisher:  Hamlyn
Date:  2001  (UK)
Readership:  General Art Techniques & Principles

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