Author: Emma Block
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 076248358X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
An inspiring creativity guide for keeping a sketchbook as an artistic practice, with techniques and sources of inspiration for experimenting, drawing, painting, and seeing the world through a colorful lens, from watercolor artist and author of The Joy of Watercolor Emma Block Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit for artists and hobbyists alike. Your sketchbook is a safe place to explore, experiment, try new things, record your progress, and sometimes mess up, and working in a sketchbook, particularly on location, is an innately mindful practice. You become completely focused on the things you are sketching or painting and completely immersed in the atmosphere of the place. In Keeping a Creative Sketchbook, Emma Block shares her own sketchbook practice and offers inspiring artist interviews and numerous techniques and practices for beginning or transforming your own. Packed with ideas and prompts to get started, this book helps overcome overwhelm and open a world of joyful creativity. With your sketchbook by your side, you can slow down, be present, notice the little things, enjoy the process, let go of perfectionism, and embrace the blank page, discovering rich new depths to your creativity and finding your artist mindset for inner peace.
Keeping a Creative Sketchbook
Author: Emma Block
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 076248358X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
An inspiring creativity guide for keeping a sketchbook as an artistic practice, with techniques and sources of inspiration for experimenting, drawing, painting, and seeing the world through a colorful lens, from watercolor artist and author of The Joy of Watercolor Emma Block Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit for artists and hobbyists alike. Your sketchbook is a safe place to explore, experiment, try new things, record your progress, and sometimes mess up, and working in a sketchbook, particularly on location, is an innately mindful practice. You become completely focused on the things you are sketching or painting and completely immersed in the atmosphere of the place. In Keeping a Creative Sketchbook, Emma Block shares her own sketchbook practice and offers inspiring artist interviews and numerous techniques and practices for beginning or transforming your own. Packed with ideas and prompts to get started, this book helps overcome overwhelm and open a world of joyful creativity. With your sketchbook by your side, you can slow down, be present, notice the little things, enjoy the process, let go of perfectionism, and embrace the blank page, discovering rich new depths to your creativity and finding your artist mindset for inner peace.
Publisher: Running Press Adult
ISBN: 076248358X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
An inspiring creativity guide for keeping a sketchbook as an artistic practice, with techniques and sources of inspiration for experimenting, drawing, painting, and seeing the world through a colorful lens, from watercolor artist and author of The Joy of Watercolor Emma Block Keeping a sketchbook is a wonderfully rewarding pursuit for artists and hobbyists alike. Your sketchbook is a safe place to explore, experiment, try new things, record your progress, and sometimes mess up, and working in a sketchbook, particularly on location, is an innately mindful practice. You become completely focused on the things you are sketching or painting and completely immersed in the atmosphere of the place. In Keeping a Creative Sketchbook, Emma Block shares her own sketchbook practice and offers inspiring artist interviews and numerous techniques and practices for beginning or transforming your own. Packed with ideas and prompts to get started, this book helps overcome overwhelm and open a world of joyful creativity. With your sketchbook by your side, you can slow down, be present, notice the little things, enjoy the process, let go of perfectionism, and embrace the blank page, discovering rich new depths to your creativity and finding your artist mindset for inner peace.
The Human Centered Brand
Author: Nela Dunato
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789534817117
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Promote your business with clarity, ease, and authenticity. The Human Centered Brand is a practical branding guide for service based businesses and creatives, that helps you grow meaningful relationships with your clients and your audience. If you're a writer, marketing consultant, creative agency owner, lawyer, illustrator, designer, developer, psychotherapist, personal trainer, dentist, painter, musician, bookkeeper, or other type of service business owner, the methods described in this book will assist you in expressing yourself naturally and creating a resonant, remarkable, and sustainable brand. Read this book to learn: Why conventional branding approaches don't work for service based businesses. How to identify your core values and use them in your business and marketing decisions. Different ways you can make your business unique among all the competition. How to express yourself verbally through your website, emails, articles, videos, talks, podcasts... What makes your "ideal clients" truly ideal, and how to connect with real people who appreciate you as you are. How to craft an effective tagline. What are the most important elements of a visual brand identity, and how to use them to design your own brand. How to craft an exceptional client experience and impress your clients with your professionalism. How your brand relates to your business model, pricing, company culture, fashion style, and social impact. Whether you're a complete beginner or have lots of experience with marketing and design, you'll get new insights about your own brand, and fresh ideas you'll want to implement right away. The companion workbook, checklists, templates, and other bonuses ensure that you not only learn new information, but create a custom brand strategy on your own. Learn more at humancenteredbrand.com
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789534817117
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Promote your business with clarity, ease, and authenticity. The Human Centered Brand is a practical branding guide for service based businesses and creatives, that helps you grow meaningful relationships with your clients and your audience. If you're a writer, marketing consultant, creative agency owner, lawyer, illustrator, designer, developer, psychotherapist, personal trainer, dentist, painter, musician, bookkeeper, or other type of service business owner, the methods described in this book will assist you in expressing yourself naturally and creating a resonant, remarkable, and sustainable brand. Read this book to learn: Why conventional branding approaches don't work for service based businesses. How to identify your core values and use them in your business and marketing decisions. Different ways you can make your business unique among all the competition. How to express yourself verbally through your website, emails, articles, videos, talks, podcasts... What makes your "ideal clients" truly ideal, and how to connect with real people who appreciate you as you are. How to craft an effective tagline. What are the most important elements of a visual brand identity, and how to use them to design your own brand. How to craft an exceptional client experience and impress your clients with your professionalism. How your brand relates to your business model, pricing, company culture, fashion style, and social impact. Whether you're a complete beginner or have lots of experience with marketing and design, you'll get new insights about your own brand, and fresh ideas you'll want to implement right away. The companion workbook, checklists, templates, and other bonuses ensure that you not only learn new information, but create a custom brand strategy on your own. Learn more at humancenteredbrand.com
Sketchbook
Author: William Cumming
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 9780295985602
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
William Cumming began as a self-taught artist who grew up in Tukwila, a small town outside Seattle. In 1937, at the age of twenty, he met Morris Graves, who was at that time working in Seattle for the Federal Art project of the Works Progress Administration. Through Graves he soon became part of the circle of friends who came to be known as the Northwest School of artists: Mark Tobey, then nearing fifty, the patriarchal leader of the group; Kenneth Callahan and his wife Margaret, a writer and critic who became Cumming's particular mentor; Guy Anderson, Lubin Petric, and others. He has taught for many years at the Art Institute of Seattle and Cornish College of the Arts. "Bill Cumming is at once an exceptional and successful regional artist and one of the most erudite, perceptive, and entertainingly cantankerous characters in this part of the world. [He] tells what it was like to be an artist in the Great Depression, tells tales out of school about such international luminaries as Mark Tobey and Morris Graves, tells how the Northwest School (of which he was the youngest member) developed, tells about the early success -- and ultimate failure -- of the Communist movement in the Far West, and shows how the political, economic, and cultural events of a half-century affected the life of a region and of its creative minority. Cumming is a natural raconteur, equipped with more literary wit and charm than most professional writers." -- Tom Robbins "Besides being one of the Northwest's best painters, Bill Cumming has certainly had a knack for being, historically speaking, in the right place at the right time. Beyond being good local history, hisSketchbookis a moving, sometimes chillingly perceptive, and certainly fascinating glimpse into the nature of artists themselves." -- Wesley Wehr
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 9780295985602
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
William Cumming began as a self-taught artist who grew up in Tukwila, a small town outside Seattle. In 1937, at the age of twenty, he met Morris Graves, who was at that time working in Seattle for the Federal Art project of the Works Progress Administration. Through Graves he soon became part of the circle of friends who came to be known as the Northwest School of artists: Mark Tobey, then nearing fifty, the patriarchal leader of the group; Kenneth Callahan and his wife Margaret, a writer and critic who became Cumming's particular mentor; Guy Anderson, Lubin Petric, and others. He has taught for many years at the Art Institute of Seattle and Cornish College of the Arts. "Bill Cumming is at once an exceptional and successful regional artist and one of the most erudite, perceptive, and entertainingly cantankerous characters in this part of the world. [He] tells what it was like to be an artist in the Great Depression, tells tales out of school about such international luminaries as Mark Tobey and Morris Graves, tells how the Northwest School (of which he was the youngest member) developed, tells about the early success -- and ultimate failure -- of the Communist movement in the Far West, and shows how the political, economic, and cultural events of a half-century affected the life of a region and of its creative minority. Cumming is a natural raconteur, equipped with more literary wit and charm than most professional writers." -- Tom Robbins "Besides being one of the Northwest's best painters, Bill Cumming has certainly had a knack for being, historically speaking, in the right place at the right time. Beyond being good local history, hisSketchbookis a moving, sometimes chillingly perceptive, and certainly fascinating glimpse into the nature of artists themselves." -- Wesley Wehr
Artist's Sketchbook
Author: Cathy Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440338841
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Grab your pen and seize the day! Make art a part of your everyday life, and everyday life a part of your art. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself. Cathy Johnson leads you on this thrilling expedition as you explore ways to turn everyday sights and experiences into a cache of visual memories. She and other artists have opened their sketchbooks to share their favorite subjects, ranging from nature's paraphernalia to aging buildings, crashing waves and beloved pets. You will travel the world through sketches and stories, through deserts and deep woods, cities and small towns. Along the way, you'll pick up helpful tips and clever, on-location improvisations for making your sketching sessions pleasurable, safe and productive. • Chapters focus on sketching subjects close to home, on travels, in nature, in urban settings and from everyday life. • 10+ artists share favorite sketches, tips and techniques. • 15+ demos reveal on-the-spot sketches as they come together. • Includes expert advice on getting the best results from a range of mediums, including graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor and gouache. The Artist's Sketchbook is pure delight, full of passion and possibility, ideas and inspirations. You'll learn ways to be prepared, simplify, still your inner critic, embrace the here and now, and in doing so, discover wonders you never thought to look for.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440338841
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Grab your pen and seize the day! Make art a part of your everyday life, and everyday life a part of your art. Vast opportunities and great joy await you as you learn sketching "on the spot"--be it in your own backyard, amid the bustle of a busy market, on a hike or wherever you happen to find yourself. Cathy Johnson leads you on this thrilling expedition as you explore ways to turn everyday sights and experiences into a cache of visual memories. She and other artists have opened their sketchbooks to share their favorite subjects, ranging from nature's paraphernalia to aging buildings, crashing waves and beloved pets. You will travel the world through sketches and stories, through deserts and deep woods, cities and small towns. Along the way, you'll pick up helpful tips and clever, on-location improvisations for making your sketching sessions pleasurable, safe and productive. • Chapters focus on sketching subjects close to home, on travels, in nature, in urban settings and from everyday life. • 10+ artists share favorite sketches, tips and techniques. • 15+ demos reveal on-the-spot sketches as they come together. • Includes expert advice on getting the best results from a range of mediums, including graphite, ink, colored pencil, watercolor and gouache. The Artist's Sketchbook is pure delight, full of passion and possibility, ideas and inspirations. You'll learn ways to be prepared, simplify, still your inner critic, embrace the here and now, and in doing so, discover wonders you never thought to look for.
WPA Sketchbook for the City of Los Angeles
Author: Mike Callahan
Publisher: Endangered History Project
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
A six volume collection of architectural sketches created by the WPA in 1940 to assist in the construction of a scale model of downtown Los Angeles, a portion of which currently resides at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park. The physical sketches are held by the City of Los Angeles City Clerk, City Archive and Records.
Publisher: Endangered History Project
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
A six volume collection of architectural sketches created by the WPA in 1940 to assist in the construction of a scale model of downtown Los Angeles, a portion of which currently resides at the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park. The physical sketches are held by the City of Los Angeles City Clerk, City Archive and Records.
Black Paper Sketchbook
Author: Sketchbook for Sketchbook for Kids
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781981179046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Black Blank Pages Drawing Pad, Extra large (8.5 x 11) inches. There are 108 pages, intended for Sketching, Drawing, Doodling, Painting, Writing, school, class and home, Art Work. Best for Colored Pencils, gel pens, chalk markers and pastel chalk for contrast will give your doodles a new look. Metallic, glitter, pastels, and white will show really well on this paper. Perfect gift for kids, adults, teachers, students, aspiring talents and anybody who is feeling creative.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781981179046
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Black Blank Pages Drawing Pad, Extra large (8.5 x 11) inches. There are 108 pages, intended for Sketching, Drawing, Doodling, Painting, Writing, school, class and home, Art Work. Best for Colored Pencils, gel pens, chalk markers and pastel chalk for contrast will give your doodles a new look. Metallic, glitter, pastels, and white will show really well on this paper. Perfect gift for kids, adults, teachers, students, aspiring talents and anybody who is feeling creative.
My Crazy Inventions Sketchbook
Author: Lisa Regan
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781780676111
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you have some crazy inventions up your sleeve?! This book is jam-packed with Andrew Rae's amazing drawings showing all sorts of real inventions that seem too weird to work. How about a dog umbrella? A submarine that looks like a plane... or even a shark. A swimming machine where you don't get wet? A car wash for people? Someone has even made a device to charge your phone using a hamster! There is plenty of inspiration to get kids' minds going, and plenty of room to add their own crazy inventions to the mix. They can design the best dune buggy ever, create a brand new sweet to share with the world, or even draw their very own Transformer dinosaur! Includes a patent certificate for their very own crazy invention!
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
ISBN: 9781780676111
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Do you have some crazy inventions up your sleeve?! This book is jam-packed with Andrew Rae's amazing drawings showing all sorts of real inventions that seem too weird to work. How about a dog umbrella? A submarine that looks like a plane... or even a shark. A swimming machine where you don't get wet? A car wash for people? Someone has even made a device to charge your phone using a hamster! There is plenty of inspiration to get kids' minds going, and plenty of room to add their own crazy inventions to the mix. They can design the best dune buggy ever, create a brand new sweet to share with the world, or even draw their very own Transformer dinosaur! Includes a patent certificate for their very own crazy invention!
Random Illustrated Facts
Author: Mike Lowery
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761189955
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Trivia meets its match. Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself “Happy Birthday”? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee? From Jupiter’s diamond showers to why pirates wore eye patches to the delightful link between dancing goats and the discovery of coffee, this collection of obscure and fascinating facts is brought to you by Mike Lowery, an illustrator and connoisseur of the offbeat. Featuring four gatefolds and hundreds of infographic webs that connect the trivia in dozens of surprising ways, it’s a little book that delivers endless delight.
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761189955
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Trivia meets its match. Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself “Happy Birthday”? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee? From Jupiter’s diamond showers to why pirates wore eye patches to the delightful link between dancing goats and the discovery of coffee, this collection of obscure and fascinating facts is brought to you by Mike Lowery, an illustrator and connoisseur of the offbeat. Featuring four gatefolds and hundreds of infographic webs that connect the trivia in dozens of surprising ways, it’s a little book that delivers endless delight.
The Guided Sketchbook That Teaches You How to DRAW!
Author: Robin Landa
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0321940504
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The guided sketchbook that teaches you how to DRAW! by Keane University's 2013 Teacher of the Year, Robin Landa, is an introduction to drawing techniques, skills, composition, visual thinking, purposes, and tools packaged in a way that makes drawing fun for everyone-especially the 'net generation. From learning how to use a continuous line to drawing with tone, this guided sketchbook teaches drawing in a concise and engaging way. Aspiring illustrators, designers, artists, and avid sketchers alike will gain skills, knowledge, and get creative jolts out of this volume of how-to techniques and imaginative drawing prompts. Topics are introduced in a logical way that allows one to build technical and compositional skills and comprehension. What makes the pedagogy in this book new is that the approach takes into account what has transpired in the age of drawing software-what has become possible and how people now draw and utilize drawing.
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0321940504
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The guided sketchbook that teaches you how to DRAW! by Keane University's 2013 Teacher of the Year, Robin Landa, is an introduction to drawing techniques, skills, composition, visual thinking, purposes, and tools packaged in a way that makes drawing fun for everyone-especially the 'net generation. From learning how to use a continuous line to drawing with tone, this guided sketchbook teaches drawing in a concise and engaging way. Aspiring illustrators, designers, artists, and avid sketchers alike will gain skills, knowledge, and get creative jolts out of this volume of how-to techniques and imaginative drawing prompts. Topics are introduced in a logical way that allows one to build technical and compositional skills and comprehension. What makes the pedagogy in this book new is that the approach takes into account what has transpired in the age of drawing software-what has become possible and how people now draw and utilize drawing.
With a Sketchbook Around the World
Author: Rita Sabler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578597676
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Collection of inspiration, on-location drawings, and tips for a traveling sketcher. Chapters include the The Art and Habit of Travel Sketching ; Tools; Obstacles; the Description and perks for drawing in such places as Estonia, Mexico, Greece, and Portugal. Includes reproductions of 40 drawings in ink and watercolor. A must have book for any fan of urban sketching.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578597676
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
Collection of inspiration, on-location drawings, and tips for a traveling sketcher. Chapters include the The Art and Habit of Travel Sketching ; Tools; Obstacles; the Description and perks for drawing in such places as Estonia, Mexico, Greece, and Portugal. Includes reproductions of 40 drawings in ink and watercolor. A must have book for any fan of urban sketching.