Author: Jon Amdall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733921008
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Portrait drawing lessons learned through a hobbyist's experience. The book's goal is to make the stories and descriptions accessible to help others on a similar journey. Basic techniques are covered such as measuring grids for proportion and colored pencil "painting" to achieve a smooth look using thickly blended layers.
Pencils and Process
Author: Jon Amdall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733921008
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Portrait drawing lessons learned through a hobbyist's experience. The book's goal is to make the stories and descriptions accessible to help others on a similar journey. Basic techniques are covered such as measuring grids for proportion and colored pencil "painting" to achieve a smooth look using thickly blended layers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733921008
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Portrait drawing lessons learned through a hobbyist's experience. The book's goal is to make the stories and descriptions accessible to help others on a similar journey. Basic techniques are covered such as measuring grids for proportion and colored pencil "painting" to achieve a smooth look using thickly blended layers.
Ruby Charm Colors Big Book of Color Charts
Author: Susan Carlson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578250755
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
222 page, 8.5 x 11", spiral bound and tabbed Artist Edition book dedicated to charting and swatching colored pencils, pastel pencils, watercolor pencils, ink, and markers. Book includes 49 pre-labeled charts (with color names and numbers) of the most popular brands. Book also includes blank charts for additional brands and media, and a large number of original line art illustrations that can be colored. This book was designed and illustrated for the adult coloring market by Susan Carlson (aka Ruby Charm Colors).
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578250755
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
222 page, 8.5 x 11", spiral bound and tabbed Artist Edition book dedicated to charting and swatching colored pencils, pastel pencils, watercolor pencils, ink, and markers. Book includes 49 pre-labeled charts (with color names and numbers) of the most popular brands. Book also includes blank charts for additional brands and media, and a large number of original line art illustrations that can be colored. This book was designed and illustrated for the adult coloring market by Susan Carlson (aka Ruby Charm Colors).
Linus The Little Yellow Pencil
Author: Scott Magoon
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 136804445X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points out the power of sharing the creative process and sticking with it.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 136804445X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Linus and his eraser, Ernie, don't always see eye to eye. But with the family art show drawing near, these two will have to sharpen their collaboration to make something neither one could do on their own! This ode to art by the illustrator of Spoon and Chopsticks points out the power of sharing the creative process and sticking with it.
Colored Pencil Painting Portraits
Author: Alyona Nickelsen
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 038534628X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Colored pencil painter Alyona Nickelsen reveals how to use the medium to push the limits of realistic portraiture. Colored Pencil Painting Portraits provides straightforward solutions to the problems that artists face in creating lifelike images, and will prime readers on the intricacies of color, texture, shadow, and light as they interplay with the human form. In this truly comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step demonstrations, Nickelsen considers working from photo references versus live models; provides guidance on posing and lighting, as well as planning and composing a work; discusses tools, materials, and revolutionary layering techniques; and offers lessons on capturing gesture and expression and on rendering facial and body features of people of all age groups and skin tones.
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 038534628X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Colored pencil painter Alyona Nickelsen reveals how to use the medium to push the limits of realistic portraiture. Colored Pencil Painting Portraits provides straightforward solutions to the problems that artists face in creating lifelike images, and will prime readers on the intricacies of color, texture, shadow, and light as they interplay with the human form. In this truly comprehensive guide packed with step-by-step demonstrations, Nickelsen considers working from photo references versus live models; provides guidance on posing and lighting, as well as planning and composing a work; discusses tools, materials, and revolutionary layering techniques; and offers lessons on capturing gesture and expression and on rendering facial and body features of people of all age groups and skin tones.
Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea
Author: Elizabeth Suneby
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525300903
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A boy, a science project and an answer to a critical problem. During monsoon season in Bangladesh, Iqbal’s mother must cook the family’s meals indoors, over an open fire, even though the smoke makes her and the family sick. So when Iqbal hears that his school’s science fair has the theme of sustainability, he comes up with the perfect idea for his entry: he’ll design a stove that doesn’t produce smoke! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time? Sometimes it takes a kid to imagine a better idea — make that an ingenious one!
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1525300903
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
A boy, a science project and an answer to a critical problem. During monsoon season in Bangladesh, Iqbal’s mother must cook the family’s meals indoors, over an open fire, even though the smoke makes her and the family sick. So when Iqbal hears that his school’s science fair has the theme of sustainability, he comes up with the perfect idea for his entry: he’ll design a stove that doesn’t produce smoke! Has Iqbal found a way to win first prize in the science fair while providing cleaner air and better health for his family at the same time? Sometimes it takes a kid to imagine a better idea — make that an ingenious one!
Robot Family Adventures
Author: Jon Amdall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733921039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Join the Robot Family on an adventure as they move to a new home and meet their cool neighbors! You'll journey with Dadroid, Momtron, and the Kidbots and learn all about some very friendly dinosaurs. T-Rex, Stegasaurus, Triceratops, and many other great friends will introduce themselves to the Robot Family. This picture book is ideal for kids approximately 3-8 years old and features goofy cartoon dinosaurs and robots. It aims to show children that moving to a new home, although scary, can be fun too. It also seeks to teach kids about meeting new people and experiencing those who might be a bit different than they are.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733921039
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Join the Robot Family on an adventure as they move to a new home and meet their cool neighbors! You'll journey with Dadroid, Momtron, and the Kidbots and learn all about some very friendly dinosaurs. T-Rex, Stegasaurus, Triceratops, and many other great friends will introduce themselves to the Robot Family. This picture book is ideal for kids approximately 3-8 years old and features goofy cartoon dinosaurs and robots. It aims to show children that moving to a new home, although scary, can be fun too. It also seeks to teach kids about meeting new people and experiencing those who might be a bit different than they are.
In Progress
Author: Jessica Hische
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452146683
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische's rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images of her penciled sketches, this highly visual ebook is an essential—and entirely enjoyable—resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452146683
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This show-all romp through design-world darling Jessica Hische's sketchbook reveals the creative and technical process behind making award-winning hand lettering. See everything, from Hische's rough sketches to her polished finals for major clients such as Wes Anderson, NPR, and Starbucks. The result is a well of inspiration and brass tacks information for designers who want to sketch distinctive letterforms and hone their skills. With more than 250 images of her penciled sketches, this highly visual ebook is an essential—and entirely enjoyable—resource for those who practice or simply appreciate the art of hand lettering.
The Pencil
Author: Henry Petroski
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307772438
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0307772438
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.
Quick & Clever Watercolour Pencils
Author: Charles Evans
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715322833
Category : Colored pencil drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
CRAYON & PASTEL DRAWING. Loaded with quick, simple and effective techniques for tackling any subject in watercolour pencils, from still life and landscapes to animals and people. Written in a clear and approachable style, this book is suitable for the beginner who will learn to create vibrant finished paintings they can hang on their walls in the quickest possible time. It includes exercises and projects for dry pencil, wet pencil, washes, fine details and using pens to enhance paintings. This is the second book from popular no-nonsense TV watercolourist Charles Evans.
Publisher: David & Charles Publishers
ISBN: 9780715322833
Category : Colored pencil drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
CRAYON & PASTEL DRAWING. Loaded with quick, simple and effective techniques for tackling any subject in watercolour pencils, from still life and landscapes to animals and people. Written in a clear and approachable style, this book is suitable for the beginner who will learn to create vibrant finished paintings they can hang on their walls in the quickest possible time. It includes exercises and projects for dry pencil, wet pencil, washes, fine details and using pens to enhance paintings. This is the second book from popular no-nonsense TV watercolourist Charles Evans.
The Pencil
Author: Henry Petroski
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679734155
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.
Publisher: Knopf
ISBN: 0679734155
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 449
Book Description
Henry Petroski traces the origins of the pencil back to ancient Greece and Rome, writes factually and charmingly about its development over the centuries and around the world, and shows what the pencil can teach us about engineering and technology today.