Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040224
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do not look alike... genetics, geography, and socio-environmental circumstances contribute to a diverse mer-population that has never before been observed or presented with such in-the-field attention to detail. The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation -- preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas. Caribbean pirate Miss Jessica, Chicago River flapper Roxie, and the bayou's crocodilian Madame Lizette are just three of many unique personalities profiled within the pages of this mini encyclopedia which is embellished with lenticular cover art showcasing Brian Kesinger's enchanting animation of Lady Elizabeth bobbing blissfully with her sea turtle companion at tea time. Cheers!
Brian Kesinger's Inked Tails
Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040224
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do not look alike... genetics, geography, and socio-environmental circumstances contribute to a diverse mer-population that has never before been observed or presented with such in-the-field attention to detail. The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation -- preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas. Caribbean pirate Miss Jessica, Chicago River flapper Roxie, and the bayou's crocodilian Madame Lizette are just three of many unique personalities profiled within the pages of this mini encyclopedia which is embellished with lenticular cover art showcasing Brian Kesinger's enchanting animation of Lady Elizabeth bobbing blissfully with her sea turtle companion at tea time. Cheers!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040224
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Brian Kesinger's lovely, hand-drawn mermaid illustrations wash away misconceptions about undersea sirens while providing fresh insights into aquatic lore. Nuanced depictions of a diverse cross-section of these seldom-seen beings provide a revealing glimpse into their true-life realms. Contrary to popular beliefs, all mermaids do not look alike... genetics, geography, and socio-environmental circumstances contribute to a diverse mer-population that has never before been observed or presented with such in-the-field attention to detail. The artist's elegant pen and wash renderings on pulpy paper are collected here in a faithful facsimile of his personal sketchbook that can be handed down from generation to generation -- preserving this historically significant chronicle of contemporary citizens of our planet's seas. Caribbean pirate Miss Jessica, Chicago River flapper Roxie, and the bayou's crocodilian Madame Lizette are just three of many unique personalities profiled within the pages of this mini encyclopedia which is embellished with lenticular cover art showcasing Brian Kesinger's enchanting animation of Lady Elizabeth bobbing blissfully with her sea turtle companion at tea time. Cheers!
Brian Kesinger's Penned Dragons
Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040217
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of these magnificent creatures at their informal best. There are no cookie-cutter fantasy cliches to be found here... just candid studies of dozens of the world's most wonderful dragons with their individual personalities on display. An authentic and insightful glimpse into the little-known realities of being a dragon. The toned-paper sketchbook format of this handsome volume presents expertly drafted monochromatic drawings of the dragons along with their names and descriptions of their unique qualities. Characters like Fynlar the Daring, Gorüng the Skittish, and So'kee the Vegetarian will delight readers of all ages. The cover of Penned Dragons features head-turning lenticular art that brings Brian Kesinger's sketch of Koga the flightless kite-flying dragon to life, and serves as a nod to his two decades as a contributing artist on some of the world's most famous animated motion pictures.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040217
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of these magnificent creatures at their informal best. There are no cookie-cutter fantasy cliches to be found here... just candid studies of dozens of the world's most wonderful dragons with their individual personalities on display. An authentic and insightful glimpse into the little-known realities of being a dragon. The toned-paper sketchbook format of this handsome volume presents expertly drafted monochromatic drawings of the dragons along with their names and descriptions of their unique qualities. Characters like Fynlar the Daring, Gorüng the Skittish, and So'kee the Vegetarian will delight readers of all ages. The cover of Penned Dragons features head-turning lenticular art that brings Brian Kesinger's sketch of Koga the flightless kite-flying dragon to life, and serves as a nod to his two decades as a contributing artist on some of the world's most famous animated motion pictures.
Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery Rhymes
Author: Gris Grimly
Publisher: Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery R
ISBN: 9780972938877
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Join Father Grim and his shady cast of characters on an exploratio n of the dark underbelly of childhood. Darker adaptations of familiary nursery rhymes.
Publisher: Gris Grimly's Wicked Nursery R
ISBN: 9780972938877
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Join Father Grim and his shady cast of characters on an exploratio n of the dark underbelly of childhood. Darker adaptations of familiary nursery rhymes.
Albrecht Dürer, 1471-1528
Author: Norbert Wolf
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836513487
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Though most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. This overview of Durer's entire oeuvre is an ideal introduction to his work.
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783836513487
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Though most famous for his engravings, Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) was also a master painter and draftsman whose work exemplifies the spirit of German art. This overview of Durer's entire oeuvre is an ideal introduction to his work.
Beauties Beasts
Author: Olivia De Berardinis
Publisher: Baby Tattoo Carnival of Astoun
ISBN: 9781614040170
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! Gasp in awe at an epic pairing of impossibly beautiful ladies and gloriously grotesque monstrosities! Connoisseurs of the unusual are cordially invited to marvel at the spectacle of "Beauties Beasts", a first-of-its-kind melding of the creative talents of Olivia De Berardinis (world's greatest living pinup artist) and Jordu Schell (legendary creature creator). These two world-renowned artists have never been showcased together... until now. This book is a full-color catalog of the wildly popular "Beauties Beasts" exhibition that premiered at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Dare to enter a visually mesmerizing realm of sexy sirens and sinister super-freaks unlike anything you've ever imagined. Behold the spectacle of "Beauties Beasts"!
Publisher: Baby Tattoo Carnival of Astoun
ISBN: 9781614040170
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen! Gasp in awe at an epic pairing of impossibly beautiful ladies and gloriously grotesque monstrosities! Connoisseurs of the unusual are cordially invited to marvel at the spectacle of "Beauties Beasts", a first-of-its-kind melding of the creative talents of Olivia De Berardinis (world's greatest living pinup artist) and Jordu Schell (legendary creature creator). These two world-renowned artists have never been showcased together... until now. This book is a full-color catalog of the wildly popular "Beauties Beasts" exhibition that premiered at the Oceanside Museum of Art. Dare to enter a visually mesmerizing realm of sexy sirens and sinister super-freaks unlike anything you've ever imagined. Behold the spectacle of "Beauties Beasts"!
Walking Your Octopus
Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully produced and richly illustrated book that showcases the day-to-day adventures of independent girl-about-town Victoria Psismall and her pet land octopus Otto. Thirty panoramic, full-page illustrations humorously chronicle the duo's home and social activities that include (among other things) bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet, and pumpkin carving. Accompanying text explains the "do"s and "don't"s of living with a large land octopus. The book's art is extremely detailed, and each illustration tells its own visual story. The Victorian era characters and period-influenced design elements combine to create a wonderful, collectible art-object for those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art and pets.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully produced and richly illustrated book that showcases the day-to-day adventures of independent girl-about-town Victoria Psismall and her pet land octopus Otto. Thirty panoramic, full-page illustrations humorously chronicle the duo's home and social activities that include (among other things) bathing, biking, dating, cooking, playing croquet, and pumpkin carving. Accompanying text explains the "do"s and "don't"s of living with a large land octopus. The book's art is extremely detailed, and each illustration tells its own visual story. The Victorian era characters and period-influenced design elements combine to create a wonderful, collectible art-object for those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art and pets.
The Union Regiments of Kentucky
Author: Union soldiers and sailors monument association, Louisville, Ky
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kentucky
Languages : en
Pages : 754
Book Description
Time Traveling with Your Octopus
Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040286
Category : Octopuses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated travelogue through time chronicling the fourth-dimensional journeys of Octo-Victorian history-hoppers Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus Otto.Tthis scenic follow-up to Brian Kesinger's established classics Walking Your Octopus and Traveling With Your Octopus is sure to delight all manner of temporal adventurer-seekers. A plethora of panoramic, full-page illustrations reveal Victoria and Otto's heretofore unknown participation in famous and infamous past, present, and future goings-on. Readers can experience it all from the safety and comfort of their favorite reading spot any time of the day or night. As with the duo's previously chronicled endeavors, this volume's art is both handsome and compelling, with each illustration telling its own timely tale of the duo's wild brushes with fate and destiny... and tea! As with Walking Your Octopus and Traveling With Your Octopus, this book is a collectible art-object for those who still value the timeless sophistication of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with special processes, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for current and future lovers of books, art, pets, and the quantum mechanics of time travel.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040286
Category : Octopuses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A lavishly illustrated travelogue through time chronicling the fourth-dimensional journeys of Octo-Victorian history-hoppers Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus Otto.Tthis scenic follow-up to Brian Kesinger's established classics Walking Your Octopus and Traveling With Your Octopus is sure to delight all manner of temporal adventurer-seekers. A plethora of panoramic, full-page illustrations reveal Victoria and Otto's heretofore unknown participation in famous and infamous past, present, and future goings-on. Readers can experience it all from the safety and comfort of their favorite reading spot any time of the day or night. As with the duo's previously chronicled endeavors, this volume's art is both handsome and compelling, with each illustration telling its own timely tale of the duo's wild brushes with fate and destiny... and tea! As with Walking Your Octopus and Traveling With Your Octopus, this book is a collectible art-object for those who still value the timeless sophistication of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with special processes, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for current and future lovers of books, art, pets, and the quantum mechanics of time travel.
Traveling with Your Octopus
Author: Brian Kesinger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040095
Category : Octopuses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Set in the Victorian era, TRAVELING WITH YOUR OCTOPUS chronicles the international travels of Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus, Otto. Through gloriously intricate illustrations, Kesinger takes readers on a steampunk adventure that takes in Scotland, France, Holland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Thailand, Japan and Mexico. Each whimsical illustration tells its own visual story about the characters' fun-filled journeys, making a title as compelling as it is charming.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781614040095
Category : Octopuses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Set in the Victorian era, TRAVELING WITH YOUR OCTOPUS chronicles the international travels of Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus, Otto. Through gloriously intricate illustrations, Kesinger takes readers on a steampunk adventure that takes in Scotland, France, Holland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Thailand, Japan and Mexico. Each whimsical illustration tells its own visual story about the characters' fun-filled journeys, making a title as compelling as it is charming.
Beyond Ultraman
Author: Pasadena Museum of California Art
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979330728
Category : Character toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A historic generator of American counterculture, California has become the landing site for Asian vinyl toy culture as well. Beyond Ultraman examines the vinyl art toy landscape as seen through the work of seven California artists who reflect that movement, turning art into toys and vice versa. Through originality, wit, flippancy and brilliance, each artist represented here has elevated the vinyl art toy movement and captured the attention of two audiences: the mainstream art community and the toy community. This full-color illustrated catalog documents a first-of-its-kind exhibition presented jointly by the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Los Angeles Toy, Doll and Amusements Museum. Specific works by Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, David Gonzales, David Horvath, Sun-Min Kim, Brian McCarty and Mark Nagata are illustrated and described within both current and historical contexts. The vinyl art toy movement is fueled by a generation of enthusiastic young collectors for whom this book is essential.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780979330728
Category : Character toys
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A historic generator of American counterculture, California has become the landing site for Asian vinyl toy culture as well. Beyond Ultraman examines the vinyl art toy landscape as seen through the work of seven California artists who reflect that movement, turning art into toys and vice versa. Through originality, wit, flippancy and brilliance, each artist represented here has elevated the vinyl art toy movement and captured the attention of two audiences: the mainstream art community and the toy community. This full-color illustrated catalog documents a first-of-its-kind exhibition presented jointly by the Pasadena Museum of California Art and the Los Angeles Toy, Doll and Amusements Museum. Specific works by Gary Baseman, Tim Biskup, David Gonzales, David Horvath, Sun-Min Kim, Brian McCarty and Mark Nagata are illustrated and described within both current and historical contexts. The vinyl art toy movement is fueled by a generation of enthusiastic young collectors for whom this book is essential.