The book opens with detailed instruction in drawing a correctly proportioned human figure. Chapters that follow present detailed illustrations of human figures in a wide range of fashion poses, followed up with various garmant shapes superimposed on the figure. This book also shows students how to employ the rendering techniques that result in a professionally finished fashion illustration. The enclosed CD-ROM presents 250 templates that students…

Practice the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy with this step-by-step guide to rendering more than 300 individual characters for use in arts, crafts, and design projects. With characters as beautifully decorative as they are meaningful, this elegant script can be used to embellish just about anything. Author: Yat-Ming Cathy Ho Format: wire-bound hardback, 256 pgs., 6 3/4 in. x 8 in. Publisher: Barron's, 2007

This book encourages artists and art students to work creatively with acrylics by experimenting with fresh techniques. The author explains methods of using both acrylic paints for brilliant opaque effects and acrylic inks to produce translucent washes that resemble watercolors. She demonstrates specific aspects of painting, such as shape and form, color, the design element, dramatic lighting, and semi-abstract techniques. Practical exercises and …

The Painter s Corner is a series of profusely illustrated art instruction manuals. They can be used as informal self-teaching courses by ambitious amateur artists or as textbooks and reference sources in art and design classes. Each book presents exercises intended to improve and refine students proficiency in different art subjects and media. Each title recommends artists tools and supplies as well as providing instruction in techniques. The a…

Zen doodling is great fun, a good way to relax, and it doesn’t require previous art training. Better yet, many among those who begin Zen doodling exercises find them spiritually rewarding while also a way to release latent creative talent. Zen Doodling explains how to start Zen drawing exercises, and how to use them as a path toward both artistic and spiritual development. First exercises begin with uncomplicated black-and-white line doodling, …

The ancient art of illuminating manuscripts is currently attracting many new enthusiasts among artists, art students, and lovers of calligraphy. The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a volume they’ll all want to add to their collections. The book presents step-by-step instructions for recreating twelve illuminated alphabets. Among them are Celtic, Saxon, Gothic, Romanesque, Modern Revival, and seven more, including several modern scripts. Deta…

Can’t get to a class or workshop that’s close to home or work? No worries. This skill-building beading book let you learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever you have the time. For beginners and improvers, it’s a passport to successful learning. Includes: Hundreds of detailed how-to photographs, carefully annotated so it is easy for you to find what you’re looking for Guest designers sharing some of their favorite patterns “Quick st…

Have you ever seen a one-of-a-kind bracelet crafted from leather and beads and wondered: Could I make something like that? Well, now you can craft your own beautiful beaded leather jewelry with help from this inspiring, hands-on book. In these pages, you will find: An overview of tools, materials, and must-know techniques Clear, step-by-step instructions for bead stringing, wire wrapping, braiding, weaving, and macramé techniques Projects that p…