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43) The artist's complete guide to figure drawing: a contemporary perspective on the classical tradition
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Demonstrates a three-step drawing method exploring outline, contour, and the capture of light, volume, and mass.
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Artists looking for a fresh approach to their work will enjoy this rich resource offering complete instruction on the dynamic artform known as scratchboard, ranging from the art from petroglyphs, sgraffito, and scrimshaw to the state of the medium today based on new surfaces, tools, and methods.
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A thorough manual on airbrushing techniques for beginners. Learn all the techniques you will need to achieve sensational, photographic-style artwork. Detailed step-by-step guides and accompanying photography make this technical art form accessible even for the absolute beginner! Expert airbrusher and photorealism artist, Meinrad Froschin, lends his expertise, providing insider tips and advice on materials and equipment while simultaneously giving...
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"As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji LÃçpez-Alt has pondered [how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it] and more. In [this book], Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don't work that well,...
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"Break free of your comfort zone, sharpen your senses to perceive the world around you and find happiness in play. On this painterly journey, Tracy Verdugo leads you from self-doubt to self-appreciation by helping you find your voice through a myriad of vibrantly-hued making, painting and self-reflection techniques. There are not mistakes here, only opportunities to learn and grow. Learn the language of your own sacred marks by painting with personal...
53) Play with art
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Provides readers with forty art projects, including paper sculptures, a rainbow mobile, and a fingerprint gallery.
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In their bustling New York City yarn shop Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs, the Yarn Girls, have helped thousands of new and lapsed knitters rediscover the pleasures of knitting. Forget frumpy worsted wools and tiny needles; here are the gorgeous, wearable styles you've been looking for, with patterns that knit up so fast even inexperienced knitters can start a project on Saturday and wear it to work Monday morning. Made on big needles, sizes 9 to...
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"Focusing on topics like anatomy, perspective, and character design, as well as brand new topics like manga art styles, digital art, and more, [this] is the next step for those looking to perfect their superhero rendering and create fantastic worlds perfect for today's modern comic book audience. With examples from his classic collaborations at Marvel Comics and from today's top comics artists, Lee builds on concepts only touched upon in his previous...
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A simple-to-follow project-based book that takes you through the basic techniques of using a sewing machine. It helps you learn everything you need to get started, including basic machine stitches, making seams and hems, binding edges and working with zips. Each skill is accompanied by a stylish project to make.
60) Mythical beasts
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw mythical beasts. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--