Representing traditional woodworking techniques, such as joinery, carving, marquetry, and lathes turning, and incorporating a surprising variety of materials, these wonderful designs add a new twist to the fascinating interp

Fine artists worldwide have discovered the spectacular range of expressive effects that can be achieved with beadwork. This remarkable showcase of gallery-quality works - including jewelry, sculpture, wall hangings and many

Presents a collection of ceramic pitchers. This work offers 500 images that include almost everything from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square.

This work provides a 12-week course that guides the reader through the process of recovering their creative self. It aims to dispel the "I'm not talented enough" conditioning that tends to hamper the creativity of many peopl

Intended for sculpture students, this book covers the basics they would need to do a wide range of sculpting activities. It features step-by-step photographic sequences which show the reader how to mod

In "Classical Painting Atelier", Aristides, a leader in the atelier movement, takes students step-by-step through the finest works of Old Masters and today's most respected realist artists; revealing the principles of

Artist-author Diane Maurer-Mathison begins with an overview of collage, including history, tools, and techniques, plus materials and the principles of colour and design. She then proceeds with sections on collage, as

Suitable for designers, art students and educators alike, this book shows how greater colour awareness can bring life, meaning and confidence to your painting and creative pursuits. It includes over 1000 illustrations, colou

Painting courses start the student off in black and white, slowly adding other colours one-by-one. This work starts with a detailed discussion of the colour wheel and continues with a broad exploration of design principles,

Suitable for all artists, this book provides information on drawing, watercolour, oils and acrylics. It guides through the basics, and helps develop skills and build up confidence. It explores advanced techniques

Chronicles the history of anatomical illustration from the Renaissance to the digital Visible Human project. This survey of five and a half centuries of visual description by anatomists and artists is useful to the artists, a

"Life Drawing" is an inspiring film, which explains how to draw both the female and male form in different poses. Exercises guide you through various techniques for achieving good proportions, line quality and sculptural tone while de

A historical and technical guide to the materials and techniques of European sculpture, based on the collections at the V&A. Each chapter concentrates on a specific material or category, including terracotta, bronze, alabaste

A complete guide on sculpting in wood for the beginner upwards. It is filled with step-by-step guidance and projects of increasing difficulty. It also covers the basics needed for getting started: sourcing material

Taking the thesis - that some of the masterpieces of Western art were created using optical devices - further in light of fresh discoveries, the author demonstrates how Renaissance artists used mirrors and lenses to help the

Includes three additional blue-lined artboards featuring pencil art by master comics illustrators such as Jack Kirby, John Buscema, and Gil Kane. This work is for inkers seeking to take their work to the next level or for wo

After the publication of the bestselling book "The Artists' Way," Julia Cameron and Mark Bryan, co-creators of the country's most successful course on creativity, were often told that their techniques helped people a

Better known as ?the guy in the art shop?, Gerard Smith introduces beginning artists to the world of paint in this unpretentious, practical guide. Gerard offers creative inspiration, techniques and simple projects de