Artists in search of figures in intense action—flying through the air, punching, kicking, and crouching—will find more than 100 poses of male and female models in 28 categories of dynamic movement in the latest addition to the Art Models series. Informed by diverse sources such as baroque art, with its moody lighting and twisting figures, and comic books, with heroic figures in strong stanc…
Brewing with Cannabis introduces the convergence of marijuana and brewing in the modern craft beer movement. Explore the varied history of how the cannabis plant became federally illegal and dive into both historic and current laws on decriminalization and legalization of cannabis in the U.S. Learn about the agriculture and biology of cannabis, unique characteristics of the plant, and the simil…
Draw, paint, sculpt the figure anytime and anywhere with this portable figure reference. This ebook shows you one pose photographed on a rotating platform with the photos making a complete 360-degree view around the figure. See 26 photos--one every 15 degrees as the models turn through a full circle, plus two overhead views. Choose your preferred view for 2D art, like painting, or see the whole…
Have you ever found yourself doing less and less homebrewing, or being too intimidated to take up the brewing to begin with? Let Drew Beechum and Denny Conn help you brew the best possible beer with less work and more fun! Simple Homebrewing simplifies the complicated steps for making beer and returns brewing to its fundamentals. Explore easy techniques for harnessing water, malted barley, hops…
Draw, paint, or sculpt the human figure! Models for figure drawing, painting, or sculpting are traditionally nude. This 9th book in the Art Models series, however, is all about the non-nude figure, finally making this acclaimed reference available to younger artists. Now anyone can study the figure at length and in close-up detail anytime and anywhere. Practice your technique, design a scene,…
For centuries smoke-flavored beers, also known as rauchbier, survived modernization in a small enclave centered around Bamberg, Germany. Today new examples are being made by brewers throughout the U.S. Enjoy the history, culture, and brewing of these wonderful beers with this informative volume. Geoff Larson, founder of Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau, Alaska, has been working with smoke to c…
Draw, paint, sculpt the figure anytime and anywhere with this portable figure reference.This elegant nude sitting Pose by model IrinaV gives you 27 photos—one every 15 degrees as the female model turns through a full circle plus overhead and closeup views. Choose your preferred view for 2D art, like painting, or see the whole figure for 3D art, like sculpture. Zoom in to see details in hands …
No longer are mild ales confined to the small towns of England. Once a designation for an entire class of beers, mild ale now refers to a beer style some describe as the "elixir of life for the salt of the earth." Mild is a beer that can be at once light or dark, very low or very high in alcohol, and either rich in dark malt flavor or light and crisp with a touch of hop flavor and aroma. The re…
Draw, paint, sculpt the figure anytime and anywhere with this portable figure reference. NadiaR007 shows ONE pose photographed on a rotating platform.34 photos—one every 15 degrees as the model turns through a full circle, plus close-up and alternate perspectives—provide a complete 360-degree view around the figure. Choose your preferred view for 2D art like painting or see the whole figure…
Brown ale has come a long way since its murky beginnings as the first beer style ever produced. Jam-packed with historical and technical brewing information, Brown Ale is not only an excellent reference, but a fascinating read as well. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing techniq…