Life's stories are always prone to disruption and digression, thwarting the neat storybook narrative we love so much. Almost all of our stories follow the same basic pattern: beginning, middle, end: exposition, action and climax. It's a neat and tidy way of telling a story. But life's not like that, is it? Life is not neat and tidy, it doesn't obey the rules. Life's stories—like the stories…
Collecting Italian Renaissance paintings during America's Gilded Age was fraught with risk because of the uncertain identities of the artists and the conflicting interests of the dealers. Stanley Mazaroff's fascinating account of the close relationship between Henry Walters, founder of the legendary Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, and Bernard Berenson, the era's preeminent connoisseur of Itali…
Improve your skills, explore new techniques, and immerse yourself in the joy of watercolor painting! Watercolor painting is a popular and satisfying art form that offers vibrant, luminous results, encourages spontaneity, and rewards creativity. Though it may present challenges for beginners, these are valuable opportunities to enhance your skills and grow as an artist. In 101 Watercolor S…
Quickly learn the basics of brushwork, color mixing, and how to create gorgeous watercolor images while on the go! Designed for artists who are starting out on their watercolor journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about Choose the right material includ…
Create mind-blowing artwork that pops off the page! Drawing complex three-dimensional art does not have to be intimidating. It may seem difficult or only for the advanced artist, but in this book author Tom McPherson breaks down in simple step-by-step instructions how anyone can create detailed, mesmerizing optical illusions even with little drawing experience. In this groundbreaking book, …
Quickly learn to draw realistic people and characters! Learn to draw people, characters, and the human form by exploring the subject's fundamental principles with expert Michel Lauricella—artist, teacher, and best-selling author of the Morpho drawing series of books. This brief but information-packed guide covers essential concepts such as: • Body proportions • Facial features • Ske…
Quickly learn the basics of sketching, form, perspective, and how to create stunning drawings while on the go. Designed for artists who are starting out on their drawing journey or those who just need a quick refresher on the basics, this handy and ultra-portable reference guide helps you create beautiful artwork whether in your studio or out and about. Choose the right material including pe…
The ultimate guide to demystifying the delicate, detailed art of one-line drawing. One-line drawing, also known as continuous line drawing, involves creating an image with a single uninterrupted line, often without lifting the pen from the paper. In this detailed guidebook, artist, instructor, and sought-after tattoo designer Attabeira Turowski shares her knowledge and shows readers the process…
The fun way to learn how to create exciting manga comics! All beginning mangaka (manga creators) face the same difficulties: how to create the drawings, convey perspective, depict the body, hands, and face, and how to compose a compelling story. With this unique guide written in the style of a comic book, aspiring artists will be able to easily grasp how to depict their favorite manga and anime…
Quickly learn the basics of creating gorgeous paintings outside with this handy guidebook! Painting en plein air is the art of capturing gorgeous landscapes out in the wild. Now, this ultra-portable reference guide gives the essential information for getting started with painting outdoors, including: Choosing the right material including brushes, paper, palettes, and additional tools The b…