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Paperback. Zustand: New. A step-by-step guide that teaches beginners and aspiring artists how to use lines and shapes to bring animals to life, including 50 models covering anatomy, proportions, and shading. Animal drawing is an almost limitless playground. Capture the beauty and personality of the animal kingdom with this step-by-step guide, designed for beginners and budding artists alike. Whether you're drawing a majestic elephant or a delicate dragonfly, this book helps you understand animal anatomy, proportions, and distinctive features through clear, simple exercises. With 50 models categorized by difficulty and featuring a wide range of morphologies to experiment with, each lesson guides you through six to eight manageable steps, from basic sketches to detailed shading, helping you build confidence and skill. This book encourages you to go beyond imitation, teaching you to express the unique gestures and moods of animals. You'll develop essential observational skills and learn how to use lines, shapes, and textures to bring animals to life, and even discover how to express movement and personality. From wild creatures to domestic pets, each exercise will strengthen your overall technique, which you can apply to all types of drawing, from landscapes to portraits. Each page offers space for practice, allowing you to refine your skills and grow as an artist while adding your personal touch to every animal portrait. Practice, experiment, and let your creativity soar! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the "Step by Step Guide to Drawing" collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Illustrated. Unlock your artistic potential with this comprehensive portrait drawing guide, with 50 step-by-step models to improve facial placement and expressions and refine your skills from sketching to shading. Creating a realistic portrait, whether from the front, profile, or three-quarter view, requires accurate placement of facial elements and understanding the mobility of muscles that shape our expressions. This book offers 50 models, categorized by difficulty, and guides you step-by-step from initial sketches to shading and detailing. Each page includes a dedicated space for practice: observe the model, note its unique features, draw, erase and try again, all the while refining your technique. Remember: practice makes perfect! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the Drawing step by step collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for Intermediate Artists and Beginners: This how-to-draw guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with intermediate skills, offering step-by-step instructions to enhance portrait drawing abilities. . Diverse Range of 50 Models: Includes 50 different types of faces and heads, featuring people of various ages, genders, and backgrounds, capturing a wide range of expressions and head positions. . Progressive Learning Approach: Starts with basic skull shapes and gradually moves to more detailed sketches, using encouraging language to help artists build confidence and skills over time. . Practice Pages: Each page provides space for practice, allowing artists to draw, erase, and refine their work directly in the book, reinforcing learning and improving technique. . Focus on Facial Anatomy and Expression: Guides artists through accurate facial element placement and understanding muscle mobility for realistic expressions, helping to create lifelike portraits with enhanced detail. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. 1. Step-by-step drawing guide exploring Japan's culture, animals, fashion, and food through charming, colourful art aimed at lovers of Japanese art, anime and culture.Embark on an artistic journey with Drawing Japan KAWAII, a step-by-step guide by illustrator Niniwanted that brings Japan's rich culture to life through charming, colourful Kawaii ("cute") art. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this book introduces you to Japan's iconic animals, fashion, food, and folklore-one adorable drawing at a time! Explore the beauty of Japan, from animals like the macaque and tanuki to traditional kimono patterns and everyday attire. Illustrate famous dishes like ramen, takoyaki, and desserts, as well as cultural objects and scenes from daily life, including Tokyo's bustling streets and Japan's changing seasons. The book also covers the basics: the Japanese alphabet, essential materials, and helpful tips for getting started. Learn techniques inspired by Japanese textile patterns, facial expressions, and Yôkai folklore. Cultural insights and new Japanese vocabulary enrich your learning, making this guide a fun way to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Perfect for fans of anime and lovers of Japanese art and culture.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Illustrated. Unlock your artistic potential with this comprehensive portrait drawing guide, with 50 step-by-step models to improve facial placement and expressions and refine your skills from sketching to shading. Creating a realistic portrait, whether from the front, profile, or three-quarter view, requires accurate placement of facial elements and understanding the mobility of muscles that shape our expressions. This book offers 50 models, categorized by difficulty, and guides you step-by-step from initial sketches to shading and detailing. Each page includes a dedicated space for practice: observe the model, note its unique features, draw, erase and try again, all the while refining your technique. Remember: practice makes perfect! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the Drawing step by step collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for Intermediate Artists and Beginners: This how-to-draw guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with intermediate skills, offering step-by-step instructions to enhance portrait drawing abilities. . Diverse Range of 50 Models: Includes 50 different types of faces and heads, featuring people of various ages, genders, and backgrounds, capturing a wide range of expressions and head positions. . Progressive Learning Approach: Starts with basic skull shapes and gradually moves to more detailed sketches, using encouraging language to help artists build confidence and skills over time. . Practice Pages: Each page provides space for practice, allowing artists to draw, erase, and refine their work directly in the book, reinforcing learning and improving technique. . Focus on Facial Anatomy and Expression: Guides artists through accurate facial element placement and understanding muscle mobility for realistic expressions, helping to create lifelike portraits with enhanced detail. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. Unlock your artistic potential with this comprehensive hands drawing guide, with 50 step-by-step models to improve and refine your skills from sketching to detailed shading. Drawing hands realistically can be challenging for beginners due to their complex structure and numerous joints, which change shape with every movement. This book offers 50 models, organized by difficulty, with step-by-step instructions from initial sketches to shading and detailing. Each page includes a dedicated space for practice: observe the model, note its unique features, draw, erase and try again, all the while refining your technique. Remember: Practice makes perfect! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the Drawing step by step collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for Intermediate Artists and Beginners: This how-to-draw guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with intermediate skills, offering step-by-step instructions to enhance hand and forearm drawing abilities. . Diverse Range of 50 Models: Includes 50 different types of hands, featuring various positions, grips, gestures and also including the forearm. Progressive Learning Approach: Starts with basic skull shapes and gradually moves to more detailed sketches, using encouraging language to help artists build confidence and skills over time. . Practice Pages: Each page provides space for practice, allowing artists to draw, erase, and refine their work directly in the book, reinforcing learning and improving technique. . Focus on Hand Anatomy: Guides artists through accurate muscle and bone element placement and understanding muscle mobility for realistic positions, helping to create lifelike sketches with enhanced detail.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Unlock your artistic potential with this comprehensive hands drawing guide, with 50 step-by-step models to improve and refine your skills from sketching to detailed shading. Drawing hands realistically can be challenging for beginners due to their complex structure and numerous joints, which change shape with every movement. This book offers 50 models, organized by difficulty, with step-by-step instructions from initial sketches to shading and detailing. Each page includes a dedicated space for practice: observe the model, note its unique features, draw, erase and try again, all the while refining your technique. Remember: Practice makes perfect! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the Drawing step by step collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels. SELLING POINTS: . Ideal for Intermediate Artists and Beginners: This how-to-draw guide is designed to be accessible for both beginners and those with intermediate skills, offering step-by-step instructions to enhance hand and forearm drawing abilities. . Diverse Range of 50 Models: Includes 50 different types of hands, featuring various positions, grips, gestures and also including the forearm. Progressive Learning Approach: Starts with basic skull shapes and gradually moves to more detailed sketches, using encouraging language to help artists build confidence and skills over time. . Practice Pages: Each page provides space for practice, allowing artists to draw, erase, and refine their work directly in the book, reinforcing learning and improving technique. . Focus on Hand Anatomy: Guides artists through accurate muscle and bone element placement and understanding muscle mobility for realistic positions, helping to create lifelike sketches with enhanced detail.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. A step-by-step guide that teaches beginners and aspiring artists how to use lines and shapes to bring animals to life, including 50 models covering anatomy, proportions, and shading. Animal drawing is an almost limitless playground. Capture the beauty and personality of the animal kingdom with this step-by-step guide, designed for beginners and budding artists alike. Whether you're drawing a majestic elephant or a delicate dragonfly, this book helps you understand animal anatomy, proportions, and distinctive features through clear, simple exercises. With 50 models categorized by difficulty and featuring a wide range of morphologies to experiment with, each lesson guides you through six to eight manageable steps, from basic sketches to detailed shading, helping you build confidence and skill. This book encourages you to go beyond imitation, teaching you to express the unique gestures and moods of animals. You'll develop essential observational skills and learn how to use lines, shapes, and textures to bring animals to life, and even discover how to express movement and personality. From wild creatures to domestic pets, each exercise will strengthen your overall technique, which you can apply to all types of drawing, from landscapes to portraits. Each page offers space for practice, allowing you to refine your skills and grow as an artist while adding your personal touch to every animal portrait. Practice, experiment, and let your creativity soar! AUTHOR: Niels Roman, born in 1993, is the author of the "Step by Step Guide to Drawing" collection. A graduate of the Émile Cohl Art School (Lyon, France) after five years of study dedicated to art, he shares his drawing skills in an accessible way through practical guides. In addition to his work as an author and drawing teacher, Niels Roman works on the manga "Kami No Inku" as a script and storyboarder, to be published in 2024. Having taught drawing remotely all over the world for more than 3000 hours to 200 students, he brings diverse expertise both in writing drawing tutorial books and in creating captivating narrative universes. Niels also creates content around drawing and manga on social networks under the pseudonym Spiderniels.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. A captivating book that takes you on a journey through the world of reverse colouring that will unleash your creativity and allow your imagination to soar. The book has the colors, you draw the lines. Immerse yourself in hours of fun and creativity with the mesmerizing world of reverse colouring. This unique artistic activity combines the meditative qualities of colouring, the cognitive stimulation of puzzles, and the freedom to express your creativity. Each page invites you to slow down, let go and allow your pen to wander freely, finding its way on the page. With a watercolour image as the background, all you need is a pen as you trace shapes, draw patterns, shade, or even cover areas with dots. This simple, deeply satisfying meditative activity will calm your mind while strengthening your artistic self-confidence. The author takes you on a stroll through lush and flowery landscapes, inviting you to imagine what happens next as you set the rules and create your own magical atmosphere. You can be realistic, have a vision or set your imagination free as if you were gazing at clouds in the sky. With 50 original works of art printed on special drawing paper, you have the perfect canvas to unleash your creativity and let your imagination soar. This reverse colouring book for adults offers a delightful escape from the ordinary, an entertaining blend of relaxation, puzzle-solving, and artistic expression, all in one immersive experience. Indulge in the joy of reverse colouring and discover the soothing power it brings to your life. Let the magic of reverse colouring ignite your creativity and bring a new level of inspiration to your artistic journey. AUTHOR: Cécile Baude-Tagnard is a complete artist (watercolourist, seamstress, modeler) She regularly creates for creative leisure brands, social networks, and the different journals. She also designs creative-leisure kits, draws daily planner motifs, and leads DIY workshops. All her colourful production is marked by tenderness and joie de vivre with a hint of playfulness. SELLING POINTS: . Enjoy a relaxing and meditative, immersive activity through drawing and painting. . Reverse coloring brings the advantages of solving puzzles and coloring. . Each page is an invitatiin to slow down and to peacefully enjoy.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. A captivating book that takes you on a journey through the world of reverse colouring that will unleash your creativity and allow your imagination to soar. The book has the colors, you draw the lines. Immerse yourself in hours of fun and creativity with the mesmerizing world of reverse colouring. This unique artistic activity combines the meditative qualities of colouring, the cognitive stimulation of puzzles, and the freedom to express your creativity. Each page invites you to slow down, let go and allow your pen to wander freely, finding its way on the page. With a watercolour image as the background, all you need is a pen as you trace shapes, draw patterns, shade, or even cover areas with dots. This simple, deeply satisfying meditative activity will calm your mind while strengthening your artistic self-confidence. The author takes you on a stroll through lush and flowery landscapes, inviting you to imagine what happens next as you set the rules and create your own magical atmosphere. You can be realistic, have a vision or set your imagination free as if you were gazing at clouds in the sky. With 50 original works of art printed on special drawing paper, you have the perfect canvas to unleash your creativity and let your imagination soar. This reverse colouring book for adults offers a delightful escape from the ordinary, an entertaining blend of relaxation, puzzle-solving, and artistic expression, all in one immersive experience. Indulge in the joy of reverse colouring and discover the soothing power it brings to your life. Let the magic of reverse colouring ignite your creativity and bring a new level of inspiration to your artistic journey. AUTHOR: Cécile Baude-Tagnard is a complete artist (watercolourist, seamstress, modeler) She regularly creates for creative leisure brands, social networks, and the different journals. She also designs creative-leisure kits, draws daily planner motifs, and leads DIY workshops. All her colourful production is marked by tenderness and joie de vivre with a hint of playfulness. SELLING POINTS: . Enjoy a relaxing and meditative, immersive activity through drawing and painting. . Reverse coloring brings the advantages of solving puzzles and coloring. . Each page is an invitatiin to slow down and to peacefully enjoy.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Intended for creative professionals, this book offers 100 tips, resources and techniques for those who want to take their drawing skills to the next level. Through the work of contemporary artists, amateurs and even children, the author gives the basic concepts of this art form: colour, line and style. With his characteristical sense of humor, clarity and direct style, his lessons and tips will engage the reader.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Intended for creative professionals, this book offers 100 tips, resources and techniques for those who want to take their drawing skills to the next level. Through the work of contemporary artists, amateurs and even children, the author gives the basic concepts of this art form: colour, line and style. With his characteristical sense of humor, clarity and direct style, his lessons and tips will engage the reader.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. How do we learn to speak the language of colours? How dowe move with ease and confidence through a maze of infinitepossibilities? How do we create a colourful, harmonious andbeautiful home? In answering these questions, this bookprovides technical tools, simple rules and practical adviceabout how we can use colour decoratively and effectively inour own homes, bearing in mind the different variables to betaken into account, which are presented in an easy-to-readand understandable way. It explores the many facets of colourtheory and the secret lives of colours, taking the reader on akaleidoscopic journey through the amazing world of colours,their origins and their idiosyncrasies. We learn why colourgrabs our attention and fascinates us to the point of seduction.We are shown how colour influences the way we perceivespaces, how to handle colour combinations, how to balancecolour and light, and the relationship between people andcolours throughout history. Ultimately this penetrating bookon the interaction of colours and the human experience of themmakes clear how adding colour to the environments in whichwe live can be a momentous gesture of consciousness andfreedom, an act of love towards ourselves and the people wecare about.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. This book is a visual guide that collects 400 downloadable copyright-free images of a social and political nature that can be used in T-shirts, posters, fanzines, stationery, and many other supports. Presenting complex ideas in a straight to the point way, these images make us reflect on the contradictions of this world. Accompanied by thought-provoking texts, they are a reaction to issues such as racism, drugs, terrorism, inequality, poverty, war, destruction, life and death, freedom, war and peace, smoking, and animal rights, among others. This brilliant work not only raises important questions about today's society in general but is also a superb illustration of pure graphic design with a political conscience. It is an ideal working tool and reference for professionals and students, or anyone with a keen interest in visual culture and communication. With a foreword by Liz McQuiston and texts by Steven Heller, Bettina Richter, Sarah Corbett, Fons Hickmann, Lincoln Cushing, King ADZ, and others.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Now in paperback, this visually detailed book by renowned illustrator Victor Escandell is devoted exclusively to the infinite creative possibilities of drawing and painting in black and white. Traditional and modern materials, techniques and applications (Indian ink, pencil, pen, bamboo, water-soluble graphite, coloured pencils, gouache, different types of felt-tip pens for various supports, grattage, etc.) are described clearly so that beginners and advanced artists alike can experiment with what they have learned and explore their creativity. Each chapter covers a specific technique and contains useful information such as the methods and materials used, illustrated examples and interesting anecdotes about the origin of each technique, tricks of the trade, many variations and references to other classic and contemporary authors. Each technique is demonstrated in additional detail by a short film the reader can access via QR code. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. This inventive activity art book, now in paperback, combines fun and focus, entertainment, and mindfulness using collage and cutout techniques. It includes a brief history of collage and practical tips and ideas to cut and paste, draw and paint, and sew and stitch using paper and everyday objects. Each double page proposes to look at things afresh, with suggestion and jumping off points to create one's own visual universe, unleash the capacity for creativity and, ultimately, widen the horizons for expression. It includes 25 pages of cutouts. A whole world to discover.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. This book is a visual guide that collects 400 downloadable copyright-free images of a social and political nature that can be used in T-shirts, posters, fanzines, stationery, and many other supports. Presenting complex ideas in a straight to the point way, these images make us reflect on the contradictions of this world. Accompanied by thought-provoking texts, they are a reaction to issues such as racism, drugs, terrorism, inequality, poverty, war, destruction, life and death, freedom, war and peace, smoking, and animal rights, among others. This brilliant work not only raises important questions about today's society in general but is also a superb illustration of pure graphic design with a political conscience. It is an ideal working tool and reference for professionals and students, or anyone with a keen interest in visual culture and communication. With a foreword by Liz McQuiston and texts by Steven Heller, Bettina Richter, Sarah Corbett, Fons Hickmann, Lincoln Cushing, King ADZ, and others.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. This inventive activity art book, now in paperback, combines fun and focus, entertainment, and mindfulness using collage and cutout techniques. It includes a brief history of collage and practical tips and ideas to cut and paste, draw and paint, and sew and stitch using paper and everyday objects. Each double page proposes to look at things afresh, with suggestion and jumping off points to create one's own visual universe, unleash the capacity for creativity and, ultimately, widen the horizons for expression. It includes 25 pages of cutouts. A whole world to discover.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. This book is an excellent tool for learning to sketch on location. Through the "no drawing first" technique, readers will learnto use only watercolour and a brush to draw in notebooks, make quick urban sketches, keep visual journals and create compelling outdoor urban work. Designed like a workshop on the go, with more than fifty progressive exercises, this book invites you to experiment with watercolour by translating space and movement through shapes and color into masses and values rather than contours and strict rules of perspective. The author, a theatrical scenic painter, urban sketcher and urban sketching teacher, shows you how to represent the world around us. She encourages the reader to observe the place, to understand it, to learn how to choose the subject when capturing the place's soul, preserving the sense of the fleetingness of the instant described. The themes include vegetation, buildings, forms of people in movement and stop-motion. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. It is difficult not to surrender to the magic of pop-up books. Whether we're little or grown up, we cannot fail to be amazed every time we turn a page and suddenly find something that has been built in three dimensions before our eyes. "It must be so difficult to do this," is what most of us think. But hereis a book that proves that making your own pop-ups is not as impossible as it might seem. Going step by step, and providing clear explanations, drawings, photographs and videos, Antje von Stemm teaches us how to build these three-dimensional works of art on paper, from the most basic creations to more complex ones. The pop-ups that readers will learn to make can be used in self-published books and greeting cards-orin any other idea that aims to surprise people! With explana- tions that are easy to follow and written in an enjoyable style, this book is perfect for children from the ages of eight to one hundred who are willing to experiment and play with paper, glue and scissors. It is also the perfect companion for teachers, educators and parents who can use the ideas featured in this book in their classes or as an activity for a stay at home day. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. In this book, gouache, a classic technique-used by Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Picasso, Gris, Braque, Matisse and Miró, among many others often compared to watercolour, acquires a new dimension, as it offers a bolder approach to contemporary artists, illustrators and graphic designers. Gouache erases the boundaries between 'proper painting' and the spontaneous charm of watercolour, combining the advantages of both techniques. Diluted, gouache is almost like watercolour, but when used on its own, it can be applied in opaque layers with a matte surface reminiscent of pastels. Soluble in water, it is rather forgiving and allows for corrections and revisions, and finally, the fine grain of the pigment it contains makes detailed drawings possible. Award-winning illustrator Aljoscha Blau shares his many years of experience, offers material recommendations, tips for swift success, suggestions on composition, the use of colour, tools and processes. And he spices it all up with his own illustrations, which are both an incentive and a feast for the eyes.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. It is difficult not to surrender to the magic of pop-up books. Whether we're little or grown up, we cannot fail to be amazed every time we turn a page and suddenly find something that has been built in three dimensions before our eyes. "It must be so difficult to do this," is what most of us think. But hereis a book that proves that making your own pop-ups is not as impossible as it might seem. Going step by step, and providing clear explanations, drawings, photographs and videos, Antje von Stemm teaches us how to build these three-dimensional works of art on paper, from the most basic creations to more complex ones. The pop-ups that readers will learn to make can be used in self-published books and greeting cards-orin any other idea that aims to surprise people! With explana- tions that are easy to follow and written in an enjoyable style, this book is perfect for children from the ages of eight to one hundred who are willing to experiment and play with paper, glue and scissors. It is also the perfect companion for teachers, educators and parents who can use the ideas featured in this book in their classes or as an activity for a stay at home day. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. Now in paperback, this visually detailed book by renowned illustrator Victor Escandell is devoted exclusively to the infinite creative possibilities of drawing and painting in black and white. Traditional and modern materials, techniques and applications (Indian ink, pencil, pen, bamboo, water-soluble graphite, coloured pencils, gouache, different types of felt-tip pens for various supports, grattage, etc.) are described clearly so that beginners and advanced artists alike can experiment with what they have learned and explore their creativity. Each chapter covers a specific technique and contains useful information such as the methods and materials used, illustrated examples and interesting anecdotes about the origin of each technique, tricks of the trade, many variations and references to other classic and contemporary authors. Each technique is demonstrated in additional detail by a short film the reader can access via QR code. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. This book is an excellent tool for learning to sketch on location. Through the "no drawing first" technique, readers will learnto use only watercolour and a brush to draw in notebooks, make quick urban sketches, keep visual journals and create compelling outdoor urban work. Designed like a workshop on the go, with more than fifty progressive exercises, this book invites you to experiment with watercolour by translating space and movement through shapes and color into masses and values rather than contours and strict rules of perspective. The author, a theatrical scenic painter, urban sketcher and urban sketching teacher, shows you how to represent the world around us. She encourages the reader to observe the place, to understand it, to learn how to choose the subject when capturing the place's soul, preserving the sense of the fleetingness of the instant described. The themes include vegetation, buildings, forms of people in movement and stop-motion. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. This hands-on guide to landscape watercolour and other drawing and painting techniques takes readers on a series of excursions from the sea to the city, mastering the use of line and colour along the way. A useful manual for drawing on the spot, it offers valuable insight into how to carefully observethe landscape before us and choose what about it we want to express; how to select and prioritize visual information; and how to apply drawing techniques to create the illusion that our compositions have been arranged effortlessly, as if by nature itself. In each of the book's five sections (Colour and Materials; Horizontality and Depth; Graphics, Shadows and Light; Lines and Perspective; and Urban Lines and Colours), the author suggests some of the questions we should ask ourselves when observing a landscape. We will learn how to tell a story while painting, prioritizing colour ratios and graphic elements over faithful representation in the final result. Through these engaging exercises, readers will soon be able to manage compositional line and color effectively as they experiment with different drawing, painting and landscape representation tools and techniques.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. Inspiration is everywhere, in all instances of city life. In this visual diary of Barcelona, a real treat for sketchers and loversof the Catalan capital, urban sketcher Lapin creates a graphic narrative of his metropolitan surroundings to communicate a highly expressive and deeply personal vision of the city. Using vintage accounting books that he finds in flea markets, Lapin, armed with nothing more than a sketchbook, a fine liner pen, watercolor paints and his folding stool, depicts the images and phenomena of everyday city life - busy streets, bustling cafes, iconic monuments, graffiti-splashed walls, sidewalks thick with people. A sketching technique that pays meticulous attention to detail, his particular use of color and striking and humorous perspective distortions define Lapin's journalistic-like visual style. Telling evocative stories through his drawings, he also provides a fresh look at some of the urban transformations the city is currently undergoing, including green hubs and squares, parks and gardens. The artist defines himself as a "mobile illustrator", a kind of modern-day itinerant urban explorer and documentarian who immerses himself in his environment (in this case, Barcelona) and records what he sees. The result is a graphic reportage of the city's culture, from its emblematic architecture down to the ornamental concrete slabs used to pave many of its sidewalks and nearly everything else in between.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. In this book, gouache, a classic technique-used by Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Picasso, Gris, Braque, Matisse and Miró, among many others often compared to watercolour, acquires a new dimension, as it offers a bolder approach to contemporary artists, illustrators and graphic designers. Gouache erases the boundaries between 'proper painting' and the spontaneous charm of watercolour, combining the advantages of both techniques. Diluted, gouache is almost like watercolour, but when used on its own, it can be applied in opaque layers with a matte surface reminiscent of pastels. Soluble in water, it is rather forgiving and allows for corrections and revisions, and finally, the fine grain of the pigment it contains makes detailed drawings possible. Award-winning illustrator Aljoscha Blau shares his many years of experience, offers material recommendations, tips for swift success, suggestions on composition, the use of colour, tools and processes. And he spices it all up with his own illustrations, which are both an incentive and a feast for the eyes.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Discover the peaceful joy of painting woodland scenes, where trees, wildlife and nature's quiet details come to life in delicate watercolours.This enchanting guide invites you to wander through the forest with your brush in hand, capturing oaks, fir trees, mushrooms, wildflowers, birds, squirrels and even tiny snails. Beginning with essential materials and foundational techniques, the book leads you through inspiring step-by-step projects that balance gentle guidance with room for personal creativity. Each project includes a colour palette and visual progression, encouraging you to learn by observing and experimenting. Inspired by Duval-Dumas' poetic, nature-filled style, this book reflects her thoughtful approach to teaching watercolour. A French artist and educator based in Normandy, Anne-Claire shares the same clarity and warmth that have earned her a devoted online following. Blending artistic sensitivity with practical tips-such as painting outdoors or using water brushes-this beautifully illustrated workbook will help you slow down, observe and find joy in the simple act of painting the forest's wonders. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. Artists from graphic design, photography, illustration, painting and sculpture have found in tattooing a new tool to express themselves and give way to their distinctive language. And they do it with a fresh look and extraordinary results, often far removed from the traditional tattoo. New Tattoo Artists presents the work of 25 tattoo artists from around the world, taking us on an exhilarating journey through this "new art of tattooing". Their work is nurtured by many sources, resulting in a rich, diverse and especially unique book that offers a revitalized vision of an ancient art along with the artists' own reflections and personal experiences.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Artists from graphic design, photography, illustration, painting and sculpture have found in tattooing a new tool to express themselves and give way to their distinctive language. And they do it with a fresh look and extraordinary results, often far removed from the traditional tattoo. New Tattoo Artists presents the work of 25 tattoo artists from around the world, taking us on an exhilarating journey through this "new art of tattooing". Their work is nurtured by many sources, resulting in a rich, diverse and especially unique book that offers a revitalized vision of an ancient art along with the artists' own reflections and personal experiences.…

Hardback. Zustand: New. This book delves into the meaning behind tattoos, exploring their past, present and their symbolism. Tattoos, perhaps one of the oldest forms of communication or body art, have had and still have different meanings. From healing powers to the identification of criminals, through myths and different beliefs or simply as a form of identification and affirmation of group belonging, tattoos are one of the most characteristic means of expression associated with sailors, soldiers, organized crime, gangs or urban tribes, as well as being a form of body adornment and expression of a lifestyle, philosophy or many people's beliefs. By way of a clear, insightful text, this publication unveils the meaning of the tattoos that have lived on through the passage of time and that, even today, explain a lot about the person who wears them. After all, a tattoo is much more than a drawing on the skin; it's a declaration of intent. From drawings that date back to the dawn of civilization to contemporary designs, each tattoo has a hidden story that this book is eager to reveal. AUTHOR: Jordi Garriga is a freelance writer, journalist and editor. He currently collaborates with El Bulli Lab (Fundació Ferran Adrià), Hoaki, FlandeCoco, Catalunya Turisme and Barcelona Activa, among many other renowned institutions, publishers and advertising agencies. He works also as a freelance journalist and editor. SELLING POINTS: . This book delves into the meaning behind the illustrations used as body art, and what they represent . An interesting and unique approach to the world of tattoos . A compelling account for tattoo lovers, illustrators and anyone interested in popular visual culture 200 colour illustrations. …