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112 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
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English
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In this technical guide, Civardi imparts a thorough and intelligent understanding of how to draw the human body. Written with clarity and enthusiasm, and using numerous examples of his own work as teaching aids, Civardi provides the reader with a firm grounding in observation, anatomy, proportion, body structure, perspective and composition. The exploration of static versus dynamic poses provides the artist with an invaluable source of ideas and inspiration,...
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48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
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English
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Shows how to paint vibrant pictures using over 75 photographs and a variety of paintings. Learn how to blend and merge colors, how to create beautiful skies, landscapes and waterscapes and how to capture light, shade and atmosphere.
Presents step-by-step instructions on pastel painting, including how to blend colors, create landscapes and waterscapes, and capture light.
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"Readers are able to create their own beautiful landscapes after they learn to draw flowers, trees, and plants thanks to this helpful guide. Step-by-step instructions clearly support readers, and tracing shapes are included to give them a pattern to follow. This helps young artists build up their confidence, and the supportive tone of the text encourages them every step of the way. In addition, readers are instructed to use their own creativity to...
92) Learn to draw cats & kittens: step-by-step instructions for more than 25 favorite feline friends
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The book opens with brief information for getting started and the most popular breeds, the tools and materials needed, and some sample drawing exercises to warm up. Each drawing lesson begins with a basic shape, such as a square, a circle, or a triangle, and progresses to a finished colored piece of artwork, making it easy for children to follow along. Along the way, engaging text describes interesting facts about each breed.
94) I see and see
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24 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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A boy goes for a walk where he sees a dog, trucks, flowers, a bird, and other things; and then goes home to draw them.
96) Pastels
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
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English
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Pastels can create smooth, creamy colors, or rough, waxy textures. An expressive art form full of emotion, pastels are perfect for young artists who want to dive into color, and get a bit messy. This guide to pastels gives readers the tools they need to begin making their own masterpieces.
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"Do you like to draw monsters and other mythical creatures? Open this book and get started! In six easy steps, you'll learn to draw ten of the most awesome monsters and mythical creatures. You'll even learn some fun facts about each one along the way. And you'll get art tips from the illustrator. So grab a pencil and paper, and start drawing!" -- Page [4] of cover.
98) Colored pencil
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64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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