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Anything goes in 150 Fun Things to Doodle! This comprehensive doodling experience for young artists-in-training. Featuring a wide range of popular subjects, from jungle animals, sea life, and pets to robots, tools, and even musical instruments, children will enjoy learning to draw in a new, interactive way thanks to engaging step-by-step lessons and fun creativity prompts.
From doodling favorite animals and stylizing everyday objects to designing illustrative layouts and writing character storylines, aspiring artists will find loads of artistic inspiration as they work through the pages of this colorful, engaging, and interactive doodle journal. While step-by-step drawing lessons demonstrate how easy it is to render whimsical and quirky versions of traditional animals and objects, creative direction and prompts open young artists to a doodled world of their own imagination, including drawing their own galaxy and designing their own robot.
Throughout the book, lots of open practice pages and doodling areas invite artists to further explore their creativity and develop their own drawing and doodling techniques. 150 Fun Things to Doodle is approachable to artists of all skill levels and is sure to foster a lifelong love for doodling and drawing. Contents include: Doodling What you See, Wild Animals, Sea Life, Creatures with Wings, Pets & Other Furry Friends, Quirky Gadgets, Science & Space Exploration, Building Tools, Stuff you Find at Home, and more!
150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle will keep kids entertained for hours with its fun-filled holiday-themed activities and doodling prompts.
Anything goes in 150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle--an interactive doodling experience for young artists. Books are a perfect gift for the holidays, and 150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle will keep kids occupied and entertained for hours with its fun-filled activities and doodling prompts. Featuring a range of holiday-themed activities, children will enjoy learning to draw in new, interactive ways thanks to engaging step-by-step lessons and fun creative prompts. From doodling snowmen and teddy bears to decorating Christmas trees and writing short stories and songs, aspiring artists will find tons of artistic inspiration as they work through the pages of this colorful doodle journal. Open practice pages invite artists to further explore their creativity and develop their own drawing and doodling techniques.
The Tools to Build a Successful Art Career
"2010 Artists & Graphic Designer's Market" is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design. This edition is packed with resources you can use including:
Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,000 art markets, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more.Articles on the business of freelancing - from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work.Special features on leveraging social media, finding success at art fairs and selling a single image to multiple markets.Interviews with successful artists like cartoonists James E. Lyle; steampunk artist Eric Freitas; fine artist Maggie Barnes; and art-director-turned-artist Carlo LoRaso. Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for creatives.
From a squad car and fire truck to a supersonic airliner and stealth ship, All About Drawing Cool Cars, Fast Planes & Military Machines is filled with all things fueled for action. Kids will spend hours completing the easy-to-follow step-by-step drawing projects in this 80-page lesson-packed book. Each drawing project begins with simple shapes and then slowly develops into a true-to-life picture of an aircraft, watercraft, or land vehicle. Not only will children learn how to draw the awe-inspiring vehicles and machines that help our armed forces and hometown heroes accomplish their missions, but they will learn fun and interesting facts and see action-packed photos as they work their way through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book.
The series explores what it means to be part of and sometimes estranged from the places we hold in our memories. The ambiguity of belonging, longing, and estrangement led to the artist's choice of framing each image through a train window. We are on the inside looking out, reaffirming that we are always between destinations, from birth to the end.
Candace Plummer Gaudiani's work is in public collections including the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; George Eastman House; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; The Cleveland Museum of Art; and the Harry Ransom Center for the Humanities, Austin, Texas.
Learn all about the exciting realm of cartooning! In Cartooning 1, Jack Keely (with some help from Carson van Osten) invites you into the cartooning world and shows you how to create a variety of lovable characters-from a perky puppy to a personable toaster! In this book, the author explains his drawing techniques, as well as his methods of developing a cartoon to its fullest. You will learn to impart personality and expression as you discover a host of tips and techniques that will help you really bring your cartoons to life. Best of all, you'll find a wealth of charming cartoon characters to inspire you. This book will be a welcome addition to any cartoonist's library!
This addition to the Cartooning category of our How to Draw and Paint series features the guidance of accomplished cartoonist Sherm Cohen -- a co-director of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. The book teaches artists the basics of creating cartoon characters, from using basic shapes and conveying age and mood to adding props and costumes and much more. It also brings the artistic process up to date by touching on the use of computers in cartooning. Featuring step-by-step instructions and a wealth of original images, this book is a must-have resource for any aspiring cartoonist!
Part aspirational, part creative, and all doodle. Citysketch New York is a compilation of creative prompts geared to immerse you in the marvels of brilliant New York City. Finish partially created Manhattan skylines, sketch accessories to accompany a 'chic' 5th Ave wardrobe, doodle your own uniquely styled versions of Times Square, and loads more. With guided tips from a New York-based artist on the contours of New York architecture and art, from a fashion designer on the subtleties of New York fashion, and from a cultural expert on the people of New York as well as the food and culture. This is a complete course in Big Apple culture for the enamored. Be inspired. Get creative. After all, a little drawing will help you dream big.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Dragons features the unique art of John Howe, famous artist and creator of fantastical worlds and beasts and concept artist on the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Through John's work, artists are transported to a magical world of dragons. On the flip side of the panel, this world-famous master offers his expertise and advice about basic drawing skills and the tools and materials needed to draw dragons. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Dragons invites artists to discover hidden mythical creatures and legendary beasts as they color their way through this labyrinthine world of charm and fantasy.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Fairies features the unique art of talented artist Niroot Puttapipat, whose works are highly detailed and influenced by the intricate and ornate style of the Golden Age. Through Niroot's work, artists are transported to a magical and whimsical world of fairies. On the flip side of the panel, this famous illustrator shares the story of a chance encounter with fairies and offers step-by-step instructions for drawing a fairy. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Fairies invites artists to discover hidden whimsical creatures and fairies as they color their way through this ethereal world of charm and fantasy.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Knights features the unique art of talented and renowned artist Anne Yvonne Gilbert, whose elaborate style features realistic figure work and keen attention to details and textures. Through her intricate artwork, Anne offers the artist a scene of chivalry and romance, filled with decorative textures and patterns. On the flip side of the panel, artists can follow a guide showing the various aspects of being a knight and try their hand at drawing a knight on horseback or down on one knee. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Knights invites artists to engage in their creative abilities and discover a romantic world filled with chivalry.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Paris features the unique art of talented artist Tomislav Tomic, whose style is so detailed and precise that his drawings take on an engraved look. Through Tomislav's beautiful renderings of Paris, circa 1900, artists are transported to a city filled with excitement as it holds the World's Fair. On the flip side of the panel, artists can learn more about the featured landmarks and how to draw a hot air balloon and your own Parisian scene. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Paris invites artists to explore an exciting time and place in history in the comfort of their own home.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring A Stroll In London features the unique illustrations of talented artist Thomas Flintham, whose endearing caricatures of London transport artists of all ages to the heart of this modern urban metropolis. On the flip side of the panel, artists can learn fun facts about the featured landmarks and how to draw popular destinations such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, and many more. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring A Stroll In London invites artists to explore a dynamic, historic city from a charming and delightful new perspective.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring Nature features the unique art of talented, renowned artist Helen Ward, whose illustrations are highly detailed and delicate, and who is best known for her beautifully rendered natural-history drawings. Through her detailed artwork, Helen offers the artist a glimpse into life in the English countryside, depicting the passing seasons along the length of the Pictura. On the flip side of the panel, artists can learn more about flora and fauna with the provided species guide. Artists can also try drawing their own swallow and country landscape. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring Nature invites artists to engage in their creative abilities and discover a quaint English countryside through all the seasons of the year.
Pictura showcases a stunning range of art to collect and admire and encourages beginning to advanced artists to put their own stamp of creativity on the artwork by coloring it in. Its unique accordion foldout format makes it an attractive decorative piece that can be displayed and shared with others. Some of the world's most famous and respected illustrators set the foundation of the artwork by creating beautiful, original, and imaginative scenes. It is up to the individual to color in these spectacular settings, enhancing the scenes and adding their own personal touch. Coloring New York Jazz features the unique art of talented artist Tomislav Tomic, whose style is so detailed and precise that his drawings take on an engraved look. Through Tomislav's beautiful renderings of the New York Jazz era, circa 1920, artists are transported to the streets of the city that never sleeps, with dancing flappers, vintage automobiles, skyscrapers, and jazz musicians. On the flip side of the panel, artists can learn more about the featured landmarks and how to draw the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Yankee Stadium, all within the same bustling scene. With so many details packed into an 8-panel display, Coloring New York Jazz invites artists to explore an exciting time and place in history from the comfort of their own home.