Art

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.

This book sets out everything the acrylics artist will need to know. It tackles brushes and the no brush approach - using sponges and fingers - before launching into the nuts and bolts of painting. Whether the reader is a novice or an old hand needing a quick refresher course, this step by step book provides essential information on each aspect of a painting. Every artist sometimes needs an expert looking over their shoulder, nudging them in the right direction, making it clear what needs to be done and in what order, and suggesting when to experiment. This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to reference often near their painting equipment. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. Acrylics are a remarkably versatile medium. It's fast drying and durable, and doesn't crack easily. The pigments of acrylic paint come in many different colors. Acrylic Tips and Tricks also describes many different types and sizes of brushes, and other tools like palette knives, canvases, and mixing palettes.

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.

Take an armchair excursion through the picturesque countrysides of eastern and western Pennsylvania, where the peaceful Amish people farm the land and preserve their traditional way of life. Full-color photographs.

A philosophical and chronological history of architecture examines natural and man-made structures from ancient Greece to present-day Manhattan.

A complete practical course for beginners -- a step-by-step guide to the fine art of lettering. Throughout the book, structured exercises and practical step-by-step demonstrations help you put your new skills into action. 8 projects.

Create great cartoons in a wide range of styles and media, from comic-book line art to digital manga. Learn how to eaggerate and distort your characters to great comic effect; render funny expressions and body language; add backgrounds, lettering, and speech balloons. The contents of this book are unique and completely practical. Not only will you learn how to draw cartoons in many formats including up-to-date advice on CGI (computer generated images) and Manga comics, but you will also learn easy, foolproof methods of how to always be able to think up new humorous ideas for your cartoons and how to give yourself the bet chance of selling your work and seeing it published. In The Cartoonist's Bible, there is an extremely useful and comprehensive Expressions File that means you will never struggle to draw just the right look on your cartoon characters. Also included is a valuable Cartoon Resources file to signpost you on to further information about all aspects of cartooning. Over 60,000 copies of The Cartoonist's Bible sold worldwide."

Learn the art of cartooning step by step.

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!

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.