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 | Quick Sketching
by Carl Cheek
A perfect introduction to the technique of "quick sketching." Drawing upon an artist's immediate emotional responses, this is an extremely effective means of capturing the essential form and features of a subject. More than 100 black-and-white illustrations throughout.
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 | Sculpture: Principles and Practice
by Louis Slobodkin
This authoritative introduction to sculpture covers forms of sculpture, how to construct an armature, build a model stand, carving, much more. Invaluable for both beginners and skilled sculptors. 253 illustrations.
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 | Secrets of Good Design for Artists, Artisans and Crafters
by Burl N. Osburn
This guide to selecting appropriate materials and shaping them into useful, aesthetically pleasing forms answers many questions about design choices, from basic to specific, with clear, condensed, and practical directions. Numerous illustrations.
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 | Senefelder on Lithography: The Classic 1819 Treatise
by Alois Senefelder
From the father of this world-changing technology — vivid account of the medium's invention and a master's course in its application, including tips on tools and materials used in the process. 15 black-and-white illustrations
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 | Sketching Outdoors
by Leonard Richmond
This guide offers beginners step-by-step demonstrations of how to depict clouds, trees, buildings, and other outdoor sights. Explanations of a variety of techniques include shading and constructional drawing.
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 | Skies and the Artist: How to Draw Clouds and Sunsets
by Eric Sloane
Sloane's "talk on clouds" describes different types of "cloudscapes" and offers homespun techniques that help add texture and realism to cloud illustrations. 110 black-and-white illustrations.
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 | The Technique of Pencil Drawing
by Borough Johnson
Artists at every level of experience will appreciate this guide's wealth of information on shading, outdoor sketching, and figure drawing. Numerous drawings illuminate the text.
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 | Techniques for Painting Seascapes
by Borlase Smart
Written by a prominent member of Cornwall's St. Ives Society of Artists, this guide discusses composition, color, beach scenes, clouds, moonlight, and much more. More than 70 color and black-and-white illustrations.
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 | Theory and Practice of Perspective
by G. A. Storey
Authoritative guide helps artists at all levels achieve the accurate re-creation of natural perspective. Scores of concise, well-illustrated chapters explain how to reproduce shape, distance, and numerous other related topics. 301 illustrations.
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 | Tony Tallarico's QUICK DRAW Animals
by Tony Tallarico, Sr.
Simple lessons by an expert instructor show kids how to turn shapes and lines into 50 different animals, from a cute kitty to a ferocious lion. Suitable for ages 8–12.
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 | Tony Tallarico's QUICK DRAW Things That Go
by Tony Tallarico, Sr.
This revved up drawing guide shows how to transform basic shapes and lines into a host of wheeled vehicles. In only three to four steps, kids can create racecars, big rigs, dune buggies, and more — fast!
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 | Vasari on Technique
by Giorgio Vasari
Sixteenth-century painter reveals technical secrets: gilding, stained glass, casting, painter's materials, much more. Most detailed, valuable sourcebook of Renaissance methods. 29 illustrations.
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 | Watercolor
by John Pike
From one of America's most popular artists comes information on everything from advice on choosing a brush to producing a variety of washes, brush strokes, and textures. 166 illustrations.
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 | Watercolor Landscapes Step by Step
by Wendon Blake
Easy-to-follow guide, with 122 illustrations, including 60 in color, provides beginners with all the information they need to paint mountains, rocks, and mist, as well as how to apply color.
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 | Watercolor Painting Step by Step
by Wendon Blake
Well-illustrated guide, by noted painter and teacher, uses stop-motion sequences of works in progress. Other topics: modeling in color; painting a variety of landscapes; more. 90 color and black-and-white illustrations, 8 halftones.
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 | The Watson Drawing Book
by Ernest W. Watson, Aldren A. Watson
Brims with information on drawing techniques, media, and artistic examples. Technical information and tips on perspective, measure and form analysis, rendering light, shade, and shadow, portrait drawing, figure sketching, and outdoor sketching.
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 | Ways with Watercolor
by Ted Kautzky
Simple, direct language discusses color pigments, paper, and other supplies; washes, strokes, and use of accessories for special effects. Valuable instructions on composition. 125 illustrations, including 37 color plates.
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 | Wildlife Sketching: Pen, Pencil, Crayon and Charcoal
by Frank J. Lohan
For every artist who longs to capture natural beauty, here is a clear guide to realistic drawings. Its 600 illustrations include birds, animals, flowers, and trees, plus tips and techniques.
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 | You Can Draw Cartoons
by Lou Darvas
Generously illustrated, user-friendly guide by popular illustrator presents abundance of valuable pointers for both beginners and experienced cartoonists: pen and brush handling; coloring and patterns; more.
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