Make Your Own Artists Tools And Materials

Author : Vance Studley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780486272467
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Make Your Own Artist's Tools and Materials written by Vance Studley and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make pigments, brushes, bamboo pens, palettes, felt-tip markers, etching needles, woodblock press, a portable drafting table, more.

Author : Nick Neddo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1592539262
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Organic Artist written by Nick Neddo and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an art book which highlights the possibility of using natural, organic materials as art supplies and inspiration.

Author : Nick Neddo
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 163159768X
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Organic Artist for Kids written by Nick Neddo and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immersed in the natural world, The Organic Artist for Kids inspires creativity by connecting kids and their adults to our wilderness roots. In addition to offering a wide variety of fun, collaborative projects using nature as a source for art supplies and inspiration, this book also introduces the concepts of awareness and perception that are fundamental to the creative process. Children will be encouraged to learn new skills, build resilience, and be resourceful as part of an urgent struggle to prevent and undo Nature Deficit Disorder. Rooted in experimentation and an understanding that fun is fundamental to learning, kids will refine their drawing skills, as well as increase their appreciation for the visual arts and the natural landscape. Just some of the projects and skills covered include: Making pens and wild inks Making paint from stones and rocks Crafting your own paintbrushes Making simple stencils and rubbings The Organic Artist for Kids encourages you to return to the days when art was made with all-natural materials like charcoal and birch bark.

Author : Jean Van't Hul
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611807204
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Artful Parent written by Jean Van't Hul and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring out your child’s creativity and imagination with more than 60 artful activities in this completely revised and updated edition Art making is a wonderful way for young children to tap into their imagination, deepen their creativity, and explore new materials, all while strengthening their fine motor skills and developing self-confidence. The Artful Parent has all the tools and information you need to encourage creative activities for ages one to eight. From setting up a studio space in your home to finding the best art materials for children, this book gives you all the information you need to get started. You’ll learn how to: * Pick the best materials for your child’s age and learn to make your very own * Prepare art activities to ease children through transitions, engage the most energetic of kids, entertain small groups, and more * Encourage artful living through everyday activities * Foster a love of creativity in your family

Author : Walter Foster Creative Team
Publisher : Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1633226972
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials covers all drawing media, from graphite and colored pencils to crayons and pastels, as well as their uses and interactions with traditional drawing surfaces. Learn how to work with specific drawing tools, and then use them to create your own artwork. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials first discusses how to create a drawing workspace—in particular, ensuring proper lighting and storage. This guide then details all of the most popular drawing media: the differences between and advantages of each, their purposes, and the effects that each tool can create. The book covers every drawing tool, including all pencil grades, flat sketching pencils, charcoal and vine charcoal, white charcoal, conte crayons, conte pencils, colored pencils, and pastel. Surfaces and supports are discussed as well to provide a thorough introduction to everything you need to learn to draw. Step-by-step drawing projects round out the book. Artist Toolbox: Drawing Tools & Materials provides tips, techniques, clear instructions, beautiful artwork, and detailed demonstrations for a comprehensive look at drawing. This book will make an expert out of anyone who wants to learn this classic technique. The Artist Toolbox series includes useful, practical reference guides designed for beginning artists and art hobbyists interested in fully understanding the focus and function of essential art tools of the trade.

Author : Rob Pepper
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744057183
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Artist's Manual written by Rob Pepper and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your creativity to the next level with the ultimate artist’s bible! Covering everything from how to draw and paint to ceramics, sculptures and printmaking, you’ll get the most out of your passion for art with this beautifully illustrated artist’s handbook. It also includes newer areas like digital art and animation — perfect for modern artists! Discover everything you need to help you release the artist within: • All areas of visual and digital art, including drawing, painting, 3D art, printmaking, textiles and photography. • Each section is written by an acknowledged expert in that field — both practicing professionals and university-level teachers. • Comprehensive coverage of equipment and tools, including step-by-step sequences, where appropriate on how to use. • Techniques are illustrated in step-by-step sequences by professional artists, with basic skills leading on to more advanced techniques. • Gets to the heart of the matter and delivers the information quickly and authoritatively. Whether you’re dipping in to find a specific painting technique or browsing for artistic inspiration, this artist’s reference book covers all the elements of art. Brush up on the art basics like choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors and preparing a canvas. Take your skills further and learn how to glaze a pot, try out 3D printing and mosaic, or create a digital collage. The Artist's Manual will help you become a more confident, creative artist. Equipment, materials and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated. Perfect for artists of every skill level, you’ll be creating your own masterpieces in no time with this sourcebook of art. It’s a must-have for every artist’s studio!

Author : Walter Foster Creative Team
Publisher : Walter Foster
ISBN 13 : 1633222829
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Artist's Toolbox: Painting Tools & Materials written by Walter Foster Creative Team and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-12 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the essential tools, materials, and techniques needed to get started in painting. The Artist's Toolbox series provides easy-to-use reference guides for beginning and aspiring artists. While many instructional art books gloss over important concepts, focusing instead on how to simply replicate a piece of art, the Artist's Toolbox series breaks down the whats, whens, whys, and hows of each relevant tool or technique, clearly demonstrating its purpose and how to employ it to achieve desired effects. In Painting Tools & Materials, artists will discover the important differences in brush styles, sizes, shapes, and types; how each brush is used to create different types of strokes; and how different types of brushes interact with various paints and supports. Artists will learn how to properly load brushes with paint, how to shape brushes to create specific strokes and effects, when to choose synthetic-hair over natural-hair, and much more. Experienced art instructors focus on the key concepts and practical aspects of working with specific tools, materials, and mediums to impart a complete understanding for those seeking to learn the fundamentals of painting.

Author : Marion Deuchars
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781856697866
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Let's Make Some Great Art written by Marion Deuchars and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this interactive coloring and activity book, Marion Deuchars takes the broad canvas of art and fills it with drawings and activities that engage with what art can be, how it can be made, what it can mean for you and what it has meant for people through the ages. Aimed at children aged eight and older, the emphasis is on fun and making the creation of art an integral part of the way you express yourself.

Author : Al Gury
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
ISBN 13 : 0307987191
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foundations of Drawing written by Al Gury and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a leading art instructor at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, a complete survey of drawing as an art form covering its history, materials, and key techniques, alongside step-by-step demonstrations. Foundations of Drawing is a comprehensive and authoritative overview of the history, aesthetics, methods, and materials of the drawing medium. Throughout, clearly defined demonstrations provide easy access to the practice of drawing as well as the history and development of core drawing techniques. Richly illustrated, the book contains reproductions of the finest master drawings from the fifteenth century to the present. Unlike other drawing instruction books that focus on step-by-step lessons exclusively, Foundations of Drawing provides readers with the context and background to help understand just why these materials and methods are so vital for successful drawing.

Author : TOM BILLS
Publisher : Mel Bay Publications
ISBN 13 : 1619115379
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Lutherie written by TOM BILLS and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art Of Lutherie offers a glimpse into the mind and craft of luthier Tom Bills, whom many consider to be one of the most talented luthiers today. In this beautifully written and enjoyable read, Tom elegantly and clearly shares his best- kept secrets and methods of custom guitar making - those which make his guitars favorites among top collectors and players. Tom's unique approach to The Art Of Lutherie will empower and inspire you to create more than just a guitar, but a truly unique work of art. The information that is generously shared within this insightful and timeless work is both practical and applicable. It contains the same hard-won wisdom that only comes from years of experience and experimentation that Tom uses in creating his inspiring instruments. Over the years, he has producedinstruments considered to be some of the bestsounding guitars ever made. Learning the steps of how to build a guitar is important, but understanding whymaster luthiers take those steps and make those decisions can empower you to make your own educated choices. This will allow you to create unique guitars, and the world needs your art, your guitars - your important contribution. The Art Of Lutherie, a truly unique and inspiring guide, can prepare you to reach new heights when designing and creating unique guitars. It is not often I heap such lavish praise on people; however, Tom is in this case more than deserving: I know of no other luthier whose work I respect more. Tom knows his craft inside and out; he pours his soul into every guitar he makes; heuses cutting-edge science to guide his work, and it shows...as head of Artist Relations and Product Development at Mel Bay, it gives me great pleasure topublish Tom's work, which will no doubt take the art of lutherie to a new level. I hope you'll spend some time soaking in this book - it will certainly augmentyour musicality - Collin Bay. Includes access to online video