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While presenting one hundred ways to draw a bird, the author unveils the facets of life as an illustrator, in the hope that doing so will help to make everyday life as an illustrator a little simpler.

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1000 Tattoos is the latest addition to the series that began with Universe s 1000 Football Shirts and 1000 Sneakers, offering a broad and in-depth survey of the latest trends in tattoo designs.

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From soft pencils to graphite powder, ballpoint to fibre-tip pens, cont sticks to watercolour pencils, this unique guide covers everything you need to know to begin mastering and combining different media in your drawing. Use it as a reference for using a particular tool, or as a catalogue of inspiration when seeking new ideas to try.

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Now available again in a new edition, this opulent book reaches back 25,000 years to trace the history of jewelry from the Paleolithic era to the present day.

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Watercolours of a vanished world an artists journal

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This comprehensive, go-to guide to acrylic painting provides in-depth teaching and expert advice from three successful acrylics artists. It includes a wide variety of styles and subjects, with 10 beautiful paintings explained using clear, step-by-step instructions and photos.

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Showcasing one of Adebanji Alades inspirational sketchbooks in its entirety, and with a fascinating introduction to the way he works, this unique visual record of everyday city life also offers a compelling insight into the creative process of a modern urban sketcher.

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This beautifully illustrated narrative is a testament to a lifetimes fascination with natures grandeur. Through vivid words and breath-taking full-colour images, Buchanan frames the peaks from Mt Cook to the Kaikoura Ranges within a contemporary context, weaving in Mori lore, geographic insights, historical details, and engaging anecdotes.

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An indispensable guide for anyone interested in improving and developing their fantasy art figures. Start with the basics of human anatomical drawing and musculature, and then learn ways to distort, develop, and transform the human figure, giving it features that range from monstrous or magical to super-agile or larger than life.

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A collection of the best art quilt info, including the cream of the crop in terms of beautiful artwork and informative articles. This is not only inspiringwith plenty of eye candy!but also a great reference for collectors, art venues, museums, professional artists, and art enthusiasts.

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Explains how to make fluid lines, marks and more advanced tonal shifts. Advises on techniques that give depth and texture to compositions. Gives extensive guidance on good printing technique using a press and hand burnishing methods. Includes chapters on still life, interiors, landscapes, portraits and figures, and animals. Showcases examples from leading wood engravers

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This book delves into the diverse and expressive realm of mixed media, showcasing a collection of contemporary collage works that push the boundaries of artistic composition and visual storytelling.

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A photographer's view of London's transient street art scene. Celebrating and documenting a time and place in its history.

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An exhaustive photographic documentation of Baltimore's graffiti scene from 2011 to 2014!

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Creatures from the animal kingdom are transformed into exquisite jewellery by renowned masters Cartier, Bulgari, Tiffany, JAR, Verdura, Schlumberger, and many others in this volume that is sure to inspire animal lovers, jewellers, and designers alike.

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Exquisitely designed and produced, this book of Bill Hammonds legendary bird paintings will have huge appeal to art lovers. Includes a rare interview with the artist.

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A celebration of the life and work of the pop-culture icon who gently encouraged millions to explore their creativity.

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Now available in a new edition, this celebration of the life and art of the Renaissance genius presents Sandro Botticelli's complete paintings and offers a comprehensive and thoroughly up-to-date study of his work

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This easy-to-follow beginners guide explores the rich potential of monochrome using the medium of charcoal.

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Canterbury-based artist Cheryl Lucas pushes the physical and conceptual possibilities of the ceramic artform, describing it as the perfect medium to convey even the most unpalatable truths. The surfaces of her works may be seductive, but they tackle rough and relevant ground. With essays from Felicity Milburn and Kim Paton.