-Titulo Original : Creating Textures In Pen & Ink With Watercolor-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes, black and white, color a mixture of mediums and techniques to suggest: * glass * cast iron * adobe and brick * sunrise and sunset * driftwood * leaf textures * basketry * surf and ocean waves * enamelware * rainbows * wood grain * distant trees * eggs and onions * animal hair * and dozens of other textures! Youll learn how to use materials, from technical pens to paint brushes, colored inks to liquid acrylics. Youll discover ways to blot, spatter, stamp and otherwise alter and combine ink and watercolor for exciting texturing effects. About the Author Claudia Nice is the author of 12 successful North Light books including Creating Textures in Pen and Ink with Watercolor, How to Keep a Sketchbook Journal, and Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice. Well-known by both fine artists and decorative painters, her friendly voice and clear instruction reach many artists...

-Titulo Original : Paint Landscapes In Acrylic With Lee Hammond-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Enjoy the scenery with fast and fun landscape painting! A summer sunset, a bubbling brook, a sea of golden wildflowers like nature itself, landscape painting doesnt have to be complicated to be beautiful. In this beginner-friendly guide, Lee Hammond shows you how to use a handful of colors, a simple three-step approach, and the friendly medium of acrylic to create charming landscapes throughout the seasons. * Step-by-step instructions for painting favorite landscape elements skies, trees, grasses, mountains, water and more provide endless mix-and-match possibilities. * 16 paint-along landscape projects can be completed quickly, using no more than 8 colors each. * Basic brushwork techniques, easy-to-learn painting methods, and lots of step-by-step instruction get beginners painting fast. One of the most popular art instruction authors out there with 20 years of experience, Lee Hammond shares tried-and-true secrets for achieving a sense of distance, evoking mood, painting realistic textures, and much more everything you need to turn any moment in nature into a personal work of art. About the Author A professional artist and instructor for 20 years, Lee Hammond has authored and produced 40 North Light and ArtistsNetwork.TV products. She has owned and operated the Midwest School of Art in Lenexa, Kansas for six years and now has a studio in Overland Park, Kansas where she teaches. She conducts drawing seminars, gives school lectures and mentors nationwide. Visit her website at LeeHammond...

-Titulo Original : Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits Step By Step Basic Techniques For The Head And Face-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: As long as humans have been alive, we have drawn. ~Justin Maas Drawing is the most essential of all visual arts. Everyone, from sculptors to painters, draws in one form or another. It is also the simplest and most affordable form of artistic expression. All you need is a pencil and paper to make something magical. But to create a successful portrait, one must understand how to capture a person’s likeness--their spirit--and portray it in graphite. In Drawing Realistic Pencil Portraits, artist and teacher Justin Maas provides a step-by-step guide for both novice and experience portraitists looking to enhance their skillsets. His tried-and-true techniques for mastering the basics and accurately rendering proportion, placement and nuance when drawing the head and face will help you add energy and life to your drawings and create recognizable and moving portraits. In this book: * Lessons in drawing basics, including value, line, shadow, light and anatomy * How to work from both reference photographs and live models, plus tips for selecting your subjects * Step-by-step demos to create crucial features, such as eyes, ears, and hair * Methods for building successful portraits, including the grid method, the tracing method and the authors own Maas method * 15 detailed step-by-step portrait-drawing demos with subjects of different ages, genders and ethnicities * A gallery of additional portrait examples in both black-and-white and full color About the Author Justin Maas was born in the 1970s in Hartford, Connecticut. His parents moved to Canada before his third birthday, and it is the country he has called home ever since, becoming a Canadian citizen roughly seven years later. Justin studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of British Columbia, and he received a degree in visual communication from the Alberta College of Art & Design. Justin has worked full time as a professional illustrator, fine artist and graphic designer for over twenty years. He works primarily in pastel, graphite and charcoal. His work is on display in private collections all over North America, Europe and parts of South America. Justin is a Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) and an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists (SCA)...

-Titulo Original : The Art Of Creative Watercolor Inspiration And Techniques For Imaginative Drawing And Painting-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, youll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. Its a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside youll find: * Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolors unpredictable nature * An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices * A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun * Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork * Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C Dont underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever! --p43 From the Back Cover Welcome to your watercolor happy place! The world of Danielle Donaldson is as wondrous as a jar full of fireflies. Her whimsical illustrations are known for their offbeat color combinations, artful arrangements and endearing quirkiness. In this book, youll learn how to partner with the wonderfully spontaneous medium of watercolor to create your own brand of magic. Start by creating a handmade journal, then follow exercises and start-to-finish projects to fill it with illustrations that are small in size but big on color. Along the way, Danielle shares her fresh takes on color theory, perspective, composition and more. Designed to get your brush moving, this book makes practice feel like play. Its a one-of-a-kind journey for any artist wishing to tap into the utter joy of watercolor painting and make it a cherished part of your daily life. Inside youll find: Imaginative techniques that help you override perfectionist tendencies while making the most of watercolors unpredictable nature An inventive approach (using scraps of paper, ribbon and other ephemera) for more creative color choices A simple strategy that makes drawing new subjects less intimidating and more fun Sweet ways to add hand lettering to your artwork Inspirational exercises that make finding subjects to paint as easy as A-B-C Dont underestimate the giddiness you feel when you mindlessly grab a color and mix it with another and create the most beautiful wash ever! --p4...

-Titulo Original : Painted Paper Art Workshop Easy And Colorful Collage Paintings-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: This is where painting meets collage! You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no matter what your skill level! Start with materials you probably already have--fluid acrylics, stencils, a few household items and paper--and hand-paint your personalized paper palette using basic techniques anyone can do. Then move through each step of composing your own work of art. Youll find beautiful, meaningful examples of the how and why on every page. Youll learn how to: develop your composition, how to work with simple shapes, important lessons on value and much more. * More than 30 techniques for painting your own decorative papers * Step-by-step instructions for creating your own painted paper collage-from underpainting and directional ripping and tearing to auditioning your papers and combining collage with mixed media * A spectacular gallery of paper paintings to inspire and dazzle--still lifes, figures, animals and landscape...

-Titulo Original : Landscape Painting Essentials With Johannes Vloothuis Lessons In Acrylic, Oil, Pastel And Watercolor-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Secrets to Painting Beautiful Landscapes Painting the landscape can be fun and rewarding--if you make the right decisions as you paint. After all, it is the artists greatest challenge to somehow capture a sense of it all--the grandness, the majesty, the splendor of nature--with just a few strokes of paint on a canvas. Popular art instructor Johannes Vloothuis makes the process a whole lot easier with the essential techniques, key concepts and expert advice he shares in this book. * Learn straightforward strategies to make your paintings more interesting and dramatic, such as simplifying the foreground, composing with abstract shapes and harmonizing colors. * Discover speci?c techniques for painting landscape elements including mountains, water, foliage, snow and more. * 9 step-by-step demonstrations walk you through all the techniques necessary to create successful landscape paintings. Landscape Painting Essentials is packed with practical information. Youll make the critical shift from painting what you see to painting as an artist sees. Youll learn to strategically edit shapes, rearrange elements and enhance color. Youll gain a better understanding of what to include in your painting, what to change and what to leave out. Most importantly, youll gain the skills necessary to turn natures bounty of inspiration into original, stunning landscape paintings. About the Author Johannes Vloothuis has exhibited his work in museums all over the world such as Saint Petersburg, Sao Paolo and The National Watercolor Museum in Mexico City where he won the top award in the country. He is an official art instructor for the publishers of Northlight books and several well known art magazines. Northlight categorizes him as a master painter. Johannes has also taught over 15,000 thousands of artists of all skill levels, including professionals via his online courses...

-Titulo Original : The Watercolorists Essential Notebook-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Watercolor will entertain you for a lifetime. Those who have spent decades with it can testify how they are continually charmed and amazed by new discoveries every time they put paint to paper. This book was developed to clarify and simplify various aspects of painting with watercolor, while at the same time challenging you with new possibilities. However, unlike a book of rules that tend to close our minds, this is a collection of principles, concepts and general information designed to expand the creative process. This is your invitation to join the magic world of watercolor. --Gordon MacKenzie About the Author Gordon MacKenzie is an artist and cartoonist. After working for Hallmark Cards, he started to give workshops and tutorials centered on maintaining creativity in the corporate world. His workshops were further developed into his book Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool’s Guide to Surviving with Grace. He lives in Kansas...

-Titulo Original : Watercolor Techniques Painting Light And Color In Landscapes And Cityscapes-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: No other medium is as magical and enjoyable as watercolor. So says artist and author Michael Reardon. In Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light and Color in Landscapes and Cityscapes, Reardon covers it all, from answers to beginners most vexing problems (What is the proper ratio of pigment and water? How do I lay down an even wash? Why do my paintings look so washed out?) to understanding the trifecta of perspective, value, and color. He shows how to paint whites that sparkle and shadows that glow and how to conjure the atmosphere of a particular place and time. Painters of all skill levels will see-- and feel--the difference in their work. * Packed with expert advice for infusing scenes with light and color * Includes special tips and techniques for painting architectural subjects * Illustrated with inspiring paintings of scenes from around the world * 8 start-to-finish demonstrations show key concepts in action Light, as it glances off a facade, glimmers off the water or gleams off polished marble, is always inspiring. Color, with its infinite array of hues, is always irresistible. Searching for ways to make them harmonize and tell a story can last a lifetime. About the Author Michael Reardon has been painting in watercolor for over twenty-five years, using the medium to record his observations, convey a sense of place and light, and communicate his impressions of the built, natural, and imagined worlds. In 2005 he was the recipient of the prestigious Gabriel Prize from the Western European Architecture Foundation, which enabled him to spend three months painting in Paris. After receiving his architecture degree from UC Berkeley, he worked as an architectural illustrator for over thirty years. He is sought after as an instructor, leading workshops around the country and internationally with a focus on the use of light and color. He is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, and the California Watercolor Association. His watercolors have been featured in many magazines, including American Artist Watercolor, Artists Magazine, Southwest Art, Watercolor Artist, Plein Air, Fine Art Connoisseur, and LArt de lAquarelle ...

-Titulo Original : Painting Brilliant Skies & Water In Pastel Secrets To Bringing Light And Life To Your Landscapes-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: From skies above to water below, discover the secrets to glorious landscapes! No two elements of the landscape bring the artist greater inspiration--or greater challenge--than sky and water. Get them right and you have magic. Get them wrong and your whole painting is off. In this book, popular pastel artist and teacher Liz Haywood-Sullivan shares her secrets for getting them both right, every time. With her practiced and proven approach, you can experience the joy of painting glowing skies and sparkling water. Inside youll find: 24 step-by-step demonstrations showing the creation of breathtaking skies and water in pastel. Techniques for painting skies, including the various types of clouds and how light changes depending on the season and time of day. How to depict water in all its forms, from calm, reflective ponds and meandering rivers to whitewater cascades and ocean waves. A clear and simple approach to the puzzling concepts of aerial perspective and the nature of reflections. A primer on materials to help novice artists and newcomers get started in pastel. Beautifully illustrated with stunning landscapes, Painting Brilliant Skies and Water in Pastel is a must for artists who have not found the targeted help they seek in other landscape painting books. Use it to make the most of natures inspiration and pour mood, movement, and poetry into your paintings. Review Some books are for dipping into, but this one is definitely one to follow. --Art Book Review About the Author Liz Haywood-Sullivan, PSA, IAPS/MC, is a traditional representational artist specializing in pastel landscapes. Her award-winning paintings are defined by strong contrasts, dramatic lighting and graphic compositions and often feature the interplay between man and the environment, with buildings, roads and signs often working their way into her imagery. She teaches several workshops, including one called The Dramatic Sky. :// lizhaywoodsullivan ...

-Titulo Original : Paint Mojo - A Mixed-media Workshop Creative Layering Techniques For Personal Expression-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Break free of your comfort zone, sharpen your perception, and find happiness in play. Paint Mojo is not about replicating particular techniques; it is about play and spontaneity. Tracy Verdugo gives encouragement to overcome fear of doing something wrong in painting. There are no mistakes--only opportunities to grow. Incorporating various media (including pastels, acrylic paints, ink, collage and more), this book is filled with exercises, self exploration and practical techniques. They include creation of a personal symbols library, using a grid to break down composition, and drawing on life experiences as prompts. In addition to Tracys art, 15 talented contributors--Erin Faith Allen, Seth Apter, Orly Avineri, Lisa Sonara Bearn, Jessica Brogan, Juliette Crane, Kecia Deveney, Louise Gale, Jess Greene, eLayne Koenigsberg, Laurie Mika, Peter Perez, Jesse Reno, Mary Beth Shaw, Roxanne Evans Stout, and Judy Wise--share lessons, exercises, tips and inspiration...

-Titulo Original : Pastel Innovations 60 Creative Techniques And Exercises For Painting With Pastels-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Pastel Painting Techniques That Are Revolutionary, Fun and Easy! Designed for beginners considering using pastel for the first time, for experienced artists who may feel uninspired, and for anyone in between, the skills you will gain with Pastel Innovations, will help you build confidence and open your world so you can paint what CAN BE, not just what you THINK is. Explore the unique joys of pastel painting with: An exploration of the basics: Youll expand your artists vocabulary learning to use the elements and fundamentals of design to create beautiful, balanced paintings. 20 simple exercises build off each other and help you grow as an artist, little by little, building confidence. 40 innovative pastel painting techniques: Feel inspired as you learn new approaches to using pastel to build up and reveal layers, incorporate monotypes as underpaintings, create texture that cannot be duplicated by drawing or painting, and more. Thoughtful self critique: Questions, approaches and checklists that will result in better art, while at the same time making you a better artist. Leave your expectations behind and engage in the process of pastel painting with a newfound freedom to play and explore...

-Titulo Original : Doodle Art And Lettering With Joanne Sharpe Inspiration And Techniques For Personal Expression-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Discover the Joy of Doodle Arts and Lettering and Create Your Own Exuberant Art! Energize your soul and soothe your spirit with the fun and colorful doodle and lettering techniques inside Doodle Arts and Lettering With Joanne Sharpe. Using her popular, playful style, Joanne is back with lessons, techniques and ideas all devised to help you incorporate and elevate the humble doodle. Not only will you learn how to doodle, you will learn how to incorporate these simple techniques into your art and lettering styles. Get ready to create inspiring art no matter what your skill level! This follow up to the bestselling The Art of Whimsical Lettering will provide you with inspiration on every page. * The basics of drawing and doodling (youll learn the importance of pattern, line and shape) * 9 all new alphabets, including Sassy Serifs, Letter Liners and Coloring Book Characters * Dozens of drawing, painting and mixed-media techniques using simple, everyday art supplies like pens, markers and watercolor paints * More than 100 prompts for doodling and terrific ideas for recording and saving your doodles, like decks, journals, and banks So grab a pen and some paper and maybe even some paint, and dabble in these friendly and fun lettering and drawing lessons! As Joanne would say, Just Doodley Do It...

-Titulo Original : Exploring Resin Jewelry Simple Techniques For 25 Projects-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Discover all the beauty a single drop holdsBrilliant color. Exquisite clarity. Stunning shape. Diamonds? No, resin! In 25 fun and fabulous ready-to-wear projects, best-selling author Heidi Boyd reveals the many looks of resin and how easy it is to mix, tint, pour and manipulate it to create your own gorgeous, one-of-a-kind pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings.With Exploring Resin Jewelry, you will:Embed, protect and show off precious treasures, delicate seashells, even colorful candyFill molds and bezels of all shapes and sizes for perfectly customized jewelryDesign unique resin creations that match your personal styleLearn Heidis best tips and tricks for fast, fantastic results every time Turn liquid plastic into spectacular jewelry you can wear every day and cherish forever! Review [Heidis book will help you] learn basic techniques and materials needed and youll be creating with resin like a pro. --Stacie at Craft Gossip About the Author Heidi Boyd is the author of thirteen North Light books, including three Simply Beautiful jewelry titles and Wired Beautiful. Her cute stitched projects have appeared in Stitch magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Amos Crafts n Things, and others...

-Titulo Original : Art Journal Courage Fearless Mixed Media Techniques For Journaling Bravely-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Gather Your Art Journal Supplies: * Journal * Pens * Paint * Courage! Discover the techniques and courage you need to journal bravely! With Dinas help, youll begin by working through any fears you have of using your own handwriting. Youll get journaling prompts and techniques to help you develop a handwriting style youll love and words youll want to write! Then, youll move onto drawing: youll learn not only how to train your hand, but also how to appreciate your own unique drawing ability. As you continue through the eight chapters, you will learn additional mixed-media techniques to help you overcome your fears of new materials, using photos of yourself, creating layers, working without a plan and much more. Put your worries aside and create fearlessly! Youll find: * Eight common journaling fears dispelled * Twenty techniques to give you art journal courage * Dozens of colorful art journal pages to inspire your own ar...

-Titulo Original : Creativegirl Mixed Media Techniques For An Artful Life-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Find your artistic creativity with delicate doodles, big colors and lavish layers!CreativeGIRL features art projects that teach you how to draw and paint your story using pencils, watercolor paints and simple mixed-media supplies. Danielle Donaldson shows you how to draw the pretty pictures from your imagination, infuse your art with delightful color combinations and work through creative frustration with simple fixes. Youll learn how to paint with watercolor, tell visual stories with and without words and add depth with layers using mixed-media techniques and little details--all while finding inspiration and gaining confidence in your own artistic style.Draw, paint, layer and create! * More than 30 techniques and projects including drawing, painting and adding layers for artists and aspiring artists of all levels. * Learn how do draw and paint figures such as creativeGIRL, busyGIRL and tutuGIRL. Then create your own girl to channel your story. * Find even more inspiration in a gallery filled with extraLOVE from the artist. About the Author Danielle Donaldson is a mixed-media artist whose work focuses on watercolor and graphite drawing techniques and she is never without a mechanical pencil and a white pen or two. She has many years of experience working within the scrapbook industry designing products, teaching techniques in small and large venues and contributing to several books and magazines on a regular basis...

-Titulo Original : Art Journal Freedom: How To Journal Creatively With Color & Composition-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Art Journal Color! Art Journal Composition! Art Journal Freedom!Color is all around us and we often find ourselves drawn to particular combinations or arrangements. But how can you effectively and artistically capture those eye-catching compositions in your art journal?Its true, art journaling has no rules and is a safe place for free expression of your one-of-a-kind life. But knowledge is power and knowing the rules of color and composition gives you the freedom to use and break them willfully to create the effects you want. Dina shares these principles in a fun and approachable way with dozens upon dozens of unique journal pages to show you just some of the many possibilities.Inside You Will Find: * Lessons and tips about composition and color including dominance and repetition, symmetry, contrast and the power of black and white. * 10 step-by-step technique demonstrations. * Dozens of color and design tips and page challenges. Review Just a note: Art Journal Freedom is not just for art journalers: I think anyone in the mixed media and art/craft arena will find something of value. --Honore, The Queens InklingBottom line? This book is amazing and I cant recommend it enough!! It truly is a very big workshop/class in book form and Im very inspired by it and will be working my way through each challenge and idea. You could get it just for the eye candy and loads of Dinas pages shown inside - but it really is so much more than just a pretty book. --May Flaum About the Author Dina Wakley’s colorful, expressive style is anchored by her design hallmark, the creative use of white space. Her personal, organic design aesthetic strikes a balance between “artsy” and “classic”.Dina is a mixed-media artist and teacher. She loves everything about art: creating it, thinking about it, looking at it, and teaching it. She has been scrapbooking since 1995, stamping since 1996, and art journaling since 2004. She believes in writing yourself down, expressing yourself, and making your mark on the world. As a Ranger Signature Designer, Dina designs a line of mixed-media art supplies that includes acrylic paints, mediums, brushes, rubber stamps, stencils, and more.Dina lives in Arizona with her husband and 3 boys (affectionately termed “the fellas”). With a love of teaching and traveling, Dina travels the world to teach and share her art passion with students on every continent...

-Titulo Original : Drawing For The Absolute Beginner A Clear & Easy Guide To Successful Drawing (art For The Absolute Beginner)-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined. Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all-from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (Its not as scary as it sounds…not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes-24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits…the kinds of subjects and scenes youve always dreamt of drawing. This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. Its never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing. About the Author Mark and Mary Willenbrink are the husband and wife team of the internationally best selling Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, with their Absolute Beginner titles translated in more than a dozen languages. Mark and Mary enjoy teaching the fundamentals of art while encouraging everyone to “Have fun and keep up the good work!” Mark is a fine artist and art teacher who strives to do a sketch a day, while Mary is an author who loves reading, writing and spending time with family. The Willenbrinks live in southwestern Ohio with their growing number of rescue cats and dogs...

-Titulo Original : A Celebration Of Light Painting The Textures Of Light In Watercolor-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Painting the Textures of Light in Watercolor Often, inspiration comes not so much from the subject itself as from the effect light has on the subject. Light tells the viewer what is happening in that moment of time - how the light faded out the leaves and made the shadows reflect the sky, or what time of day it was because of the angle of the shadows. This book shows you how to relay that information to make your viewer see and even feel the lighting effects that inspired you to paint your subject in the first place. Composing a light-filled painting involves more than just saving the whites of the paper or painting with lighter colors. Inside youll learn how to: Turn up the drama in your reference photos to set the stage for dramatic paintings. Compose paintings for stronger visual impact. Use a full range of values, from deep darks to bright whites, taking your work from mediocre to powerful. Paint shadows in a way that will make your painting much more believable and colorful. Exaggerate color to heighten the impact of your painting, and use grays to make your colors sparkle. Paint backgrounds that evoke greater depth and excitement. Eleven mini-demonstrations, each re-creating a section of a painting presented in the book, help you take on the challenges of portraying individual textures. Five full-length demonstrations show how to combine a variety of textures into strong, light-appropriate compositions...

-Titulo Original : The Watercolorists Essential Notebook - Landscapes-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: - Carga USB inalámbrica: este bolígrafo grabador eléctrico viene con un puerto de carga TIPO C para una carga rápida en múltiples condiciones. Puede estar inactivo durante 1 hora a la primera velocidad, o puede usarlo mientras se carga - Un botón para ajustar: puede ajustar de manera flexible la velocidad según las necesidades de tallado. Hay 3 marchas con velocidades de 5000-10000-18000 r/min. Esta máquina de grabado de joyas funciona con poco ruido, así que no se preocupe por molestar a los demás - Apagado inteligente: nuestro bolígrafo grabador inalámbrico está equipado con un chip de protección contra sobrecarga incorporado. Cuando la resistencia de carga es demasiado alta, cortará automáticamente la energía para autoprotegerse para evitar dañar el motor, prolongando así la vida útil - Portátil y flexible: el grabador de metal eléctrico es compacto y pesa solo 0,088 libras, puede llevarlo consigo. Hecho de aluminio duradero y liviano, el diseño ergonómico del cuerpo del bolígrafo le brinda un control preciso con la punta de los dedos. - Amplias aplicaciones: este bolígrafo de grabado es fácil de usar, especialmente para principiantes. Ofrecemos 35 brocas y 16 plantillas para ayudarlo a grabar, taladrar y cortar metal, vidrio, joyas y otros materiales. Ven y disfruta de un momento relajante de manualidades...

-Titulo Original : The Urban Sketcher: Techniques For Seeing And Drawing On Location-Fabricante : North Light Book...

-Titulo Original : Mastering Composition: Techniques And Principles To Dramatically Improve Your Painting (Mastering (North Light Books))-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: The path to better painting begins with Mastering Composition. This effective guide blends clear, visual instruction with 5 step-by-step demonstrations to show you how to plan and paint your best work yet. Composition is the key, and here you'll learn to design paintings with new skill and confidence. It all begins with the armature or structure of the picture plane. Every great painting has one, and you'll see through several famous examples exactly how the Old Masters used armatures to create movement, narrative, harmony and fluidity. Based on these examples, you'll practice what you've learned following a series of hands-on demonstrations. Once you understand the basic principles of design, you'll be amazed at how quickly and effectively your compositions come together. Soon you will be painting more boldly and confidently than ever before with less reworking and overworking. Whether you're a beginner looking for basic instruction or a more advanced painter troubleshooting a specific problem, the proven methods in this book will work for you. Ideal for all mediums, Mastering Composition gives you the knowledge you need to create powerful paintings out of every subject...

-Titulo Original : New Creative Collage Techniques: How To Make Original Art Using Paper, Color And Texture-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Get ready to make great art! New Creative Collage Techniques is filled with the guidance you need to make striking collages with a range of materials and mediums. Its fun and easy to jump right in, whether youre an experienced artist looking for something new or a new artist looking to make something unique. From basic methods to the latest innovations, this guide illustrates more than 60 exciting collage projects complete with detailed instruction, quick tips, charts and glossaries. In addition, seven start-to-finish demonstrations show you how to use these techniques to create your own stunning work. Youll create: * Fantastic found-paper collages formed from items right within your reach * Compelling collage designs using decorative and ready-made papers * Mixed-media collages combining acrylics, watercolor, rice paper and more * Compositions featuring textured backgrounds made from paper, paint, natural materials and other collage materials * Original paper (hand made by you) artfully arranged to form collages that are uniquely yours * Collage that stands the test of time through the use of archival materials and techniques Youll also be inspired to push the potential of this limitless art form by studying the diverse work of 60 featured artists. As author Nita Leland says, Experiment. Be Creative. Have fun. Youre a collage artist! With this guide, youve got what you need to get started today. About the Author Nita Leland is a graduate of Otterbein College. She has taught classes and workshops in watercolor, collage, creativity and color at art centers in Dayton, Ohio for more than thirty years. She is active as a judge for art exhibits, conducts workshops throughout the United States and Canada and appears in ArtistsNetwork.TV DVDs on color and collage (2009) as well as a creativity webinar (2009). Visit her website at nitaleland . Leland lives in Dayton, Ohio...

-Titulo Original : Acrylic Illuminations Reflective And Luminous Acrylic Painting Techniques-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: 50 dazzling techniques...for work that shines above the rest! From the author of the best-selling books Acrylic Revolution and Acrylic Innovation, this book blazes new creative territory with 50 techniques that harness the artistic power of light. Ranging from subtle glazing on metal leaf, to pearly sheens, to boldly colored optical effects and glossy surfboard finishes, these approaches represent the most requested aspects of Nancy Reyners popular workshops. * 50 eye-catching techniques feature metal leaf, reflective paints, pouring, fluorescent and phosphorescent paints, refractive layering and optical color effects. * Possibilities are vividly illustrated with diverse work from 44 artists. * A Crash Course on Acrylic chapter offers an overview of how to use these versatile paints and products to their fullest potential. This hands-on guide provides clear step-by-step directions to successfully execute these new and exciting techniques. Explore matte skin construction, sheen shifting, embedding objects, patinas and polished stone effects. Use these approaches for organic, abstract or realistic styles...as backgrounds, top layers, or accents layered in between.. bine, experiment, and let your paintings shine. About the Author Nancy Reyner is a painter of more than 30 years experience who exhibits, lectures and teaches internationally. She is a technical consultant for Golden Artist Colors, Inc., which allows her to use the latest in acrylic paint technology to create original and unique effects in her paintings. Visit nancyreyner ...

-Titulo Original : Mixed Media Portraits With Pam Carriker Techniques For Drawing And Painting Faces-Fabricante : North Light Books-Descripcion Original: Set your portraits apart from the rest! Portraits can be an intimidating subject. But not with Art At the Speed of Life author and workshop instructor Pam Carriker as your teacher. She helps you take on faces one quick sketch at a time for faster, easier, more enjoyable drawing and painting. Not your average book on drawing the face, Mixed Media Portraits With Pam Carriker shows easy ways to draw more realistic faces in your own signature style. The goal is not an immaculate finished portrait, but a continually growing collection of personal, expressive sketches that you can use and reuse in your mixed-media work. Inside youll find: * An easy-to-learn face-mapping technique that allows you to draw faces from your imagination, without a model or photo in front of you * Mini-demonstrations breaking down each facial feature * Simple color combinations for mixing both realistic and out-of-the-ordinary skin tones * 15 step-by-step projects featuring original ways to use your portraits as starting points for mixed-media masterpieces * Tons of expert tips, from selecting the right pencil for the job to creating self-portraits, working with reference photos and using transfer techniques In the true spirit of mixed media, this book is all about combining, layering and experimenting in your pursuit of portrait nirvana. It will get you out of your comfort zone and into the habit of making faces that are truly and uniquely your own. About the Author Pam Carriker is a mixed-media artist, instructor, columnist, and the author of Art at the Speed of Life and Creating Art at the Speed of Life (Interweave). Her articles and artwork can be found in over forty publications, and she has developed a signature line of mixed-media art products with Derivan Matisse. pamcarriker...