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Search Press - The Art of Drawing: A Complete Guide

Search Press - The Art of Drawing: A Complete Guide

Author: Giovanni Civardi Dimensions: 220 x 152mm Format: Paperback Pages: 440 An invaluable resource Comprehensive guide to drawing techniques Expert advice & demonstrative illustrations Draw portraits, clothed figures, hands, feet & scenery Compiles all 7 books from the "Art of Drawing" series Learning to draw? Looking to improve your techniques? In this invaluable resource Giovanni Civardi divulges expert technical advice & practical tips learned through a rich lifetime of knowledge & experience. Conveniently sized for travel, this lightweight paperback book holds an impressive 440 pages complete with gorgeous artwork from Civardi himself. Opening with the fundamentals before moving on to describe a variety of scenarios, techniques & ideas including drawing portraiture, clothed figures, hands, feet, scenery & finally, the importance of light & shade. This comprehensive guide finally brings together all seven of the books from the successful Art of Drawing series, including: Drawing Techniques Drawing Portraits Drawing the Clothed Figure Drawing Hands & Feet Drawing Scenery Drawing Light & Shade The Nude About The Author Born in Milan in 1947, Giovanni Civardi trained as a sculptor, portrait artist & illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera whilst simultaneously studying medicine & surgery.  As a professional illustrator, he produced commissions for a variety of publications including newspapers, magazines & book covers for over a decade. Pursuing his fascination in medical anatomy & the human form as depicted in artwork, Civardi would put on one-man exhibitions whilst travelling to France & Denmark. This extensive experience in anatomy, life drawing & portraiture led to a career teaching others in schools & institutions over many years, further leading to numerous published works in which Civardi's experiences can truly shine & be brought into focus.

GBP 12.99
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Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Cyanotype

Search Press - Beginner's Guide to Cyanotype

Author: Kim Tillyer Dimensions: 204 x 260mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 112 A complete starter guide to cyanotype Features 112 pages with 224 illustrations throughout An absolute essential for newcomers to the medium Ideal paired with the Jacquard Cyanotype Kit! Create a beautiful blue-hued world with this amazing beginner's guide to cyanotype from popular crafter Kim Tillyer. Known for it's mesmerizing blue "glow", cyanotype is a fun, accessible & versatile medium ideal for creating unique artwork & personalised gifts or even transforming everyday objects. This easy-to-follow 112 page guide book contains over 220 images throughout that demonstrate how best to apply this special light-sensitive solution to a myriad of surfaces, along with how the transformative effect of UV light turns these creations into magical, vibrant, blue-hued masterpieces. About the Author Based in a studio near Keswick in the Lake District, Kim Tillyer is an accomplished crafter & artist known for her illustrations in several poetry & children's books, along with two regional magazines.  In 2020, Kim appeared on BBC Countryfile as part of Wordsworth's 200th birthday celebration.

GBP 14.99
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Search Press - Kawaii: How to Draw Cute Stuff

Search Press - Kawaii: How to Draw Cute Stuff

Author: Angela Nguyen Dimensions: 230 x 180mm Format: Paperback Pages: 128 Learn to draw anything in an adorable style Simple, pictorial step-by-step lessons No specialist materials required Includes 500 colour illustrations Perfect for beginners ENTER PLANET CUTE!!! Angela Nguyen teaches you how to draw anything & everything from people, animals, food & everyday objects in an adorable kawaii style. Requiring no special tools or materials, just grab a biro or marker and you're ready to go! The quick & easy exercises teach the fundamental techniques of kawaii illustration including basic shapes, effects and styles.  A perfect book for beginners to dive into & easily create their own kawaii characters using the easy to follow pictorial step-by-step sequences that make learning fun & simple. About the Author Also known as Pikarar, Angela Nguyen is a successful Seattle based artist known for her cute illustration style. Besides illustration, she's also a graphic designer trained in print, motion & packaging that's currently designing voice experiences for Amazon. An accomplished author, with an entire series of best-selling kawaii instructional books including How to Draw Cute Stuff, How to Draw Cute Animals & How to Draw Cute Food.

GBP 8.99
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Search Press - Complete Guide to Watercolour

Search Press - Complete Guide to Watercolour

Author: David Webb Dimensions: 254 x 215mm Format: Paperback Pages: 256 Comprehensive guide to watercolour painting How-to techniques & detailed explanations Discover brand new techniques & styles Several internationally recognised guest artists Includes 512 full-colour illustrations This best-seller from David Webb not only utilises his lifetime of expertise as an artist, tutor and writer, but also features several internationally recognised guest artists sharing their painting secrets, hints & tips for a truly comprehensive, essential reference book for working with watercolours. Packed full of history, minor details, examples & in-depth explanations across it's 256 pages, along with additional demonstrations of new techniques broken down into simple, step-by-step instructions, all alongside 512 beautiful full-colour illustrations. About the Author David Webb has written numerous books on both drawing & watercolour, with his previous title Still Life in Watercolour also proving to be a popular best-seller in it's own right.  After spending many years specialising in detailed natural history illustrations, he later converted to pure watercolour & adopting a looser, freer style as demonstrated in this book. His work is on display in a number of galleries & when he isn't writing, he runs painting holidays & workshops whilst demonstrating across the UK.

GBP 11.99
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Search Press - The Colour Mixing Companion

Search Press - The Colour Mixing Companion

Author: Julie Collins Dimensions: 127 x 180mm Format: Hardback Pages: 160 A comprehensive guide to colour mixing Mediums include Acrylic, Watercolour & Oils Features 1800 clear, straightforward illustrations Compiled from the hugely popular Colour Mixing Guides series, this portable, pocket-sized companion from Julie Collins is a clear, comprehensive guide to colour mixing with Acrylics, Watercolours & Oils. Starting with simple colour theory, this book includes 1800 vivid illustrations, an array of swatches & colour wheels throughout providing guidance on warm, cool, dull, bright & complementary colours, tones, working with a limited palette & factoring in local colour, followed by an array of essential colour mixes. Also included are templates for you to practice & develop your own colour wheels! About the Author Julie Collins studied Fine Art at the University of Reading, becoming an artist, writer & teacher. An associate Member of the Society of Women Artists, Julie has enjoyed a prominent career, winning numerous prestigious awards for her watercolour paintings, including 1st Prize for Watercolour at the Royal West of England Academy Annual Exhibition. When Julie isn't exploring painting, drawing and crafts at her studio in Hampshire, she's writing for The Artist magazine & producing incredibly successful colour mixing guides and artists' problem-solving books.  These include 3 Colour Mixing Guides (selling over 3.75k copies overall) & "Colour Demystified" in 2021 (selling 6850 copies to date).

GBP 12.99
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Search Press - Draw 100 Animals

Search Press - Draw 100 Animals

Author(s): Susie Hodge & Jonathan Newey Dimensions: 292 x 216mm Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Learn to draw 100 animals Straightforward, no-fuss techniques Each example is broken into 6 simple stages Features a broad variety of animals from diverse habits Whether you already have favourites or you're simply looking for inspiration from a range of bio-diverse habitats like rainforests, mountains, polar regions or the African savannah, you're bound to find an animal in here that you simply can't resist drawing for yourself! Every project features no written instructions, instead being broken down into 6 simple, easy-to-follow stages with two finished examples (one shaded with pencil, the other in colour).  The use of basic shapes & pencil strokes lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. About the Author(s) Susie Hodge Twice named the No.1 art writer by The Independent, Susie has written over 100 books spanning art, art history & artistic techniques.  Along with this, she also hosts lectures, talks and practical workshops whilst making regular radio, TV & documentary appearances as an expert in her field. Jonathan Newey A City & Guilds qualified teacher with 20 years of experience, this award-winning artist has an extensive background in a variety of drawing and painting mediums.  He is a particularly passionate promoter of coloured pencils, becoming a founder member of the UK Coloured Pencil Society.  Along with demonstrating for most of the top UK manufacturers, he has many drawings & paintings in collections both nationally & internationally.

GBP 12.99
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Search Press - Manga Now!

Search Press - Manga Now!

Author: Keith Sparrow Dimensions: 216 x 280mm Format: BC Paperback Pages: 144 An introduction to the basics of manga Learn hands, eyes, perspective, light & more Create show-stopping drama, movement & atmosphere Written and illustrated by manga artist Keith Sparrow, this comprehensive, inspiring guide starts with an introduction to manga basics, showing you how to create the ideal workspace and how to overcome fear of a blank page. Discover how to draw all the elements you'll need, from hands and eyes to perspective, light and shade, as well as how to create show-stopping drama, movement and atmosphere.  The book then guides you step by step through 16 exciting, action-packed pin-ups allowing you to explore a range of poses, characters and perspectives. Follow the step by steps and the basic techniques to build up your confidence and before you know it you'll be creating your own action drawings and characters! A sword-wielding heroine takes on a hulking guard; and a mecha warrior engages in flying combat! This revamped edition is reproduced at a larger size so every step is as clear and dynamic as it can be. About the Author Keith Sparrow is an artist, writer and performer living in Cornwall, UK. He runs regular manga drawing clubs and workshops across Cornwall and Devon, and has written and illustrated several books on the art of manga.  Keith is a passionate believer in the art of visual storytelling and through his workshops seeks to inspire young artists to express themselves and their ideas through the art of manga. He is currently illustrating a manga adaptation of the show 'Cornish Caretakers: A Cornish History', in conjunction with the Cornish Library Service & Palores Productions. Alongside his work on a wide variety of commercial and community art projects, he performs as an actor and singer, including a unique look at the music and art of David Bowie, called The Bowie Lounge. 

GBP 12.99
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Search Press - Draw Manga: Complete Skills

Search Press - Draw Manga: Complete Skills

Author: Sonia Leong Dimensions: 228 x 195mm Format: Paperback Pages: 256 A combined book & video-guide Everything you need to start drawing manga Easy to follow step-by-step tutorials Covers traditional techniques & digital tools Includes 28 two-minute video demonstrations QR codes & URLs can be found throughout From accomplished graphic novelist Sonia Leong, this combined book & video-guide provides excellent, in-depth lessons on the fundamentals of Manga illustration in fun & engaging ways! Covering every aspect of Manga illustration, this book features 256 pages of beautiful illustrations & simple to follow step-by-step tutorials that range from traditional sketching & colouring techniques, all the way to more modern digital tools. Learn how to build up characters in gradual stages, from basic shapes & measurements, to anatomy, scale & poses. Enhance your drawings with crucial design elements, learning to render artwork in a variety of styles & mediums (including digital) & even start creating your very own comic sequences & pages. Throughout the book are QR codes & URLs linking to a total of 28 two-minute videos developed by & starring the author herself that provide even further visual instructions. About the Author Running Manga workshops since 2004, Sonia Leong is a well-respected professional Manga illustrator with over 80 publications across the globe including magazines, comics, graphic novels, art books & various film / TV projects. Winning the 1st Tokyopop Rising Stars of Manga competition in 2005, her best-selling debut graphic novel Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet has since made it onto recommended reading lists worldwide & been translated into various global editions. Working closely with the British Council, she's made appearances at the Guardian Hay Festival, the Victoria & Albert Museum & London County Hall. She is frequently invited to represent the UK as a special guest at events and conventions across Europe, America & Asia.

GBP 14.99
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Search Press - Draw 100 Flowers

Search Press - Draw 100 Flowers

Author(s): Janet Whittle & Penny Brown Dimensions: 292 x 216mm Format: Paperback Pages: 112 Learn to draw 100 varieties of flower Straightforward, no-fuss techniques Each example is broken into 6 simple stages Includes garden favourites, wildflowers & stunning exotics With examples of 100 beautiful blooms, this book is perfect for budding artists yearning to draw their favourite posies or the experienced amongst us looking for inspiration! Even if you've never drawn anything before, you're sure to be amazed at just how quickly you can achieve incredibly impressive results.  Whether you prefer the understated beauty of a simple daisy or the garish good looks of a flamingo lily, you're bound to discover a flower in this gorgeous book that you simply can't resist drawing.  Featuring 100 varieties of flower from across the spectrum including everyday garden blooms such as roses and tulips, delicate wild varieties like primroses or bluebells and even a whole range of exotics (in case you feel like trying something different). Every project features no written instructions, instead being broken down into 6 simple, easy-to-follow stages with two finished examples (one shaded with pencil, the other in colour).  The use of basic shapes & pencil strokes lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. About the Author(s) Janet Whittle A professional artist & qualified teacher specialising in flowers and landscapes in watercolour & pastel. Regularly exhibiting her work at the Westminster Galleries in London, along with the prestigious Mall Galleries & other international venues, prints & greeting cards showcasing her work are readily available across the globe. Awards for her botanical work include the Society of Botanical Artists' Founder President's Honour and The Society of Flower Painters' Award for Excellence. Penny Brown Training & working as a theatre designer for a decade before an increasing love of painting and drawing led her to illustration, with a particular passion for watercolour, graphite & cut paper collage. Her botanical paintings & drawings are regularly highlighted and exhibited with The Society of Botanical Artists in London, Frankfurt & Span.  She has also illustrated a vast wealth of books on a variety of interesting topics including craft, textiles, design, natural history & gardening. She has won several awards, including the prestigious President's Prize at the SBA exhibition in 2015 & is a prominent member of The South West Society of Botanical Artists.

GBP 12.99
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