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This book was written to foster the creative spirit of the artist and to aid in the development and the continuation of realistic representational art. It is for all who love to draw the human form. It is for those who have never drawn a line, for those who... [ More...]
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Lord reflects on more than 20 portraits of himself by some of the greatest artists and photographers of the last century, including Balthus, Cocteau, Cartier-Bresson, Freud, Giacometti, and Picasso. 37 illustrations.
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Composed of his characteristically simplified lines and shapes, Julian Opie's portraits are rendered through computer technology. Beginning with a photograph scanned into a computer, the artist uses software to edit the images and hone in on their graphic... [ More...]
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Pencil sketches of poets and writers from the early 1980's by the painter Basil King. Among the notables here are Allen Ginsberg, Amiri Baraka, Maureen Owen and Ron Padgett.
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Glorious color, realistic style, appealing subject matter and clear step-by-step instruction makes this book a great place for colored pencil artists to start. Readers are walked through the basic techniques of drawing features and learn how to tie... [ More...]
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Silhouettes: Rediscovering the Lost Art, A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art of Silhouette Portraiture is a "how-to" book with 174 pages and over 340 illustrations. Learn how to make authentic, hand-cut silhouette portraits — the old fashioned way! This... [ More...]
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Kullberg is a born artist, self-taught and highly accomplished. In her first book, she proves to be a born teacher as well. She thoroughly and engagingly explores the details of the tools and techniques necessary for every element of creating portraits.... [ More...]
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The most visited part of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery displays the nation's collection of portraits of presidents of the United States. Created to accompany a countrywide tour, "Portraits of the Presidents" is authoritative and engaging,... [ More...]
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Titles in "The Painter's Corner series are self-teaching manuals for ambitious amateur artists, but they can also serve as fine textbooks for the art classroom. Explaining methods for achieving correct proportions and proper placement of eyes, nose, mouth,... [ More...]
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