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Artist Mark Cooper creates remarkable, collaborative art with children, and in this practical book of ideas he shows how it can be done anywhere, with amazing results. Drawing from his own work with classes around the country, Cooper shows how children can create art objects together, from decorated... More

In Alwyn Crawshaw's Ultimate Painting Course, the artist encapsulates 50 years' of painting and teaching in one volume. He begins with the basics: brushes, paints, and surfaces; choosing a medium; and the fundamentals of simple perspective, color-mixing, composition, and tonal values. He then starts... More

Now there's an International Business text that truly goes beyond a US-centered perspective to take into consideration the business realities in other countries and their unique perspectives, highlighting the role of culture in international business and illustrating how its impacts as well as that ... More

Exploring the versatility of watercolors, this guide shows how to create a whole range of effects, from dry on dry brushwork and "wet into wet" to splattering, scumbling, and split brush techniques. Using more than 60 step-by-step photographs, the resource demonstrates how to paint texture, atmosphe... More

The art of B.G. Sharma is renowned for its elegance of composition, delicacy of detail, gem-like colors and light-suffused images. Still, the hallmark of his work is its unmistakable aura of deep devotion. In this stunningly produced volume, the artist's mastery and devotion are combined with compel... More

back cover Books in Barron's "All About Techniques series have been written for advanced art students and experienced amateurs. They explain the fundamentals of art theory, then give detailed advice on methods you must master to create highly finished artworks. "Anatomy for the Artist shows and desc... More

What inspires a person to create? How does an artist see the world? What happens during a "eureka moment?" How does an artist find self-discipline? "The Artist's Mentor is for those of us who want to create art but do not know how to begin. Drawing on interviews and autobiographical writings of more... More

How to create packaging designs for consumer brands that effectively communicate in the retail environment "Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding from Concept to Shelf" is the most comprehensive resource of practical and professional information for creating packaging designs that serve as ... More

This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago's mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughou... More

This celebration of the art, craft, history, and various joys of knitting enforces the newly chic nature of creating one's own handknit garments. The book is divided into four sections: Knit Wit (quotes from real and fictional knitters); A Stitch in Time (history of the craft); The Knitty Gritty (fa... More

Fully revised for its seventh edition, this comprehensive and detailed reference contains entries on major artists of the last seven centuries; short biographies of over 1,200 artists; descriptions of artistic techniques and styles; definitions of artistic movements; and much more. An indispensable ... More

Over 80 step-by-step photographs take you through all the basics with helpful demonstrations which clearly illustrate how to paint skies, landscapes, flowers and animals. You will learn about the materials you need, how to start, using a limited palette, using photographs as inspiration, and creatin... More

How to Profit from the Art Print Market provides insights, advice, examples, and resources intended to demystify the arcane world of art print marketing. Barney Davey has authored this handbook of practical advice for visual artists seeking to enter the art print market. The book is a result of his ... More

For the millions who have uncovered their creative selves through the "Artist's Way" program comes a workbook and companion to the international bestseller.For the millions of people who have uncovered their creative selves through the "Artist's Way" program-a workbook and companion to the internati... More

Learning to draw is no different from learning any other craft skill, and this highly illustrated book offers a step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to start drawing or to improve their skills. A teacher and established artist, Barrington Barber starts with absolute basics and moves on to shape, ... More

Designed to give a strong, working foundation to new painters, these books delve deeper into important ideas that other books gloss over in a few pages. Everything is explained with simple language and easy-to-follow demonstrations. Exercises and projects help beginners get straight to the fun part ... More

Knowledge is power: A to Z design definitions At last: a highly affordable, user-friendly handbook on design that covers all the major concepts, materials, and styles over the last 150 years with concise, easy-to-understand definitions. And as you'd expect from TASCHEN, it's packed cover to cover wi... More

Today graphic design is done almost exclusively on screen, where colors look different than when they are printed. To help designers and the people who work with them address this critical disparity, authors Michael and Pat Rogondino have completely revised and expanded their standard manual, Comput... More

A revised edition of Gardner's classic on the development of creativity. Illustrated throughout with children's art, this book is a systematic examination of the relation between youthful participation in the arts and the ultimate craftsmanship attained by gifted artists.A revised edition of Gardner... More

Since its first publication in 1986, this comprehensive guide has established itself as the essential reference book for print and book collectors, dealers in prints and illustrated books, art librarians, art professors and students, and everyone interested in graphic art. Is a particular print a wo... More