technique

"Where do authors get their ideas? And how do they turn those ideas into stories? This anthology looks at the process of taking real-life experiences and turning them into works of engaging fiction. The collection features award-winning and bestselling middle-grade authors who provide both original fictional short stories as well as the nonfiction accounts that inspired them. The contributing authors include Julia Alvarez, Karen Cushman, Margarita Engle, Dee Garretson, Nathan Hale, Matthew Kirby, Claire Legrand, Grace Lin, Kate Messner, Linda Sue Park, Adam Rex, Gary Schmidt, Alan Sitomer, Caroline Starr Rose, Heidi Stemple, Rita Williams-Garcia, Tracy Edward Wymer, Lisa Yee, and Jane Yolen"--Provided by publisher.

Teaches how to draw fantasy people, creatures, and locations.

Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for drawing different animals using a technique based on simple shapes.

A guide to drawing aliens, vampires, heroes, and other fantasy characters that offers step-by-step instructions for various techniques and tips on digital coloring.

A guide to taking innovative photographs, with step-by-step instructions for techniques including bokeh, water-droplet reflections, and star trails.

Illustrated instructions describe the basic fundamentals of cartoon drawing and animation techniques including creating a storyboard, constructing characters, and background layout.

Explains the processes and techniques of bookbinding and offers step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects, such as a portfolio, a photo album, and a magazine holder.

Explores the life of novelist Norma Fox Mazer and discusses how she involves her family in her work.

Discusses, with reference to specific paintings, the technique of oil painting and its development over four centuries.