technique

Describes the basic procedures of sculpting the human figure; provides information about materials and tools, focusing on the use of wax and plaster; and features illustrated, step-by-step instructions for sculpture projects.

Provides illustrated instructions on how to draw cartoons, paying specific attention to head shapes, eyes, noses, ears, bodies, and backgrounds; and discussing ways to depict stereotypes, weather, motion, and speech.

A guide to photography covering gear, set-up, composing, shooting, processing, and more.

Offers more than three hundred tips, techniques, templates, and secrets for creating mosaics, including easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, professional quick-fixes and solutions for common problems, advice on equipment and materials, tips on design, and handy templates.

A guide to creating science fiction art, explaining how to plan, conceptualize, render, and finish compositions, includes inspirational ideas, tips, and techniques.

Shows beginning and intermediate artists how to dress and accessorise their shojo characters in stylish clothes and accessories to fit various occasions. This title provides readers with modern looks and fashions for classic shojo graphic novel themes such high school romances, complex dramas, stories about friendship and sweet comedies.

In Doodles Unleashed, Traci Bautista's distinct artwork, featuring graffiti-style handwriting juxtaposed against flourishes and floral motifs, is made the star. Readers will be given the lowdown on the best markers, pens and other media with which to doodle, followed by some quick and easy warm-up exercises. Step-by-step techniques will introduce the reader to a variety of surfaces to doodle on, how to create unique alphabets and other basic shapes, and how to incorporate doodles into layered mixed-media artwork. Bonus "goodies" in the form of doodles to photocopy and play with, as well as links sprinkled throughout the book for additional ideas and projects online, ensure that the reader won't run out of inspiration, even after she reaches the last page.

"This inspiring, creative manual offers a unique, participatory experience that teaches core art skills and shares a range of exploratory techniques for the aspiring artist, photographer, craftsperson, novice, and anyone in between. The exercises include drawing, painting, portraiture, collage, photo arts, stamp carving, origami, still life, and more-each presented with an eye toward expanding your personal artistic voice. The exercises are supplemented with inspirational advice, quotes, poetry, and photography. Several projects integrate special extra materials that are enclosed in a pocket in the back of the book. The author, Misty Mawn is a popular artist and sought-after instructor, and writes a thoughtful, beautiful blog: http://www.mistymawn.typepad.com/"--.

Explains stenciling techniques and includes photographs and descriptions of projects as well as removable acetate and laser-cut stencils.