technique

An illustrated guide to mastering the skills of drawing, covering the basics of the art, and featuring lessons in line and shading, light and shadow, and perspective.

Contains over 500 detailed illustrations that provides fashion design techniques and tips to beginners as well as professional designers.

A guide to creating a well-written play that includes writing exercises and information on structure, the creative process, troubleshooting, character development and other related topics.

Describes the principles of drawing related to architectural design, providing more than 1,500 drawings and exercises; also includes a CD-ROM containing twenty-five interactive lessons.

Offers amateur artists a practical guide to creating original manga art, with step-by-step illustrations and tips for creating unique, believable characters, including people and monsters, as well as information on storyboards, layouts, scripting, and inking and coloring techniques.

Contains an introduction to observing nature, presenting a guide to the plants and animals that make up the environment, including the basic skills, equipment, and rules for nature study. Includes photographs.

Presents an illustrated guide to drawing anatomy for comic book artists, covering the skeleton and muscles, muscular details, the head and neck, chest and torso, back and shoulders, arms and hands, pelvis, legs, and feet; and includes practice exercises, interviews with professionals, and business advice.

Provides a history of sculpture, exploring different types of stone, tools and techniques, famous pieces, and other related topics; and includes practical instructions for carving.

Explores the contradictions between what is expected of teachers and the education and support they have received, and provides teachers with advice on how to teach writing and generate their students' interest in writing.