Portrait Revolution - Inspiration, Tips and Techniques for Creating Portraits from the Artists of Julia Kay's Portrait Party(Paperback / softback)

Drawing the Head for Artists: Techniques for Mastering Expressive Portraiture (Sin Oliver)(Paperback)

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated

Portrait Photography - Art and Techniques (Cortaville Saraya)(Paperback / softback)

A guide to taking fantastic portraits, covering all the practical decisions as well as the creative aspectsExplaining the basic rules of portraiture, this practical guide also covers the more complex ideas of image making. Set out in chronological order as a photographer would approach a shoot, it

The Portrait Photographer´s Manual - Cian Oba-Smith

A comprehensive introduction to the styles and techniques of portrait photography. Through simple projects on subjects such as 'Making Self-Portraits' and 'Capturing Personal Moments' as well as captivating profiles of twenty internationally acclaimed photographers, Cian Oba-Smith and Max Ferguson

Metroland (Barnes Julian)(Paperback / softback)

From the winner of the 2011 Man Booker Prize for Fiction comes a magnificent portrait of youth and growing up. Christopher and Toni found in each other the perfect companion for that universal adolescent pastime: smirking at the world as you find

Ultimate Drawing Book - Essential Skills, Techniques and Inspiration for Artists (Barber Barrington)(Paperback / softback)

The Marriage Portrait - Maggie O’Farrellová

The instant Sunday Times bestseller from the acclaimed author of Hamnet, The Marriage Portrait is a dazzling evocation of the Italian Renaissance in all its beauty and brutality.Winter, 1561. Lucrezia, Duchess of Ferrara, is taken on an unexpected visit to a country villa by her husband, Alfonso

The Self-Portrait: A Cultural History (Hall James)(Paperback)

Hall's intelligent and vivid account shows how artists' depictions of themselves have been part of a continuing tradition that reaches back centuries. Along the way he reveals the importance of the medieval mirror craze; the explosion of the genre during the Renaissance; the confessional

The Art of Angela Gaughan: Techniques & Inspiration for Painting Wildlife in Acrylics (Gaughan Angela)(Pevná vazba)

A master artist's complete guide to painting realistic animals, portraits and more in acrylics. This book showcases Angela Gaughan's exquisite works of art, and provide an insight into her distinctive techniques she uses to achieve her amazingly detailed, life-like paintings of animals, people and

Painting Portraits (Connolly Anthony)(Paperback)

A practical book considering the historical context of portrait painting and its contemporary practice Written by a professional portrait painter, this guide describes the intricacies of making a portrait not just for the technically minded but also for those who are interested in a painter's

Sargent Portrait Drawings (Sargent John Singer)(Paperback)

Collection of portraits, selected from public and private holdings by art historian Trevor J. Fairbrother, reveal the technical skill and intuitive eye for which American portrait painter John Singer Sargent is renowned. Drawings in pencil, pastels and charcoal-a lesser-known aspect of Sargent's

Drawing Portraits for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Portrait Drawing (Willenbrink Mark)(Paperback)

Open this book as an absolute beginner, and come away as a proud portrait artist. Mark and Mary Willenbrink's Absolute Beginner books have helped thousands of novices tap into their inner artists. In this book, Mark and Mary help the beginning artist take on portraits, showing that absolutely

Digital Painting Techniques (3dtotal Com)(Paperback)

Discover the tips, tricks and techniques that really work for concept artists, matte painters and animators. Compiled by the team at 3dtotal.com, Digital Painting Techniques, Volume 1 offers digital inspiration with hands-on insight and techniques from professional digital artists. More than just a

The Luminous Portrait: Capture the Beauty of Natural Light for Glowing, Flattering Photographs (Messina Elizabeth)(Paperback)

Infuse your images with glowing, luminous light From high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you're photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of

Burning Girl (Messud Claire)(Paperback / softback)

A bracing and hypnotic portrait of the complexities of female friendship from the New York Times bestselling author of The Woman

Lessons in Masterful Portrait Drawing: A Classical Approach to Drawing the Head (Yim Mau-Kun)(Pevná vazba)

Draw the best portraits with form and spirit. Drawing techniques from a master Mau-Kun Yim learned to draw as the Old Masters did and believes that to render the essence of life in portrait drawing, one must continue to pursue the old ways. This philosophy and methodology relies on a holistic

Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques (Mayer Ralph)(Paperback / softback)

The Artist's Handbook has become an indispensable reference work for thousands of practising artists all over the world. This fifth edition has been prepared by Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center, Yale University School of Art. It has been systematically revised and expanded to take

Crochet Know-How - Techniques and Tips for All Levels of Skill from Beginner to Advanced (Books CICO)(Paperback / softback)

A complete guide to the stitches, techniques and finishing touches that every crocheter needs to

Long View (Jane Howard Elizabeth)(Paperback / softback)

From the bestselling author of The Light Years and Marking Time comes a revealing portrait of a

Communist Party of China and Marxism, 1921-1985 - A Self-Portrait (Ladany Laszlo)(Paperback / softback)

This is essentially the story of the Chinese Communist Party in its own

Creating Felt Pictures (Hunter Andrea)(Paperback)

Essential felt making skills for the beginner, as well as techniques and inspiration for the more experienced felterFelt making is a popular medium for craftsmen, but few have explored its potential as an art form. This book demonstrates the exciting scope of pictorial felt making and explains how

Agricola and Germania (Tacitus)(Paperback)

The Agricola is both a portrait of Julius Agricola--the most famous governor of Roman Britain and Tacitus' well-loved and respected father-in-law--and the first detailed account of Britain that has come down to us. It offers fascinating descriptions of the geography, climate and peoples of the

Sketch!: The Non-Artist's Guide to Inspiration, Technique, and Drawing Daily Life (Belleville-Van Stone France)(Paperback)

Drawing activities, art instruction, and advice for artists and non-artists alike. Urban sketching--the process of drawing on the go as a regular practice--is a hot trend in the drawing world. It's also a practical necessity for creatively minded people in a busy world. In this aspirational guide,

Pop Painting: Inspiration and Techniques from the Pop Surrealism Art Phenomenon (D'Errico Camilla)(Paperback)

A unique behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing, underground art scene of Pop Surrealism. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the painting tools, methods, and inspirations of one of the top artists working in the growing field

The Art of Paint Pouring: Tips, Techniques, and Step-By-Step Instructions for Creating Colorful Poured Art in Acrylic (Vanever Amanda)(Paperback)

Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint with The Art of Paint Pouring. Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book helps artists of any skill level make colorful, textured art by pouring