11 1/2 x 9 3/8 250 color and 75 black-and-white illustrations US and Canada Distribution architecture What exactly makes a "good home" According to the author, it is a house that is poetic, one that stimulates feelings and ideas. In The Good Home, readers will discover, step by step, the picturesqu..
From mobile phones and desktop computers to washing machines and microwave ovens, the graphical user interface (GUI) is a part of everyday life. Interface Design traces these amazing developments and offers tested techniques and practical advice for constructing clear, dynamic GUIs that combine func..
An innovative approach to drawing based on how people see. The first step in becoming an artist, no matter what the medium or style, is learning how to draw realistically. Martin covers visual qualities and tells how to capture these qualities on paper. Exercises help artists create the illusion of ..
Briefly surveys the lives and careers of members of the Taos art colony, most of whom were trained in Europe, but who were drawn to the beauty and the Spanish and Indian heritage of New Mexico Author: Nelson, Mary Carroll Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 082302..
Small-scale architectural masterpieces are showcased in this beautifully illustrated, meticulously documented book devoted to some of the most innovative home designs of recent years. Author: James Grayson Trulove Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823031691 ISB..
A dynamic new trend in residential architecture is documented in this important volume that shows how today’s designers are boldly reinterpreting the work of Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and other modernist masters.Continuing a trend that became evident during the last five years of the twentiet..
Case studies of 30 single-family houses represent notable work by Charles Gwathmey, Bill Pedersen, Steven Holl, Eric Owen Moss, Scogin Elam & Bray, and others. Author: Ojeda, Oscar Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823031632 ISBN-13: 9780823031634..
Over 175 illustrations and a concise text that covers the entire range of oil techniques give the artist step-by-step instruction. Author: Schaeffer, S. Allyn Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823032663 ISBN-13: 9780823032662..
In The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted, author Kathleen Staiger presents crystal clear, step-by-step lessons that build to reinforce learning. Brush control, creating the illusion of three dimensions, foolproof color mixing, still-life painting, landscapes, and portraits--every topic is cov..
Along with showing the great variety of inks, pens, supports, and related materials available today, this book guides readers in choosing archival quality products that work well together. Included are demonstrations of diverse techniques, plus scores of finished drawings that approach subject matte..
Aimed at picture framers of all abilities, from hobbyists just starting out to those wishing to turn their skills into a successful small business, this book will help you achieve professional results, save you money, and give you a real sense of achievement. Whether you are framing photographs, ske..
Artists and others who appreciate sublime depictions of the natural world will relish this contemporary exploration of what constitutes the poetic in landscape painting today. The luminous, richly rendered paintings that grace these pages all illustrate the book's fresh, timely approach that landsca..
Simulating a workshop studio course, this book provides action-photography sequences that enable readers to observe every step a master sculptor takes in building a portrait in clay. Author: Rubino, Peter Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823041026 ISBN-13: 978..
Reveals the inner qualities of 14 remarkable women who define style in ways that have lasted for generations. Witty and fascinating excursions into the worlds of Coco Chanel, Pauline de Rothschild, Diana Vreeland, Elsie de Wolfe, and others are captured in lavish photographs and entertaining anecdot..
Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-selling The Sumi-e Book, The Sumi-e Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired ..
Here, for the first time, is a book devoted to a medium that has gained increasing popularity among artists who work in pen and ink. Originally designed for architects and engineers, the technical pen moves smoothly and easily over the paper's surface and offers a precise and predictable line qualit..
Describes the traditional and modern techniques used in handweaving all types of rugs Author: Collingwood, Peter Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0823052001 ISBN-13: 9780823052004..
While airbrush is the medium of choice for creating advertising and fantasy illustrations, it’s also popular for decorating T-shirts, cars, and motorcycles with high-gloss, hyper-realistic imagery; creating dramatic body and fingernail art; and even embellishing decorative objects, fabrics, and inte..
The most thorough guide to watercolor materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with watercolors, from beginners to experienced artists looking to develop more professional skills.Starting with a comprehensive, up-to-date review of the tools and ..
By the author of The Tao of Watercolor and The Zen of Creative Painting, this third book in her “Path of Painting” series offers artists of all levels a fresh approach to the art of drawing based on compelling Yoga principles:• Body: Receiving, Feeling, Sensing, Touching• Mind: Simplifying, Choosing..
By the author of The Tao of Watercolor, this book, the second in her “Path of Painting” series, offers creative artists of all levels empowering guidance based on Zen principles. Author: Carbonetti, Jeanne Publisher: Watson-Guptill Binding: Paperback Language: English ISBN-10: 0823059731 ISBN-13: 97..
Advertising and editorial art directors searching for new ways to capture viewers attention have been looking beyond traditional two-dimensional art and turning increasingly to the unique visuals provided by three-dimensional illustration. Ellen Rixford's 3-Dimensional Illustration is the first book..