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Author Sarah Cisse
The Fortuitous Teacher: A Guide to Successful One-Shot Library Instruction discusses how librarians have become accidental teachers in the academic university setting. It covers how (if at all) librarians are prepared by MILS programs to teach, compares typical cha....
Release Date 2016/03 -
The Art of Painting Still Life in Acrylic
Author Tracy Meola , Elizabeth Mayville , Janice Robertson , Varvara Harmon
Designed for beginners and intermediate artists, The Art of Painting Still Life in Acrylic offers valuable drawing and painting techniques, as well as inspirational artwork that's sure to motivate artists of all skill levels. Show and hide more ....
Release Date 2016/03 -
Author Jon deMartin
Arguably the most challenging of subjects for the artist, the human figure also offers opportunities for works of incredible beauty and complexity. In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. ....
Release Date 2016/02 -
Author Jeffrey Jeffrey W. Pryor Pryor
What I see when I look into the eyes and hearts of the people who serve is joy. My invitation to you is to join them on compassionate careers. Archbishop Desmond Tutu - Life’s too short for you not to whole heartedly pursue your gifts and passions. If you find the r....
Release Date 2015/03 -
University Startups and Spin-Offs : Guide for Entrepreneurs in Academia
Author Manuel Stagars
University Startups and Spin-Offs teaches university students, researchers, and educators the most effective strategies and tactics for launching their own startups from academic platforms with the backing of school programs, public grants, incubators, seed acce....
Release Date 2014/11 -
Author Kerry Lemon
Fearless Drawing is a fun and beautiful book exploring how to rediscover the joy of drawing. There is a terrific fear attached to drawing, a frozen panic, a cry of I can’t draw! Embark on 22 adventures to re-ignite the profound joy and artistic passion of drawing fo....
Release Date 2014/06 -
Author Barrie Tullett
The first typewriter artist to find fame was Flora F. F. Stacey, with her butterfly drawing of 1898; but since the very beginning of the typewriter’s existence, artists, designers, poets, and writers have used this rigorous medium to produce an astounding range of c....
Release Date 2014/05 -
Author Alex Fowkes
Part inspiration and part workbook, the images of hand-drawn type will inspire and excite any designer to draw and explore type. Drawing Type features real-world projects and sketchbooks of well-known type designers, including interviews about their processes. ....
Release Date 2014/04 -
The Guided Sketchbook That Teaches You How To DRAW!
Author Robin Landa
Always wanted to learn how to draw? Now’s your chance. Kean University Teacher of the Year Robin Landa has cleverly disguised an entire college-level course on drawing in this fun, hands-on, begging-to-be-drawn-in sketchbook. Even if you’re one of the four people o....
Release Date 2013/11 -
Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals
Author Carla Sonheim
Rediscover a more child-like approach to creating with Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals! Through fun and creative exercises, Carla Sonheim teaches you to draw a variety of fun animals and creatures, including: - Dogs - Birds - Elephants - Fish - Cats - Rabbits....
Release Date 2012/10 -
Author Gail Staines
Universal Design provides practitioners, graduate students, and other professionals interested in obtaining practical advice on how to effectively create and re-create interiors of academic libraries for teaching, learning, and research. The academic library ‘as pla....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author Gabriel Campanario
The Art of Urban Sketching is both a comprehensive guide and a showcase of location drawings by artists around the world who draw the cities where they live and travel. Authored by the founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers (www.urbansketchers.org), t....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author Matt Pearson
SummaryGenerative Art presents both the technique and the beauty of algorithmic art. The book includes high-quality examples of generative art, along with the specific programmatic steps author and artist Matt Pearson followed to create each unique piece using the P....
Release Date 2011/07 -
Author Lisa Cyr
With an unprecedented array of media and digital tools at their disposal, today's artists are faced with unlimited possibilities for creative experimentation. Never before has there been such innovation in the way art can be conceptualized, produced and presented. ....
Release Date 2011/02 -
Author Jeff Mellern
Life Lessons: Learn How to Capture a World Constantly in Motion Fluid, fast and expressive life drawing starts here. Step by step, you'll learn to render fleeting gestures from memory, capture expressions simply and more quickly, give your drawing a life of its ....
Release Date 2011/02 -
The Big Book of Realistic Drawing Secrets
Author Carrie Stuart Park
This is the book that can teach anyone to draw (yes, even you!) If you're not getting the kind of true-to-life results you want in your drawings (or if you can't even draw a straight line), Carrie and Rick Parks can help. As award-winning teachers, they have a ....
Release Date 2011/02 -
Author William Schneider , Nathan Rohlander , Marla Baggetta
The velvety strokes of pastel have enchanted fine artists for more than a century. From airy strokes to bold marks and soft hues to vibrant shades, the versatility of pastel makes it suitable for a wide range of subjects and moods.
Release Date 2010/07 -
Author Jeannie Lee
With this 32-page, step-by-step instruction book, aspiring artists will discover the secrets to creating cutting-edge manga art. From an exploration of shading and coloring techniques to tips on figure drawing and character development, readers will learn everything....
Release Date 2010/03 -
Author David Schmidt , Rebecca J Razo , Elizabeth T. Gilbert , Amy Runyen , Sharon Robinson
In today’s fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions, but many of them simply don’t have enough time. Catering to this modern dilemma, we’ve concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists.
Release Date 2009/10 -
Author Nolon Stacey
Whether they prefer the company of dogs, cats, or both, aspiring artists will learn how to create faithful depictions of all their furry friends with this essential drawing book. Inside, gifted artist Nolon Stacey provides fundamental techniques and complete instruc....
Release Date 2009/07 -
Author Kythera of Anevern
Drawing fire-breathing beasts and mysterious, magical creatures has never been so much fun-or so easy! In this 64-page how-to-draw book, fantasy artist Kythera of Anevern demonstrates how to draw dragons, fairies, ogres, merfolk, and everything in between! Readers w....
Release Date 2009/04 -
Author Debra Kauffman , Linda Weil , Nolon Stacey , Cindy Smith , Patricia Getha
Learn to draw a collection of cute critters and pampered pets! Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings. Inside, five....
Release Date 2008/11 -
Author Walter Foster , Ken Goldman , William Powell , Debra Kauffman Yaun
Learn to draw faces, features, and figures in graphite, with inspiration from 4 accomplished artists Packed with practical advice, helpful tips, and fundamental techniques, this comprehensive, 144-page book is an essential resource to which artists of all skill leve....
Release Date 2008/04