Customer Reviews:
How to Draw and Paint Fairies: From Finding Inspiration to Capturing Diaphanous Detail, a Step-by-Step Guide to Fairy Art.......2007-09-27
I haven't had time to actually sit down and try painting, but the book was beautiful and I enjoyed looking through it. It was fun to let my imagination dream a little.
you can teach an old dog..........2007-03-18
...a new trick or two. i got more out of this book than just fairies...tips for the cobweb filled artist! trying to find the time and get back into my passion for art, i believe this book has done it! peace, angie
How To Draw Faeries.......2007-03-13
I think this book is fabulous. It helped tremendously. I like that the book explains the different mediums to use.
One Of The BEST Books On The Market For Learning Fairy Art!!!.......2007-03-01
The detail in this book is absolutely AMAZING!
This book is NOT for the complete beginner.
I would classify this book as being for the more advanced artist.
Explanations are clearly given in great detail.
I actually purchased this book for myself then GOT a SECOND copy from a friend of my mine who KNOWS just how intricately I draw fairies.
She didn't think I had the book yet so she sent it to me!
Definitely one of the all time BEST books ever made on designing fairies.
You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
How to Draw and Paint Fairies.......2007-02-20
The book was beautifully illustrated and the several mediums explained in detail. The choices in designing a Fairie from the choices given of the faces and clothes were well detailed. I am enjoying trying new ideas and mediums.
Book Description
This delightful book is designed for the many artists who are motivated to paint and draw, yet who find it difficult to fit art into their daily lives. It is especially for those artists who see art as a necessary outlet for their creativity.
Dory Kanter's inspirational instruction is perfect for both beginning and experienced artists alike. Unlike other books that simply try to motivate readers to be creative, Art Escapes gives readers fun, easy-to-execute ideas for building an "art habit." Inside, they'll find daily projects for drawing, watercolor, mixed media, collage and more. All of these projects are presented simply, yet none are simplistic. The concealed spiral binding makes using the book easy and accessible. Readers will increase their skill and creativity, as well as find the time to make a little bit of art everyday.
Customer Reviews:
Great Leaping Off Point for a Daily Creative Practice.......2007-09-20
I am a writer who uses a daily writing practice to keep my life working better and occasionally I happen upon something that could work in my "regular" writing, but more than that - I also create surprisingly cool word combinations or notice a thread to pick up and examin later.
I am beginning to dabble in the visual arts as well, so when I saw this book I simply had to pick it up. At first, I was looking at it from the Writer's standpoint... and even there it had merits.
This is almost like a guide, a mentor, to having a daily artistic practice - a way to use your daily life and experiences to create an artful life... from which more art will flow.
I love an early-on statement author Dory Kanter makes when she asserts:
"You'll never have time for art unless you claim the time."
This book shows one how to claim the time and then use it for the best use.
Excellent. Many of the reviews touch on the physical form of the book (lively, engaging writing style with adorable illustrations and lay-flat spiral binding) so beyond that, I won't say more. Let me add one thing, though - that this book is much more visually appealing, sensorially appealing - than I would have expected it to be.
Sort of like getting dessert for free that you didn't even order and because of this, magically has no calories. Yes, that about says it!
Got me going!.......2007-06-17
I love this book. It is beautifully illustrated and written. And, unlike the reviewer who felt it was limited to journals, I feel that it just made me want to be more creative generally. I started one of the exercises immediately, and I don't even have an art journal.
Great book for artists and amateurs.......2006-01-24
I am not an artist and did not stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. Still, I am attached to this book because it is taking me on new journeys, helping me buy just the tools I need to create work in pencil, watercolor, pastel and other media. Although I have purchased other books on collages,painting and drawing, this one is my favorite.
creating desire.......2005-10-11
ms. kantor's exercises are so well explained that it just takes one read thru and you are there, getting your supplies and going at creating art. whether it be painting, sewing, writing, ms. kantor's eloquent descritions of the process of creating make you hungry for making more and not caring about the outcome but rather she makes you want to create--something that all artists' desire and she so well brings to the surface for discovery. the honesty and visual integrity of this book are fabulous.
Simplicity in Creativity.......2005-08-04
I read this book, bought my own sketchbook, and began to go through the exercises. With each exercise my own creativity was opened. I began to rely on my sketchbook for capturing my personal reflections as I went through my daily life. Eventually, I began to travel with my limited number of art supplies, as described in the book. Now wherever I go my impressions are captured. This art is private and therefore freeing. Great book! Liz Ross
Book Description
From the best artists working in the world today comes an instructive and inspirational new series-How Did You Paint That? Covering a spectrum of popular topics, this series provides beginning and advanced artist of all mediums with detailed examples of the myriad ways in which to portray the featured subject.
Each title includes 100 different interpretations of the topic, and each interpretation is accompanied by valuable firsthand feedback from the artist, including the colors and brushes used, along with the artist's methodology, challenges, and motivation. Readers will also find suggestions and exercises from the painters, allowing them to apply the lessons of masters to their own masterpieces.
Customer Reviews:
Terrific Books.......2006-02-11
The selection of artists in this book is excellent. I am actually one of the artists featured in their other book: How did you paint that? 100 ways to paint your favorite subjects.
My specialty is clown and circus subject matter. Please view my work at my site: www.clownartist.com.
Great book for figure artist.......2005-12-13
I think the human figure is a tough subject for most of us artist and I am always looking for more tips and pointers. This book is very helpful and has inspired me many times.
Buy it now and study up it may inspire you to be a artist and not some one who used to be an artist.
Barry
International Artist Magazine - People and Figures .......2004-07-31
If you receive International Artist Magazine, and I highly recommend that you subscribe if you haven't already, then you've seen all of these paintings featured in this book before in the magazines. BUT - you do get an expanded view of the artwork, as well as a more in-depth interview with each individual artist, since each artist gets their own page in the book.
The "Find-It-Faster" feature in the book, (pictorial pages of content) is not much more than filler, in my opinion. I would have prefered 17 more featured artists, instead of 17 pages of reduced work of those already in the book. The artwork on the front of the book is indeed shown in more depth on pages 6 and 7, by the way. [see previous reviewer's statement]
The last page titled, "Terms you should know" is an abbreviated list of art terms every artist should already know. Oddly, the list stops at the letter "L" for "lifting." I believe there are other art terms starting with M through Z that are worthy of inclusion. Perhaps the other books have included those letters.
Overall, if you enjoy International Artist Magazine and long for greater details, this book series is for you since you can pick and choose your specific genre: people and figures; landscapes; still life and florals; seascapes, rivers and lakes; favorite subjects; and flowers and gardens.
Emphasis on oil.......2004-07-20
A hundred different painters explain how they tackled in their paintings one of the most difficult, elusive and rewarding subjects: people. Each painting gets a page long explanation, focused in one of the techniques employed or in some creativity issue relevant to the subject matter. The fact that most artists list the colors they used is definitely a plus. My only qualm with this book are that, being watercolor my medium of choice, I found this books places a lot of attention in oil (and if you're a pastelist or use some other technique, you're in an even worse position). Another minor flaw is the fact that the beautiful picture on the cover is not of those analyzed inside. However, I am being nitpicky, as this book is beatiful and inspiring, and will help anyone seeking to expand his or her creative horizons-
Book Description
Fantasy continues to be hot, and it's not just for kids interested in comics. Many fine artists love mythological creatures like mermaids, centaurs, and dragons. And with Creating Creatures of Fantasy and Imagination, they'll learn how to make realistic-looking fantasy artwork. With her characteristic friendly instruction, Claudia Nice shows ways to:
-Transform everyday images into imaginary creatures, such as a horse into a unicorn or a girl into a pixie, by using exaggeration and expression
-Enhance drawings and paintings with accessories, homes, pets, and vibrant backgrounds
-Create these images with a wide variety of mediums, including pen and ink, watercolor, and acrylic
In addition, readers receive the legend behind each creature, designed to help jumpstart their imaginations!
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2006-09-25
I was very disappointed in this book. I was expecting to get a book about how to "create creatures of fantasy and imagination" Instead I received a book with really bad drawings of people with butterfly wings on them, and animals put together with other animals, such as a housecat with bird wings(?) Just my personal opinion, but not at all what I was looking for.
Pretty good, somewhat inspiring.......2006-02-18
I like most of Nice's work (pen & ink with watercolor, mostly), and I love fantasy, so I bought this book. She does a fairly good job, focusing mostly on details and how to turn real-life inspirations into faeries, ogres, dragons, sea monsters, etc. Personally, I thought she focused too much on the little details. At least half of the book is devoted to humanoid creatures (faeries, elves, etc.), which seemed excessive. Some of her other creatures looked a little off - her centaurs had some proportion problems, and a few of her dragons looked iffy to my admittedly-overpicky eye. On the whole, it's a fun book to page through, and it provided some small inspiration, but I've seen others that inspired me more. If you like Claudia Nice (or just good pen & ink with watercolor, acrylic, or colored pencil), and you like creating fantasy art, you might want to give it a try.
Customer Reviews:
Very useful resource and learning tool.......2001-03-24
This comprehensive overview of decorative painting includes historic American, European and Asian styles. More important to me, however, was the basic information about developing a personal technique, varieties of materials available, practical information about finishes, and more. This book should be the cornerstone of any decorative painting collection.
Jo Sonja's Guide to Decorative Painting.......1999-12-22
I am totally in awe of this book. Not only has Jo Sonja collected exquisite photographs of folk art from all over the world, she has also provided wonderful instructions for creating each of the styles on your own--and added notes for developing your own personal style. In the next millenia, Jo Sonja will be remembered for her work as one of the great folk artists of this century.
Product Description
Motherhood is one of the four heartwarming and inspirational gift books illustrated by Sulamith Wülfing. No other artist has captured the wonders of nature, fairies and angels as eloquently as Sulamith Wülfing. Her paintings make this magical world apparent to the naked eye. This is a series of illustrated gift books that combine her paintings with beautiful works of poetry.
Motherhood features tender paintings of expectant mothers as well as mothers with their children. The art is introduced by Sulamith Wülfings son, and is dedicated to all mothers throughout the world.
Customer Reviews:
Mother's Love.......2000-04-16
Inspirational is the first word that comes to mind to describe Sulamith Wulfing's enchanting book Motherhood, capturing the essence of motherly compassion and beauty. Her illustrations calm the soul. The text warms the heart. If that wonderful, unconditional, motherly love that we've known or longed for could be captured in a single book, this is it!
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PBS painting star Jerry Yarnell follows the success of his beginner's lessons in Painting Basics with intermediate painting projects in Painting Inspirations. Yarnell reviews some basic terms and techniques; presents his materials list (as in volume one, he uses a limited but effective palette); explains glazing, an important skill for acrylic artists; and speaks to his mixing technique. The bulk of the book contains 10 complete paintings presented in Yarnell's popular step-by-step method. The compositions feature several landscapes in predominantly cool tones, such as a squirrel perched on a gnarled tree in a purplish, fantastic winter storm; a lonesome fence jutting across a cloudy lavender sky and soft green foliage after a rain; and a solitary lighthouse emitting a hazy beacon of yellow light against the deep blues of a crashing ocean and evening sky. Some of the techniques Yarnell explores include back lighting, the use of negative space, monochromatic effects, and discovering the exhilaration of fearlessly employing pure color. As usual, Yarnell intersperses his straightforward instructions with friendly advice: "You will want to do some experimenting with both brushes and different consistencies of paint. Each of us handles this kind of detail work very differently. The secret, however, is the consistency of the paint and the pressure applied to the brush." --Mary Ribesky
Book Description
Painting Inspirations. There's no better way to describe the stunning projects provided by Jerry Yarnell in volume two of his popular new series. His invaluable instruction and encouraging voice accompany each new artistic challenge, giving readers the inspiration and step-by-step guidance they need to master a variety of new painting techniques. They'll gain confidence with brush control, color mixing, composition, values, glazing and more.
Ten complete step-by-step projects, including a gorgeous adobe Indian village, rocky cliffs and snow-covered hillsides, mean that readers will finish each lesson with a completed painting, and finish the book with ten beautiful scenes.
* Enables anyone to pick up a brush and complete an attractive painting
* Includes 10 step-by-step projects
* This is the second volume in Jerry Yarnell's exciting new series
Customer Reviews:
Painting Inspirations Vol 11.......2003-02-19
This book is by far the best art book I've owned as far as the very detailed step by step instructions it gives for each painting right down to the colours to mix and the brushes to use. Highly recommended.
Book Description
Using simple techniques, this guide demonstrates how to emulate the traditional look and feel of genuine stained glass with colorful, specially commissioned photographs and easy-to-follow instructions—illustrating how to create stylized flowers, ornamentation, knotwork patterns, Tiffany-style pictures, and more. Tracing, outlining, painting, mixing and blending colors, adding texture, gilding, and applying decoration are covered in detail through such projects as panels, bookmarks, tiles, window hangers, bottles, mirrors and vases.
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful introduction to glass painting.......1999-08-22
This is a wonderful introduction to the basics of glass painting. Color photo and step-by-step instructions help guide you through a wide variety of techniques.
The book starts out by quickly demonstrating many basic techniques as well as covering safety & materials. Some techniques include outlining, marbling, blending, adding gems, frosting, gilding, & using a self-adhesive lead or gel.
There are many great multi-cultural projects for learning each technique. These include an Asian floral plate, Tiffany window panel, Celtic knotwork frame, Victorian rose bowl, Egyptian bookmark, & a mosaic box.
Templates accompany each project. There are a few extra templates given for each style as well. Though it may take some practice to create a masterpiece, this is definitely the book to get you there.
Average customer rating:
- I don't know what the first person's problem is....
- Disappointing
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Book Description
For centuries, Zen monks in Japan have used the traditions of ink painting and poetry to aid them in meditation and express their insights. Zen by the Brush offers modern readers a simple, quick, and fun way to relax with Zen art.
The full-color book contains an introduction to the basics of brush painting and Zen meditation. Along with Zen writings and Japanese-style sumi-e illustrations to inspire you, Zen by the Brush provides an enjoyable introduction to a meditative art and a means to practice the craft.
Zen by the Brush includes a special painting board and brush in a reusable storage case. Using plain water, readers paint their own sumi-e pictures. The ink-like image fades after a minute or two as it dries-simply part of the Zen practice of letting go.
Customer Reviews:
I don't know what the first person's problem is...........2005-05-21
I enjoyed mine. I mean, yeah, your not gonna unlock the mysteries of the universe with this little Zen book...but if you really expect instant enlightenment from a fun little kit that you got off the internet, then you are looking in the wrong place. Try a church, or temple or something....so yeah...don't buy this if you are looking for a life changing epiphany or some junk. It's more about fun. However, that's not to say it doesn't have it's depth. There were some things in there that made me think.
I enjoyed the painting thing that it comes with. I think that was the best part. It reminded me of when I used to play with water color paints when I was a young girl. It was fun, and yes, relaxing. I think it would make a fantastic gift!
Disappointing.......2004-01-27
If more attention would have been paid to the quality of the components and less to the quality of the packaging, this would have truly been a satisfying purchase. The painting board which fades properly, unfortunately, leaves faint outlines of the previous drawings. In addition, the text of the book is, at best, a gloss of meditative themes. I returned my copy.
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