The Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques

Customer Reviews:

Not that good.......2007-03-12

This book has good tips on color pencil drawing but it lacks on detailed information for truly beginners. Wrong orthography is a problem on this book. It is not worth more than the sales price.

Expand your pencils.......2006-07-09

I have been using Prismacolor pencils for many years and over that time, developed my own techniques, but I found the ideas and examples in this book to be great. I have been dabbling in the techniques I learned in this book and combined some of them with my own. Drawing some things had always been a struggle for me to get "just right," but after seeing some of the detailed examples, I now do them without thought. My favorite discovery in this book was learning to get rid of or hide my mistakes instead of my previous method of just scraping the entire project and starting over.

As for the reviews about the art work, well, they didn't bother me. I wasn't buying a book of art, I was buying a technique book and I found the drawings inside to do a good job of showing off each technique. I also enjoyed that the artwork was taken from various artists because it gave a better sampling of what is possible.

As a recreational sketcher, my husband also enjoyed browsing this book and playing with some of the ideas. Even his notepad doodles now show some signs of the shading and erasing effects that he picked up in this book. So, you don't have to be a serious artist to get something out of this book.

I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to get the most out of their pencils or explore new coloring techniques.

Encyclopedia of Color Pencils.......2006-02-21

I like the book a lot, it will be of great use to me,both for learning and a good source of reference.

I Returned Book.......2005-06-10

The drawings in this book were amaturistic, if not childish.
Not the quality I expected.

Ugh.......2001-07-17

I really didnt find this book helpful at all..For one thing for the most part, she didnt use her own art, and when she did it was discouraging because it wasnt very good(just my opinion, maybe its just her style) I dont think she showed the techniques well, she explains it to a degree, but anyone who has read anything on colored pencil could write a book like hers, she writes about a technique and show other artists work to show it, and it just isnt helpful at all, I wouldnt recommend this book at all.

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Encyclopedia--yes, but organized? no..
This book is a treasure
Tremendous shame this book has gone out of print

The Encyclopedia of Pastel Techniques
Judy Martin
Manufacturer: Search Press Ltd
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0855329599

Book Description

Through discussions of soft and hard pastels, oil pastels, water-soluble pastels, and pastel pencils, you’ll discover the best medium for your project. Find out how to choose paper, apply color, and use fixatives. Hundreds of color photographs and illustrations, plus detailed instructions, show how to execute techniques.

Customer Reviews:

Encyclopedia--yes, but organized? no.........2006-10-30

This book is very rich in techniques for all kinds of pastel work, from ink and wash with pastel overlay to oil pastel. Many artists' works are featured, and there are plenty of demos on how the work was done. Plus there is a beginning section on various stroke techniques and the effect of colored stocks on how pastel looks applied.

My beef with this book is that it is not particularly organized. So if you are interested in oil pastel, you have to sift through 20 index entries where oil pastel is just mentioned in passing to where it is demonstrated in full.

Still, there is a huge variety in this book, so there is bound to be something to appeal to any artist, no matter what their technique or style.

This book is a treasure.......2005-08-31

This is one of the best art books I have found. The author teaches a lot in a few words. (Have you ever opened an art book, and turned to a subject, only to ask "Is that all they are going to say?") Part 1 is Techniques. Part 2 is Themes. Part 2 breaks general subjects like Landscape, Environment, and The Figure, down to teach you about Seasons, Space and Distance, Industrial Settings, Mood and Atmosphere, Standing Figures, Groups of People, Figures in a Setting, Full-length Portraits, Pattern in Still Life, etc. Even though each section is only a few paragraphs, I learned more than I thought I would. Each section also has several artworks with a paragraph explaining what the artist did.
This book shows a wider variety of illustrative styles than most I've seen. I found I could take a new subject, and flip through it until I found the style I thought would best represent it. It is full of color, good teaching, and variety.

Tremendous shame this book has gone out of print.......2000-04-01

As a professional artist working with pastel, I find this book to be an ongoing source of inspiration and reminders of alternative ways of 'doing' pastels. When I get stuck in a rut, or feel 'stale', browsing this book is one of my favorite ways to get rolling again. With the growing popularity of pastels as an artistic medium, this book truly should be re-issued.

Book Description

While one would think undergarments are standard fixtures on manga characters, they can be unexpectedly tricky for artists to draw. This book includes more than 4,000 illustrations showing details of these garments worn on a figure in addition to a detailed history of intimate apparel. Moreover, it enables the reader to make practical use of the illustrations provided to create easily their own fantasy costume designs. This volume is chock full of ideas ready for use!

Customer Reviews:

I passed .......2007-06-10

I almost bought the book until i LOOKed in it. It's basicly drawing girls in skimpy sexy clothes. If You like that kind of thing then shovel out the 20 bucks.

Helpful in ways, depending on the person.......2007-05-30

In this series of HTDM costume encyclopedia, Hayashi and morimoto team up once again to show you some different apparel for your characters. In the first couple of pages they give examples of fantasy wear, which they created through the use of unmentionables (bra, panties, corsets, etc...)Now, this book is pretty good when it comes down to underwear and all, but what can one truly gain form buying this book? Well for starters, if you are having trouble with drawing certain bra's and panties, or even pajama's(which is in here as well, but not many examples of it)can benefit you pretty well; then again, that is just about it. I guess alot of people won't find it helpful to them if they are not drawing a manga that's along the lines of golden boy, La blue girl, ikkitousen, and other various anime's along those lines of panty shots and etc. Another good thing that I noticed from this book is that they give examples of undergarment throught the centuries from different ethnicities, the down fall is they don't show alot of it, it's just examples. All in all, I would recommend this book for those who would like to learn how to draw under garments or for those who need these essentials for their manga. It all depends if you find this book helpful or not. I will make a recommendation though. If guys are looking for clothes that people wore through out the centuries from different ethinicities, then you are looking for HTDM Bishoujo around the world. They not only show you different races, but also show you what clothes they wore.On helpfulness I rate this book a 3 for those who can't really benefit from this book, and I rate it a 4 for my personal use.

Fun to draw . . . and look at too!.......2007-04-20

This is a fun `How to Draw Manga - Intimate Apparel' book that I bought recently for my husband as a gift.

As its title implies, this is literally an encyclopedia of (illustrated) intimate apparel - which includes a wide variety of brassieres, panties, slips, tops, bottoms, stockings, garter belts, bustiers, camisoles, and other sexy sleepwear.

Most of the book is merely a presentation of the various garments. The real instruction doesn't start until the last section, "Drawing Intimates."

The sexiest tutorials are definitely the "Drawing Brassieres . ." and "Drawing Panties from Various Angles" - which include both tempting look-down and look-up (upskirt) views!

This section also has some fun trivia. Hey, did you know that when rendering women's undergarments - that panties should always be drawn with two lower seams (for the cotton panel) - while bikini bottoms should only have one? (After a quick check of my own undies - I found this to be generally true.) Bikinis should also be drawn as being made from a thicker fabric!

As a watch out, the sexiest - and only color picture - is the one on the cover!

For those who illustrate for a living, like cartoonist or fashion designers - this `How to Draw Manga - Intimate Apparel' can be an invaluable reference.

For the rest of us, this is also light entertainment for anyone (girl or guy) who enjoys viewing the feminine form. XOXOX

Great reference for artists, not for hentai........2007-01-13

If you are an artist with serious problems of Girls reference, this is the best book you will find, also the other 2 encyclopedias, I own the 3 of them and believe me this are the best reference for drawingk, sculpting and others stuffs, just get it while its hot... cause it will be hot forever!

Not really needed........2005-06-03

Ok all of us out there have a pretty good idea on how underwear should look and there's only so many different ways to draw them. I found the book to be a little dissapointing and seems repetative on the same subjects. What I did like the most was the fashion section through the ages starting with Ancient Egypt through to today. Though don't get too excited this section is 1/8 of the book and goes by quick. As for the rest, well I'd skip this one especially if you have a good imagination, you can come up with your own ideas as to how seductive or innocent your character's outfits should be.

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kentucky fried

Encyclopedia of Bird Reference Drawings
David Mohrhardt
Manufacturer: Fox Chapel Publishing Company
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ASIN: 1565230094

Customer Reviews:

kentucky fried.......2007-06-26

As an artist I was hoping for a bird reference showing not only varied anatomy and birds from various angles but instead I get pieces of a bird without a complete picture. Not real helpful..

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Fascinating and unique!!
Fairies... not what I had in mind..
The Encyclopedia Of Faeries
Master Elficologist!
Incredible amount of information

The Great Encyclopedia Of Faeries
Pierre Dubois
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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ASIN: 0684869578

Book Description

They are known as the Little People, the Beautiful Maidens, the Godmothers, the Blessed, the Ageless Ones...for it is dangerous to say the name "faeries" without good reason. Ruling over earth, air, fire, and water, they protect forests, animals, and children, and in their hands lie the dreamy souls of all creatures.

The faeries rose from the mist long, long ago, in the time of the Golden Age -- well before the creation of gods and men. In their magical fancy they created the singing grasses and the reflection of springs, the music of legends and the far side of the mirror. From the Valkyries of Valhalla to the Babouchka of Russia, Banshees, Dryads, Bogey Beasts, Sirens, and their ilk populate the imaginations and the forests of every culture.

In this comprehensive celebration of the world of faery, renowned French elficologist Pierre Dubois describes the extraordinary richness of the faery kingdom, presenting dozens and dozens of lushly illustrated entries on the most powerful and enchanting denizens of this magical world. Dubois provides readers with authoritative information detailing the customs, habitat, and activities of these Little People. Faery Godmothers, we discover, were originally tall, distinguished, and rather severe; only recently have they taken up the magic wands and cheerful smiles we know them for today. We learn that the favorite foods of the Arthurian faery Viviane are the blackberries that surround Merlin's tomb. And among the customs and activities of the Bogey Beast, the prime goal is indeed to scare little children...if only for their protection.

Dubois's entrancing descriptions are accompanied by Roland and Claudine Sabatier's marvelous illustrations, which depict the appearance of the faeries, the places where they are found, and their familiar objects. Without revealing any faery confidences (which must never be betrayed), Dubois and the Sabatiers have created a comprehensive and utterly enchanting survey of a magical world as old as time.

Customer Reviews:

Fascinating and unique!!.......2007-08-10

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to the fairy world, you will be hard-pressed to find a better book than this. An encyclopedia is exactly what this book is- an artistic encyclopedia. It provides a thorough description of each mythical being, including its history, characteristics, magical powers, habitat, and even dietary preferences. And all the descriptions are surrounded by beautiful illustrations.

If you are looking for a fairy art book, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. The illustrations are wonderful, but they are not the primary focus of the book- the information is.

Fairies... not what I had in mind.........2007-06-08

This book isn't at all what I had hoped it would be. The stories and descriptions are ok.. they seemed to concentrate more on norse myths... but the illustrations were so disappointing. I am a big Brian Froud fan... and after seeing his magnifican drawings, well.. these just don't even compare. So if you like diversity, this might be ok for you. But if you like the beautiful artwork... I'd pass on this one.

The Encyclopedia Of Faeries.......2007-04-16

My review of this book is that it is just enchanting to me and maybe to other people also it is amazing with all the stories in it. Also this book has facts on creatures that maybe is really around you and others like the light faeries , the dark faeries , and the elemental faeries. Last but not least just as the book page that says about the author in the book that Pierre Dubois is a wonderful author.

Master Elficologist!.......2007-02-04

I am sure that Mr. DuBois is the real thing, an elficologist of the highest sort...artist, philosopher, seer-- a true poet. He has ventured in secret, sacred places and written beautifully about them. He is a child at heart, and a wise one at that. This is the best of all the faery books!

Incredible amount of information.......2006-04-25

Pierre Dubois covers a vast array of different types of faeries. This is more for the serious study of faeries and less on their cute aspects. Contains lots of information from folklore and mythology.

The Encyclopedia of Illustration Techniques

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Gotta have it for the practicing artist.

The Encyclopedia of Illustration Techniques
Catharine Slade
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762400838

Customer Reviews:

Gotta have it for the practicing artist........2000-03-31

I was looking for an illustration book with different techniques and stumbled onto this one. It's got great color photos and good explaination on how to use the mediums. It's very inspirational. I can't wait to explore more.

The Encyclopedia Of Drawing Techniques (Encyclopedia of Techniques)

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A surprisingly uninteresting drawing book...

The Encyclopedia Of Drawing Techniques (Encyclopedia of Techniques)
Hazel Harrison
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
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ASIN: 076241894X
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Book Description

To draw well depends on three things: observation, knowing how you want to translate what you see, and the physical ability to draw what you want. Here's a complete course in the art of drawing, from core sections on pencil and pastel to the more esoteric techniques of sfumato and gestural drawing. More than 50 drawing techniques are shown in clear, detailed, step-by-step photography, plus a comprehensive overview of digital drawing techniques, with directions for modifying digital drawings using a visual effects wheel. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DRAWING TECHNIQUES also features an inspirational gallery of some of the world's finest drawings, demonstrating the full range of techniques in context.

Customer Reviews:

A surprisingly uninteresting drawing book..........2006-02-23

As expected the book covers a very large spectrum of drawing techniques but in a relatively shallow way. I felt as if I had seen most of this material before in other books. Good only for those with little or no drawing experience who need a general overview of techniques.

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Science Fiction Art Techniques

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a pioneer and still a strong resource
Encyclopedia is a bit misleading a title.
Books won't do it all
Too comics-heavy
Wonderful Choice !

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Science Fiction Art Techniques
John Grant , and Ron Tiner
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
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ASIN: 1561385344

Customer Reviews:

a pioneer and still a strong resource.......2006-11-29

Way back when I was first interested in seriously improving my skills, this book was about the only thing I could find anywhere. Maddening to look through a dozen similar books on watercolor flowers when you wanted to do knights and dragons. Now, at last, there are a lot of books on the subject, but this book is still one of the best. Not just how to, but a collection of inspirational sources for experimenting with.

Encyclopedia is a bit misleading a title........2005-01-10

I would more call this book an overview of fantasy and science fiction art techniques, for it does not have the scope or detail included to merit the title "Encyclopedia". Art tools and materials are covered so superficially as to not really merit inclusion at all. Certain basic drawing techniques such as characterization and perspective are covered briefly in 2-4 pages, but are only really useful to those with some basic drawing skills already.

What this book is perhaps best used for is as a source for inspiration, giving some nice examples of work by many masters of the field such as Jael, Jim Burns, David A. Hardy, and Boris Vallejo. Different subgenres of fantasy art are covered from space art to horror, and it is nice that the images are all reproduced in color (unlike some art books which try to save money and reproduce most images in black and white.)

This volume alone will not turn someone into a master fantasy artist overnight, nor is it one of the better overviews of the field that I have seen. Still, for someone just looking to explore the field of science-fiction/fantasy art in more detail and curious about some of the techniques and styles used, this is not a bad volume to add to your collection.

Books won't do it all.......2004-03-13

Every book has some points or knowledge that will help us do better, but to expect a book by Vallejo or Michael Whelan to turn us into an artist of their caliber is asking a bit much. The most one can expect is to pick up some techniques or helpful hints. This isn't a bad book, it just can't be the book. The Artist's Manual, The Illustrator's Bible, and a variety of good artistic anatomy books are well worth the penny for even people who want to draw or paint in the Science Fiction or Fantasy mode. Keep in mind that good art is just that, good art, regardless of pigeonholing things into categories. A lot of us would like to just get the shortcut to no sweat greatness, but that usually is more of fantasy than anything else. Look at non-specialized technique books as well as ones with Science Fiction or Fantasy on the covers.

Too comics-heavy.......2003-06-19

The authors (artists) give you interesting lesson plans for drawing Fantasy Art in diferent techniques. Unfortunately, a lot of their examples come from comic book art. While I feel that comic books are an art form (probably one of the most difficult ones to master) I wanted more traditional fare, like Frazetta, Boris, pen-and-ink pulp, and like that.
It's still fun to follow the lesson plan. Give it a try.

Wonderful Choice !.......2003-04-21

This is one of my all time favorites. It doesn't take the pencil out of your hand and draw for you, but it gives wonderful examples and descriptions of a variety of sci-fi and fantasy techniques. Sections include Body Language, Distortion of Form, Exaggeration, False Perspective, Human and Humanoid, Illusion of Space and Depth, Alien Landscapes, Lighting, Implausible and Impossible Structures, Juxtaposition. It's really a great book.

The Practical Encyclopedia of Drawing: Shading - perspective - line and wash - composition - sketching - tonal work - frottage - negative spaces - resists - textures

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Excellent !!

The Practical Encyclopedia of Drawing: Shading - perspective - line and wash - composition - sketching - tonal work - frottage - negative spaces - resists - textures
Ian Sidaway
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From graphite pencils and charcoals to soft pastels and crayons the art of drawing encompasses a variety of mediums and techniques all of which are comprehensively covered in this beautiful book.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent !!.......2007-01-05

I love the book, The explanations are very clear and the projects proposed are interesting and helpful. Even for someone who does not use watercolors as the main media, the book is an outstanding resourse.

The Encyclopedia of Cartooning Techniques

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A Wonderful Reference

The Encyclopedia of Cartooning Techniques
Steve Whitaker
Manufacturer: David & Charles
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Binding: Paperback

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Book Description

“This lively and informative book delivers on all counts....Hundreds of lively drawings, accompanied by clearly presented information and instruction on each topic, combine to move this book to the forefront of publications on this subject. Strongly recommended.”—School Arts.

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Reference.......2000-01-27

This is a great book for learning about what kinds of cartooning techniques exist. It is an essential resource for anyone who's interested in cartooning. However, if you're looking for a "how-to" book you may be disappointed as it has only minimal information about how to actually do the techniques. Despite that, it is still a must-have for any cartoonist.

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