Building on the success of the original volume, this revised edition of “The Ceramics Bible” features new techniques, terms, images, and artist profiles, as well as the tried-and-true step-by-step instruction and comprehensiveness that students, instructors, artists, and collectors have all come to appreciate.⍾⍾Since its debut in September 2011, “The Ceramics Bible” has been the go-to guide for anyone interested in this flourishing art...

Patterns are found in nature. These patterns inspire art. What patterns can you find in the world around you? Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction eBook introduces young learners to the concept of patterns. With simple, repetitive sentences that foster word recognition skills and engaging photographs that support the text-to-image relationship, this engaging title builds foundational skills to support early childhood literacy. Text features...

This book outlines the tools, strokes, and techniques for drawing italic and Gothic scripts, the traditional forms of Western calligraphy, and presents three activities to develop visual creativity.

Caricatures are fun to draw––they are comic and accessible, with a wide scope for invention. Artist and illustrator Peter Gray guides readers through the process of attaining a likeness and distorting it in imaginative ways for maximum effects. The distinctive step-by-step exercises assist aspiring caricaturists to strengthen their skills, and the handy hint sidebars will build on their knowledge about techniques and materials.

Learn the art of brush lettering with Modern Calligraphy, a step-by-step guide to making personalized, hand-lettered artwork.

This inspirational and practical book features the work of contemporary artists with clear step-by-step projects for anyone to try. It takes a look at materials, from translucent glass tiles and fabulous smalti to broken ceramics and mirrored glass, and explains how to use them. All the techniques are covered in detail, and there are essential tips for using texture when designing. Photographic instructions are given for over 60 individual projects,...