Graphic Arts
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Japanese Floral Patterns and Motifs (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Practical archive of 45 royalty-free designs adapted from watercolors, screens, kimonos, Noh drama costumes, wall hangings, more. Wide variety of stripes, allover patterns, nature scenes, grand sprays of flowers and tree branches, other clearly detailed designs suggesting subtle elegance of Japanese art. Introduction. Captions.Read more
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Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Designs by Hitomi Shida: 260 Exquisite Patterns by Hitomi Shida
In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favorite needlework patterns. Shida’s strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is the perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results! This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables popcorn stitches twisted stitches edgings and many more A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement and round yokes among other things. The knitting projects include: A classic hat made using large patterns An elegant scarf in lacy patterns The ever-popular fingerless mittens Thick socks that can be made using various patterns A feminine collar using round stitching And much more! Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for beginning knitters and experts alike.Read more
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Japanese Optical and Geometrical Art (Dover Pictorial Archive)
Some of the most ingenious and attractive modern motifs. 746 designs.Read more
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Japanese Prints: The Collection of Vincent van Gogh
In the winter of 1886–87, during his stay in Paris, Vincent van Gogh bought 660 Japanese prints at the art gallery of Siegfried Bing. His aim was to start dealing in them, but the exhibition he organized in the café-restaurant Le Tambourin was a total failure. However, he was now able to study his collection at ease and in close-up, and he gradually became captivated by their colourful, cheerful and unusual imagery. When he left for Arles, he took some prints with him, but the core remained in Paris with his brother Theo. Although some prints were later given away, the collection did not disperse. This book reveals new analyses of the collection, now held in the Van Gogh Museum, given as a long-term loan from the Vincent van Gogh Foundation. The authors delve into its history, and the role the prints played in Van Gogh’s creative output. The book is illustrated with over 100 striking highlights from the collection.Read more
£23.70£28.50Japanese Prints: The Collection of Vincent van Gogh
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Japanese Woodblock Prints
From Edouard Manet’s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh’s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe―but often remains misunderstood as an “exotic” artifact that helped inspire Western creativity.
The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent. Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art―including, as Karl Marx put it, that “all that is solid melts into air”―were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century.
This book lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art form by presenting the 200 most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints in their historical context. Ranging from the 17th-century development of decadent ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” to the decline and later resurgence of prints in the early 20th century, the images collected in this edition make up an unmatched record not only of a unique genre in art history, but also of the shifting mores and cultural development of Japan.
From mystical mountains to snowy passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows, each piece is explored as a work of art in its own right, revealing the stories and people behind the motifs. We discover the four pillars of the woodblock print―beauties, actors, landscapes, and bird-and-flower compositions―alongside depictions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, or enticing courtesans―rock stars who populated the “floating world” and whose fan bases fueled the frenzied production of woodblock prints. We delve into the horrifying and the obscure in prints where demons, ghosts, man-eaters, and otherworldly creatures torment the living―stunning images that continue to influence Japanese manga, film, and video games to this day. We witness how, in their incredible breadth, from everyday scenes to erotica, the martial to the mythological, these works are united by the technical mastery and infallible eye of their creators and how, with tremendous ingenuity and tongue-in-cheek wit, publishers and artists alike fought to circumvent government censorship.
Three years in the making, this XXL edition presents reproductions of the finest extant impressions from the vaults of museums and private collections across the globe―many newly photographed especially for this project. Some 17 stunning fold-outs invite us to study even the subtlest details, while extensive descriptions guide us through this frantic period in Japanese art history.
Features:
The work of 89 artists, from the world-renowned to the unfamiliar
7 chapters organized chronologically to trace the history of the medium from 1680 to 1938
17 fold-outs, hand-folded due to their size and specifications
Exclusive reproductions from museums and private collections
An appendix listing all artists and works
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£137.20£142.50Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Japanese Woodblock Prints
From Edouard Manet’s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh’s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe―but often remains misunderstood as an “exotic” artifact that helped inspire Western creativity.
The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent. Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art―including, as Karl Marx put it, that “all that is solid melts into air”―were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century.
This book lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art form by presenting the 200 most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints in their historical context. Ranging from the 17th-century development of decadent ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” to the decline and later resurgence of prints in the early 20th century, the images collected in this edition make up an unmatched record not only of a unique genre in art history, but also of the shifting mores and cultural development of Japan.
From mystical mountains to snowy passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows, each piece is explored as a work of art in its own right, revealing the stories and people behind the motifs. We discover the four pillars of the woodblock print―beauties, actors, landscapes, and bird-and-flower compositions―alongside depictions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, or enticing courtesans―rock stars who populated the “floating world” and whose fan bases fueled the frenzied production of woodblock prints. We delve into the horrifying and the obscure in prints where demons, ghosts, man-eaters, and otherworldly creatures torment the living―stunning images that continue to influence Japanese manga, film, and video games to this day. We witness how, in their incredible breadth, from everyday scenes to erotica, the martial to the mythological, these works are united by the technical mastery and infallible eye of their creators and how, with tremendous ingenuity and tongue-in-cheek wit, publishers and artists alike fought to circumvent government censorship.
Three years in the making, this XXL edition presents reproductions of the finest extant impressions from the vaults of museums and private collections across the globe―many newly photographed especially for this project. Some 17 stunning fold-outs invite us to study even the subtlest details, while extensive descriptions guide us through this frantic period in Japanese art history.
Features:
The work of 89 artists, from the world-renowned to the unfamiliar
7 chapters organized chronologically to trace the history of the medium from 1680 to 1938
17 fold-outs, hand-folded due to their size and specifications
Exclusive reproductions from museums and private collections
An appendix listing all artists and works
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£137.20£142.50Japanese Woodblock Prints
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Japanese Woodblock Prints. 40th Ed.
From Edouard Manet’s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh’s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe―but often remains misunderstood as an “exotic” artifact that helped inspire Western creativity.
The fact is that the Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon of which there exists no Western equivalent. Some of the most disruptive ideas in modern art―including, as Karl Marx put it, that “all that is solid melts into air”―were invented in Japan in the 1700s and expressed like never before in the designs of such masters as Hokusai, Utamaro, and Hiroshige in the early 19th century.
This volume, derived from the original XXL monograph, lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art form by presenting the most exceptional Japanese woodblock prints in their historical context. Ranging from the 17th-century development of decadent ukiyo-e, or “pictures of the floating world,” to the decline and later resurgence of prints in the early 20th century, the images collected in this edition make up an unmatched record not only of a unique genre in art history, but also of the shifting mores and cultural development of Japan.
From mystical mountains to snowy passes, samurai swordsmen to sex workers in shop windows, each piece is explored as a work of art in its own right, revealing the stories and people behind the motifs. We discover the four pillars of the woodblock print―beauties, actors, landscapes, and bird-and-flower compositions―alongside depictions of sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, or enticing courtesans―rock stars who populated the “floating world” and whose fan bases fueled the frenzied production of woodblock prints. We delve into the horrifying and the obscure in prints where demons, ghosts, man-eaters, and otherworldly creatures torment the living―stunning images that continue to influence Japanese manga, film, and video games to this day. We witness how, in their incredible breadth, from everyday scenes to erotica, the martial to the mythological, these works are united by the technical mastery and infallible eye of their creators and how, with tremendous ingenuity and tongue-in-cheek wit, publishers and artists alike fought to circumvent government censorship.
As part of our 40th anniversary series, this edition compiles the finest extant impressions from museums and private collections across the globe in a lightweight, accessible format, offering extensive descriptions to guide us through this frantic period in Japanese art history.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program―now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production.
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Japanese Woodblocks Mini Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
This calendar is filled with a visually dazzling array of woodblock prints from masterful Japanese artists Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. The artworks feature dramatic rocky cliffs, natural beauty and mountainous landscapes, all created in a mesmerizing style and displayed with vibrant colours. In this mini calendar, informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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Japanese Woodblocks Set of 3 Mini Notebooks (Mini Notebook Collections)
The Japanese Woodblocks Set of 3 Mini Notebooks features a collection of three mini, foiled notebooks with alternating lined and blank pages. Each notebook has a different beautiful design: The Great Wave, Plum Garden and Sea at Satta. With a sturdy cover and rounded corners, they are perfect to be carried everywhere!
Woodblock printing is a traditional artistic medium in Japan most renowned for its use in ukiyo-e or ‘floating world’ prints. Both moving and mesmerising, this medium captures scenes with considerable atmosphere and vibrancy whether it be crashing waves, autumn leaves or serene waterfalls. This Collection shows some of the best examples of this beautiful style of Japanese Art.
Flame Tree: The Art of Fine Gifts.
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Japanese Woodblocks Slim Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
This calendar is filled with a visually dazzling array of woodblock prints from masterful Japanese artists Katsushika Hokusai, and Utagawa Hiroshige I and II. The artworks feature dramatic rocky cliffs, natural beauty and mountainous landscapes, all created in a mesmerizing style and displayed with vibrant colours. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.
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Jar Worlds: A Coloring Book for Adults Featuring Whimsical Jars with Fun Fantasy Characters, Adorable Animals, and Magical Scenes for Stress Relief and Relaxation
Discover a whimsical world beyond your wildest dreams with the Jar Worlds Coloring Book for adults and teens!
Each page features a delightful jar filled with whimsical characters, adorable animals, and magical scenes that will transport you to a world of relaxation and joy. Here are some reasons why you will love this fun coloring book:
- 25 hand-drawn illustrations to help you unwind and de-stress
- From cute animals to hatching dragons, and from ocean underworlds to wizardry galaxies
- Thick, high-quality paper that is perfect for coloring with markers, colored pencils, or even watercolors
- Perfect for adults and teens who love to color and want to bring their imagination to life
- Great as a gift for friends and family who love to relax and unwind with coloring
In Jar Worlds coloring book, you’ll find:
- A wizard looking up at the galaxies, wondering what kind of magic lies beyond
- A monkey meditating in nature, surrounded by beautiful flowers and lush greenery
- A beautiful hatching dragon, with intricate scales and patterns that are just waiting to be colored in
- An ocean underworld, with colorful fish and mysterious sea creatures swimming through the depths
- Adorable animals,such as mice, cats, and bears, all living in their own unique jar worlds
With Jar Worlds, you can let your creativity run wild and explore new worlds of fantasy and whimsy. So, grab your favorite coloring supplies, find a quiet spot, and let the stress melt away as you bring these beautiful jars to life.
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Joe Tilson
Joe Tilson RA (b.1928) is one of the great figures in post-war British art and a pivotal artist of the British Pop Art movement during the 1960s. Still working, and still evolving, he has continued to explore many new directions and a great variety of mediums since moving away from his Pop origins. Astonishingly, no general monograph documenting all these phases of Tilson’s prolific production has ever been published. This book remedies this through a series of insightful chapters, exploring each decade of the artist’s career, written by Marco Livingstone, a respected authority on British contemporary art. Featuring a lively and visually rich design, this unique work will guide the reader through the evolution of one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary British art.Read more
£36.60£42.80Joe Tilson
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Johanna’s Christmas: A Festive Colouring Book
From the international bestselling illustrator and Queen of Colouring Johanna Basford comes a beautiful celebration of all things festive to colour, complete and embellish. Includes perforated and pull-out art prints, ideal for framing or giving as festive greetings.
‘The colourists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford’ — New York Magazine
‘Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford’s imagination’ — The Huffington Post*******************************************************************************************
Delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts are all waiting to be brought to life in this collection of pull-out prints from ink evangelist Johanna Basford. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna’s Christmas is a celebration of this wonderful holiday season that invites you to pick up your pens and pencils to colour, complete or embellish each of the festive artworks.Hidden in this book are a flock of elusive little robins – can you spot them all?
For this fun and festive colouring book Johanna has picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates and compliments your chosen colour palette. The smooth, untextured pages allows for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with coloured pencils, or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering.
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£11.90£14.20Johanna’s Christmas: A Festive Colouring Book
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JoJo 6251: The World of Hirohiko Araki
Explore the world of Hirohiko Araki!Hirohiko Araki changed the face of manga forever when he created JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure! The epic story of the Joestar family spans generations, and iconic stories like Phantom Blood, Battle Tendency, Stardust Crusaders, and Diamond Is Unbreakable have made the series a fan favorite—and Araki himself the ultimate fan-favorite artist. JoJo 6251: The World of Hirohiko Araki celebrates his work with an incredible collection of illustrations, foldout posters, and highly desired behind-the-scenes information. Explore the characters, their Stands, and everything you ever wanted to know about heroes like Jotaro Kujo and Josuke Higashikata, and cruel villains like Dio!
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£16.70£19.00JoJo 6251: The World of Hirohiko Araki
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Joke in a Box: How to Write and Draw Jokes
Have you ever been grappling with your creative work, but found yourself hitting a wall?
Here’s the thing—sometimes you push through a wall. And sometimes, you need to reset your mind so that you can attack the problem with fresh eyes. That’s where Joke in a Box comes in!Designed as an at-home version of New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake’s popular workshop, Joke in a Box will provide a gateway into the craft of joke writing and construction, with modular prompts designed to help you see the world in a more playful and inventive way. Presented with care, empathy, and a sense of joy, this 70-card deck full of exercises and ideas is useful not just to gag writing and drawing, but to any form that speaks to you as a creator. Exercises focus on idea generations techniques such as making lists to force comic juxtapositions, drawing exercises (why not mine your junk mail for visual reference and inspiration!), and encouragement.
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£18.50£19.00Joke in a Box: How to Write and Draw Jokes
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Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Guide: Anime Season 1 (Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Anime Guide: Season 1)
The official companion to the first season of the hugely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime.The official companion to the first season of the hugely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime.
Enter the world of jujutsu sorcerers and cursed spirits with Jujutsu Kaisen: The Official Anime Guide: Season 1. Based on the hugely popular manga series by Gege Akutami, this guide to the Jujutsu Kaisen anime will provide readers with everything they wanted to know about the making of the action-packed series.
Discover all the behind-the-scenes details as the anime production team discusses the painstaking work that went into translating the pages of the best-selling manga to animation. Featuring concept art, original storyboards, character design sketches, exclusive interviews, and commentary from the voice actors, this book also includes two double-sided posters and is the ultimate look into the creation of the first season of Jujutsu Kaisen!
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Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts by the Sea
For this landmark 25th book in his highly successful patchwork and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett has chosen the southern coast of England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts — Kaffe Fassett Quilt’s By the Sea!
Beachgoers have long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classic architecture — featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside community has its roots in the fishing industry and was the site of the Norman Conquest’s Battle of Hastings in 1066. Once a popular Victorian resort area, this gem of the southern coast is now experiencing a travel renaissance thanks to a thriving art movement. The gallery section of the book showcases the 21 new designs, all brilliantly photographed on location by Debbie Patterson. The geometric lines of similarly toned beach huts enhance the deep jewel tones of Kaffe’s Maroon Frames. Kaffe’s Vintage Stars has an old-world quality featuring earthy tones that are brilliantly set against the backdrop of a brick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featured on the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, while his confectionary Fruit Sorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspire a cosy afternoon by the beach.
With Kaffe’s classic fabrics and his forward-thinking new designs, quilters can find an eclectic mix of patterns and colours ranging from Philip Jacobs’ eye-catching large-scale floral prints to Brandon Mably’s smaller-scale quirky patterns.
Additionally, Quilts by the Sea includes:
- Creative quilt designs
- detailed step-by-step instructions
- a flat shot of each quilt
- relevant block or assembly diagram
- a how-to section offering more detailed guidance
AND much more…!
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£22.30£28.50Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts by the Sea
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Katsushika Hokusai: The Great Wave 2024 Artisan Art Vegan Leather Diary – Page to View with Notes
Artisan Art Diaries from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment, with well-known art on the embossed cover and beautifully decorated edges. The standard format has a week to view on one page and a lined page opposite for note-taking. And, with flexible, soft touch vegan leather covers, they’re easy to slip into your bag and a pleasure to use. This diary features Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave, off Kanagawa, from his’Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji’ series.
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Kawaii Sweet Treats Coloring Book For Kids: Beautiful Sweet Kawaii Coloring Pages For Cupcakes Cute Desserts, Lovely, Chocolate, Ice Cream, Donuts & … Toddler Girls, Boys Kids…
This Kawaii Sweet Treats coloring book feature:-???? Unique High Quality coloring pages
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????A mouth-watering coloring book for kids and adults of all agesThis Kawaii Sweet Treats Coloring Book simple and more detailed drawings to suit different age and skill level is filled with great variety of 50 different super cute and adorable dessert, cupcake, donut, candy, ice cream, chocolate, food, fruits characters in various scenes Easy Coloring Pages for Toddler Girls, Kids and Adult !
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Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Fantasy Creatures: Draw your own collection of fantastical beasties!
This fourth book in the ‘Kawaii’ series is packed with adorable creatures from a range of cultures and mythologies. In the hands of author-teacher Angela Nguyen, even a three-headed dog is drawn in a style that will have any young artist cooing! This book teaches young readers what kawaii is all about and how to draw any mythical animal in an adorable style. There are clear step-by-step diagrams that are great for visual learners and make it super-easy to follow the instructions. The wonderful beasts are organized by the terrain in which they are found: air, water and land. There is also a section devoted to how young readers can create their own creatures: elephants with tiny wings, bunnies with unfeasibly large ears, and ‘mash-ups’ like giant bats. Angela has created ‘feature spreads’ showing imagined landscapes where some of these creatures might safely graze. Taking cuteness to the next level, this wonderful resource makes drawing instantly achievable and great fun!
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Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Food: Draw adorable animal food art in the cutest style ever!
Hungry for a new drawing challenge? Well, get ready to enter planet cute! In her new collection, artist-author Angela Nguyen turns even the most mundane foods into living, breathing, adorable characters that you will want to draw yourself. As well as cute food-creature fusions such as blueberry kittens and sausage dog hotdogs, in Angela’s captivating world, sleeping cats lounge atop sushi, curl inside donuts, or peek out from pizza crusts.
Including beautifully clear and straightforward step-by-step instructions and minimal text, How to Draw Really Cute Food is great for both visual learners and those interested in learning the essential techniques of kawaii.
With chapters on appetizers, entrees, desserts, snacks and drinks, these inventive designs are sure to delight and amuse.
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Kay Nielsen. 1001 Nights
In the late 1910s, in a Europe ravaged by World War I, Danish illustrator Kay Nielsen put the finishing touches on his illustrations of A Thousand and One Nights. The results are considered masterpieces of early 20th-century illustration: bursting with sumptuous colors of deep blues, reds, and gold leaf, and evoking all the magic of this legendary collection of Indo-Persian and Arabic folktales, compiled between the 8th and 13th centuries.However, publishers retreated from Nielsen’s project in the financially strapped postwar climate, and the publication never happened. A rising star, Nielsen moved on to other work. This world heritage classic’s spectacular pen, ink, and watercolor images remained under lock and key for 40 years. Published just once in the 1970s, the illustrations were rescued from oblivion after Nielsen’s death in 1957 and are now held by the UCLA Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, the Art Institute of Chicago, and in two private collections.This publication is a unique compilation of fine art prints and stunning illustrations reproduced directly from Nielsen’s original watercolors―the only complete set of his extraordinary drawings to have survived. The book features descriptions of all of the images and three generously illustrated essays on the making of this series, the origin of Nielsen’s unique imagery, and a history of the tales. In addition, it shows many unpublished or rarely seen artworks by Nielsen and intricate black-and-white drawings Nielsen created for the original publication.
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£35.20£47.50Kay Nielsen. 1001 Nights
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Ken Light: Course of the Empire
A decade ago, Ken Light traveled across the United States photographing the country, an empire he realized was the most fragile of organisms. The photographs of the earlier years in this book create the context for understanding how America lost its way. Light reached all four corners of the country to document people across race, class and political lines. We see the heartland and the coastal cities, Wall Street and rural small towns.As he continued, seismic changes erupted across America and the country descended into an age of crisis. He photographed protests and Washington politicians in Congress and the White House, climate change disasters and environmental defenders, the rise of the regime of Donald Trump, the Trump rallies and America’s reactions to it all. He comprehensively probed the fractured social and economic condition, going beyond the tropes of inequality we all recite by heart to create a visual portrait of a country mired in calamity, its people deeply splintered, angry and in pain.
The resulting portrait of the American social landscape is a riveting historical and visual record of a complicated country in a complicated time. It is compelling, and one of the earliest photographic accounts of an age that historians and citizens will be scrutinizing for generations to come.
Course of Empire is a hard and unsparing look at the United States in the last decade, a period marked by protest, political polarization, racialized violence, income inequality, climate change-induced disaster, and a deadly pandemic. In this series of black-and-white pictures made across the country, Light captures the divisiveness and collective insanity that characterized American life in the Trump era. He does not tread lightly. This bold and affecting work is an angry indictment of a country gone off the rails. –Erin O’Toole, Baker Street Foundation Associate Curator of Photography, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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£20.80£38.00Ken Light: Course of the Empire
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Kerry James Marshall: The Complete Prints: The Complete Graphic Work
This catalog raisonné offers the first public account of these important works and the first in-depth study of the role of printed images and print processes in Marshall’s work as a whole.One of the most important American contemporary artists, Kerry James Marshall is known for artworks that address the ‘crisis of under-representation’ of the black figure in the pictorial traditions of the Western world, from museums to comic books. His work has been widely celebrated in major museum retrospectives such as Kerry James Marshall: Painting and Other Stuff (Antwerp, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Madrid) in 2014 and Mastry (Chicago, New York, Los Angeles) in 2017, and through numerous awards, including a MacArthur Fellowship in 1997.
Best known as a painter, Marshall has throughout his career also produced a vast graphic oeuvre that has been seldom seen and rarely documented. An assiduous worker, he spent his youth acquiring time-honored skills of art – drawing and painting, but also wood engraving and printing. By his midtwenties, he recalls, ‘I could paint in egg tempera.… I was good at printmaking. I could do woodcuts, etchings, aquatints. I knew all of those techniques.’
Most of his prints have been produced not in professional print workshops, but by the artist, working alone in his studio. They range from images the size of postcards to his 50-foot-long, 12 panel woodcut Untitled (1998–99), to iterations of his ongoing magnum opus, Rythm Mastr. And while some have entered prominent museum collections, many exist only in private collections or the artist’s archive and are unknown to the public.
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Knit a Mini Ocean: 20 tiny sea creatures to knit
Knit 20 tiny, adorable sea creatures!
Choose from a shoal of ocean favourites, including sharks, dolphins and orca, as well as dazzling blue tangs, colourful clownfish and even a few mischievous mermaids! The sizes range between 3 and 12cm (1.25 and 4.75in), so these sweet little projects are perfect for using up your yarn stash.
Complete with step-by-step sewing-up, stuffing and embroidery techniques, these fun, simple patterns are ideal for knitters of all skill levels.
This adorable book is a redesigned re-issue of Mini Knitted Ocean (9781782212324), 2016.
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Komorebi: The Art of Djamila Knopf
Illustrator Djamila Knopf leads us through her world, where anime-influenced characters, exquisite settings, and the process of creating fantasies enchant her fans worldwide. Having settled on her own authentic, creative style, featuring line art and a palette of delicate, yet impactful, colors, Djamila has decided to write a book that charts her journey. Japanese art was a key influence from an early age, and the book illustrates how Djamila has fused her favorite aspects of anime with her own, the result being a unique style that has captured the attention of both art fans and the industry. Her approach to storytelling and ideation are covered in depth; although artists have different approaches, Djamila shares her own experiences and insights to help readers fine-tune their own early stages of creation. As a fantasy artist, symbolism and fantastical scenes have always been part of Djamila’s world, and here she shares how she works with these, as well as finding very personal connections to even the most general of concepts. The final leg of the journey is visiting Djamila’s own studio, where she discusses being an independent artist, her daily routine and workspace, and the practical aspect of time management and motivation.Read more
£21.80£26.60Komorebi: The Art of Djamila Knopf
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La Pérégrination vers l’Ouest: Intégrale des estampes de l’édition japonaise de 1806-1837
Publié en Chine au XVIe siècle, La Pérégrination vers l’Ouest est l’un des romans les plus importants de toute la culture asiatique. Il relate le périple fantastique, à travers l’Asie centrale, d’un moine bouddhiste et de son escorte légendaire : un ogre des sables, un cochon anthropomorphe, un cheval-dragon et, volant sur son nuage avec son bâton magique, l’irrévérencieux Singe-Roi Son Goku, qui donne tout son sel à ce récit sans cesse repris et adapté au fil des siècles, jusqu’au célèbre Dragon Ball de Toriyama Akira. Entre 1806 et 1837, des libraires d’Osaka, au Japon, commandent ainsi 250 gravures, dont une dizaine en couleurs, pour une ambitieuse édition illustrée de l’oeuvre : monstres formidables, voyageurs égarés, combats titanesques… tout le génie des artistes de l’époque d’Edo s’expriment dans ces estampes virtuoses qui, si elles furent longtemps attribuées à Hokusai, sont en fait l’oeuvre de son plus fidèle disciple, Katsushika Taito, et deux autres imagiers talentueux, Ohara Toya et Utagawa Toyohiro. Après un travail considérable de recherche et de restauration, ce livre présente, pour la première fois depuis leur édition originale, l’intégralité de ces images exceptionnelles. Préfacé et commenté sous la direction de Christophe Marquet (EFEO), cet ensemble remarquable permet de découvrir toute la puissance narrative de l’estampe japonaise, terreau visuel du manga moderne.Read more
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La Pérégrination vers l’Ouest: Intégrale des estampes de l’édition japonaise de 1806-1837
Publié en Chine au XVIe siècle, La Pérégrination vers l’Ouest est l’un des romans les plus importants de toute la culture asiatique. Il relate le périple fantastique, à travers l’Asie centrale, d’un moine bouddhiste et de son escorte légendaire : un ogre des sables, un cochon anthropomorphe, un cheval-dragon et, volant sur son nuage avec son bâton magique, l’irrévérencieux Singe-Roi Son Goku, qui donne tout son sel à ce récit sans cesse repris et adapté au fil des siècles, jusqu’au célèbre Dragon Ball de Toriyama Akira. Entre 1806 et 1837, des libraires d’Osaka, au Japon, commandent ainsi 250 gravures, dont une dizaine en couleurs, pour une ambitieuse édition illustrée de l’oeuvre : monstres formidables, voyageurs égarés, combats titanesques… tout le génie des artistes de l’époque d’Edo s’expriment dans ces estampes virtuoses qui, si elles furent longtemps attribuées à Hokusai, sont en fait l’oeuvre de son plus fidèle disciple, Katsushika Taito, et deux autres imagiers talentueux, Ohara Toya et Utagawa Toyohiro. Après un travail considérable de recherche et de restauration, ce livre présente, pour la première fois depuis leur édition originale, l’intégralité de ces images exceptionnelles. Préfacé et commenté sous la direction de Christophe Marquet (EFEO), cet ensemble remarquable permet de découvrir toute la puissance narrative de l’estampe japonaise, terreau visuel du manga moderne.Read more
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LA Woman
Estevan Oriol is hailed as the eye of the new wave Latino aesthetic. Coming up from the streets and the Hip Hop scene, his rough and ready images of his neighborhood homies caught the attention of major media and music players. Oriol has since been commissioned by Nike and Cadillac, as well as directing music videos for Eminem, Linkin Park, D12 and Xzibit. He began taking pictures of his neighborhood and low-rider culture and soon discovered his incredible talent for capturing raw street life. He is now one of the most sought after photographers in the urban community.Read more
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Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Coloring Book: Big and Simple Pattern Colouring Book for Adults, Beginners and Seniors Volume 2 | Unique Designs … to Color | Interesting…
Introducing the Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Colouring Book Part 2 !- This amazing colouring book is perfect for anyone looking for a fun and relaxing activity. With its black pages, you can use markers or colored pencils without worrying about any bleed-through onto the next page.
- The mandalas in this colouring book are large, simple, and feature thick lines, making it easy and enjoyable to color them in. The entire page is dedicated to each mandala, providing plenty of space for your creativity to flow. Plus, at the beginning of the book, you’ll find a page to test out your colors and get ready to dive in!
- Using this colouring book is a wonderful way to unwind and destress. It’s an excellent way to quiet your mind and focus on something calming and peaceful. The intricate designs and patterns of the mandalas will transport you to a meditative state, allowing you to fully relax and escape from the stresses of daily life.
- Benefits of using this colouring book include increased creativity, improved focus, and reduced anxiety. With every stroke of your pencil or marker, you’ll feel a sense of calm and tranquility wash over you, helping you to unwind and find inner peace.
The Large Print Bold And Easy Mandalas Colouring Book Volume 2 is the perfect addition to your collection, providing a fun and relaxing experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. So why wait? Treat yourself to this one-of-a-kind colouring book today and start coloring your way to a more peaceful and creative life!
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large print Christmas color by number adult coloring book: big and easy coloring books for adult and seniors, beginners, men and women, stress relief and relaxing.
large print christmas color by number adult coloring booktake time for relaxation as the holiday season approaches with this gorgeous and simple-to-see country christmas color by number adult coloring book .
our christmas coloring book features easy, stress-relieving festive scenes with bold lines is a perfect, joyful, winter coloring companion for seniors, beginners and anyone who enjoys less intricate coloring.
cute christmas characters, cozy festive scenes, playful Santa’s, beautiful Christmas trees, presents, ribbons, decorations and holiday cheer to help celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
reasons to enjoy this bookbooks details:
large 8.5 x 11″ inch
pages 102
professional-quality designs and 50 designs
great for all pen, pencil, and marker types
hours upon hours of coloring enjoyment
ideal for any skill level
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Learn How to Paint with Airbrush For Beginners: Volume 34 (Learn to Draw Book Series)
Learn How to Paint with Airbrush For Beginners TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: MATERIALS: COLORS TERMS AIRBRUSH AND ITS MECHANISM MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS BASIC AIRBRUSH EXERCISES: AIRBRUSHING A LINE CONNECTING DOTS GRADATION EFFECTS AIRBRUSH EXERCISES: DROPLETS RETRO TOUCH LIGHTHOUSE SILHOUETTE TANGERINES FRUIT BASKET ORCHID AUTHOR BIO Introduction: First of all, thank you for picking this book, as it proves your sincere interest in the subject of Airbrushing. Second, I’m here to prove to you that it’s easy to learn, as compared to common misconceptions you may have heard. One of them, that you have to be a real artist, is untrue. As with most everyone who is starting to airbrush, you begin with being self-taught by reading books and also trial and error. Eventually, there comes a point when you are doing the same thing over and over and finally get it! Third, remember that proper skills and the right techniques give you a larger percentage for individual success in airbrushing. So, stick with me and I will introduce you to airbrushing and, the things you need to learn to do it correctly, including the right materials tools. Follow along to make your first Airbrush art a masterpiece. So Read this Book carefully and practice the exercises, especially for your trigger control, every day. This is for your own benefit. Work the Airbrush exercises next, so Good Luck and have fun.Read more
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Lettering and Alphabets: 85 Complete Alphabets (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
Not only teaches a full course in professional lettering but contains 85 hand-lettered alphabets. The author discusses such fundamentals as correct pencil grip and how to condense lettering, work with brushes, and more. Many lettering styles including Garamond, Caslon, Bodoni, Formal Script, Barnum, and more.Read more
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Liberty: The History: Treasures from the archives of the luxury department store
Liberty is a heritage brand with one foot firmly planted in the future. Known for its unique, avant-garde design and unmistakeable Art Fabrics, Liberty is celebrated for its blend of bohemian luxury and expert craftsmanship. Rieber discusses not only the historic beginnings of the brand, from Arthur Liberty’s ‘Eastern Bazaar’ to its Art Nouveau furniture, jewellery and clothing designs, whimsical window displays and the Art Fabrics, but also to the innovations in design and printmaking today that have kept Liberty at the forefront of the fashion and textile industries.
Since 1875, Liberty has been synonymous with luxury and great design. Arthur Liberty’s intuitive vision and pioneering spirit led him to travel the world looking for individual pieces to inspire and excite his discerning clientele. Liberty is Arthur’s legacy, and stands for integrity, value, quality and, above all, beautifully designed products. It is this vision and spirit that prevails today within the trademark Tudor building and this same vision and spirit is celebrated in this treasure trove of designs and objects from the store’s archives and vaults.
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Libro de Autógrafos: Libro de fotos y autógrafos. Colecciona firmas de personajes/superhéroes/celebridades de Theme Park Adventures. Diversión de doble página para niños, niñas…
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Prepárate para crear recuerdos inolvidables con el “Libro de Autógrafos”. Captura la magia de conocer a los queridos personajes de Disney y figuras icónicas, creando un tesoro de tu inolvidable travesía por el mundo encantador de la Fantasía.
???? Firmas Mágicas: A medida que recolectas las firmas de los personajes queridos, crearás un álbum único y conmovedor lleno de los autógrafos de tus princesas, héroes y amigos encantadores favoritos.
????️ Atesora los Momentos: Cada firma representa un momento especial de alegría y conexión con el mundo mágico de los Héroes, preservando la emoción y el asombro de conocer a estos personajes queridos.
???? Una Vida de Recuerdos: Captura la emoción de tus aventuras en el Parque Temático, ya sea tu primera visita o una de muchas, mientras recopilas autógrafos que se convertirán en recuerdos preciados durante años.
???? Comparte la Magia: El “Libro de Autógrafos” es el regalo perfecto para entusiastas de todas las edades. Comparte la alegría y emoción de coleccionar autógrafos de Todos los personajes con amigos o familiares y revive el encanto de la experiencia.
Siente la magia en cada autógrafo mientras pasas cada página, creando una colección apreciada de firmas que simbolizan los maravillosos momentos pasados con Todos los personajes. Cada autógrafo es un testimonio del encanto y la alegría del universo Disney.
????️ ¡Crea Recuerdos Infinitos! Aprovecha la magia del “Libro de Autógrafos” y captura las conmovedoras firmas de tus personajes favoritos. Haz que tu experiencia sea verdaderamente inolvidable con este recuerdo preciado. ????????️
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Libro de Autógrafos: Para recoger la firma de su próximo viaje de sus héroes en Theme Park Adventures
????️ Libro de Autógrafos ????
Prepárate para crear recuerdos inolvidables con el “Libro de Autógrafos”. Captura la magia de conocer a los queridos personajes de Disney y figuras icónicas, creando un tesoro de tu inolvidable travesía por el mundo encantador de la Fantasía.
???? Firmas Mágicas: A medida que recolectas las firmas de los personajes queridos, crearás un álbum único y conmovedor lleno de los autógrafos de tus princesas, héroes y amigos encantadores favoritos.
????️ Atesora los Momentos: Cada firma representa un momento especial de alegría y conexión con el mundo mágico de los Héroes, preservando la emoción y el asombro de conocer a estos personajes queridos.
???? Una Vida de Recuerdos: Captura la emoción de tus aventuras en el Parque Temático, ya sea tu primera visita o una de muchas, mientras recopilas autógrafos que se convertirán en recuerdos preciados durante años.
???? Comparte la Magia: El “Libro de Autógrafos” es el regalo perfecto para entusiastas de todas las edades. Comparte la alegría y emoción de coleccionar autógrafos de Todos los personajes con amigos o familiares y revive el encanto de la experiencia.
Siente la magia en cada autógrafo mientras pasas cada página, creando una colección apreciada de firmas que simbolizan los maravillosos momentos pasados con Todos los personajes. Cada autógrafo es un testimonio del encanto y la alegría del universo Disney.
????️ ¡Crea Recuerdos Infinitos! Aprovecha la magia del “Libro de Autógrafos” y captura las conmovedoras firmas de tus personajes favoritos. Haz que tu experiencia sea verdaderamente inolvidable con este recuerdo preciado. ????????️
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Linocut and Reduction Printmaking: Design and techniques
This beautiful book reveals the astonishing flexibility and creative possibilities of the linocut printmaking technique. Written by a leading and innovative linocut printmaker, it focuses on the reduction printing technique and gives detailed, practical help to choosing and using tools and materials, plus generous creative advice on designing specifically for linocut. With over 300 lavish illustrations, it is sure to inspire every aspiring and experienced printmaker to pick up their blade and start cutting. Divided into three parts, this book introduces the reader to the infinite possibilities of working with traditional artist’s lino. Explains the tools and materials you’ll need, as well as vital techniques such as sharpening your tools and installing a printing press. There is instruction on how to draft a design and transfer it to lino, ready for cutting and printing. Finally, there are step-by-step sequences to ten different prints, broken down into layers and showing the build-up of colours.Read more
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Linocut for Artists and Designers
Linocut is used to stunning effect by artists, illustrators and designers because of its strong graphic qualities, accessibility and versatility. Whether you are printing by hand on your kitchen table or on a press in a print studio, this book gets you started and goes on to explore the myriad creative applications of linocut. It encourages you to experiment with different approaches to image making and explores new ways of thinking about how linocut can be used. Detailed information on which tools to buy, where to find the best materials, and how to set up your working space are included. There are clear, step-by-step instructions to a series of projects that develop your techniques and ideas. Over 300 colour illustrations, and profiles of eight international linocut practitioners provide insight and inspiration. Nick Morley shares his experience and specialist knowledge to make this practical guide an essential companion for everyone interested in this addictive and absorbing medium.Read more
£17.50£19.00Linocut for Artists and Designers
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Linocut: A Creative Guide to Making Beautiful Prints
A step-by-step guide on how to create personal and contemporary linocut prints.
A linocut is a relief print created by carving a design into a printing block. It is the uncut surface, not the carved away areas, that gives you your image when you roll it with ink, lay paper on top then apply pressure to produce a print.
With 18 easy-to-follow projects that can be adapted to suit your own ideas, experienced printmaker Sam Marshall guides you through the whole process – from the drawing to the carving to the inking to the printing – of creating your own beautiful prints and handmade cards whether you are working from your kitchen table or a more advanced studio set-up.
By taking inspiration from everyday life, Sam helps you to build your confidence with observational drawing. Featuring step-by-step projects, the book demonstrates a range of skills with low-cost materials to produce simple linocuts, reduction linocuts and colourful multi-block prints. You will also learn more experimental techniques such as combining monoprint, chine collé, jigsaw linocuts and rainbow rolls and pick up handy tips on subjects such as ‘noise’ and editioning your prints.
Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Sam’s own drawings and linocuts, and featuring the work of 5 talented printmakers, Linocut is an essential guide to linocut printmaking. Packed with creative and practical advice to guide and encourage you, whether you’re just starting out, returning to the craft or looking to expand your printmaking skills.
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Linocut: Learn in a Weekend
By your own hand, prints to be proud of in no time at all.Nick Morley is a seasoned expert at guiding aspiring printmakers through their first projects, and this accessible book distils his knowledge into friendly step-by-step projects, each chosen to demonstrate a particular skill, and illustrated with clear photography.
With templates accompanying each project making it easy to get started, the reader will quickly find themselves growing in confidence and skill.
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£10.10£12.30Linocut: Learn in a Weekend
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