A comprehensive art course that reveals Leonardo da Vinci's incredible life, work, and legacy. Explore the techniques, principles, and practice of Da Vinci's work: from the Vitruvian Man and the Mona Lisa to the La Scapigliata. With reproductions from his original sketchbooks that show the beauty, detail and incredible accuracy of his work to provide you with a greater insight of the Golden Ratio, the human form, sfumato, perspective and proportion. Step-by-step exercises...
A revised edition of this classic work, with fresh, original content for fashion design and illustration students of all levels and ability. Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand ...
Create beautiful paper birds with this easy origami guide, featuring 10 tutorials and 400 pages of high-quality origami paper for you to get folding right away. Provides hours of enjoyment, creating lovely avian designs that can be used for home decor, greetings cards, and gifts - or simply just for the fun of folding! Ten step-by-step tutorials show you how to fold a range of gorgeous stylised paper birds, including: swan, crow, crane, duck, owl, and cormorant Each tutor...
Does woodworking intimidate you? It's okay if it does, you're not alone. But the world of woodworking has been waiting for you, and this book is ready to welcome you in with open arms. It's time to let go of the fear, cut through the jargon, and start making things. Written by a self-taught female woodworker, and aimed at absolute beginners, you'll find all the skills and encouragement you need within these pages. From learning about tools and techniques to tips and tricks, ...
More than a dozen years after the last cars rolled off the production lines in Trollhattan, Saab still commands a keen following among car enthusiasts around the world. During the 60 years of its existence, Saab became renowned for the aerodynamic design, technical innovation and sturdy construction of its cars, which famously appealed to individualists and creative thinkers. This handy full-colour guide covers the complete history of Saab's cars. The story begins with the 'U...
A comprehensive pictorial history of Volvo cars produced from 1945 up to and including models in production in 1995. This really is the ‘go-to’ publication if you need to compare specific models. The many models are categorised and detailed across several chapters.This book is a trip down memory lane for any post-war car enthusiast with fantastic illustrations from several sources, including line drawings, black & white plus colour period photos including interior detail. All...
Get your colour fix - anytime, anywhere - with The Box of Swatches. For creative minds, few things spark inspiration like a perfect palette. The Box of Swatches is the ultimate tool for colour lovers - whether you're choosing yarn for your next blanket, planning a bold new outfit, designing interiors, or laying out your next digital project. With 72 beautifully curated colour swatch cards and a handy poster and infographic introducing colour theory, this is a box of endless ...
Draw Manga Action shows all you need to capture epic battles, heroes in cool poses or charismatic sports figures. Features the basics of drawing and the design of exciting hero characters Includes the accurate representation of movement and perspective for drawing your own comic panels For additional inspiration, the book includes a gallery of the author's own action artwork Immerse yourself in this action-packed Manga world and create brilliant characters bursting with...
A comprehensive pictorial history of BMW cars covering the post-war models right through to 2013 when electric and hybrid models started to make an appearance. The detailed text covers all model ranges, and includes full specs, colour variations and styling details. Illustrations include period photographs, advertising brochures, and original drawings. Complementing the historical content are technical specifications, ongoing production changes, and build figures, making this...
