Download or read book Pigments of Your Imagination written by Cathy Taylor and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover magic! Join the vibrant, prismatic world of luminous alcohol inks. Mercurial, versatile, inexpensive, and wildly colorful, alcohol inks are one of the newest mediums to hit the art community. Pigments of Your Imagination is your essential guide for working with alcohol inks, from choosing which inks to use for each project to learning how to maximize your artistic potential with a wide variety of fascinating techniques. Using an assortment of materials and tools, learn how to work on a variety of surfaces, including paper, glass, metal, fabric, and plastic. Find inspiration for your own masterpieces in the step-by-step demos and guest artist gallery. From the beginning craftsperson to the professional artist, Pigments of Your Imagination offers a broad insight into the expansive world of alcohol inks. Explore the limits of your artistic ingenuity with alcohol inks. Jump start your creativity!
Download or read book Alcohol Ink written by Desirée Delâge and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make vibrant abstract art with ink! Includes over twenty step-by-step tutorials on this colorful creative technique. Alcohol inks have exploded onto the art scene with the rise of fluid art techniques such as paint pouring. These accessible inks can be used to create stunning abstract art, even if you’re a total beginner. Through the step-by-step tutorials and exercises in this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know to get started with alcohol ink and how to combine techniques into bold, colorful artworks. In addition to paintings on paper, you’ll discover inspiration and advice on using the techniques to decorate a wide range of surfaces, including ceramics, plastic, glass, wood, and more, to make fashion and home accessories and striking handmade gifts.
Download or read book The Ultimate Fluid Pouring Painting Project Book written by Jane Monteith and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover and master the fun, creative, and colorful methods of fluid pouring and painting with 10 projects, customizable to your personal vision and open to endless variation. Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades, poured into molds or dishes to create coasters, geodes, and agate slices, and can even be formed into vases, vessels, and bowls. Join mixed-media artist and international instructor Jane Monteith, a master of the fluid artforms and creator of the stunningly beautiful and popular paintings called MOD Minis, in this wildly popular new art form. For both novice and experienced artists, this expressive book shares detailed, comprehensive techniques for working with high flow inks and acrylic paints. The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book guides you through a variety of different fluid projects, from fluid-painted collage to resin-poured paints on different substrates. You will: Learn to use various tools and solutions to create beautiful colors and textures on paper. Learn how to work with resin and avoid common mistakes to produce a flawless finish. Gain an understanding of basic color theory and which color combinations go hand in hand to create elegant designs. Become knowledgeable on what types of products to use to create various effects. Understand how to seal and protect your work for years to come. With these creative projects, you'll be making your own beautiful fluid artwork in no time!
Download or read book 20 Projects for Alcohol Inks written by Karen Walker and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using your creativity and the vibrant medium of alcohol inks, create these 20 beautiful representational paintings. With a broad range of painting subjects including florals, animals,landscapes, and more, these projects demonstrate a variety of approachesto alcohol ink painting to inspire and ignite creativity. Step-by-step photos make each project a learning opportunity. The projects are arranged to build skills and practice specific basic techniques. For experienced artists and those just beginning to explore artand alcohol inks, these are time-tested methods for workingwith this mesmerizing and unpredictable medium. Learn ink flow, texturing, lifting, and masking, which are used to control the ink while maintaining exciting vibrancy, fluidity, and spontaneity. Loosen up your painting and discover the joy and passion of alcohol inks!
Download or read book Make Ink written by Jason Logan and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The pigments he concocts from these humble beginnings are as fun to make as they are eye-opening to work with . . . the world never quite looks the same.” —MarthaStewart.com A 2018 Best Book of the Year—The Guardian The Toronto Ink Company was founded in 2014 by designer and artist Jason Logan as a citizen science experiment to make eco-friendly, urban ink from street-harvested pigments. In Make Ink, Logan delves into the history of inkmaking and the science of distilling pigment from the natural world. Readers will learn how to forage for materials such as soot, rust, cigarette butts, peach pits, and black walnut, then how to mix, test, and transform these ingredients into rich, vibrant inks that are sensitive to both place and environment. Organized by color, and featuring lovely minimalist photography throughout, Make Ink combines science, art, and craft to instill the basics of ink making and demonstrate the beauty and necessity of engaging with one of mankind’s oldest tools of communication. “Logan demystifies the process, encouraging experimentation and taking a fresh look at urban environments.” —NPR “The book is full of inspiration and takes a lot of the mystery out of ink making, at least at its simplest level. And it also reminds me why I love ink—any ink or liquid color as much as I do.” —The Well-Appointed Desk “Quite a few recipes . . . that use color from the kitchen: carrots, black beans, blueberries, turmeric, and onion skins all make beautiful ink colors.” —Design Observer “Make Ink opens up about methods, providing an open source guide to DIY ink.” —CityLab
Download or read book Resin Art A Step by Step Guide for Beginners written by Tatiana Danilova and published by Artan Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide contains all the information about Resin Art needed for a beginner to start like a Pro: Resin art basics (safety, materials and tools, dyes and additives, surfaces, primers, composition, principles of color, and more) Tips and tricks for achieving beautiful results every time and creating your own one-of-a-kind creations 14 DIY lessons for creating pictures (abstraction, sea, geode, marble, clock, and cosmos) and various epoxy resin products (cups, jewelry, coasters, vases, toys, cutting boards, and trays) Step-by-step techniques and coordinating photography for each project This guide is suitable for: Art beginners who have no drawing experience or just want to find a new hobby Creative people who love everything unusual, creative and open to experimentation Surprise-lovers who are to make an unusual gift to relatives or friends with their own hands Design connoisseurs who want to decorate their home or office with a picture in the style of their interior The author of the guide is an artist Tatiana Danilova, who has been teaching adults resin art, alcohol ink, and fluid art techniques for over three years at her own art studio.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Anatomy for Artists Illustrators written by Gottfried Bammes and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in German in 1964, Professor Gottfried Bammes Die Gestalt des Menschen is still considered the definitive guide to drawing the human form. Having undergone numerous editions since it was first published and still much in demand today, this, the first ever English translation of the complete work, has been long awaited. Based on the most recent German edition and faithful to the original, it contains over 1200 photographs, diagrams and drawings, including work by the author himself, and spans over 500 pages. Now, both new and experienced English-speaking artists and illustrators can benefit from the vast body of knowledge accumulated and lovingly presented by Professor Bammes in his acclaimed work. This comprehensive guide begins with the history of human anatomy for artists, and its influence on the development of the artistic visualisation of the body. Bammes goes on to explore in depth the human skeleton and musculature; the proportions of the body; the static and dynamic laws of posture and movement; body language; and the interrelationships of the various elements of the body. Through his systematic and practical approach to teaching, the reader will acquire an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and the ways in which it can be used to express the human form in art.
Download or read book Creative Watercolor written by Ana Victoria Calderon and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Watercolor offers beginners a fun, modern, and practical approach to a timeless medium with instructions on how to paint simple motifs and lettering and embellish projects beautifully. In Creative Watercolor, popular watercolor artist and workshop instructor Ana Victoria Calderon shares her step-by-step techniques for painting modern motifs in this classic medium. Through a series of easy tutorials and projects, you will: Get an overview of basic materials and tools, plus options for embellishing your paintings Master essential techniques, starting with easy warm-up activities, learning to layer, and getting into the flow with watercolor, plus an introduction to scanning and digital editing for making multiples Learn to paint a variety of simple, beautiful motifs: flowers and leaves, butterflies and critters, fruits and vegetables, and delightful lettering Use what you've learned to create unique, stylish stationery, including beautiful invitations, place cards, menus, monograms, recipe gift cards, thank you notes—any project you can imagine, for any kind of event you can think of! There's never been a better time to dive into the world of watercolor, so why wait? Grab a brush and get painting! Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Download or read book Rock Art Handbook written by Samantha Sarles and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • With more than 30 step-by-step tutorials, this is the comprehensive rock art resource. • Covers many different craft techniques for decorating rocks: puffy paint, acrylic paint, oil pastels, gelatos, art pens, and more. • Parenting resource—Great craft for parents to do with kids. Cross-merchandizing opportunity with paints and pens. • The author’s rock doodling Facebook video has nearly 2 million views; her galaxy rock video has 500,000+. • Featured in a recent TODAY show report, “kindness rock” painting is a full-scale trend!
Download or read book Creating Art with Alcohol Ink written by Laurie Williams and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2022-12-19 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alcohol Ink Guide will show you how to paint with alcohol ink! In this complete painting book, you’ll discover 12 different painting techniques – from pouring, dripping, and blowing to blending, masking, brush painting, and more – so you can practice and master them all! Also included are opening overviews on the basics of alcohol inks, surfaces, color theory, and other essential topics to know. Stunning step-by-step alcohol ink painting projects are provided to recreate beautiful birch trees, tropical scenes, mountain landscapes, and even home décor items! With so many easy-to-follow technique tutorials and inspiring projects, Alcohol Ink Guide is an absolute must-have resource!
Download or read book Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media written by Ana Victoria Calderon and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Creative Watercolor and Mixed Media, popular watercolor artist, instructor, and author Ana Victoria Calderon shares her simple step-by-step techniques for painting exciting and colorful motifs by combining watercolor with a variety of other user-friendly materials. Start with the essentials—paint, paper, and brushes—then learn about the featured mediums for mixing, including masking fluid, gold leaf, bleach, salt, and alcohol Take a step-by-step look at fundamental watercolor techniques Learn to paint a variety of striking organic motifs and surface effects, including stirring skies and clouds, sparkling galaxies, flowing oceans, and dazzling crystals Find great project ideas for stylish gifts and stationery Whether you're new to the medium or are looking to add new techniques to your watercolor practice, go grab a brush, paints, and some easy-to-use materials and take a beautiful creative journey with watercolor! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Download or read book Acrylic Painting Mediums and Methods written by Rheni Tauchid and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2018-06-21 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new, sophisticated, comprehensive reference book will inspire and instruct painters on how to handle today's acrylics in innovative and individualistic ways. Acrylics have grown into the most adaptable art material for the modern age. Developments in the pigment industry have given acrylics a remarkably permanent, rich, and abundant palette, making it the favorite medium of many contemporary artists. As colors are being developed, their chemical components are also enhanced for better texture and handling. Art-supplies vendors now offer acrylic mediums for thinning, thickening, glazing, molding, pouring, texturing, and dozens of other uses. Even experienced acrylic painters can be confused—even intimidated—by this staggering diversity of products. Painter and art materials expert Rhéni Tauchid simplifies this daunting subject, clearly explaining each type of medium and suggesting ways it can enhance your painting practice. Over twenty step-by-step demonstrations teach you how to apply mediums to create vibrant colors, sensuous surfaces, and striking visual effects. Hundreds of beautiful photos illustrate mediums’ almost limitless potential and show you how other artists—both abstract and realist—are employing mediums to push their art in new creative directions. The first book of its kind, this essential reference belongs on every acrylic painter’s shelf. Includes the Work of Contemporary Masters: Nick Bantock, Diane Black, Bruno Capolongo, Pauline Conley, Marc Courtemanche, Marie-Claude Delcourt, Claire Desjardins, Marion Fischer, Heather Haynes, Lorena Kloosterboer, Suzy Lamont, Marie Lannoo, Connie Morris, Barry Oretsky, Lori Richards, Hester Simpson, Ksenia Sizaya, Rhéni Tauchid, Alice Teichert, Beth ten Hove, Sharlena Wood, and Heather Midori Yamada.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Life Drawing written by Gottfried Bammes and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete course, packed with instruction and profusely illustrated. This fantastic book is all you need if you want to start drawing the figure, or if you want to develop your life drawing skills. It is the ultimate reference book, a most inspirational guide and above all it offers everything you ever needed to know, including tips on simple ways to get it right, essential advice on anatomy, help with easy drawing methods and many different examples of the drawn figure. It is important to understand how the body works and detailed sections show hands, feet, faces, limbs and much more.
Download or read book Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light written by Elizabeth Kincaid and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2008-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover simple and effective techniques that will infuse your watercolor paintings with stunning highlights and vivid depths, all demonstrated in clear step-by-step exercises. Inside you will learn how to: Create paintings brimming with color using transparent layering techniques Innovate with masking materials to create crisp edges and eye-catching light effects Use tone and contrast to bring your paintings to life Packed with practical information for using color and light, Paint Watercolors that Dance with Light will transform your art.
Download or read book The Ultimate Guide for Polymer Clay Art and Craft Crackle Techniques written by Ilysa Ginsburg and published by Ilki Media Inc.. This book was released on 2013-12-08 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this tutorial, we will show you how to use many products to produce different crackle techniques. There are 14 techniques with 32 variations, 102 photos and 5 videos (almost an hour!) included in this tutorial. With the techniques you will learn, you can create crackled finishes on flat and rounded pieces, use many of the mixed-media supplies you already have on hand, and perhaps discover some new favorites! Never before have ALL of the crackle techniques for polymer clay been brought together in one place in a tutorial like this. We have experimented and tested many products and tools to bring you an ultimate guide where you will surely find a technique or two that speak to you, that you find easy to execute, and it will be easy to find and buy the materials you need. Ilysa and Kira have been creating tutorials for over 7 years together on their popular Youtube Channel PolymerClayTV, their website PolymerClayProductions.com, and in the art club in their private and fun crafting community CraftyLink.com. They have mastered the art of podcast and videocast, using Hi-Def cameras for recordings, and live webcasts for their podcasts. They've published a book together with F&W Media, called Polymer Clay Art Jewelry- How to Make polymer clay jewelry using new techniques. We are Ilysa Ginsburg and Kira Slye, and we have been creating with polymer clay for over 20 years. We are partners in PolymerClayTV, and co-authored a polymer clay how-to book called Polymer Clay Art Jewelry- How to make polymer clay jewelry using new techniques. We really mean it when we say new because we spend a lot of time testing and trying products from the art world (and sometimes not, sometimes we just see something interesting and give it a try) so that we can bring our discoveries to you. We hope you enjoy it and come back for more- there is an Ultimate Guides section on our website, PolymerClayTV.com where you can find free info and more tutorials. Have fun! And remember, if you have questions, you can easily contact us in the community at CraftyLink.com.
Download or read book Beginner s Guide to Community based Arts written by Keith Knight and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten transformative local arts projects come alive in this comics-illustrated training manual for youth leaders and teachers.
Download or read book Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide written by June Rollins and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreamscaping with alcohol inks is a fun, relaxing, intuitive art process using no pre-planned sketches or brushes. You don't need to be able to draw or have prior art experience to create Dreamscapes.Dreamscaping is affordable! No expensive brushes are needed. It's amazing how beautiful, flowing abstracts with the look of stained glass effortlessly emerge with a simple, plastic coffee stirrer or plastic straw! This book is a quick reference guide for the beginner and the more experienced artist. It explains supplies, tools, terms, techniques and tips for Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping and describes the characteristics of the three major alcohol ink brands: Adirondack, Piñata Colors and Spectrum Noir. Flow enhancing extenders and a variety of metallic mixatives which add texture and special effects are also explained. It features a total of 185 full color images with 55 being completed Dreamscapes with the ink brands and colors used to create them. Plus, learn from FOUR, full color, step-by-step, demonstrations, progressing from beginner to advanced on Yupo and ceramic tile showing the Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Process from beginning to completion. Also included are sources to buy and common questions and answers. You don't need to journey alone! This book gives links to Alcohol Ink Art Social Media Community Groups, where you can share your alcohol ink art creations, ask questions and learn from others.If you have no art experience and long to develop your artistic potential, this reference guide is perfect for you. If you are an experienced artist who has become too "technique driven" and lost the joy of creating, "Alcohol Ink Dreamscaping Quick Reference Guide" can help bring back a spirit of play and discovery.Discover and reclaim your inner artist today by Dreamscaping with June Rollins!
