Download or read book Seasonal Silhouettes written by Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts and published by Landauer Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beloved fabric and quilt pattern designer Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts has designed 12 gorgeous quilt blocks that take you through the seasons of the year. 5 appliqué quilt block project settings provide the foundation for creating a one, two or four block appliqué project as well as a 12 block-12 month full-size calendar quilt. Each appliqué quilt block features one or more of Edyta Sitar’s beautifully crafted “silhouettes” for raw-edge machine appliqué. Background quilting enhances the beauty and detail of each appliqué quilt block. Step-by-step how-to and instructions for Edyta’s raw-edge appliqué technique Full-size appliqué templates Concise and clear how-to for background quilting Edyta’s favorite quilt binding technique Full-size placement diagrams for each of the 12 blocks Five block settings: wall art, a table runner, a bed topper, a wallhanging and a full-size quilt

Download or read book Street Photography Assignments written by Valerie Jardin and published by Rocky Nook, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to train your eye and improve your timing in order to capture the decisive moment!

Whether it’s due to social media or the introduction of great rangefinder-style digital cameras over a decade ago, street photography has experienced a remarkable resurgence in recent years. You can be roaming the streets of a classic urban environment (New York, Paris, Tokyo) or on a simple photo walk around a quiet neighborhood—it has never been more popular to pursue the art of capturing those candid, fleeting moments that happen throughout the day, of freezing a moment in time and transforming the ordinary into an extraordinary photograph.

But learning to see light and moment, to make quick decisions, and to nail a photographic composition are all crucial skills you must master in order to become a good street photographer. Photographer, instructor, and author Valerie Jardin has been teaching photographers how to take better photographs for years, and in Street Photography Assignments: 75 Reasons to Hit the Streets and Learn, she provides dozens of prompts for you to practice in order to refine and improve your craft.

These activities focus on themes such as:

Each assignment includes a description of the technique, various tips and tricks to practice, technical and compositional considerations, and an example photo that Jardin has captured when practicing the same exercise. Whether you have 30 minutes or 3 hours, each assignment is an opportunity for you to take your camera and hit the streets. No more excuses!

Download or read book PHOTO52 written by Chris Gatcum and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most challenging aspects in photography is discovering new subjects to shoot. Once the basics have been mastered, the key to developing your skills and experience is through practice, but finding the motivation to keep taking pictures can be hard. Author and photographer Chris Gatcum solves the problem in this inspirational book that delivers 52 photography projects offering something new to shoot every week, ensuring a year of fun, informative and practical shooting ideas to make you a better photographer. - Discover new skills, techniques and photographic genres. - Stay inspired with something new to shoot every week of the year. - All projects rated by difficulty level to ensure you learn and develop at your own pace. - 52 photography ideas guaranteed to radically improve your photography.

Download or read book The Silhouette Solution written by Brenda Cooper and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radically simple and universally flattering system for getting dressed, from the Emmy Award–winning stylist who turned Fran Drescher of The Nanny into a fashion icon “Brenda’s capsule wardrobe system is a lifesaver. I will never look at my clothes the same way again!”—Fran Drescher, star and co-creator of The Nanny Using your existing clothes plus a splash of something new, The Silhouette Solution provides a method that transforms how you’ll view your wardrobe, your style, and ultimately, yourself. With just four tops, four bottoms, and a few pairs of shoes, Brenda Cooper shows you how to create the foundation for a fabulously functional wardrobe. Regardless of your age, size, body type, or budget, you’ll have a set of modern, versatile, mix-and-match pieces that work for every occasion of your life. Learn how to effortlessly: • Coordinate comfortable, stylish outfits • Discover your true style ID • Accept your body with loving kindness • Reinvent your wardrobe • Know exactly what to shop for • And enjoy a newfound fashion freedom With The Silhouette Solution’s strategy, you’ll get out the door in a fraction of the time, feeling beautiful and at home in your body. That kind of empowerment is always in style!

Download or read book Creative Photography written by Chris Gatcum and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experiment with new projects and techniques, and create arresting images time and again Digital cameras have made it easy for us all to take photos that are, technically, perfect: clearly exposed, sharply focused, and beautifully composed. However, what most photographers want from their photography is something more personal, more individual - in short, more creative. In this sequel to the highly successful Creative Digital Photography: 52 Weekend Projects, respected author and prize-winning photographer Chris Gatcum will show you how to create images that pack that creative punch and involve fun.

Download or read book 29 Landscape Photography Secrets You Must Know written by Tim Shields and published by Photography Academy. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The guide for creating perfectly sharp landscape photographs. 29 Landscape Photography Secrets You Must Know gives users advice on how to overcome the most common problems every new photographer will face in their journey.

Download or read book Stunning Silhouettes written by Betty Christy and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Silhouettes written by Sharyn Sowell and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafters will learn four beautiful ways to make their own silhouettes: by casting a shadow and tracing along the edges.

Download or read book Dazzling Women Designers written by Jill Bryant and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The work of women designers touches every part of our lives. In the 1920s British furniture designer and architect Eileen Gray developed ideas for homes that still seem modern today. From chairs made of steel tubes to bare-basic rooms, she created an entirely new look. American Suzanne E. Vanderbilt was one of the first women to design cars for General Motors. Designer of cities Jane Jacobs caused controversy in the 1960s with her campaign against a New York expressway that revolutionized the way we understand urban life. And designer Ritu Kumar, known as Òthe grand woman of Indian fashion,Ó is celebrated for bringing the beautiful tradition of embroidery to modern clothes. The other designers profiled in this inspiring collection are landscape architect Cornelia Hahn Oberlander, roboticist Cynthia Breazeal, costume designer Eiko Ishioka, interior designer Aissa Dione, fashion designer Vera Wang, and architect Zaha Hadid.

Download or read book The BetterPhoto Guide to Light written by Jim Miotke and published by BetterPhoto Series. This book was released on 2012-04-03 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical reference for amateur photography enthusiasts explains lighting fundamentals and how to understand and utilize natural, flash and reflector lighting for stronger and more compelling photographs in a variety of settings. By the author of The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Photography. Original.

Download or read book Photographing the Elements written by Gary Eastwood and published by Ilex Press. This book was released on 2012-06-18 with total page 623 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Blizzards, tornados, volcanic eruptions, and desert sandstorms? Forget about seeking shelter - these are the prime times to grab your gear and get one-of-a-kind photographs of the most exotic and extraordinary subjects on earth. Miles away from your typical landscape and nature shots, these powerful images are a stunning survey of natural wonders, a vibrant addition to any portfolio, and a testament to the adventurous spirit of the extreme photographer. Get out of your comfort zone and embrace the elements!

Download or read book Really written by Marc Freden and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REALLY!?! is the story of privilege and purgatory . . . and the road traveled to both. Told as a series of uniquely lampooning and insightful anecdotal observations, Marc Freden quite literally travels the world, as the host of a British television series, to find out just where and who he is in the world. REALLY!?! takes on such lauded institutions as Hollywood, Catholicism, the British Monarchy and fame while exploring Freden’s personal vulnerability in dealing with homosexuality, depression, molestation and relationships. It’s written with his unique blend of raw, self-deprecating humor and honesty—the same winning combination that made him a true international television personality.

Download or read book Prairie Soul written by Jeffrey Alan Lockwood and published by Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. This book was released on 2004 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Writing the Sacred Journey shows readers how to write about spirituality and the interior life with heart and flair. It helps readers get motivated, generate materials, move swiftly through drafts, and gain confidence and ease in their writing. Writing the Sacred Journey helps readers to uncover and honor the sacred within their own life stories. Elizabeth Andrew, an experienced writing instructor and spiritual director, gently guides readers through the spiritual writing process from concept to finished manuscript. She identifies some of the initial hurdles writers face in describing the interior, spiritual life and offers practical tips about how to overcome them. Writing the Sacred Journey also explores themes that commonly appear in spiritual memoir, as well as the all-important issue of writing as craft. Readers will learn new and practical skills for every stage of the writing process. Sprinkled throughout the book, these thoughtful activities teach readers new writing techniques and avenues into the creative process"--Amazon.com.

Download or read book Wilderness Watercolor Landscapes written by Kolbie Blume and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practice the Art of Watercolor with this Beginner’s Guide to Picturesque Mountains, Lakes, Sunrises and More From a striking Desert Sunset Silhouette to a majestic Icelandic Waterfall to an eye-catching Magical Snowy Forest, watercolor artist Kolbie Blume’s wilderness scenes are the perfect introduction to watercolor painting. Kolbie’s step-by-step instructions make it easy to paint stunning landscapes featuring all of the key elements of wilderness painting and teach you beginner-friendly techniques for colorful skies, mountains, trees, wildflowers, oceans, lakes, and more. Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced elements, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. And the final chapter combines all of the elements in breathtaking scenes—like a Glassy Milky Way and an Aurora Glacier Lagoon—that you’ll be proud to hang on your wall or gift to a friend or family member. With all the tips, tricks, and techniques you need to master the basics of watercolor painting and instructions on how to paint every element of nature, this collection of wilderness landscapes is the go-to guide for both beginner painters and more experienced artists looking for new subjects to paint.

Download or read book This Wicked City written by Michael Walsh and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crime and corruption are rising in Ocean Park, a tired factory town in northern Massachusetts. The police and fire departments are no help—they're staging a work slowdown to protest a pay freeze caused by city budget cuts. Police Detective Matt Conley is disgusted with the dereliction of duty, and when tasked with solving the murder of a young Haitian immigrant, he infuriates the force by teaming with the victim's friend Emmanuel to find the killer. They encounter an enterprising family of Voudou worshipers, a ruthless real estate magnate, and a clever, love-struck arsonist in their search for justice. This Wicked City is a mystery powered by its characters' struggles with love, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Download or read book The University of Illinois Memorial Stadium written by Kevin Hinders and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a rigorous but graphically compelling narrative historic analysis of one of the most important civic buildings not only of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, or the State of Illinois, but arguably of the United States, Memorial Stadium. Like all spatial products, the design and construction of the University of Illinois Memorial Stadium embodies the social, political, economic, aspiration, and aesthetic values of its time. This book will engage in critical analysis including documenting the civic discourse that led to the Stadium and thereafter explore the iterative nature of the Stadium in shaping civic discourse. In this vein, central topics include its role in embodying the state’s economic growth; the changing nature of the sociocultural tendencies and its impact on campus life and the University’s community; the Stadium’s effects on UIUC sports and the campus’ built environment; the rise of College sports as big business; and the impact on mass culture across the State and the country, like the use of stadiums as concert venues and place of public discourse. More than a simple study of the building’s conceptualization, design, and construction, this book reveals why Illinois’ Memorial Stadium is an iconic part of the American Midwest’s built landscape and in many ways part of the American mythic landscape. This will be interesting reading for all those familiar with the building, as well as all students and scholars of sports architecture.

Download or read book Popular Photography written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: