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"This book shows beginning artists the fundamentals of traditional drawing, and how to practice them for good results. It is loaded with information on materials; first exercises; basic techniques; light and shading; drawing a still life; basic composition; perspective; drawing a cityscape; drawing a landscape with depth of field; and more. Includes the author's unique explanations for classic techniques, such as his "envelope" technique of blocking out broad shapes before adding small details for good composition and proportions. Hundreds of illustrations show important basic concepts"-- Provided by publisher.

In The Complete Guide to Drawing for Beginners, experienced art instructor Yoshiko Ogura explains the basics of pencil drawing through a series of lessons that provide insights on artistic composition, simulating highlights and shadows, depicting realistic forms, rendering texture and creating a sense of depth in your artwork.

Introduction to materials and techniques -- Getting to know acrylics -- Beyond the basics -- Rendering surface and form.

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating paintings using varied techniques, including adding texture, laying a gradated wash, and glazing.

Materials and tools -- Forming techniques -- Glazing and firing techniques -- Decorative and finishing techniques -- Resources.

Materials, tools, and process -- Forming techniques -- Prefiring surface decoration -- Firing -- Glazing -- Post-glaze surface decoration -- Design -- Professional practice.

If you're trying pottery for the first time, it's only natural to want to jump right in and sit down at the wheel. Weber shares tips and trips to help you master each process for wheel throwing, from first forms to unleashing your creativity with a variety of finishing techniques. Gallery work from top artists provides inspiration and a variety of viewpoints.

"Learn how to crochet, beginning with the fundamentals like holding a hook, working a chain stitch, and reading patterns, then move on to cover the entire range of essential skills needed to become proficient at this craft. Crochet-opedia is designed to help you master each method before moving on to the next intricate stitch or beautiful project. With answers to questions and helpful tips sprinkled throughout that encourage crocheters to explore the craft and help eliminate common mistakes, this comprehensive guide is really the only reference needed to master the art of crochet. Also included is a stitch directory with color swatches, plus complete directions and photographs for thirty enticing projects. The hidden-spiral binding and full-color photographs and drawings make this a user-friendly resource that crocheters will turn to again and again for information, as well as inspiration"-- Provided by publisher.

This ultimate guide to essential knitting techniques from world-renowned knitter Debbie Bliss is set to become the staple how-to book for new and experienced knitters alike. Starting with the most basic but essential information on knitting equipment, holding the needles, and how to cast on, Debbie shares her lifetime of core techniques and time-saving tips, including shaping by changing needle size and how to avoid a jog when knitting in the round. With chapters on shaping, texture, including cables and entrelac, color knitting, including intarsia and fair isle, embellishing, finishing, correcting and mending, The Knitter's Knowledge is the only knitting reference book you will ever need.

Packed full of helpful tips and simple projects, this is a must-have book for anyone who wants to knit but has no idea how. All the essential techniques are covered - including basic garter and stocking stitch, casting on and casting off, and increasing and decreasing - and clearly explained using step-by-step photographs and simple instructions. The designs have a timeless appeal that will delight knitters of all ages, from a fabulous stripy scarf to a gorgeous cable-knit cardigan, and there are projects for children's clothes as well as those for adults. The book is wire-bound so that it lies open while working, and a useful fold-out flap at the back that provides a quick and easy reference to all the abbreviations used in the patterns.

True to the cosplay spirit of collaboration, Cosplay Crash Course shares favorite tricks and techniques from some of the community's most imaginative artists. Step by step, you'll learn how to turn ordinary fabrics, inexpensive toys, easy-to-manipulate thermoplastics, wigs and other humble materials into original costumes you'll wear with pride. Whether you're making fabulous feathers, metallic armor, wicked horns, lifelike claws or form-fitting boots, this book puts it all within your reach.

Presented in a kitschy, comic-book style, Epic Cosplay Costumes combines fantabulous illustrations with all the how-to information you need for creating your own cosplay designs.

"Learn how to create your own fairytale masterpieces from scratch with different techniques on silhouette, planning, patterning, construction and more. From elegant princesses to dramatic sorcerers, ballgowns are a crucial part of any cosplayer's wardrobe"-- Provided by publisher.

Our crack team of educators will teach you all the basics, including the chords, scales and electrifying riffs used in your favourite blues, classic rock, country and heavy metal songs. Along the way, you'll receive words of advice, encouragement and inspiration from legends like Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Slash and B.B. King.

The Ultimate Guitar Course is the ideal instructional for beginner guitar players who are looking to start playing a few chords from day one. It?s a graded course that will take you from your very first lesson through mastering advanced soloing techniques. The Ultimate Guitar Course book is composed of self-contained one-page lessons with simple, easy-to-follow instructions as well as clear photos illustrating both hand placement and technique.

Relying on common, easily-sourced components, an illustrated guide for both beginner and intermediate robotics enthusiasts offers step-by-step instructions to design and build their very own robot beginning with a simple cardboard creation to a robot powered by solar energy

This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how to build robots that move and react to light or touch.

Featuring plenty of helpful examples and tips, this sixth edition shows beginners how to program in one of the most popular programming languages that is widely used for application development, including Android, desktop and server-side applications.

Learning to code has never been easier than with this essential guide to computer programming for beginners. With this visual guide to computer programming for beginners, it has never been easier to learn how to code. Coding skills are in high demand and the need for programmers is still growing. Covering three of the most popular languages for new coders, this book uses a graphic method to break complex subjects into user-friendly chunks, bringing essential skills within easy reach. Each chapter contains tutorials on practical projects designed to teach you the main applications of each language, such as building websites, creating games, and designing apps. The book also looks at many of the main coding languages that are out there, outlining the key applications of each language, so you can choose the right language for you.

A guide to stop-motion animation that contains step-by-step tutorials and covers a variety of techniques.

Build your Scratch skills by learning how to create cool animations! Try ready-made blocks of code to produce simple projects and use them as inspiration and models for your own ideas.

"Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style--all you need are a pencil, paper and your imagination. The projects within this straightforward guide are constructed to help you apply your existing drawing and digital art skills to character design. Or, if you're still working on your skills, it will help you improve while at the same time turning your mind into an idea-generating machine"--Publisher's description.