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1) Horse
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English
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"A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history Kentucky, 1850. Jarrett, an enslaved groom, and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. As the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young...
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North Light Books
Pub. Date
1989
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152 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
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English
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Here's the book to really get you going in acrylics! It not only tells you everything you've ever wanted to know about acrylic painting, it shows you how to do it in 32 detailed, step-by-step demonstrations.
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International Artists
Pub. Date
2004
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143 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Combining the most popular medium -- watercolor -- with the most significant element of the landscape -- the sky -- this spectacular gallery of paintings will appeal to a variety of readers. It includes: * 23 start-to-finish, step-by-step demonstrations showcasing a spectrum of methods for painting emotive and moody skies * An eclectic mix of styles from household name artists * Insight into the way each artist's vision is translated onto the paper,...
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Friends of the Earth
Pub. Date
1972
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160 p. : ill. (part col.) ; 36 cm.
Language
English
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For each picture-including works by Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, George Innes, Georgia O'Keeffe, Anne Poor, Albert Bierstadt, Wolf Kahn, and many others-the author provides a selection of the artist's own words that describe the painting and the scene that inspired it, along with a brief introduction to the artist and his or her work.
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Chartwell Books
Pub. Date
c1996
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128 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
How to see landscapes in different visual contexts ; essential information on different techniques, media and styles ; step-by-step demonstrations throughout by contemporary artists provide detailed and inspirational instruction ; written by a practicing artist and college art tutor.
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Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
1984
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144 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
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Experimental painting techniques for capturing personal responses to nature. Abstract naturalism, color & composition, form & texture, painting out, using line, collage and monoprint, new directions.
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Meredith Books
Pub. Date
c2002
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192 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers readers advice for paint selection, prep, and cleanup, which is two-thirds of a paint project ; Helps anyone give ordinary rooms a lavish, show-home style ; Covers proper prep techniques for interior paint jobs ; Step-by-step photographs ensure reader success and beautiful rooms ; Every page checked by painting experts at The Home Depot.
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Watson-Guptill Publications
Pub. Date
2003
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128 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm.
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English
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Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-selling The Sumi-e Book, The Sumi-e Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply felt memories and spiritual expression. First, sumi-e artist Yolanda Mayhall provides a brief history and explains the philosophy behind this...
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
144 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Ambitious art students, teachers, and hobbyists seeking more comprehensive instruction manuals than "Barron's Art Guides", will find what they're looking for in this substantial book. After covering much of the same material contained in the easier "Art Guides", the "All About Techniques" book illustrates and explains the fundamentals of art theory, then proceeds to step-by-step advice on how to create complete, highly finished artworks. All volumes...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
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Guest artist Lisa Solomon demonstrates acrylic paint pouring using Liquitex pouring medium and a silicone additive. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on May 1, 2018. Materials used are: Liquitex Pouring Medium; 8" x 8" wooden panels; dimethicone (Lisa uses OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum); acrylic paint
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
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You don't have to be a drawing or painting expert to create a beautiful watercolor pet portrait. Artist and illustrator, Christine Aria, shares her fail-proof technique for painting furry friends. Learn how to select a photo of your pet that will translate into a successful final painting, and then transfer the image to your paper to create a framework for painting. Christine shares copious tips for creating a custom palette and painting realistic...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
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Kristy Rice demonstrates her signature technique of combining real flowers with watercolor to create gorgeous temporary pictures. This video originally appeared live August 15, 2019.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
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Learn how to translate photos into gestural paintings that capture the memory of the moment better than a photograph. Painter, Fullbright fellow and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, will walk you through her process of painting with acrylic inks in Moleskine journals. In this class, she uses an impressionistic approach to create a daylight landscape, adding shadowy details for interest. You'll learn how to create your very own original painting in layers,...
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
Description
Explore the versatility of masking fluid with watercolor artist Yao Cheng. Yao demonstrates a number of ways you can use resist techniques with watercolor, including abstract and representational patterns using brushes and a pen nib. Then she shows you how to let the watercolors flow over the masking fluid, creating gorgeous backdrops for your resist patterns.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
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Artist and educator Cleo shows us her new book - The Opposite is Also True: A Journal of Creative Wisdom. Please be advised that this giveaway is now closed. This video originally appeared live October 9, 2018.
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Publisher
Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
Language
English
Description
Join us for a month-long creative journey with artist and illustrator, Lisa Congdon. In this 31-day painting challenge, Lisa shares her love of designing colorful patterns and painting with gouache. Each day you will learn how to paint a new pattern, including traditional designs, botanicals, geometric shapes and motifs made from everyday objects. Challenge yourself to draw inspiration from the world around you, working alongside Lisa as you hone...
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