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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book - August 2012 Update

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Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book - August 2012 Update

By: Brian Wood

Publisher: Adobe Press

Publication Date: 16-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 20-OCT-2012

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In August 2012 Adobe released an update to Illustrator CS6 offering new features for Creative Cloud customers: Package files, Unembed images and Links panel enhancements. This supplement to “Adobe Illustrator CS6 Classroom in a Book” provides revised exercises incorporating the new features into Lesson 15, “Combining Illustrator CS6 Graphics with other Adobe Applications”. This update uses the same lesson files as were originally supplied with the book....

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Selling Your Crafts Online: With Etsy, eBay®, and Pinterest

Selling Your Crafts Online: With Etsy, eBay®, and Pinterest

By: Michael Miller

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 02-OCT-2012

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SELLING YOUR CRAFTS ONLINE Sell your handmade crafts and artwork worldwide on the Web! Do you sell your own handmade crafts or artwork? There’s a whole world of customers beyond what you find at crafts shows and malls. For the first time in history, there’s a great way to reach them: the Internet! In Selling Your Crafts Online, Michael Miller guides you step by step through succeeding in the world’s biggest online crafts marketplaces and attracting new customers where millions of them already hang out. Miller offers crafts-specific tips and advice on everything from creating listings to...

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Grafika w Internecie

Grafika w Internecie

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Publisher: Helion

Publication Date: 26-SEP-2012

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Dzięki ksišżce Grafika w internecie poznasz wszystkie aspekty pracy z obrazami umieszczanymi w globalnej sieci. Shelley Powers przedstawi Ci wykorzystywane formaty plików graficznych oraz pokaże, do czego każdy z nich nadaje się najlepiej....

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How to Draw Vampires: Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating immortals of the night

How to Draw Vampires: Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating immortals of the night

By: Michael Butkus; Merrie Destefano

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 15-JUN-2010

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Over the years, vampires have earned a permanent place in pop culture. Numerous movies, TV shows, and book series have only upped the demand for these mythological beings. ...

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Drawing Made Easy: Dragons & Fantasy: Unleash your creative beast as you conjure up dragons, fairies, ogres, and other fantastic creatures

Drawing Made Easy: Dragons & Fantasy: Unleash your creative beast as you conjure up dragons, fairies, ogres, and other fantastic creatures

By: Kythera of Anevern

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-APR-2009

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Drawing fire-breathing beasts and mysterious, magical creatures has never been so much fun-or so easy! In this 64-page how-to-draw book, fantasy artist Kythera of Anevern demonstrates how to draw dragons, fairies, ogres, merfolk, and everything in between! Readers will discover in-depth tips and techniques for drawing textures such as fur, hair, scales, and teeth, as well as features like tails, wings, talons, hooves, and horns. ...

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Drawing Made Easy: Dogs and Puppies: Discover your “inner artist” as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

Drawing Made Easy: Dogs and Puppies: Discover your “inner artist” as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

By: Nolon Stacey

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2007

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Includes fundamental information on drawing in pencil, from choosing materials to handling the toolsMany aspiring artists want to draw a portrait of their best friend-especially where their pal has four paws and fur! ...

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Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists

Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering: A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists

By: Lisa Engelbrecht

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-SEP-2010

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works, calligraphy books and classes are hot. ...

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Realistic Painting Workshop: Creative Methods for Painting from Life

Realistic Painting Workshop: Creative Methods for Painting from Life

By: Dan Carrel

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-OCT-2010

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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This is a unique, how-to art instruction book, taught by masterful artist Dan Carrel. Using Dan’s original method of painting, readers with little or no painting experience will easily learn to create realistic renderings of any subject. ...

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The Creative Entrepreneur: A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real

The Creative Entrepreneur: A DIY Visual Guidebook for Making Business Ideas Real

By: Lisa Sonora Beam

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-NOV-2008

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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The Creative Entrepreneur was voted Winner, in two categories Craft and Business, of the 2009 IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) Benjamin Franklin Award which recognizes excellence in publishing. ...

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The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

By: Karen Michel

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-SEP-2005

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery is the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips and creative ideas solely focused on this new form of art. ...

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Drawing Made Easy: Realistic Textures: Discover your “inner artist” as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

Drawing Made Easy: Realistic Textures: Discover your “inner artist” as you explore the basic theories and techniques of pencil drawing

By: Diane Cardaci

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2007

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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With step-by-step projects that are designed to help sharpen artists’ skills and heighten their confidence, this book demonstrates simple techniques for rendering the textures of everyday objects, such as metal, wood, plastic, hair, fur, feathers, and more. This 64-page book simplifies the process with easy-to-understand instructions and comprehensive illustrations. ...

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Acrylic Painting Step by Step

Acrylic Painting Step by Step

By: Tom Swimm

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2005

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Beginners and accomplished artists alike are attracted to the beauty and versatility of acrylic painting. In this comprehensive book, you will find all the instruction and inspiration you need to master the medium or improve your painting skills. ...

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Colored Pencil Step by Step

Colored Pencil Step by Step

By: Pat Averill; Sylvester Hickmon; Debra K. Yaun

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2003

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Colored Pencil Step by Step, from the acclaimed Walter Foster Artist’s Library Series, is filled with information that will help artists of all levels learn all about drawing with colored pencil. ...

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Oil Painting Step by Step

Oil Painting Step by Step

By: Anita Hampton; John Loughlin; Tom Swimm; Caroline Zimmermann

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2002

Insert Date: 22-SEP-2012

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Aspiring oil painters can take a journey with four accomplished oil artists as they follow along with step-by-step demonstrations that feature a variety of techniques and a range of subject matter. ...

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Processing 2: Creative Programming Cookbook

Processing 2: Creative Programming Cookbook

By: Jan Vantomme;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 20-SEP-2012

Insert Date: 21-SEP-2012

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Over 90 highly-effective recipes to unleash your creativity with interactive art, graphics, computer vision, 3D,and more. Explore the Processing language with a broad range of practical recipes for computational art and graphics Wide coverage of topics including interactive art, computer vision, visualization, drawing in 3D, and much more with Processing Create interactive art installations and learn to export your artwork for print, screen, Internet, and mobile devices In Detail Processing is probably the best known creative coding environment that helps you...

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Creative Pilgrimage: An Exploration of Artful Gatherings and Discovery of Innovative Art Techniques

Creative Pilgrimage: An Exploration of Artful Gatherings and Discovery of Innovative Art Techniques

By: Jenny Doh

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 19-SEP-2012

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Join 14 very special artists on a Creative Pilgrimage as they share exciting projects that they teach through the various art retreat venues from across the nation. As they teach their special projects, we experience what it’s like to learn from this celebrated cohort of talented artists. Hear their unique perspectives about the importance of teaching a process where through sharing knowledge, they also gain knowledge and develop community. ...

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How to Draw Zombies: Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating the undead

How to Draw Zombies: Discover the secrets to drawing, painting, and illustrating the undead

By: Michael Butkus; Merrie Destefano

Publisher: Walter Foster

Publication Date: 01-MAR-2010

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From the pages of great literature to Hollywood movies, zombies are appearing everywhere. Now aspiring artists can bring them to life, so to speak, by learning to render them with pencil, paint, and digital image-editing software. This comprehensive book gets into all the gory details, such as creating bloodshot eyes, forming robust brows, and imitating the look of pale, dead flesh. How to Draw Zombies also features 15 step-by-step projects that guide artists from initial sketches to finished works of art, including a Voodoo Queen, a gothic zombie, and even a zombie romance. ...

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Daring Adventures in Paint: Find Your Flow, Trust Your Path, and Discover Your Authentic Voice-Techniques for Painting, Sketching, and Mixed Media

Daring Adventures in Paint: Find Your Flow, Trust Your Path, and Discover Your Authentic Voice-Techniques for Painting, Sketching, and Mixed Media

By: Mati Rose Mcdonough

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012

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Daring Adventures in Paint is a colorful, whimsical adventure of a book that explores inspirational paint and mixed-media techniques. Written by the well-loved artist/illustrator/blogger Mati Rose McDonough, this book’s approach to making art is a bit like uncovering a hidden treasure, a treasure that resides within each aspiring artist. Through a myriad of both practical applications and creative exercises, Mati shows artists how to “find their magic” the place of confidence from which they can access the vision of what they want to share with the world. ...

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Brave Intuitive Painting-Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold!: Techniques for Uncovering Your Own Unique Painting Style

Brave Intuitive Painting-Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold!: Techniques for Uncovering Your Own Unique Painting Style

By: Flora S. Bowley

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012

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Adopt a spontaneous, bold, and fearless approach to painting as a process of discovery one that results in lush and colorful finished works that will beg to be displayed. This inspiring and encouraging book for both novice and experienced painters teaches how to create colorful, exciting, expressive paintings through a variety of techniques, combining basic, practical painting principles with innovative personal self-expression. Flora S. Bowley’s fun and forgiving approach to painting is based on the notion that “You don’t begin with a preconceived painting in mind; you allow the painting...

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Acrylic Fusion: Experimenting with Alternative Methods for Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media

Acrylic Fusion: Experimenting with Alternative Methods for Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media

By: Dan Tranberg

Publisher: Quarry Books

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2012

Insert Date: 15-SEP-2012

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This unique reference book is designed to excite and motivate you to push beyond traditional techniques and to explore new approaches to painting. Acrylic Fusion frees you from traditional approaches to painting by exposing you to a diverse range of alternative techniques, unconventional processes, and the integration of unique materials that stimulate creativity and encourage experimentation. It’s a must-have resource aimed at artists who make paintings, and it is also a great reference for any crafters, makers, and DIYers who use paint in their work, whether they make art journals,...