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Author
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pub. Date
2002
Physical Desc
208 p. : ill.; drawings ; 310 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this companion volume to his highly successful The Fundamentals of Drawing, Barrington Barber takes the aspiring artist one step further in the quest for greater skill and competence. If you have come this far on the journey with him you will know that the more you practise the more visual surprises you are presented with and the more problems there are to be overcome. In Advanced Drawing Skills you will be shown how to find solutions to these...
Publisher
Creative Publishing
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
184 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
This technique-driven book follows the entire process of clothing construction, including a section on the sewing machine and other tools/materials used, information on working with patterns and fitting, laying out the pattern pieces, cutting and marking, and on through every step of construction to the final button. Large, detailed photos guide you from start to finish and help give you a visual basis for learning.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Learn about the unique image-sharing app Instagram with fun projects inspired by its features and functions. Create your own photo filters and mini magnetic frames and go on an online image hunt with Instaagram bingo. Step-by-step directions and colorful photos bring each project to life. -- Publisher description.
Author
Publisher
Rodale
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
viii, 182 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to digital photography demonstrates how to take professional-quality pictures of garden subjects, covering terms and techniques ranging from garden design and photo composition to post-production correction and printer calibration.
10) Breathing room
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Having lost her fiance to another woman and her savings to a dishonest accountant, Dr. Isabel Favor seeks emotional shelter in Italy, where she encounters Hollywood actor Lorenzo Gage, with whom she finds renewal.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This title teaches aspiring photographers how to shoot portraits that capture their subjects in the best way possible. Through simple text and dramatic photographs, readers learn the basics of choosing the best cameras and lenses for portraiture. Also covered are techniques for choosing the right depth of field, focus, and quality of light, both natural and flash. Posing techniques are also discussed.
13) Photojournalism
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This title teaches readers about the important, exciting world of photojournalism. Citizen journalists will learn to tell stories with pictures, either for fun or as part of serious news events. Readers will learn how to document and present stories in thoughtful and ethical ways. Choosing the right equipment is crucial, from DSLRs to cell phone cameras. Techniques covered include capturing the decisive moment, shooting spot news, staying safe, candid...
14) Origami Animals
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
With this guide to making animal-themed paper creations, readers follow the folding process step-by-step to make a paper puppy, elephant, crab, and rabbit. With the help of easy-to-follow instructions that clearly show each step of the process, readers will find themselves making animal origami in no time. Cute drawings offer additional animal-themed inspiration. For any budding artist eager to learn the Japanese art of origami, this appealing
...16) Astrophotography
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters,an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces young photographers to making images of the stars and planets. Through clear text and stunning photography, readers will learn the techniques needed to capture nighttime scenes. Topics covered include shooting star fields, the moon, solar and lunar eclipses, and the milky way. Choosing the proper equipment is also discussed, from DSLRs to telescopes."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the famous image-sharing app Snapchat with fun projects inspired by its features and functions. Make a wacky mask to use for fun selfies, tell a story using only images, and add geotags to your favorite framed photos. Step-by-step directions and colorful photos bring each project to life. -- Publisher description.
Publisher
Gale
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
2215 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Alphabetically arranged encyclopedia that contains approximately 600 entries on medical tests and procedures. Topics include specific surgeries, medical tests, and related concerns, such as postoperative care and anesthesia. Contains images, tables, and illustrations"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Books
Pub. Date
2002, 2005
Physical Desc
208 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Anyone with a little persistence and the desire can learn to draw well - this is the starting point for The Fundamentals of Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities. Opportunities for practice and improvement are offered across a wide spectrum of subjects - still life, plants, landscapes, animals, figure drawing and portraiture - and supported by demonstrations of a broad range of skills and techniques, including...
Author
Publisher
Storey Pub
Pub. Date
1997
Physical Desc
vi, 217, [1] p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Proper pruning will keep your landscape beautiful and thriving year after year. This authoritative guide includes more than 300 step-by-step illustrations to clearly demonstrate the correct pruning procedures for a variety of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines, and flowers. Lewis Hill offers expert advice on when, how, and why each type of plant should be pruned, safety considerations, and techniques for maintaining your pruning tools. Encouraging you to...