Books with author Karen Hill

Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil—a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium. This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques. After details about the essential tools and materials, readers will learn to employ a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and much more. Colored-pencil artists will also discover more complex techniques relative to creating realistic portraits, including how to render various textures, from hair and skin to clothing and facial features. Also included is valuable information for collecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Packed with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, plenty of helpful artist tips, and beautiful artwork that's sure to inspire, Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for any colored-pencil artist ready to take their skills to the next level. Find more techniques for drawing realistically in colored pencil in Realistic Still Life in Colored Pencil (July 2020).

New laws are being used to spread LGBT gender identity ideology and promote same sex relations in our public schools. The California State Board of Education has already adopted new textbooks for history and social sciences that will carry out the mandates of California Senate Bill 48, the FAIR Education Act, which provides for the inclusion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) perspective in K-12 textbooks. Similar educational plans have also been adopted for the state of New Jersey, Colorado and Illinois with other states soon to follow. Because parents are the first classroom children will ever encounter, we are encouraging parents to be the first line of defense for their children by educating them well before they leave the coop.This book serves as an introduction to a must needed conversation from parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, youth workers and others with children they influence. This resource can lovingly be used to establish a basic foundation for children before they are desensitized by our school education programs, electronic games, cartoons, TV shows, movies, peers and others sharing an old/new age world view regarding families and faith. This resource can effectively be used to share the real truth regarding gender identification in a changing culture.

New laws are being used to spread LGBT gender identity ideology and promote same sex relations in our public schools. The California State Board of Education has already adopted new textbooks for history and social sciences that will carry out the mandates of California Senate Bill 48, the FAIR Education Act, which provides for the inclusion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) perspective in K-12 textbooks. Similar educational plans have also been adopted for the state of New Jersey, Colorado and Illinois with other states soon to follow. Because parents are the first classroom children will ever encounter, we are encouraging parents to be the first line of defense for their children by educating them well before they leave the coop.This book serves as an introduction to a must needed conversation from parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, youth workers and others with children they influence. This resource can lovingly be used to establish a basic foundation for children before they are desensitized by our school education programs, electronic games, cartoons, TV shows, movies, peers and others sharing an old/new age world view regarding families and faith. This resource can effectively be used to share the real truth regarding gender identification in a changing culture.

Rendering artwork that leaves viewers contemplating whether they might actually be looking at a photograph is no easy task. Introducing Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil—a comprehensive guidebook that shows artists the secrets to drawing lifelike portraits in this dynamic medium. This engaging resource is perfect for artists who want to improve upon their existing skills and learn how to render realistic portraits utilizing a wide range of techniques. After details about the essential tools and materials, readers will learn to employ a variety of colored-pencil techniques, such as hatching, crosshatching, shading, blending, layering, burnishing, and much more. Colored-pencil artists will also discover more complex techniques relative to creating realistic portraits, including how to render various textures, from hair and skin to clothing and facial features. Also included is valuable information for collecting all of the elements for polished and professional results. Packed with clear, easy-to-follow instructions, plenty of helpful artist tips, and beautiful artwork that's sure to inspire, Realistic Portraits in Colored Pencil is the perfect resource for any colored-pencil artist ready to take their skills to the next level.

Guiding girls toward a closer and more intimate relationship with God.Girls love to journal. In My Faith Journal, Karen Hillbrings "teen-tested" questions to help girls grow in their faith.Guided questions on relevant topics help girls meet theintersection of faith and daily life, therefore solidifying a Christianworldview.The cool design is appealing to pre-teen girls with a flex-cover andelastic band closure. Along with guided journaling pages, there areextrablank pages for die-hard journalists!

Hermie and his friends share their favorite prayers and encourage young hearts to talk to God... anytime!Sweetly and softly designed, this 3-D illustrated book is a collection of kid-friendly prayers. With simple themes such as fun times, sad times, friends, and family, parents will appreciate having simple prayers that kids can say for every occasion while teaching them the importance of prayer.As an added value to the Hermie & Friends brand, each character, whether Hermie, Wormie, Buzby, or Lucy, all stay "in character" as they teach little ones how to spend personal time with the Lord. For example, Buzby prays that he will be better at obeying the rules and Flo prays for God to stay beside her when she's tempted to stretch the truth.

(In Black& White) New laws are being used to spread LGBT gender identity ideology and promote same sex relations in our public schools. The California State Board of Education has already adopted new textbooks for history and social sciences that will carry out the mandates of California Senate Bill 48, the FAIR Education Act, which provides for the inclusion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) perspective in K-12 textbooks. Similar educational plans have also been adopted for the state of New Jersey, Colorado and Illinois with other states soon to follow. Because parents are the first classroom children will ever encounter, we are encouraging parents to be the first line of offense for their children by educating them well before they leave the coop.This book serves as an introduction to a must needed conversation from parents, grandparents, teachers, pastors, youth workers and others with the children they influence. This resource can lovingly be used to establish a basis foundation for children before they are desensitized by our school education programs, electronic games, cartoons, TV shows, movies, peers and others sharing an old/new age world view regarding families and faith. This resource can effectively be used to share the real truth regarding gender identification in a changing culture.

Guiding girls toward a meaningful prayer life and a more intimate relationship with God.Prayer doesn't always come easy for kids. This guided journal helpspre-teen girls learn how to talk and listen to God. Each reading offersa new topic with a Bible verse, illustration from Bible characters orChristians, a sample prayer, and guided questions to help girls formtheir own prayers. There is also a special "Prayer Path" section forthem to record their prayers and see God's loving answers. The cool design is appealing to pre-teen girls with a flex-cover andelastic band closure. Along with guided journaling pages, there areextrablank pages for die-hard journalists!