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Books published by publisher Walter Scott Publishing Co

  • The Art of Chinese Brush Painting: Master the simple techniques and elegant strokes of this traditional art form

    Lucy Wang

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Chinese brush painting is an ancient art form associated with grace, simplicity, and precision. With this wonderful addition to the Artist’s Library Series, you too can learn the secrets to painting in this classic, fluid style. Inside, accomplished Chinese brush artist Lucy Wang covers the fundamentals of this medium, such as handling the brush and creating elegant strokes, as well as information on the history of the art form. Then she guides you step by step through a series of painting lessons, from flowers and animals to a landscape and a traditional figure.
  • Landscapes and Seascapes HT-66, How to Draw and Paint Series

    Robert Wood

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, )
    Great book to learn how to paint nature, still nature, landscapes, sites and places.
  • Fashion Design Workshop: Remix: A modern, inclusive, and diverse approach to fashion illustration for up-and-coming designers

    Stephanie Corfee

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, Aug. 18, 2020)
    Fashion Design Workshop: Remix offers a contemporary approach to fashion design illustration for aspiring artists and designers. Encouraging freedom of expression, empowerment, strength, diversity, and a modern take on individual style, Remix focuses on the diverse array of fashion for our changing times, including designing fashions for all body types and genders. From finding design inspiration and mastering a personal illustrative style to designing entire wardrobes and combining pieces to create dozens of fresh looks, Fashion Design Workshop: Remix includes a variety of traditional and whimsical styles and ideas for maximum creativity, as well as living up to one’s truest potential. Whether it's creating Instagram-worthy Red Carpet gowns, carefree Boho Music Festival ensembles, or fashions inspired by iconic men and women, Remix has a little something for every enthusiastic fashion designer. Also included are instructions and ideas for creating accessories, jewelry, and hair designs to complement each fashion genre. A fashion icon section featuring such notables as Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Michelle Obama, Adele, Chrissy Metz, and others gives an overview of how fashion moves and evolves, while providing tips and techniques for staying on top of trends and embracing (and rocking!) a uniquely personal style.Step-by-step projects demonstrate how easy it is to develop eye-catching fashions quickly and easily, while helpful art tips are included throughout. Includes fashion templates that can be copied and used again and again.
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  • Animals:Step-by-step instructions for 26 captivating creatures

    Diana Fisher

    eBook (Walter Foster Publishing, Jan. 1, 2005)
    In Animals, William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world as he shows you how to re-create a variety of inspiring wildlife drawings. In this book, he explains his own personal approach to depicting animals, exploring basic drawing techniques as well as more complex concepts, such as capturing movement and developing dimension. With clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons and a wealth of beautiful animal drawings—from a cuddly panda to a regal giraffe—this book is sure to be a welcome addition to any artist’s library of references!
  • Dogs & Puppies:Step-by-step instructions for 25 different dog breeds

    Diana Fisher

    language (Walter Foster Publishing, Jan. 1, 2004)
    The Drawing Made Easy series introduces budding artists to the fundamentals of pencil drawing. With in-depth information, including several approaches to the discipline, these books will help beginners become inspired and feel confident in their own talents. This addition to the Drawing Made Easy series helps beginning artists learn how to draw their best friends-especially when their pals have four paws and fur! Author-artist Nolon Stacey reveals his secrets for drawing amazingly realistic dogs and puppies, focusing on techniques specific to drawing accurate depictions of canines-from creating a variety of fur types and features to achieving accurate proportions. The step-by-step projects showcase a range of popular dog breeds, including a Golden Retriever, Parson Russell Terrier, Basset Hound, and more beautiful dogs and puppies!
  • Illustration Studio: Inking Florals: A step-by-step guide to creating dynamic modern florals in ink and watercolor

    Isa Down

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, May 12, 2020)
    Illustration Studio: Inking Florals features inking and watercolor tips and techniques, drawing basics, an overview of plant and flower structures, and step-by-step inking projects for a well-rounded, engaging introduction to multimedia botanical art geared toward artists of all skill levels. You will love learning to work with ink, pencil, and watercolor as you create your own favorite plants and flowers. Step-by-step projects feature popular plants and flowers from ferns and grasses to poppies, lavender, peonies, snapdragons, and more for a wide variety of well-loved plants that many of us have in our own gardens and/or see while out and about. The Illustration Studio series features interactive exercises, creative prompts, and step-by-step exercises to educate and excite beginning and aspiring artists working in a variety of media and techniques, from manga and anime to illustration done in inkIllustration Studio: Inking Florals opens with an introduction to plant structure. Essential tools and materials are covered as well, and then you can learn all about drawing basics, ink shading tips, and watercolor techniques so that you have some basic knowledge before getting started on the more than 15 step-by-step drawing projects that round out the book. The final project is a bouquet that incorporates all of the instructions and tips that you have learned throughout the book. Each project in the book makes a beautiful keepsake item or gift for a loved one. With Illustration Studio: Inking Florals, you can learn to draw, ink, and add color to all your favorite botanicals!
  • How to Draw Harley-Davidson Motorcycles: A step-by-step guide to drawing the steel, rubber, leather, and chrome of America's hottest motorcycle

    Jickie Torres, Tom LaPadula

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, July 1, 2010)
    There’s nothing in the world to match taking a thrilling ride on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle—except maybe learning to draw one of these steel, rubber, leather, and chrome beauties! From a power-packed 1954 Model KH and 2009 CVO Softail Springer to custom bikes for police officers and firefighters, Harley-Davidson enthusiasts and apsiring artists alike will enjoy the diverse range of featured motorcycle drawing subjects. Full-color images, professional art tips, and fun facts, as well as a brief history about this American icon will keep young artists revved up and ready to go for miles. Go ahead—enjoy the ride!
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  • The Poems of Samuel Taylor Coleridge

    Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Joseph Skipsey

    Hardcover (Walter Scott Publishing Co., July 6, 1886)
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  • How to Draw Zombies

    Merrie Destefano, Michael Butkus

    eBook (Walter Foster Publishing, March 1, 2010)
    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.
  • Chalk on the Wild Side

    Lorie King Kaehler, Donna Starry

    eBook (Walter Foster Publishing, Feb. 1, 2016)
    Playing with chalk has never been so fun--or so messy!Chalk on the Wild Side is the second title in Art Camp, an art series geared toward adults who want to engage in creative play with the children in their lives. Designed to introduce young artists to a variety of art methods and techniques in fun, fresh, and inviting new ways, this addition to the series encourages parents and their kids to play outdoors with an assortment of chalk recipes and interactive games and activities. The first half of the book details a bevy of chalk recipes, from glow-in-the-dark chalk, fizzing chalk, and scented chalk to chalk foam, chalk goo paint, and ice chalk. Readers will then discover a variety of activities and ways to use their favorite chalk recipes. From classic games to 3D chalk projects such as chalk volcanoes, chalk powder bombs, chalk rockets, chalk hair dye, and more, parents and children alike will be delighted by the multitude of exciting ideas. Playing with chalk has never been so fun--or so messy! Chalk on the Wild Side offers parents an opportunity to allow their children the freedom to express themselves in colorful, new ways--with a medium that easily washes away clean.
  • How to Draw Magical, Monstrous & Mythological Creatures: Discover the Magic of Drawing More Than 20 Legendary Folklore, Fantasy, and Horror Characters

    Merrie Destefano, Bob Berry

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, Jan. 1, 2011)
    "Discover the magic of drawing more than 20 legendary folklore, fantasy, and horror characters"--Cover.
  • Kids Can Draw the Ocean

    Philippe Legendre

    Paperback (Walter Foster Publishing, March 15, 1997)
    Kids Can Draw the Ocean (Kids Can Draw series #5)