Take your art to the next level with "Poses for Artists Volume 8: Hands" by Justin R. Martin. As the latest addition to the bestselling "Poses for Artists" series, this book provides artists with a comprehensive guide to hand pose reference, drawing upon the author/illustrator's expert knowledge and experience. With over 100 hand poses expertly drawn by Justin R. Martin, you'll have a wealth of inspiration and reference material at your fingertips. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this book will provide the guidance and resources you need to master hand poses and bring your artwork to life.

NFTs, non-fungible tokens, as collectible, digital, blockchain-secured files became an international sensation in 2020, with the trend in trading them peaking in the fall of 2021. Many sold for millions, and one even sold for $69 million. And yet what exactly are they, and why do they have value? This is the definitive book on NFTs in the story of art and collecting.

It is co-authored by an art historian who has written often on the value of art and the history of collecting. NFTs caught Noah Charney's attention and fascinated him. He, too, felt that initial knee-jerk reaction that so many who hear of a $69 million sale do: how is this digital image different from me clicking "right-click save" on my touchpad and downloading it to my computer? Why would anyone pay $69 million for something that's not f*cking there?

The definitive guide to painting people and portraits, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations.Bestselling artist and author Hazel Soan explains how to create beautiful and engaging portraits of your loved ones, with handy hints and work-in-progress paintings throughout. Learn how to overcome shyness or anxiety about painting people in private and in public. Master in capturing their energy and see beyond their likeness through angles, movement, tone, and detail. Understand how to make them comfortable with poses, a timeframe, and support. Learn about clothing, proportion, measuring, and scene-setting.This is the last book you will ever need for painting people and portraits. This extensive guide is ideal for all painters, new or experienced.

Photography is an art present in society in an increasingly expressive way. The Photographer s Manual is an indispensable tool for exploring the possibilities of this art. The book provides valuable information about the fundamentals of photography, choosing equipment, advanced composition techniques and image editing. Objective is complete. It is a practical guide and a source of inspiration and knowledge for lovers of this visual art.

Take your art to the next level with "Poses for Artists Volume 9: Feet" by Justin R. Martin. As the latest addition to the bestselling "Poses for Artists" series, this book provides artists with a comprehensive guide to foot pose reference, drawing upon the author/illustrator's expert knowledge and experience. With over 200 foot poses expertly drawn by Justin R. Martin, you'll have a wealth of inspiration and reference material at your fingertips. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this book will provide the guidance and resources you need to master foot poses and bring your artwork to life.

David Bate examines automatism and the photographic image, the Surrealist passion for insanity, ambivalent use of Orientalism, use of Sadean philosophy and the effect of fascism of the Surrealists. The book is illustrated wtih a wide range of surrealist photographs.

Welcome to Corel Draw graphics suite user guide 2024. The Corel DRAW Graphics Suite is a comprehensive professional design toolset that can be used to efficiently produce stunning vector illustrations, photo editing, layouts, and typography projects. The purpose of this guide is to help users, especially beginners achieve that stunning result effortlessly.

The fun way to learn how to create exciting manga comics! All beginning mangaka (manga creators) face the same difficulties: how to create the drawings, convey perspective, depict the body, hands, and face, and how to compose a compelling story. With this unique guide written in the style of a comic book, aspiring artists will be able to easily grasp how to depict their favorite manga and anime characters and all-new creations! In this unconventional learning method, the fun and engaging story will introduce readers to the secrets of manga drawing. Each technique is explained step-by-step to help them get started. By following the adventures of a complete beginner, readers will be drawing fun and engaging comics in no time.