Airbrushing
Airbrushing

Author: Fred Crellin

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2013-08-31

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1847976328

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Airbrushing is a versatile and exciting art. The technique has been used for some 150 years, and is now finding ever more applications. This beautiful book explains how to use an airbrush. It looks at the fundamentals of how to get started, advises on maintenance of the tool and then gives step-by-step examples of a range of projects. With troubleshooting tips throughout, it enables you to get the most from your airbrush and create beautiful pieces with a professional finish. Topics covered include: Technical illustration; Watercolour landscapes; Portraits; Painting scale models; Cake decorating; T-shirts and leather; Custom painting vehicles. 'To those who airbrush the joys are well known, as well of course, as the trials and tribulations of managing the instrument itself. The airbrush student has to learn significant new skills - to master not only colour and shade, but also air pressure, paint consistency and the diverse ways of masking and shading that can help to achieve such wonderful results.' Professor Andy Penaluna. This step-by-step guide to techniques and maintenance explains how to run and maintain an airbrush and gives step-by-step examples of a range of projects. Every art or decorating form can use airbrushing including fine art, fabric printing, leatherwork and much, much more. Superbly illustrated with 399 colour photographs. Fred Crellin runs not only his own airbrushing company specializing in custom painting, portraits and cartoons but also the Artimagination Airbrush School.

The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art
The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art

Author: Gerald W. R. Ward

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 848

ISBN-13: 0195313917

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"The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques deals with all aspects of materials, techniques, conservation, and restoration in both traditional and nontraditional media, including ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, painting, works on paper, textiles, video, digital art, and more. Drawing upon the expansive scholarship in The Dictionary of Art and adding new entries, this work is a comprehensive reference resource for artists, art dealers, collectors, curators, conservators, students, researchers, and scholars." "Similar in design to The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, this one-volume reference work contains articles of various lengths in alphabetical order. The shorter, more factual articles are combined with larger, multi-section articles tracing the development of materials and techniques in various geographical locations. The Encyclopedia provides unparalleled scope and depth, and it offers fully updated articles and bibliography as well as over 150 illustrations and color plates." "The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques offers scholarly information on materials and techniques in art for anyone who studies, creates, collects, or deals in works of art. The entries are written to be accessible to a wide range of readers, and the work is designed as a reliable and convenient resource covering this essential area in the visual arts."

The New Encyclopedia of Airbrushing Techniques
The New Encyclopedia of Airbrushing Techniques

Author: Michael Leek

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9780855329860

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A complete A-Z visual directory of airbrushing techniques and how to use them. Using step-by-step demonstrations and the work of a wide variety of professional artists, this book explores all the major methods of working. An initial techniques section shows how basic forms are built up - with guidance on casting shadows, masking, highlighting, ghosting, haloing and more. An inspirational gallery of original work is included with many ideas which will help improve skills and develop individual styles. This comprehensive, informative encyclopedia, is a valuable to addition to the artist's bookshelf

Clay-Speak -- Terms, Tips & Techniques for the New Clay Artist
Clay-Speak -- Terms, Tips & Techniques for the New Clay Artist

Author: Judith Enright

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1411668006

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A handy reference with basic information for anyone interested in exploring the magic of clay. Whether you're new to clay, teaching others, or just curious, "Clay-Speak" is an engaging read, chock full of color photos, cool tips, and more!

Painting and Finishing Techniques
Painting and Finishing Techniques

Author: Gary Edmundson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2012-02-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1780964986

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Although many modellers can master the basic techniques of construction, it is with the painting and finishing of their kits that many begin to struggle. It is this skill that gives the model its distinctive look and feel and separates the good model form the truly great one. This title presents a detailed, step-by-step approach to addressing the difficulties involved in creating realistic, colourful finishes to armour and aviation models using a variety of different media and techniques. Aimed at both the beginner and the intermediate modeller looking to improve their skills, this chapter-by-chapter guide offers something for everyone.

American Graphic Design
American Graphic Design

Author: Ellen M. Thomson

Publisher: Greenwood

Published: 1992-10-23

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13:

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Graphic design is broadly interpreted in this annotated topical bibliography, covering both scholarly and applied literature focusing on graphics printed commercially for mass consumption in the United States from colonial times to the present. Materials extend from historical studies of design to textbooks and manuals of professional practice to theoretical works relating to design drawn from disciplines such as psychology and communication theory. The 1100 entries include reference sources, books, periodical articles, catalogs, films, and electronic data. Among the topics covered are general reference, design theory and history, education and career guides, professional practice, production and layout, typography, calligraphy, color reproduction, caricature, and photo illustrations as well as applications in advertising, publication design, corporate identity programs, information graphics, package design, posters and signs. Literature on computer technology as used in desktop publishing and computer graphics is also included. Appendixes provide annotated listings of almost 200 relevant annuals and serials as well as a directory of associations and organizations in the field. Access to titles, authors, and a finer breakdown of subjects is facilitated by thorough indexing. This work should be a valuable resource for professional designers, scholars and students of design, and librarians interested in collection development.

International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature

Author: Peter Hunt

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-08-02

Total Pages: 657

ISBN-13: 1134436831

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Children's literature continues to be one of the most rapidly expanding and exciting of interdisciplinary academic studies, of interest to anyone concerned with literature, education, internationalism, childhood or culture in general. The second edition of Peter Hunt's bestselling International Companion Encyclopedia of Children's Literature offers comprehensive coverage of the subject across the world, with substantial, accessible, articles by specialists and world-ranking experts. Almost everything is here, from advanced theory to the latest practice – from bibliographical research to working with books and children with special needs. This edition has been expanded and includes over fifty new articles. All of the other articles have been updated, substantially revised or rewritten, or have revised bibliographies. New topics include Postcolonialism, Comparative Studies, Ancient Texts, Contemporary Children's Rhymes and Folklore, Contemporary Comics, War, Horror, Series Fiction, Film, Creative Writing, and 'Crossover' literature. The international section has been expanded to reflect world events, and now includes separate articles on countries such as the Baltic states, the Czech and Slovak Republics, Iran, Korea, Mexico and Central America, Slovenia, and Taiwan.