The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: Techniques and Projects Featuring Transfers, Stamps, Stencils, Inks, Paints, Mediums, and More
by Donna Kato
from Watson-Guptill
Chihuly: 365 Days (365 Series)
by Dale Chihuly
from Abrams
Quotations from and about Chihuly, as well as descriptions of his various types of works and short texts on his most prominent series pieces, accompany the images. The captions also act as a chronology of his life and work.
Introducing ZBrush
by Eric Keller
from Sybex
Learn to sculpt detailed, lush, organic models with the hottest tool on the 3D market - ZBrush - and this step-by-step guide. Introducing ZBrush is the ideal initiation to this revolutionary software. Starting with the basics, it builds from the ground up, combining straightforward text with practical examples that make it fun to learn ZBrush's core tools and concepts. Professional animator and ZBrush artist Eric Keller walks you through the hands-on tutorials and teaches you the skills you need to create hyper-realistic digital models like a pro. From creating illustrations in 2.5 dimensions to sculpting with digital clay, you'll master ZBrush's powerful tools for creating fantastic images and 3D models for use in animation programs like 3ds Max and Maya. Whether your new to the ZBrush interface or a CG veteran looking for the latest techniques, Introducing ZBrush will help you fulfill your artistic potential by giving you the power to create stunning digital art with a distinctively fine art feel.
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
by Michael Demeng
from North Light Books
*Combines two popular topics--assemblage and found objects
*Pairs gorgeous photography with a creative design to help it jump off shelves
*Features an artistic style that's proven popular with countless magazine readers and workshop students
Secrets of Rusty Things takes readers behind the scenes to show them each step in the assemblage art process. It covers everything from gathering found-object materials to putting them together in a way that tells a meaningful story--all presented in the author's warm and humorous writing style. This book provides the perfect challenge for collage enthusiasts or anyone looking for a new way to express his or her creativity!
Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts)
by Tim McCreight
from Brynmorgen Press
Sculpture Today
by Judith Collins
from Phaidon Press Inc.
Over the past three decades, sculpture has retaken its position at the forefront of contemporary art, with artists redefining the medium in remarkable and revolutionary ways. SCULPTURE TODAY is the only book to provide such a wide-ranging and richly-illustrated overview of contemporary sculpture. Thematic chapters examine the diverse subjects that have inspired sculptors in recent years, including the body, gravity, color, light, architecture, and clothing. A wide range of works is discussed, offering an insight into the incredible range of ideas, styles, materials, techniques, and locations explored in this versatile genre. This authoritative yet accessible text ensures the book's appeal to a wide range of readers.
The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
by Jinks McGrath
from Running Press Book Publishers
Fabulous Origami Boxes
by Tomoko Fuse
from Japan Publications Trading
Imagine a box made of paper! Boxes are one of the most popular formats of the age-old papercraft of origami. This delightful book is entirely devoted to the creation of origami boxes-plain or fancy, playful or practical, and elaborate boxes topped with cranes, butterflies, lilies, stars, and
more.
FABULOUS ORIGAMI BOXES includes designs for nesting boxes, simple triangle and square boxes and more complex hexagonal and octagonal boxes. Detailed illustrations provide step-by-step instructions on the correct way to crease and fold origami paper. Many of the designs are made of one sheet of
paper, but some combine individual units with intriguing results.
Both practical and lovely, these boxes can be used for gift-giving, storing trinkets, or simply for display.
The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book)
by Lark Books
from Lark Books
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: Pottery and Porcelain 1850 to Present (Kovel's Dictionary of Marks)
by Ralph Kovel
from Random House Reference
You may be the owner of a valuable piece of porcelain or pottery, but the cryptic symbol on the underside of the piece may be your only clue to its value. Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks: 1850 to the Present will help you identify your pieces.
Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks provides the quickest and easiest way for professional and amateur collectors to identify more than 3,500 American, European, and Oriental marks. The perfect companion to the Kovels' original best-seller, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks -- Pottery and Porcelain: 1650 to 1850 (still in print after more than 42 years and 41 printings), Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks is the most comprehensive reference for nineteenth- and twentieth-century marks. Together, the two volumes are an indispensable guide to porcelain and pottery marks of the last four centuries.
Also available from Three Rivers Press, Kovels' Dictionary of Marks--Pottery & Porcelain: 1650 to 1850
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Wood sculpture, 'Peacock Pose'
Master carver Suresh Garg presents this ornate sculpture of a regal peacock on a pedestal. Garg executes the sculpture in jali style, transforming kadam wood into a detailed worked of art.
Wood sculpture, 'Lucky Kiss'
Puckering up for a lucky kiss, this frog makes for an endearing sculpture. Suresh Garg carves the expressive amphibian of kadam wood by hand. Executed in legendary jali artistry, the sculpture features a miniature replica inside.
Iron sculpture, 'Monkey Business'
A monkey swings from one hand in this rustic sculpture by Marco Polo. The whimsical simian's body is a stone.
Bronze sculpture, 'Awakening'
This beautiful bronze sculpture explores the awakening of the modern woman. By Brazilian sculptor Urubatan, it depicts a young nude who leans on one knee and flexes her arms. She arches her back and turns to one side as though listening to the call of someone unseen. Titled "Despertar" in Portuguese, the sculpture is presented on a granite base.
Wood sculpture, 'The Seer'
Power resides in the eyes of this hand-carved sculpture shaped like the Anokye mask of the Akwapim people (Aburi). Meaning "look" or "see," the Anokye mask is believed to see into the spirit world. Walter Kuma carves an admirable sese wood sculpture featuring a bright headdress and brass inlay.
Wood sculpture, 'Lonesome'
Sitting with face tilted upwards, a person looks for a friend to dispel solitude. Made Marya carves the sculpture with expert ease, conveying powerful emotion through fluid lines and expert artisanship. Marya carves the sculpture by hand from local suar wood.
Wood sculpture, 'Whirlwind of Love'
Lovers caught in a whirlwind of love hold onto each other with passionate force. The power of their sentiments inspires the work of Nyoman Sudiana, who carves the sculpture from a single piece of hibiscus wood. A homage to love, the sculpture exudes dynamic artistry through its vivid details.
Bronze sculpture, 'Impassioned Couple'
Eyes close in passion as sensitive lips find the others' and their sigh is a mutual one. By Brazilian artist Flory Menezes, this beautiful sculpture represents the faces of a couple in love. Rich bronze textures capture their silent passion in an exceptional sculpture. It celebrates their eternal union. Titled "Casal Apaixonado" in Portuguese.
Coconut shell sculpture, 'Elephant Wilderness'
Elephants roam free in the Indonesian wilderness in a mesmerizing sculpture by Putra Suteja. He carves the fascinating sculpture from a coconut shell with expert detail. The sculpture stands on a terracotta base. Please note size and coloring may differ as the artist works with natural coconut shell.
Bronze sculpture, 'Woman III'
A sense of flowing grace distinguishes the curving torso of a woman in this sculpture by Lucia Prata. Arched shoulders reveal a sensuous beauty, unaffected by the lack of limbs and anonymity. Prata works in bronze, set on a granite base.
