ZBrush Character Creation: Advanced Digital Sculpting
by Scott Spencer
from Sybex
ZBrush's popularity is exploding giving more CG artists the power to create stunning digital art with a distinctively fine art feel. ZBrush Character Creation: Advanced Digital Sculpting is the must-have guide to creating highly detailed, lush, organic models using the revolutionary ZBrush software. Digital sculptor Scott Spencer guides you through the full array of ZBrush tools, including brushes, textures and detailing. With a focus on both the artistry and the technical know-how, you'll learn how to apply traditional sculpting and painting techniques to 3D art while uncovering the "why" behind the "how" for each step. You'll gain inspiration and insight from the beautiful full-color illustrations and professional tips from experienced ZBrush artists included in the book. And, above all, you'll have a solid understanding of how applying time-honored artistic methods to your workflow can turn ordinary digital art into breathtaking digital masterpieces.
Easy Origami
by John Montroll
from Dover Publications
Origami Fun Kit for Beginners
by Dover
from Dover Publications
• 3 great starter books
• 55 fun-to-do projects
• Over 1,000 easy-to-follow illustrations
• 96 sheets of authentic origami paper in traditional vibrant hues, rainbow patterns, and metallic colored foils
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.
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
Secrets of Rusty Things: Transforming Found Objects into Art
by Michael de Meng
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!
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.
The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques
by Jinks McGrath
from Running Press Book Publishers
Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing (Jewelry Crafts)
by Tim Mccreight
from Hand Books Press
Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism
from Gibbs Smith, Publisher
Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. < BR> Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? < BR> Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common cemetery symbols, and offers an in-depth examination of stone relics and the personal and intimate details they display-flora and fauna, religious icons, society symbols, and final impressions of how the deceased wished to be remembered. Douglas Keister has created a practical field guide that is compact and portable, perfect for those interested in family histories and genealogical research, and is the only book of its kind that unlocks the language of symbols in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. < BR> Douglas Keister has photographed fourteen award-winning, critically acclaimed books (including Red Tile Style: America's Spanish Revival Architecture, The Bungalow: America's Arts & Crafts Home, and Storybook Style: America's Whimsical Homes of the Twenties) earning him the title "America's most noted photographer of historic architecture." He also writes and illustrates magazine articles and contributes photographs and essays to other books, calendars, posters, and greeting cards. Doug lives in Chico, California, and travels frequently to photograph and lecture on historic architecture and photography.< BR>
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General's Layout Pencil dozen
Standard size round pencil, black graphite lead. Very soft, equivalent to a 6B. An excellent tool for the art department, for sketching, and general layout work. No. 555
General's Draughting Pencil pencil #G314
General's Draughting Pencil is a soft. extra smooth graphite pencil. It's the classic pencil for drawing and sketching. The pencil has a thick, 1/8 in. lead with a pre-sharpened tip. The barrel is made with premium incense cedar wood, a sustainable resource.
General's Jumbo Charcoal pack of three
General's Jumbo Charcoal Sticks are made of extra soft, compressed charcoal. Their flat edges can be used for broad strokes, or they can be sanded to a fine point for detailed work. Each package comes with three charcoal sticks. The sticks measure 2 7/8 in. x 7/16 in. x 1/4 in.
General Purpose Drafting and Design Templates 1043i Pickett general purpose jr.
A variety of inking and drafting plastic templates made for the needs of architects, builders and contractors. Brand is Berol Rapidesign. Unless otherwise specified, scale is 1/8 in. = 1 foot. Also see pages of templates.
General's Artists Charcoal pack of 5
Pure willow charcoal sticks. 5 1/2 in. long. 2 thin, 2 medium and 1 thick.
General's Learn to Draw Now #30 kit
Complete drawing lesson book & all the tools you need to Draw Now. Learn drawing techniques using General's easy to follow book and some of the world's finest artist pencils and tools. Start with the basic drawing techniques that the professionals use--stroke style, shading and tone. Advance to the use of perspective, composition, and observing the world around you draw what you see. Learn tips and steps to complete still life's, landscapes, animal drawing, and human portraits. As a special bonus, also included are lessons on cartooning.Kit contains 28 page graphite and charcoal technique book, two General's charcoal pencils, two Kimberly graphite pencils, one General's layout black drawing pencil, one General's carbon sketch pencil, 20-sheet pad of drawing paper, Factis white eraser, blending tortillion, and All Art sharpener.
General's Charcoal Pencil Kit charcoal pencil kit
With General's extra smooth charcoal drawing pencils you can achieve dramatic blacks and create beautiful blended sketches. Kit includes three charcoal pencils (2B, 4B, 6B), one charcoal white pencil, and a kneaded eraser. Charcoal white pencil also works as a wash out pencil for marking fabrics.
General's SketchMate charcoal and graphite drawing kit
This unique kit includes all of the artist's tools you need to get started: three General's graphite drawing pencils (2H, 2B, HB); two charcoal pencils in a soft and hard, one layout extra black pencil, sand paddle pointer, All Art sharpener, tortillion, and eraser. Use the sand paddle to sharpen charcoal pencils to a smooth point. Use the soft white vinyl eraser both as an eraser and also to lift off graphite or charcoal from page and create highlights in drawing. Cut small shapes off of the eraser for detail work. Blend charcoal or graphite with paper tortillion-stump for a softer look.
General's Charcoal Pencils 6B box of 12
Created expressly for artists and the quality art materials trade, these pencils express the ultimate in charcoal medium. Made from highly refined willow charcoal and blended with the finest organic blacks, these pencils yield rich warm black tones unattainable with any other medium. Box of 12. #557
General's Powdered Charcoal 6 oz. jar
Pure powdered artist quality charcoal used by sign writers, artists, draftsmen, and engineers. Excellent for snap lines and pounce transfer as well as background and large area work on charcoal drawings.
