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The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
by Julia Cameron
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The Artist's Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist's life. Still as vital today-or perhaps even more so-than it was when it was... (read more)

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Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
by David Bayles and Ted Orland
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"This is a book about making art. Ordinary art. Ordinary art means something like: all art not made by Mozart. After all, art is rarely made by Mozart-like people; essentially—statistically speaking—there aren't any people like that... (read more)

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The New Artist's Manual: The Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials and Techniques
The New Artist's Manual: The Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials and Techniques
by Simon Jennings
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Here's four years of art school in book form?minus the loans. Taking the top lessons, methods, and instruction from the best-selling Artist's Manual and Art Class, plus all-new material, The New Artist's Manual is a veritable bible for beginners as well... (read more)

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The Starving Artist's Way: Easy Projects for Low-Budget Living
The Starving Artist's Way: Easy Projects for Low-Budget Living
by Nava Lubelski
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Follow these tenets of the Starving Artist’s lifestyle to create unique projects that prove that home décor, clothing, gifts, and accessories don’t have to be expensive to be spectacular. Whether you’re an artist or not—if... (read more)

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An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)
An Introduction to Art Techniques (DK Art School)
by Ray Smith
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Illustrating a complete range of art techniques through full-color, step-by-step photographs, this elaborately instructional art book covers figure drawing, watercolor, and oil painting, with a focus on the effect each has on the artwork as a whole.... (read more)

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Art Escapes: Daily Exercises & Inspirations for Discovering Greater Creativity & Artistic Confidence
Art Escapes: Daily Exercises & Inspirations for Discovering Greater Creativity & Artistic Confidence
by Dory Kanter
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Inspire your creative spirit - everyday Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, Art Escapes provides the ideas and encouragement you need to discover greater creativity and artistic confidence, even when you're short on time. Professional... (read more)

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Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists
Alphabetica: An A-Z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists
by Lynne Perrella
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Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experimentation developing at such a fast pace... (read more)

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Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art [With Mailing Seals and Postcard]
Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art [With Mailing Seals and Postcard]
by Jennie Hinchcliff
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Mail art is a collaborative art form with a long and fascinating history populated by famous artists as well as everyday practitioners. The term “mail art” refers to pieces of art sent through the mail rather than displayed or sold in... (read more)

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Artists Handbook of Materials & Techniqu 5TH Edition
Artists Handbook of Materials & Techniqu 5TH Edition
by Ralph Mayer
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Since 1940, when it was originally published, The Artist's Handbook has become indispensable for thousands of practicing artists and art students. The book has remained continually in print through many editions and has sold more than a quarter of a... (read more)

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Artist & Graphic Designers Market (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market)
Artist & Graphic Designers Market (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market)
by Erika Oconnell
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The ultimate reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design, this book includes complete, up-to-date contact and submission information for more than 1,900 art... (read more)

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Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market)
Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market (Artist's & Graphic Designer's Market)
by Writers Digest
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The Tools to Build a Successful Art Career 2010 Artists & Graphic Designer's Market is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design. This edition is... (read more)

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In the Making: Creative Options for Contemporary Art
In the Making: Creative Options for Contemporary Art
by Linda Weintraub
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From the first page to the last, from Thomas Kinkaid (really ) to Matthew Barney, this book serves as a launching pad. Conclusions are perpetually delayed. Resolutions are continually postponed. The text is written for takeoff, not arrival. It is a first... (read more)

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Abstraction in Art and Nature (93 Edition)
Abstraction in Art and Nature (93 Edition)
by Nathan Cabot Hale
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Stimulating, thought-provoking guide shows how to discover a rich new design source in the abstractions inherent in natural forms. Lines of growth and structure, water and liquid forms, weather and atmospheric patterns, luminosity, earth colors, many... (read more)

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An Artist's Guide--Making It in New York City
An Artist's Guide--Making It in New York City
by Daniel Grant
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For artists who want to move temporarily or permanently to the art capital of the world, here’s the ultimate guide to getting started in New York! Covering everything from the challenges of getting around town and finding affordable studio space to... (read more)

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Artist's Manual: A Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials and Techniques
Artist's Manual: A Complete Guide to Painting and Drawing Materials and Techniques
by Angela Gair
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A veritable bible for beginners as well as an invaluable reference for accomplished artists, The Artist's Manual is a hands-on guide to hundreds of techniques for painting and drawing. For anyone who has ever had the urge to create art, this easy-to-use... (read more)

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Alphabetica: An a-z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists
Alphabetica: An a-z Creativity Guide for Collage and Book Artists
by Lynne Perrella
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Mixed media techniques have come to forefront again, with artists in every field combining materials and effects to create journals, altered art, collage pieces, memory art and more. With all the creative experiementation developing at such a fast pace... (read more)

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Google eBooks - Electronic

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FairyArt: Painting Magical Fairies and Their Worlds
FairyArt: Painting Magical Fairies and Their Worlds
by David Adams
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Let your imagination take flight David Adams's paintings guide you into a realm of wonder and delight. In this book, you'll discover techniques for using acrylic paints to create realistic interpretations of fairies and their romantic worlds. From the... (read more)

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Talking with Artists #01: Talking with Artists
Talking with Artists #01: Talking with Artists
by Pat Cummings
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, Victoria Chess, David Weisner, and other illustrators talk about what they do and how they got started. These first-person accounts have a remarkably strong common thread, yet are as varied and unique as the artists themselves. Full color.... (read more)

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Complete Digital Painting Techniques
Complete Digital Painting Techniques
by David Cole
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From oils and watercolor to pencil and charcoal, many of the media and techniques associated with painting and illustration have remained unchanged for decades. But advances in software and hardware have seen many artists, move to the digital arena... (read more)

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The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery
by Karen Michael
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A wide range of techniques borrowed from both traditional and digital art has recently begun to blend into one art form, known as altered art. The Complete Guide to Altered Imageryis the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips... (read more)

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Adobe Digital Editions - Electronic

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