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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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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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Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera
Collage Discovery Workshop: Make Your Own Collage Creations Using Vintage Photos, Found Objects and Ephemera
by Claudine Hellmuth
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Unlock the Artist Within Collage is the perfect medium to help you unleash your creative potential. You can gather materials from just about anywhere, glue them down on a surface and magically create a work of art. There are no mistakes, only discoveries.... (read more)

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An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers
An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration from the Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers
by Danny Gregory
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Find Insight and Inspiration for Your Creative Life An artist's journal is packed with sketches and captions; some rough, some polished. The margins sometimes spill over with hurriedly scrawled shopping lists and phone numbers. The cover may be travel... (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 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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101 Things to Learn in Art School
101 Things to Learn in Art School
by Kit White
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What is the first thing to learn in art school? "Art can be anything." The second thing? "Learn to draw." With 101 Things to Learn in Art School, artist and teacher Kit White delivers and develops such lessons, striking an instructive balance between... (read more)

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Acrylic Fusion: Experimenting with Alternative Methods for Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media
Acrylic Fusion: Experimenting with Alternative Methods for Painting, Collage, and Mixed Media
by Dan Tranberg
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This unique reference book is designed to excite and motivate you to push beyond traditional techniques and to explore new approaches to painting. Acrylic Fusion frees you from traditional approaches to painting by exposing you to a diverse range of... (read more)

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The Daily Book of Art: 365 Readings That Teach, Inspire & Entertain
The Daily Book of Art: 365 Readings That Teach, Inspire & Entertain
by Colin Gilbert
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'In today\'s fast-paced world, creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions, but many of them simply don\'t have enough time. Catering to this modern dilemma, we\'ve concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists. The... (read more)

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The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artists Journals and More
The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery: Mixed Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artists Journals and More
by Karen Michel
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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 Imagery is the only book currently on the market that provides fascinating tips... (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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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
by James Gurney
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An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Renowned for his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly... (read more)

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How To Draw Celtic Knotwork Practical Guide
How To Draw Celtic Knotwork Practical Guide
by Andy Sloss
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Enables the novice to draw intricate Celtic-style knotwork without months of practice or any artistic training.... (read more)

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Celtic Design
Celtic Design
by Aidan Meehan
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Knotwork and plaitwork are examined in detail against the sacred background from which they sprang, and illustrations of motifs taken from famous brooches and carvings show how Celtic knots can be adapted for all manner craftwork. With 434 illustrations.... (read more)

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Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art
Good Mail Day: A Primer for Making Eye-Popping Postal Art
by Jennie Hinchcliff
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“What is a good mail day?” A good mail day is a day when, instead of just bills, catalogs, and advertisements, your postal carrier delivers artful, beautiful, personal mail from friends and acquaintances all over the world. Mail art is 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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Visual Forces: An Introduction to Design
Visual Forces: An Introduction to Design
by Benjamin Martinez
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Best coverage of 2-dimensional design and color with a 2 page spread format to insure readers understand both text and corresponding visual references.... (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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