Provides advice for creating comic book-style illustrations, covering topics including materials, anatomy, perspective, storytelling, movement, and procedure.

Discover the practice of the Alexander Technique, founded by the Australian born actor Frederick Mathias Alexander. This is the only program of its kind examining the movement re-education techniques founded by Alexander which can alleviate or eliminate numerous conditions ranging from back pain to headaches by improving posture and movement. See actual Alexander Technique sessions and understand the philosophy and origins of this technique.

This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on the path to making your own great drawings. The entries also feature exercises with step-by-step instructions as well as simple diagrams providing further visual explanation to the jargon-free discussion.

An introduction to drawing and painting covers traditional monochrome and color media and offers tips on observation and interpretation of the subject.

Step-by-step instructions for learning how to draw a wide variety of the most common textures and surfaces featuring easy-to-follow steps for each specific texture for all skill levels.

Detailed photographic sequences explore pencil, charcoal, pen and technical pen techniques, including shading, building up, blending, hatching, highlighting, stippling and more. Colored pencils, chalks, pastels, and pen and ink are also covered with inspirational pictures across a full range of subject matter, including landscapes, buildings, figures, animals, flowers and still life. Techniques are discussed in detail including layering, feathering,...

Presents color illustrations, instructions, and difficulty levels in order to practice different techniques used for acrylic paintings.

Offers exercises and projects to learn various watercolor painting techniques.