Kunstteknikker og kunstprincipper

Brug kunsten at tegne som en afslappende øvelse i mindfulness. Tegning handler ikke altid om resultatet, det perfekte billede eller dygtighed. I Tegning for sjælen lærer du, hvordan du bruger tegning til at berolige din sjæl. Bogen giver dig en frisk tilgang til tegneprocessen, der ser den som et middel til at stresse af og slappe af. Mange mennesker elsker at tegne eller elsker idéen om at tegne, men de holder sig selv tilbage fra starten, fordi de er bekymrede for ikke at være gode nok. I denne bog får du som absolut nybegynder hjælp og vejledning til bare at tegne meget enkle linjer og former, og kunstneren Zoë Ingram viser dig, hvordan disse kan have en stærk meditativ effekt, og samtidig skabe smuk kunst, du kan være stolt af. Målet med teknikkerne og projekterne i denne bog er at kreere kunst, der afspænder både kunstneren og beskueren af det færdige værk. Projekterne spænder fra simple bogmærker, kort og små tegninger til at hænge på væggene til større kunstværker, som, du aldrig ville have troet, var mulige – alt sammen udført med fokus på afslapning – hvilket er så vigtigt i dag med vores hurtige og stadig mere digitale verden. Lær, hvorfor tegning kan være så afslappende, hvilke materialer du kan bruge, forskellige måder at tegne på, og hvilke motiver du kan tegne. Skab så smukke kunstværker, der løfter humøret både under tegneprocessen og videre, som færdige kunstværker. Forfatteren Zoë Ingram er en etableret og talentfuld kunstner, der brænder for at bruge kunst til at slappe af. Hendes blide lektioner og nærende tryghed vil guide selv nybegyndere gennem processen med at lave beroligende, sjælfulde moderne tegninger.

Work artistic magic with contre-jour: learn how to create the illusion of light in your oil painting.

From popular artist, author, and online art instructor Ana Victoria Calderón, Watercolor Textures for Artists teaches how to paint simple watercolor textures and use them to create beautiful artworks that help cultivate relaxation and mindfulness.

"From the Instagram artist behind Everyday Watercolor comes a beautiful step-by-step guide to painting shells, sea creatures, and oceanscapes-in her effortlessly modern style"--

Spark your creativity and hone your drawing skills with this comprehensive art book for beginners-which includes interactive lessons and fun practice pages!

Merry Christmas Coloring Book offers a wide range of festive designs and scenes to color, creating holiday fun for the whole family.

Process your emotions and improve your wellbeing with this inspiring guided journal which introduces intuitive drawing as an evolution of mindful drawing.Designed for visual people looking for creative methods of self-care that go beyond mindfulness, this interactive guided journal teaches you an amazing new technique for processing emotion and soothing anxiety: intuitive drawing.With origins in automatic drawing, used by psychotherapists worldwide to access the subconscious, intuitive drawing can be used to tap into your inner self, make sense of your feelings and express your emotions in a visual way. In the journal, artist, tattooist and mental health advocate Almudena Rocca equips you with the essential skills you will need for your journey, from working with line, colour and pattern to drawing objects. She then works through 11 core emotions with you, including anger, love and hope, helping you to interpret your responses to the prompts which form the rest of the book. These drawing prompts focus on exploring memories, relationships, your childhood, hopes and ambitions, as well as events in your day-to-day life. Illustrations from the author feature throughout, as well as artistic tips, inspiring quotes and helpful wellbeing resources.You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy The Intuitive Drawing Journal. With space to doodle, reflect and draw, this is the perfect resource for anyone who enjoys guided self-care activities.

The first official coloring book based on Frank Herbert’s Dune—one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Visit Arrakis in a whole new way as you color in your favorite characters and scenes from Frank Herbert’s enduring and beloved classic novel.  Dune tells the unforgettable story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable desert planet, and his journey to a mythic destiny that will bring to fruition humankind’s most ancient and unattainable dream.  This intricate, beautifully wrought coloring book will include forty-four original illustrations, featuring character studies, locations, and scenes inspired by Dune, the profound and triumphant novel adored by millions of readers around the world.

Dennis Scholl uses repetition. Though he does not always paint the same picture, he repeatedly returns to the same point. The terrain he passes through could be a dream landscape from a night twenty years ago. 'Landscape' is suggestive of nature, but the reality portrayed here seems fake. It is more of a park, in which nature has been replicated. And Scholl is not alone here. There are others whom he encounters over and over. But they are no ordinary passers-by; their faces seem like masks - indeed, some of them do wear masks. Are these creatures without expression? My impression is that there are certain arrangements in place within this loose community. Few things are self-evident here. For the most part, there seems to be more of a skirting around the edges of what is directly obvious. The fingers I would use to point at it would need to have more digits than I have on my hand. (Hans-Christian Dany)

Over 100 global artists working with collage, as chosen by a team of art experts - an indispensable who's who of the most exciting and innovative names working in the medium Collage is an artistic language comprising found images, fragmentary forms, and unexpected juxtapositions. While it first gained status as high art in the early twentieth century, the past decade has seen a fresh explosion of artists using this dynamic and experimental approach to image making. Organised in an A-Z sequence by artist, the book features both well-known collagists including Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Ellen Gallagher; Peter Kennard; Linder, Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; and Mickalene Thomas, and a plethora of lesser-known names deserving of greater attention. Taking a broad definition - from analog cut-and-paste compositions and photomontages to digital composed imagery and animations -  Vitamin C+  showcases 108 living artists who employ collage as a central part of their visual-art practice, as selected by 69 leading experts, including museum directors, curators, critics, and collectors. The survey also features an engaging and informative introduction by Yuval Etgar, an internationally renowned expert in the area. The 69 expert nominators include: Cecilia Alemani; Iwona Blazwick; David Campany; Raphael Chikukwa; Patrick Elliott; Max Hollein; Hettie Judah; Christine Macel; Roxana Marcoci; Duro Olowu; Scott Rothkopf; Russell Tovey; Zoe Whitley; and Heidi Zuckerman. Artists include: Njideka Akunyili Crosby; Kader Attia; Adam Broomberg; Sara Cwynar; Moyna Flannigan; Ellen Gallagher; Lauren Halsey; Lyle Ashton Harris; Thomas Hirschhorn; Peter Kennard; Justine Kurland; Linder; Christian Marclay; Wangechi Mutu; Frida Orupabo; Heather Philipson; Tabita Rezaire; Deborah Roberts; Martha Rosler; Dee Shapiro; Eva Stenram; John Stezaker; Mickalene Thomas; Kara Walker; and Billie Zangewa.

The Natural Way to Draw - A Working Plan for Art Study contains a classic guide to drawing people, offering instructions and tips for drawing different poses and body types. It is split into sixty-four easy exercises covering such subjects as: - Contour and Gesture - The Study of Drapery - Light and Shade - Studies of Structure - Analysis through Design - Exercises in Black and White Oil Colour With simple, step-by-step instructions and many helpful diagrams, this is a book that will be of considerable utility to anyone wishing to learn how to draw. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on illustration.

Occasionally, when something seems very familiar you lose sight of what makes it so special: Flemish Masters. From van Eyck to Bruegel sets out to counteract this effect and opens our eyes once again to the revolution that took place in the Low Countries in the 15th and 16th centuries that shaped the course of European art. In 48 lavishly illustrated analyses, Matthias Depoorter explores how painters such as Van Eyck, Van der Weiden, Massys, Bosch, and Bruegel reached unprecedented heights, and are rightfully considered innovators to this day.The defining factor was their perfecting and mastery of the oil painting technique as well as their groundbreaking attention to optical lighting effects. The new technical possibilities offered a different way of looking at the world and ultimately a new way of painting. No less innovative was the level of detail. These painters were thoroughly acquainted with each other's work-this volume shows the fundamental artistic cross-fertilization. A must-read for anyone who wants to fall in love with the old master- pieces anew.MATTHIAS DEPOORTER (*1980) is a writer and an art historian. He was one of the curators of the seminal exhibition Van Eyck: An Optical Revolution at the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent and coordinated the accompanying scholarly publication.

From award-winning artist Aimee Erickson, Plein Air Techniques for Artistspresents the step-by-step process for plein air for landscape, still life, and the figure, along with exercises to strengthen skills.

Build your watercolor skills with confidence with these 25 beautiful and beginner-friendly new projects on premium watercolor paper! From artist Sarah Simon, author of 2021's bestselling Watercolor Workbook, comes 25 new projects that celebrate flowers, feathers, and animal friends.This easy-to-use watercolor workbook is filled with unique and beautiful botanical and animal sketches that are ready for you to watercolor—no drawing skills required! Each page is specially designed with simple step-by-step instructions so you can easily and confidently paint each project and create artwork that matches the quality of the author's example. Watercolor Workbook: Flowers, Feathers, and Animal Friends features:• An introduction to fundamental watercolor techniques• 25 beginner-friendly projects on thick, 200 gsm premium watercolor art paper—no color bleed-through!• Beautiful floral and plant artwork, including: wild roses, poppies, sunflowers, buttercups, dandelions, and more• Easy-to-follow instructions, including suggested paint and paintbrush materials, so you can start painting todayArtist and author Sarah Simon, a.k.a. @themintgardener, has taught thousands of people how to paint with watercolor. Her first book, Modern Watercolor Botanicals, provides everything you need to know about the art of watercolor and, now in this second workbook in her Watercolor Workbook series, Simon offers 25 watercolor projects that you can sit down and enjoy painting today!

VINTAGE FARM Coloring Book For Adults. A Grayscale Vintage farm coloring book inspired by authentic vintage images.A large sized, single sided realistic coloring bookInspired by authentic vintage imagesPerfect for all vintage loving adult colorers.vintage coloring books for adults, grayscale coloring books for adults, realistic coloring books for adults, greyscale coloring books for adults, coloring book vintage, farm coloring book, farm coloring book for adults

The second title in a new series elevates your skills in composition and narrative with guidance from established world-class artists. As an established authority on art and design with a growing stable of high-calibre artist-authors, 3dtotal Publishing is uniquely placed to produce Artists' Master Series. Launched in 2021 with Artists' Master Series: Color & Light, the second volume in this exciting new series takes another deep dive into key areas of art theory, this time spotlighting composition and narrative. No matter what medium you work in, this combination can be the driving force that elevates art from "good" to "world-class". This book takes these fundamentals and pushes them to an advanced level of understanding and application. To achieve this ambitious brief, a select few, hugely popular industry experts reveal how they plan and execute these techniques. Their in-depth illustrated advice, detailed step-by-step tutorials, enlightening case studies, and awe-inspiring inspiration provide a distinctive and invaluable blend of professional-grade techniques that can't be found anywhere else. For artists and designers aiming to raise their game to expert level, the Artists' Masters Series is the key to success.

New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting by Robert Zeller offers a sweeping exposition of both historical Surrealism and its legacy in the world of contemporary art. It demonstrates the many ways in which the most significant art movement of the last century continues to be relevant today, featuring an international selection of contemporary artists whose compositions and studio practice reveal its influence. There are many modalities of historical Surrealism that still maintain contemporary currency: presenting the familiar as unfamiliar and uncanny, the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated imagery, the use of absurdity to critique political or social issues, and the use of erotic imagery in an irrational, non-linear context. Not all the artists brought together in this book self-identify as Surrealist, per se, but each uses some variation of Surrealism in a personal manner. The book begins with a study of the origins, leadership, participating artists, and major milestones of historical Surrealism. Zeller chronicles the movement starting at the end of World War I and the birth of Dada. The most important players and events emerge throughout the timeline of events-including World War II, and such notable artists as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, and many others-up until the death of its leader Andre Breton in 1966. Zeller then explores how elements of New Surrealism are being put into practice in the contemporary art world. Section Two offers a survey of 29 contemporary artists who engage in New Surrealism's seemingly unlimited variations of the movement's original themes, including Rosa Loy, Glenn Brown, and Arghavan Khosravi. Section Three features 14 artists, including important contemporary artists such as Inka Essenhigh, Ginny Casey and Anna Weyant, who speak to Surrealism's influence on their studio practice, detailing in their own words how they create a composition from start to finish.

It's Bob Ross. The man with the gentle voice who can paint a landscape in thirty minutes right before your very eyes in your own living room.Reaching millions of homes every day, Bob Ross is unquestionably America's favorite art instructor. Now avaiable in paperback, The Best of the Joy of Painting -- Bob Ross's first book -- contains sixty of his favorite paintings, all of them originally created during the Joy of Painting show.Each painting comes complete with a full-color photo and a series of black-and-white instructional photos, accompanied by step-by-step instructions that guide you through the painting process. With this book in hand, you will be amazed at the ease and skill with which you can create your own Bob Ross original.

Maleren og billedhuggeren Kasper Heiberg (1928-1984) udgav i 1975 bogen Den europæiske palet, som i mange år ikke har været til at opdrive. Har man læst den, forstår man efterspørgslen.Den europæiske palet er nemlig ikke nogen almindelig bog om farver eller klassisk farvelære; ikke en videnskabelig redegørelse for farvernes forskellige pigmenter og kemiske sammensætninger eller for lysets spaltning; den er heller ikke en rendyrket systematisk, psykologisk, etymologisk eller kunsthistorisk gennemgang af farvebrug gennem tiden.Den er derimod lidt af det hele – skrevet med en kærlighed til farvens sprog og verden, en fascination, som er baseret på undersøgelser af både historiske kilder og Heibergs egen samtids omgivelser.Med bogen i hånden forstår man desuden bedre, hvad Kasper Heiberg forsøgte at gøre i de omfattende udsmykningsopgaver, som han enten gav forslag til eller gennemførte i årene både før og efter bogens udgivelse.

What is - a picture? This question runs through the oeuvre of Anita Stöhr Weber as she addresses it at its very roots. For even before there can be an assessment with regard to representation, crucial things have to be taken into account: material and support, surface and format, haptics, context, color and texture. They are just as much a part of a picture as they are the picture itself. Toeing the line between minimalism, concrete and conceptual art, Anita Stöhr Weber unites three groups of works from 15 years of exploring questions of digital image creation into this artist book and transfers them into a fourth: a careful study on image-making by way of a book. Every detail of the product carries her argument further: the choice of paper, format and binding, printing surface, position and alignment of the illustrations are just as much a part of ponderation as is the relationship between the printed page and the printed sheet.This is a book about pictures, a literal picture book and it is wrapped in a cover that can be folded in four different ways, thus turning what is read into something that can also be grasped.

Become a digital manga master with the Ultimate Guide to Manga Art. You'll learn tips and tricks to improve your art, learn how to use the authentic Japanese art tool, Sai, and quick ways to create action lines, emotes, backgrounds and more. Within each project presented you are given expert advice from professional manga artists, a look into their portfolios and learn what software they use and why to create their detailed scenes. Get inspired and watch your manga art come to life with help from the masters.

This book is specially designed to help beginners learn how to approach sketching and drawing in a simple and easy-to-understand way. It covers everything from basic drawing techniques to shading, composition, and more. With detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions, this guide breaks down essential skills into manageable chunks, making it easy for anyone to follow along and improve their skills. In addition to the practical lessons, the book also includes an AP Art Portfolio section, which showcases finished artworks using the techniques and skills covered in the guide. This section not only allows readers to see how these skills are employed in finished artworks but also provides them with valuable insights into how different mediums can be used together to create stunning works of art.

30 fabulous projects for beginners - get comfortable with watercolor, using only 3 colors at a time! Create neat and pretty watercolor projects with only 3 colors at a time! With this book you'll be able to paint animals, flowers, plants, baked goods and more in swift and quick strokes, using minimal yet distinctive color palettes.Artist Katie Putt, New Designers "One to Watch" (London, 2019) uses a simple, fun process to explain how color mixing works for beginners. Using just 3 colors at a time, you can discover how the colors interact and gain confidence with easy "mini masterpieces" to paint. The book includes 10 sections, each one based around a different set of 3 watercolors. Within each section you will find: The three colors shown on a simple color wheelA comprehensive mixing chart showing how each color will interact with another of the 3.3 mini masterpieces--simple painting projects to create using colors from the mixing palette, with easy mixing instructions and simple stages to follow.>The colors chosen for the palettes are all easily available, and large swatches of each pure color will make matching it easy, even if your paint shop doesn't happen to stock that particular brand or shade. This is the perfect book for beginners as well as more developed artists who want to play around with more limited color designs.

This book is a compilation of my journey as a new painter over six years. Fifty years as a photographer helped my art eye as I began painting in retirement. Both painting and photography help me stop and observe the miracles around me in nature and life. I wrote this book to share this love with others and hope to inspire them to look closer at life around them and keep learning.