Bøger af Susie Hodge

The Short Story of Modern Art explains the how, why and when of modern art - who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and why they matter.

Learn to draw 100 of your favourite animals in three to four easy steps.

Analyses the visual approaches and techniques of 100 great artists, and shows readers how to weave some of this magic into their own paintings.

Learn to draw 28 different charming woodland animals from scratch in a few easy steps

Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps.

New, innovative introduction to the story of art

Artists, whatever their skill levels, will love this easy approach to what is normally regarded as a challenging subject.

Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter. This book examines 100 iconic paintings from the Western canon and spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols and artistic tricks used by the painter to achieve particular effects.

A new and innovative approach to the fascinating history of women artists, from the sixteenth century to the present

An expert and comprehensive new reference book on the life and works of the influential impressionist artist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

A natural draughtsman, master of colour and hugely influential artist, Klee's art appeals to our primary instincts and makes us look beyond the ordinary. This beautiful new book brings together a wide selection of Klee's magnificent work.

A new introduction to the story of architecture which explores the key buildings, but also examines materials, styles and fundamental building elements

The fastest way to grasp the key concepts of architecture

New edition of Gustav Klimt in the popular Masterpieces of Art series.Gustav Klimt, well known for his sensual, arresting depictions of women (The Kiss, Fulfillment, The Tree of Life), was a founder of the Viennese Secession movement at the turn of the 20th century, Vienna's own Art Nouveau. His extravagant work, was an obsessive manifestation of the dazzling intellectual society of his time and he painted very large canvases combining oils with gold foil. This beautiful new book brings together a wide selection of Klimt’s magnificent work.

A great book for anyone interested in this subject with simple step-by-step drawings and a fantastic selection of popular breeds.

With five superb pop-ups of Da Vinci's greatest works, children will have fun as they learn about art. They can open up The Last Supper, see Da Vinci's Flying Machine in action, and meet the Archangel Gabriel in The Annunciation. Reproduces 15 of his most important works.

Superbly illustrated and animated with five stunning pop-ups of Van Gogh's most famous works. Young readers can open the shutters in The Bedroom, meet each character in The Potato Eaters, and spin the starlit sky in The Starry Night. Introduces Van Gogh in an approachable, fun way that kids will enjoy.

Learn to draw a playful pack of 30 perfect pooches in 6 easy stages! In no more than 6 simple stages, Susie Hodge shows you how to draw and color 30 dogs and puppies. Create your own kennel of canine companions - from an endearing chocolate Labrador puppy to a rascal of a Jack Russell terrier; a pocket-size chihuahua to a mammoth Great Dane! Each adorable dog is developed in no more than 6 easy stages, from a rough sketch of the basic shapes through to the finished, colored paw-trait in watercolor or colored pencil - whatever medium you choose. Within the book's easy-to-follow landscape format the dogs leap to life across the pages, making them ideal for budding artists of all pedigrees: from kids looking for afterschool art projects to adults wanting to create lifelike pet portraits. The book contains material previously published in How to Draw Dogs (2010), PLUS 5 dashing dogs drawn specially for this new volume!

This is a gallery of the most famous stolen artworks that have never been recovered and an examination of the heists and their subsequent investigations

The large variety of jobs that await the art lover are showcased in this peek into the workdays of 25 workers whose jobs involve art. Learn what it takes to be an architect or an art historian, how a technical illustrator or a game designer spend their day, and what's involved in hosting an art auction or tracking down art forgers.

Packed with useful tips for gallery browsing, the Elements of Art takes the world's greatest artworks and makes them easy for anyone to understand.

Features helpful prompts and pages that encourage budding artists to try new materials to draw with.

A sumptuous biography, history and gallery of the acclaimed Renaissance artist, with 500 fine-art reproductions

This book showcases the quiet retreats, creative hubs, lifelong homes and holiday escapes of some key artistic figures. It introduces readers to each artist's life and work, placing the significance of the home at the heart of their practice before exploring how each residency both reflected and inspired the artist's creative output.

This practical and accessible guide makes drawing easier than ever, offering tons of tips and tricks, as well as step-by-step projects to help you put them into practice. Just Draw! A Creative Step-by-Step Guide for Artists offers you quick and easy ways to produce effective sketches. You'll learn how to edit a landscape, still life or portrait to capture only the most essential and compelling features of the scene. With lots of projects that you can complete and blank pages to use for your first attempts, this book is an ideal resource for artists of all abilities to improving their artistic skills.

Create professional, recognizable portraits in a matter of minutes with this practical drawing guide, written by experienced art educator Susie Hodge. Producing portraits has always been considered an important skill for artists, so Just Draw! Faces in 15 Minutes explains the skills a budding artist needs so that you can try your hand at a variety of projects, all in easy, 15-minute periods. You'll learn: - How to create quick sketches - How to convey age, tone and ethnicity - How to produce accurate features> With 12 step-by-step projects to put these techniques into practice, this is the perfect way to improve or learn from scratch.

Learn to draw 28 cuddly kittens from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful kittens. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 adorable furry felines in a range of playful poses. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawingwith a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even furtherPerfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you'll be amazed how easily you too can bring these friendly furballs to life with this inspiring guide.