Kirjahaku

Welcome to the wonderful world of painting with gouache, with the creative guidance of popular artist and illustrator Zoe Ingram. In this comprehensive beginner's guide, Zoe shares everything she possibly can about getting started with gouache painting. Why gouache? Because this exciting paint medium creates opaque effects making it more vibrant and graphic than traditional watercolours, meaning you can layer it, paint on dark backgrounds and much more. Gouache is one of the easiest of paint mediums to use. It's very forgiving and fun to use and is also versatile. Gouache paint can mimic watercolour and can give the opacity of oil paint if used with less water. You can use it to paint large, smooth, flat blocks of background colour and the finest lines and details. Gouache paint also dries quickly too, which is a big bonus! Starting at the very start, Zoe takes you through the basics and explains what tools and materials you'll need, then explores a wide range of techniques and finally, there are a host of fun and vibrant step-by-step projects that you can follow along with or use as a springboard for your own ideas. Zoe Ingram's distinctive art makes this book a visual treat, as she shows you how she paints a variety of subjects, from birds and bugs, to flowers and foliage, to abstract collages, hand lettering and patterns. Along the way you'll learn about colour theory, colour mixing, sketching, washes, mark making, line work, overlaying, working on dark backgrounds, how to get crisp edges, how to add details, different approaches to collage and even how to digitise your work so that you can create repeat patterns and custom prints. In the projects section you can follow along step-by-step as Zoe paints a very handsome pheasant, a funky beetle pattern, a trendy houseplant, colourful caterpillars, bright butterflies, jumbled geometric patterns, a striking owl, pretty florals, creative lettering, a curious cat and a free-flow abstract floral piece - after which there will be no stopping you! Beautifully illustrated, expertly explained and a riot of colour, this book will kickstart your love affair with gouache, so all that's left is deciding how to pronounce it... "gooash"..."gwash"..."goo-uhsh"?!

Learn how to use drawing to soothe your soul with this beginner's guide to drawing for relaxation. So many drawing books focus on the result of your drawing, but this fresh approach looks first at the process of drawing as a means to de-stress and unwind. Many people love the idea of drawing but hold themselves back from starting because they are worried about not being good enough. In this guide for the absolute beginner, artist Zoë Ingram shows you that just drawing very simple lines and shapes can have a powerful meditative effect, and at the same time create beautiful art you can be proud of. The aim of the techniques and projects in this book is to create art that relaxes both the artist and the viewer of the finished piece. Projects range from simple bookmarks, cards and small wall pieces to larger art pieces that you never thought possible - all done with a focus on relaxation - which is so important in today's fast-paced, increasingly digital world. Learn why drawing can be so relaxing, what materials you can use, different ways to draw, what subjects you can draw, and create beautiful artworks that will lift the spirits both during the drawing process and beyond, as finished pieces of art. Author Zoë Ingram is an established and talented artist who is passionate about using art for relaxation. Her gentle lessons and nurturing reassurance will guide even total beginners through the process of making soothing, soulful modern drawings.

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals!Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting rainforest animals from the tiny poison dart frog to gentle giant gorilla, taking in such favourites as sloths, jaguars, capybaras and pangolins along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet!With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young natural historians will love!

Guassi on peittävä vesiväri. Se kuivuu akvarellin tapaan nopeasti, mutta värissä käytetyt pigmentit tekevät lopputuloksesta voimakkaan ja eloisan. Guassia ovat käyttäneet monet kuuluisat taiteilijat Henri Matissesta Paul Kleehen. Ota siis sinäkin haltuun menetelmä, jolla saa aikaan graafisia, läpikuultamattomia maalauksia! Guassilla on mahdollista maalata peittävästi edellisen kerroksen päälle. Valmiita, mattapintaisia teoksia on myös helppo valokuvata, sillä ne eivät kiiltele. Saat opastusta välineiden hankintaan, maalaustekniikkaan ja valmiiden töiden digitointiin. Alkuun päästyäsi et maltakaan olla kokeilematta, miten luomistasi kuvista voi koostaa erilaisia kuoseja ja kollaaseja.

The perfect gift for any young animal-lover, this beautifully illustrated information book is an ideal introduction to the world of rainforest animals! Illustrated in a bright, contemporary style, this is a modern guide to some of the most popular and interesting rainforest animals from the tiny poison dart frog to gentle giant gorilla, taking in such favourites as sloths, jaguars, capybaras and pangolins along the way. This information book for young children is packed with information and fun facts – everything you need to know to help you learn about and identify some of the most intriguing creatures on the planet! With key facts about size, weight, diet and lifespan, there is even a helpful guide to animal babies and a special, "Did you know?" section on each creature, which all young natural historians will love!