A charming collection of vintage photographs of readers lost in thoughtWhere do our minds go when we read books, magazines and letters? Do we seek an escape, a portal to another world? A secret, a truth, a pleasant distraction? Voyagers, edited by Melissa Catanese (author of Dive Dark Dream Slow), consists almost entirely of anonymous black-and-white snapshots of people in various postures of reading in living rooms, on beds, at the beach, eating breakfast.We can't see what these readers are thinking, but Catanese occasionally breaks the hypnotic typological rhythm to reveal a new photographic... View More...
Craft Beerds is a collection of beautifully-photographed bottles and label art that feature moustaches, sideburns, and beards. All from the recent, exponential growth in American craft beer--over 100 breweries including Lagunitas, Founders, Dogfish Head, and Three Floyds. There's even a few strays from Canada, too. Instead of lumping them all together, the beers are broken into fun themes. So monks, priests and even a Gandhi robot can be found in the Heavenly Beerds section. Ruling Beerds feature Kings and Kaisers. There's even an Incognito Beerds section showcasing all the labels with those f... View More...
Create contemporary and colorful works of art using a variety of traditional and unique painting techniques with Oil & Acrylic Workshop.From classic tools to modern twists, it's all here to try out Break out the art supplies, because it's time to discover how to create beautifully textured, vibrant, andcolorful works of fine art. Oil & Acrylic Workshop guides you through harnessing both traditional and unique painting tools when putting media to canvas in new and surprising ways. Whether you're an aspiring or established artist, you will relish setting aside the paintbrush in exchange for t... View More...
For artists who want more heart in their art, this title provides advice for boosting creativity and inspiration; detailed illustrations and examples; guidelines for connecting with viewers; and tips, tricks and techniques for painless painting. View More...
In this illustrated biography of the late Italian artist, Livio Orazio Valentini: An Artist's Spiritual Odyssey, Robert E. Alexander and John A. Elliott celebrate the life and legacy of the renowned painter and sculptor while acknowledging his special relationship with the people of Aiken, South Carolina.Born to a poor family in 1920, Valentini lived most of his life in Orvieto, Italy. With no money for a formal education, he became a self-taught artist. At the age of twenty, Valentini was called into military service during World War II. After being captured by the Germans, he was confined in... View More...
The projects in Pam Allen's Plain & Simple: 11 Knits to Wear Every Day are proof that, with the right yarn, simple shapes and stitches are all that's needed to create essential knits. Worked in Quince & Co.'s worsted weight wool/alpaca Owl yarn, the 11 designs featured in the book cover all manner of plain, simple, and utterly necessary knits including pullovers, cardigans and accessories with details to keep the knitter engaged and the wearer happily warm--a classic collection for the ages. View More...
The aim of this dictionary is to give the reader access to the pictorial tradition that was once the common visual vocabulary of Christians. In over 1,000 entries from Aaron to Zucchetto, the Dictionary identifies and explains the major signs, symbols, figures, and topics that have emerged in 2 View More...
A plethora of patterns and palettes This hardworking reference book is the second volume in Rockport's Pattern and Palette series. Like the first, it is an invaluable tool for art directors, designers, and students working in the fashion, product, and graphic design fields, as well as anyone in the business of visual communication.With close to 1,000 new patterns, Pattern and Palette Sourcebook 2 is a desktop library of colors and patterns that address the professional's needs in working with harmonies and contrasts. Divided into six unique style sections, the book provides readers with fiftee... View More...
