Discusses the painters, photographers, journalists, and other writers who recorded their observations of life in the old West.

"Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is in Venice repairing an altarpiece by Veronese when he receives an urgent summons from the Italian police. The eccentric London art dealer Julian Isherwood has stumbled upon a chilling murder scene in Lake Como, and is being held as a suspect. To save his friend, Gabriel must track down the real killers and then perform one simple task: find the most famous missing painting in the world. Sometimes the...

"This encouraging guide will help you incorporate art making into your everyday life. Brimming with strategies and inspiration, "Art Before breakfast" teaches you how to carve out time for painting and drawing, and shows how makign art for even just 10 minutes a day can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. Gregory's positive approach, quick and unintimidating exercises, and practical instruction on techniques and materials will give you the tools...

This innovative approach focuses upon the specifics of surface anatomy. 177 of Sheppard's drawings show many different live models in front, back, and side views, and in various standing, sitting, kneeling, crouching, reclining, and twisting poses. Each drawing is accompanied by two diagrams, one for bones, one for muscles.

"Venture into a galaxy far, far away! Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to use simple shapes and lines to create a variety of extraterrestrials. From Sluggo-blob to the more familiar Greens and Grays, just follow the steps shown in red to create fun and sometimes silly beings from outer space. A visit to the "Top Secret Alien Spare Parts Department" encourages kids to customize their designs with eyes, antennae, wings, arms, and legs, as...

Discover the totally unexpected, beautiful and intricate art created using the easily accessible medium. The Art of Spray Paint showcases the grand and imaginative scale of spray paint art and design. Inside, you'll find jaw-dropping spray paint creations from around the world! You'll discover the process of each art form, as well as tricks of the trade, from small clever projects to huge art installations. Much more than a book about "cool" spray...

A guide to drawing cats, dogs, and other pets.

Traces the life, career and paintings of the Spanish court painter, Francisco Goya, with information on the times in which he lived and other artists of that era.

Share Your Joy embraces shareable and mixed-media art through projects, prompts, and stories that invite you to explore your creativity and have fun with art supplies.

"How do you sum up the amazing world of art in just 100 words? From pottery to Pointillism, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration, providing a fascinating introduction to art from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces"--Back cover.