Observe a quiet explosion of beautiful, humorous, and contemplative colorful images of two- and three-dimensional floral-themed artwork. Stunning pieces from more than fifty artists and designers, both well known, established, and emerging, from Ireland to Hungary, Finland, and Canada, and from coast to coast in the United States.
This is a nostalgic, visual account of the best time and place to be a graffiti writer. In the 1980s, brothers Kenny, a.k.a. KEY, and Paul, a.k.a. CAVS, immersed themselves in the graffiti scene in the Boogie Down Bronx, dutifully photographing hundreds of pieces on now-discontinued MTA subway cars and capturing their proud comrades before, during, and after the act.
In the ’50s and ’60s, Simplicity released their popular line of Jiffy sewing patterns, which had minimal pattern pieces and simple constructions, yet were chic enough for fashion-conscious customers. This approach appeals now more than ever as stylish women are continuously looking for ways to fit their love of sewing into busy lives filled with family, work, school, and countless other obligation
Precis som i våra hem hänger det konst på väggarna hemma hos seriefigurer. Konstnärerna Max Olofsson och Sebastian Nordbeck har bläddrat igenom den kommersiella serieutgivningen i Sverige från 40-talet fram till idag och ger en överblick över hur konst representeras i serietidningar, hur den ser ut och vad den säger om synen på konst och konstnärer.
Hur ser konst ut när den ska se ut som konst?
I snart femtio år har Marie-Louise Ekman varit en betydelsefull person i svenskt kulturliv, men vägen till kramad kulturpersonlighet har varit krokig. Nu släpps äntligen den första fullständiga och rikt illustrerade biografin, där hon öppenhjärtigt berättar om livet, familjen, relationerna och konsten för Klas Gustafson.
Bringing together the different aspects of pâte de verre for beginners and advanced glassmakers alike. Why the increasing interest in pâte de verre throughout the international glass art community? In this go-to resource, learn the reasons behind the current shift of perception regarding translucent versus opaque glass—and perhaps even see glass itself in a different way.
Pop-art connoisseurs are treated to a mind-bending journey through the blistering paintings of San Francisco artist Dirty Donny Gillies. Take a visual tour of his vibrant, hand-drawn and screen-printed poster art series "Blacklight Rebellion" and hand-painted solo art show "Fantastic Voyage.
Scandinavian art pottery, long appreciated regionally, has enjoyed a rediscovery by international collectors over the past five years. Using almost 500 dramatic color photos, this book explores the major factories, workshops, and studios that initiated and created ceramic modernism in Scandinavia, including Royal Copenhagen, Saxbo, Kahler Keramiks, Ipsen, Gustavsberg, and Tobo.
Step-by-step instructions for 50 beautiful paintings including plants, flowers, animals, & more!
Love the look of watercolors but think you lack the skill? Think again! With Watercolor the Easy Way, you will paint beautiful masterpieces following the author's simple instructions. You'll learn to mix colors, apply brush strokes, and paint beautiful pictures in only thirty minutes or less.
Learn to paint 50 beautiful botanicals in 30 minutes or less. The patterns included, and you can paint right inside the book!
A follow-up to the bestselling first book! In this new edition, 50 beautiful floral motifs are broken down into simple steps that take the intimidation out of painting.