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Drawing Anatomy
$18.00 AUD
The ability to draw the human figure well is the sign of a good artist. So it is vital to appreciate the body's characteristics and how they influence posture and expression. Drawing Anatomy provides all the information you need to produce the most accurate representations of people. In Drawing Anatomy, teacher and artist Barrington Barder begin...

Drawing Figures
$18.00 AUD
Of all the genres in art, figure drawing is the oldest. From the figures painted on the walls of ancient caves to modern-day representations of everyday people, artists have always sought to perfect their depictions of family, friends, and others around them. In Drawing Figuresteacher and artist Barrington Barber begins his exploration of this a...

Drawing Landscapes
$18.00 AUD
For centuries, landscapes have captivated the imaginations of artists. For the amateur artist, the sheer scope of the landscape may seem daunting - whether it's a stunning view of unspoilt countryside, a city street, or the view outside your window. So where do you start? Artist and teacher Barrington Barber outlines the key areas to master and ...

Drawing Portraits
$18.00 AUD
A portrait can reveal the likeness, personality, and even the mood of a person. In previous centuries, portraits were used to reveal someone's social standing, to manipulate the viewers's opinion of the subject, or to exaggerate and accentuate features. Artist and teacher Barringston Barber shows you how to overcome common difficulties and intro...

Drawing Still Life
$18.00 AUD
Still life has been a popular form of art for many hundreds of years, offering a wide choice of subjects, styles, and scale. Whether you want to work outdoors or at home, with carefully detailed studies or bold sweeps of line, with classical subjects or simple objects that you might find in your home, you will never be at a loss to find inspirat...

How the World Works - Astronomy
$15.00 AUD
Astronomy traces one of humanity's oldest obsessions. This accessible, fascinating account of discoveries from the times of Palaeolithic star-gazers to current space missions shows how we have come to know so much about the universe. At the same time, unfolding knowledge has opened new horizons to explore. Our understanding of the boundless cosm...

Origami Jewellery
$25.00 AUD
Japanese paper folding, or origami, is an ancient art form that continues to fascinate westerners. This book is aimed at anyone interested in learning how to create beautiful, imaginative shapes with just a piece of paper. In addition to clear instructions with accompanying illustrations for the creation of 25 specific projects--ranging from ani...

The Artists Complete Book of Drawing Projects
$20.00 AUD
When it comes to drawing there is no substitute for practice, and with this collection of 100 drawing projects you'll never be short of inspiration. From simple life objects around the home to animals, people and panoramic landscapes, there is a wide range of subject matter to develop your skills. Each drawing is broken down into five easy steps...

The Complete Guide to Drawing
$18.00 AUD
Anyone who desires to learn to draw well can do so with a little persistence - this is the starting point for The Complete Guide to Drawing, a practical and comprehensive course for students of all abilities. Whether you want to draw a still life, landscapes, figures, or portraits, Barrington Barber brings his invaluable expertise as a working a...