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In this book, gouache, a classic technique—used by Turner, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Picasso, Gris, Braque, Matisse and Miró, among many others often compared to watercolour, acquires a new dimension, as it offers a bolder approach to contemporary artists, illustrators and graphic designers. Gouache erases the boundaries between ‘proper painting’ and the spontaneous charm of watercolour, combining the advantages of both techniques. Diluted, gouache is almost like watercolour, but when used on its own, it can be applied in opaque layers with a matte surface reminiscent of pastels. Soluble in water, it is rather forgiving and allows for corrections and revisions, and finally, the fine grain of the pigment it contains makes detailed drawings possible. Award-winning illustrator Aljoscha Blau shares his many years of experience, offers material recommendations, tips for swift success, suggestions on composition, the use of colour, tools and processes. And he spices it all up with his own illustrations, which are both an incentive and a feast for the eyes...

The 25 featured artists explain, in their own words, the creative processes behind their work, what inspires them, the strategies they use to stay fresh and creative, what distinguishes their work from that of other ceramic artists, and how they achieve this. Through examples of their most personal creations, -objects capable of affecting us emotionally, surprising us and making us think-, the artists reveal important details about their ceramic creations such as how it was made, how it was shaped and which glaze and engobe coating they used to give the clay color and texture. The reader is provided with an illuminating glimpse into each artist’s unique creative world, including the defining features of their work and some of the secrets that characterize their artistic processes. Paragons of exploration, risk and versatility, the extraordinary artists highlighted in this book rediscover thousand-year-old traditions, reinvent perspectives, transcend boundaries, tell stories and rebel from conventional expectations, creating in the process an exhilarating space where art, clay, water, air and fire meet and, ultimately, inspire. Some of the ceramists included are: BELGIUM: Ann VanHoey; CHINA: Wan Liya; NETHERLANDS: Cecil Kemperink; UK: Nicholas Lees; USA: Lauren Nauman, among others.

A book that focuses on the type of drawings that fashion designers make to provide a detailed and accurate representation of the garment. In this highly detailed second volume about technical drawing in fashion design, authors Elisabetta “Kuky” Drudi and Tiziana Paci demonstrate how to translate 3D images to 2D. Aimed at fashion students and designers, it covers every aspect of garment representation for all kinds of clothing, from skirts to beachwear to accessories, including shape, proportions, cuts, tailoring details, and fabric types. Technical drawings, or flats, are an irreplaceable means of communication to translate in a visually clear and legible way, the sketch of an outfit where stylistic details, actual volumes, lengths, and other elements of the garment are not displayed in depth. In straightforward, descriptive language, this book teaches readers the most effective ways to draw a detailed and accurate representation of the garment that pattern cutters and machinists can read and implement.

In recent years, risography has captured the attention ofprinters and artists, especially in independent and selfpublishingcircles, given the technical and visual qualitiesit offers. Vivid spot colors, warm finishes and occasionalimperfections in uniformity and register are some of theseattractive features. The book begins by giving readers a briefhistory of the Risograph while outlining the basic principlesof the printing process, teaching them artistic printingtechniques that will allow them to print with brighter, moreexpressive colors. With profiles of notable printers, examplesof printed products and works from contributing print shopsand information about design studios and artists from aroundthe world, the book will broaden readers’ printing horizons andillustrate the extensive variety of possibilities offered by thisrelatively easy-to-use and fascinating technique.

This comprehensive textbook constitutes an essential tool for students and professionals who want to work in the field of visual merchandising in retail, a discipline which combines the principles of marketing, creativity and design. It covers all aspects of the profession, from window display to in-store areas, and all kinds of stores, from small outlets, pop-up shops and concept stores, to shopping malls, flagship shops and department stores. Aspects such as lighting, colour, interior architecture and different display styles, by means of classic approaches as well as the most avant-garde developments are widely referenced and explained in this publication, through many examples from around the world. This reference guide will help fashion related merchandising and design students and visual merchandisers to plan the best strategies to get the consumer’s attention. It includes basic sales psychology aspects and describes the different job opportunities there are for visual merchandisers.

Jesús Cisneros is a celebrated international illustrator whose work is characterised by its economy of elements, simple, almost minimalist strokes, and a limited selection of colours to breathe life into highly evocative drawings. This book filled with vibrant images presents Cisneros’s creative processes as the artist shares insights about inspiration, improvisation, personal style, and artistic evolution. The author includes an illuminating interview woven throughout the text and gives glimpse into Cisneros’s personal notebooks, showcasing the research and exploration that underpins his magical scenes. From experimental workshops conducted with young people worldwide to commissioned works and his own expressive and introspective pieces illustrating poetry and prose, children’s books and theatre scenery, the breadth of Cisneros’s art unfolds before readers’ eyes. The reader accompanies the artist as he wields brushes worn with time, dipping them into jars of paint and sketching on squares of vegetable paper. We witness the subtle interplay of pale pinks merged with pearl greys and the vigorous intensity of explosive carmine reds kissed by African browns. Cisneros’s palette dances with indescribable colours, a testament to the hypnotic alchemy of his chosen paints. With a visually mesmerizing collection of his works, the book celebrates the wide range and intensity of Cisneros’s artistry and how sensibility and technique combine in his illustrations, proving that great stories can be told with very little.

At the heart of this book are twenty-eight real-life animals and the myths and literature, paintings, drawings, textiles and ceramics they have inspired some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and writers to create Since the dawn of Japanese folklore and religion, the Japanese soul has cultivated a special connection with nature and wildlife, in part due to the natural abundance of the Japanese archipelago. Every animal, from the frightening crow to the sublime crane, is sacred, occupying a central place in Japanese mythology, literature, arts, and crafts. In this text-rich art book, readers will find twenty-eight real-life animals, including the fox, frog, cat, monkey, and firefly, described in texts combining haikus, tales and anecdotes from everyday life and illustrated with objects produced by some of the most celebrated Japanese artists and craftsmen. Readers will see just how central animals –from the most fleeting to the most majestic, from the wildest to the most domesticated – are to Japanese legends and literature but also in the latest manga and animated films. In some cases, the animals are transformed and endowed with human attributes; in others, through a representative selection of Japanese art –paintings, prints, fashion and common Japanese objects such as netsuke (miniature sculptures)– they appear lovingly portrayed in their natural element: typical animals of the countryside, mountains, forests, rivers and sea, and even today's cities. While most of the animals in this Japanese bestiary are good omens, even ones a tad mischievous, downright evil or uniquely sacred, such as the sika deer or the crane, are invested with strong symbolism and have become extremely popular in a country where everything is seen as ephemeral and transient, yet everything remains. Japanese Bestiary is an ideal book for anyone interested in Japanese drawing and painting, animal illustrations and wildlife art and literature.

Now in paperback, this volume offers a comprehensive technical explanation of basic layout principles, a comprehensive field that covers the arrangement of typefaces, images, colours, objects, and grids on a page. The book presents also a panorama of contemporary editorial design trends and styles through a selection of 100 projects, from newspapers and magazines to catalogues, books, brochures and posters. Supported by case studies and tips and tricks, within this book readers will gain an overall understanding of the fundamentals of editorial design, including paper size, typographic units, the history of typography and the styles of different typefaces, layout elements, interaction between sections, and the optimum way to visually convey a message. It is a perfect reference for designers who are looking for practical solutions and inspiration.

In this volume on men’s clothing, part of our series on fashion patternmaking techniques by renowned author and designer Antonio Donnanno, readers will acquire the technical and stylistic knowledge they need to ensure their sartorial creations are technically flawless and stay fresh and new. After an introduction to the essential patternmaking tools, basic fabric notions, anatomy and measurement of the male body, industrial sizes and tailoring terms, the author describes in detail and step by step the making of patterns, covering a wealth of types of men’s garments for all lifestyles and circumstances: from shirts to jackets, waistcoats, trousers, knitwear and underwear. All is presented with clear and easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations which indicate the author’s long experience both as a teacher and as a consultant to international firms and pattern publishers. Aimed at professional tailors, teachers and students, sewing lovers and industrial sample makers, this new volume in the Donnanno Fashion Patternmaking series is a useful and practical tool for meeting contemporary menswear tailoring challenges and needs.

In How Ideas Are Born, readers will find a treasure chest ofimages by 26 diverse illustrators from 12 different countriesthat the author has gathered, selected and curated for the book.The types of images and styles vary, ranging from the childlikeand naive to the poignant, suggestive and truly masterly.In addition to the 270 images, the book contains 110 drawingsand pages from notebooks and sketchbooks that take thereader deeper into the nature of each artist's work. The visualelements are complemented by revealing interviews with eachartist in which they discuss what compelled them to becomeillustrators, their inspirations, and the research, methods,personal philosophies and work processes that allow them totransform a creative impulse or an emotion into an idea, and anidea into a work of art. We learn about what drives and inspiresthem as well as the origins of their ideas and creativity, from aninnocent curiosity about shapes and colors to the desire to sharesomething fascinating and wonderful with others in a uniqueand original way. Contributors: ARGENTINA: Isol Misenta.BELGIUM: Tom Schamp. BRASIL: Flavio Morais. CANADA:Anita Kunz. FRANCE: Serge Bloch, Delphine Durand, MartinJarrie, Herve Tullet. IRELAND: Chris Haughton. ITALY: SimoneRea, Valerio Vidali. JAPAN: Yoshiko Hada. PORTUGAL: AnaBiscaia, Carolina Celas. SPAIN: Elisa Arguile, Pablo Auladell,Pep Carrio, Jesus Cisneros, Isidro Ferrer, Manuel Marsol, M.A.Perez Arteaga. SWITZERLAND: Fanny Dreyer. USA: GaryBaseman (Los Angeles, CA), Katie Benn (San Francisco, CA),Lisa Congdon (Portland, OR), Elizabeth Haidle (Portland, OR).

A detailed and abundantly-illustrated reference that focuses on the innovative curved score folding for sheet metal techniques to create beautiful, dynamic three-dimensional forms, much like metal origami, in jewellery and metalsmithing. Anastasia Young and Paul Wells, both renowned London-based jewellers, authors and lecturers, have created a practical visual handbook on curved scoring and folding techniques applied to jewellery and metalsmithing for small objects. The book's clear, hands-on approach, with explanatory photographs for each step, makes it an invaluable resource for established jewellers wishing to learn more about new techniques, jewellery students, home crafters and advanced amateurs. Readers will discover a variety of ways to score and fold metal and give it different finishes, shaping flat sheets into to visually stunningly organic forms, including guides on the tools needed for each method. A final section contains useful resources, from a detailed analysis of score depth based on the gauge of the wire used (through diagrams to aid design and planning) to information about where to source materials and facts about metalworking and jewellery in general. AUTHORS: Anastasia Young is a London-based jewellery artist, author and lecturer whose work has been exhibited internationally. Young's eclectic jewellery is often project-based and driven by a combination of ideas and technical investigation; she uses narrative to explore both the design of a piece and its display when not being worn. Examples of her work are held in the permanent collections of the Science Museum, London and Central Saint Martins Museum. Young is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, where she lectures and teaches short courses in jewellery making. Having written three technical jewellery books (Thames & Hudson, A&C Black) which have been translated into seven languages, Young is well known as an educator and through her teaching and writing. In 2017, Anastasia was appointed to the board of the Association for Contemporary Jewellery, and is also the Technical Features Editor of its biannual magazine, Findings. Paul Wells is an award-winning London based silversmith and jeweler, renowned for his use of direct metalworking techniques. Wells' silverware makes innovative use of fold-forming and he has developed a method of creating curved scores which can be used to fold sheet metal in a visually stunning and unique style. His technique has been recognised by Goldsmiths' Crafts and Design Council with two Gold Awards for Technological Innovation. Wells' exploration of this technique has led to the production of intrinsically organic silver forms which almost appear to have grown themselves into existence, creating confounding biomorphic designs that are both functional and decorative. Having taught at several London colleges for two decades, Paul Wells is a respected educator and keen advocate of fold-forming, and has contributed to many books published by Quarto, Thames & Hudson and A&C Black. SELLING POINTS: . An essential, easy-to-understand reference for anyone who wants to perfect his or her metalworking techniques, full of photographs to illustrate every step of the way . The only book on the market that demonstrates the curved scoring technique . Filled with practical resources such as tips, advice on tools, diagrams, and a glossary of commonly-used industry terms . Renowned authors with ample experience both in jewellery making and teaching, thus providing a very instructional and informational text. Anastasia Young's previous books have become a reference in the field of jewellery . A detailed and richly-illustrated reference book on contemporary metalworking and jewellery techniques for home-crafters and serious amateurs, and even professional jewellers 450 illustrations

Turn your love of drawing into a creative career with practical advice, inspiration and a rare glimpse into the real life of an illustrator.In Becoming an Illustrator: 100 Ways to Draw a Bird and Turn Art into a Living, award-winning illustrator and professor Felix Scheinberger shares his experience of what it truly means to work as an illustrator today—from landing your first commissions and negotiating fair prices to understanding contracts, usage rights and the business side of creativity. Part career guide, part celebration of artistic oddballs, and part friendly companion that answers the questions every illustrator secretly wonders about, the book combines insight and humour, featuring work by over 120 illustrators. Each artist reveals their own approach, proving there’s no single right way to draw or to build a creative life. Drawing on his years of professional practice and teaching, Scheinberger offers a wealth of valuable tips, more than twenty-five essential illustration techniques and practical guidance on developing your style, overcoming creative fear and building a sustainable artistic routine. Whether you’re sketching at a kitchen table, in a café, or running your own studio, this book inspires you to create, grow, and maybe even earn a living from your art—one feathered friend at a time.

Poppies, plantains, elderberries, chamomile, wild roses... These are just a few of the wildflowers that we come across in our gardens or during walks. For the watercolourist, however, their translucent petals and subtle hues are irresistible. In this inspiring how-to book, Gaëtane Nicoulin, a passionate watercolourist and lover of nature, teaches us how to recognise and paint wildflowers, providing readers with the watercolour techniques we need to paint flowers that grow naturally in fields and meadows. The author invites us to go out and encounter these flowers ourselves, sharpening our observation and interpretation skills and developing our own style. A valuable resource for artists at all levels, the book includes a step-by-step study of 20 plants and 5 detailed projects for creating floral compositions, in addition to specific painting techniques and tips. Gaëtane’s approach to flowers is also a celebration of the untamed nature that surrounds us, inviting us to observe and to depict wildflowers in simplified versions which capture their essence. In addition to encouraging us to engage in a more contemplative kind of painting, the book also offers recipes involving berries and flowers that teach us how to identify and enjoy the many benefits of nature.

Draping, also known as moulage, is a fashion design technique that involves working with fabric directly on a mannequin, ‘sculpting’ the toile on a dress form. Imagination and freedom are the key principles of this process, allowing the designer to start from an idea and change it as the garment progresses. Pieces take shape inch-by-inch on the dress form, going directly from sketch to fabric. Using the intricate process of draping, this extensively illustrated publication is an essential step-by-step guide for students, couture connoisseurs and fashion professionals who want to delve deeper into a technique used by prestigious fashion houses around the globe. This volume offers everything readers need to learn about the principles of draping and to gain a solid foundation for making their own imaginative pieces without limiting their creativity.

Lauren Wager's follow up to her bestselling Color Collective's Palette Perfect features a fresh approach to colour combinations with entirely new palettes, organised by season. What colour is summer? Is it a cool and translucent swimming pool aquamarine, brilliant watermelon red, or the pale pink interior of a seashell? If these colours define summer, what colour is autumn? How about winter? And spring? In Palette Perfect, Volume 2, designer and best-selling author Lauren Wager explores the multiple possibilities of seasonal color applications, leading the reader through an inspirational presentation of image pairings and colour combinations. The colour palettes are portrayed in a fresh and dynamic way that allows the reader to see how certain colours play off each other in foreground and background, close together and further apart. This format is a different take on colour palettes than Volume 1, and still provides the RGB and CMYK values for artists that would like to translate the colours for web and print. This volume - both a practical guide and inspirational book for designers, illustrators, architects, and crafters, as well home decoration and fashion lovers, professional or otherwise - provides examples of colour application within the worlds of contemporary art, fashion, interiors, photography and graphic design. It is a carefully gathered collection of colour palettes and stunning images with a touch of the unexpected, utterly successful in its aim. AUTHOR: Lauren Wager is a designer, colour consultant, and curator who is inspired by simple beauty and driven by a great sensitivity for colour. Wager has done social media collaborations with Pantone, Marine Layer, Everlane, Le Bon Shoppe, Richer Poorer and Crow Works. She was featured in UPPERCASE Magazine and she recently worked with Field Tiles to come up with over 100 colours for their upcoming cement tile collection. She is co-owner of Georgie Home, a company that designs and produces textile products for the home, which are sold in West Elm, among other stores. She is also the creator of Color Collective, an online blog which serves as a colour resource aimed at artists and designers. Her first book, Palette Perfect, evolved from her blog, pairing colour palettes with the work of various designers, artists and photographers. She lives in Columbus, Ohio where she enjoys spending time with her family, collecting rocks, drinking coffee, and finding colour groupings in unexpected places. SELLING POINTS: . Lauren Wager's second book is expected to garner as much interest (or more) as its predecessor, the best-selling Palette Perfect. Color Combinations Inspired by Fashion, Art and Style. . Since its publication, the first volume has proven to be a valuable resource for designers (graphic, interior, product), architects, crafters, illustrators, and professionals working in the marketing, communication and branding industries. . A new approach to colour combinations with entirely new palettes, organised by season. 320 colour photographs

In the world of textiles, knitted fabric is one of the mostcomplicated to work with but also one of the most used. This isa book for all fashion lovers who, while fascinated by knittedfabric, have not dared to venture into this field as well as foradvanced and professional knitters who want to systematicallyround off their knowledge. It includes all the steps necessaryto create a knitted garment, from the choice of yarn tomanufacturing apparel, explaining such things as how to usea flatbed knitting machine correctly and the linking, cutting,sewing and, ultimately, ironing of knitted garments. The booknot only takes into account how crucial it is to recognize anddevelop a stitch. It also acknowledges the increasing importanceof knowing how to represent stitches for different machines ina useful way. For the first time, the author describes the variousstitches in a clear and well-structured way with a language ofsymbols developed for use with all kinds of studio and domesticknitting machines regardless of the brand: Brother, SilverReed, Passap, Coppo and Dubied. The book includes examplesof working with traditional materials like wool, alpaca, cottonand linen but also encourages experiments with paper, plasticmaterials and vegetal and metallic yarns to create texture,three-dimensional effects and unusual volumes.

In the world of tattoo art, few traditions can rival the elaborate and refined artistry of Japanese tattoos. In this richly illustrated book, readers will find a wealth of detailed information about the history of this unique folk art, its relation to literature and art as well as great colour photographs of their work. Remarkable for the richness of their iconography, the balance of their compositions, and their refinement in details, Japanese tattoos have seduced since the fifteenth century Western travellers, merchants and later, in the 18th and 19th century sailors, soldiers, eccentrics and artists such as Degas, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec. The book shows the historical influence of Japanese tattooing on the worldwide tattoo community and its integration into the modern global cultural landscape. With over 270 illustrations, this book is a powerful tribute to the artistry, skill, and enduring charm of Japanese tattooing. Perfect for tattoo enthusiasts, this comprehensive and visually stunning book is a must-have also for East Asian art lovers and those with an appreciation for cultural traditions.

If you love crochet and can’t resist amigurumis, you’ll fall for these adorable dolls and animals, each with their tiny companions to match the season. Enjoy poetic farm adventures with Mélodie and her pond friends, sunny island fun with Hina and her beach pals, autumn forest explorations with Gladys and her woodland animals, and magical winter scenes with Jeanne the snow fairy and her frosty friends.With detailed, step-by-step instructions, each creation is approachable yet rewarding for crocheters with some experience looking to try charming projects. Interchangeable outfits in gentle pastel colors, customizable accessories, and a size suited for collecting and display make the dolls and animals fun to personalize and enjoy.Kawaii Crochet: Cute Dolls & Animals for Every Season is a delightful guide for crocheters looking to craft whimsical, tiny worlds full of cuteness, color, and charm, bringing joy and creativity to every stitch.

This book highlights the relationship between brands, consumers, products and the display environment, by way of examples of story-telling visual displays from some of the world's from some of the world's most glamorous fashion emporia, such as Hermès, Karl Lagerfeld, Cartier and Fendi, but also small outlets, department stores, museums and bookshops. The projects included in this volume showcase a wide array of ideas by renowned graphic design agencies and boutique designers that have been successfully put into practice, focusing on aspects such as structure, texture, lighting design, custom lettering, amusing illustrations, delicate paper crafting, and installations made of multiple materials such as wood, steel, fabric or rubber. This book is the perfect inspirational guide for art directors, visual merchandisers and fashion professionals.

A seascape painting book that guides readers in detail to watercolour techniques, presenting basic knowledge in a concise and accessible way so that through practice and perseverance, they can begin to immerse themselves in the magical world of watercolours. This book on watercolour techniques guides readers through learning to paint with watercolours from the ground up. Inspired by coastal landscapes and seashore walks, the author, who left a fashion career to explore watercolour painting, shares her in-depth knowledge gained from numerous experiments and teaching experiences. The book begins with an introduction to painting tools, including various paper and brush types. It then details the rich effects achievable with watercolours and covers the basics of composition, perspective, proportions, rhythm, and balance. In its final sections, the author demonstrates how to paint different motifs, such as stones, boats, waves, foam, the sky, and different kinds of clouds. The author offers practical tips, including maintaining a small, dedicated painting space, drawing daily – even briefly – and using time-limited sketches for practice. She emphasises that development in painting involves patient, playful repetition and viewing mistakes as learning opportunities. By observing more experienced artists, readers can enhance their skills. Ultimately, the book aims to help readers develop their personal style and find joy in the art of watercolour painting.

Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen, the patternmaking method is explained in this book in a simple, clear, precise, highly detailed manner, and covers the information necessary for creating every style of skirt one could imagine. This bookcontains the perfect method for creating skirts, explained in a simple, clear, precise, highly detailed manner. It covers the information necessary for drafting flat patterns for just about every style there is, and can easily be adapted to all skill levels. Flat-pattern drafting is the process of creating volume from a 2-D surface by outlining a pattern on paper, using specific body measurements to which ease is added according to the desired look of thegarment. Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen after countless years of experience in the studio and in the classroom, the method for the creation and adaptation of flat patterns contained here in is suitable for avast audience, including professionals, students and simply anyone who loves to sew. The book has already been used at professional schools and institutes, where Pellen's method has proven to be reliable and foolproof. This expandedand updated volume on skirts, which includes QR codes linking to explanatory videos, is the first in a series of guides that will explore the exciting world of garment-making, a gateway that is designed to help clothiers understand and design patterns on their own. AUTHOR: Passionate aboutthe arts, Dominique Pellen began his career with studies in drawing and painting, focusing his artistic career on fashionillustration, design and patternmaking. He has alternated collaborations with different international couturiers and brands with consulting, teaching and lectures on styling, design and patternmaking at one of the world's most respected fashion institutions, the exclusive Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne (the Haute Couture Trade Association of Paris, France, whose membersinclude most emblematic brands, such as Dior, Lanvin, Balmain, Mandel and Anne Valérie Hash), known today as the Institut Français de la Mode. SELLING POINTS: . Pellen's method has been developed to explore the fundamentals of how clothing is made by flat pattern drafting, explaining step-by-step and in detail the making of clothing, from the simplest styles to the most complex . From one chapter to the next, readers will learn the fundamental skills necessary to master the essentials of constructing women's skirts . This book includes QR codes for video explanations . The instructions are easy to follow and each step is explained in detail and clearly illustrated 350 illustrations

This third volume of our Patternmaking for Womenswear series contains the ideal method for creating bustiers, bodices, sleeves, knitwear dresses and swimwear for womenswear. It covers the information necessary for drafting flat patterns for nearly every style there is. Developed by fashion designer and teacher Dominique Pellen after countless years of experience in the studio and the classroom, the fresh and modern approach to the creation and adaptation of flat patterns shown here make the book suitable for a wide audience, including professionals, students and basically anyone who loves to sew. (The series is being used successfully both in the top fashion school Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) in Paris and in vocational schools throughout France). The book also includes at the end, an international size chart, a measurement chart of the female body, a glossary of useful terms, a chapter about different pocket styles and a chapter on seam allowances. This completely new edited volume is the third in a series of guides that explore the exciting world of garment-making. With high-end fashion in mind, the detailed step-by-step rules are simple and easy to follow, touching on all the foundations for constructing the entire female wardrobe in a perfectly controlled way. Putting deep professional know-how at your disposal, the method taught in this book will successfully accompany you on your exciting journey through the world of sewing and fashion. AUTHOR: Passionate about the arts, Dominique Pellen began his career with studies in drawing and painting, focusing his artistic career on fashion illustration, design and patternmaking. He has alternated collaborations with different international couturiers and brands with consulting, teaching and lectures on styling, design and patternmaking at one of the world's most respected fashion institutions, the exclusive Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne (the Haute Couture Trade Association of Paris, France, whose members include most emblematic brands, such as Dior, Lanvin, Balmain, Mandel and Anne Valérie Hash), known today as the Institut Français de la Mode. SELLING POINTS: . Pellen's method has been developed to explore the fundamentals of how clothing is made by flat pattern drafting, explaining step-by-step and in detail the making of clothing, from the simplest styles to the most complex. . From one chapter to the next, readers will learn the fundamental skills necessary to master the essentials of constructing women's bodices, bustiers, dresses, knitwear and swimmwear. . The instructions are easy to follow and each step is explained in detail and clearly illustrated.

Ideas are not born alone. They come from a process to a large extent organized and rational but sometimes unconscious and magical. In this book we can enjoy and learn from the creative processes of great graphic designers and creative voices around the world. Here we can find impulsive design versus more cerebral design; radical and avant-garde design alongside poetic, childish, commercial, intellectual, subversive and socially oriented design. 26 designers from 15 countries show us their workspaces, their personal notebooks and their creative processes. They teach us the keys to understand what is behind those magnificent works that inspire, thrill, impact or invite us to action. In this book the creative process itself is inspiration, a unique guide to creativity with storytelling and lessons on how to live your best creative life. The book features the work and creative processes of Ralph Bauer (Netherlands/Peru), Susana Blasco (Spain), Tomasz Boguslawski (Poland), Sarah Boris (London), Chelsea Cardinal (USA), Ryan Carl (USA), André Da Loba (Portugal), Isidro Ferrer (Spain), Veronica Fuerte (Spain), Rick Griffith (USA), Sebastian Kubica (Poland), Anette Lenz (France), Jiani Lu (Canada), Alejandro Magallanes (Mexico), Veronica Majluf (Peru), Fanette Mellier (France), Cláudia Mestre (Portugal), Milimbo (Spain), Akinori Oishi (Japan), Alvaro Pecci (Spain), Stefan Sagmeister (USA), Teresa Sdralevich (Belgium), Akiko Sekimoto (Japan), Leonardo Sonnoli (Italy), Cihan Tamti (Germany), Jessica Walsh (USA).

This book should serve as a source of inspiration to help creative people overcome the obstacles that can appear during the production process. Featuring 25 genre-defying artists working outside the mainstream, it takes readers inside their work spaces and challenges them to focus on details that help reveal some of the secrets of their creative activity. In addition to the many images of their work, the artists, in their own words, shed light on the creative processes that made them possible. They explain why they create, what they are trying to say and how they look to literature, sculpture, music, theater or scenes from everyday life to overcome creative blocks and self-doubt and stay inspired and productive. Through their words and work, the contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers, tattooists, graffiti artists and muralists that appear in this insightful and visually sumptuous book transmits the emotion, energy, individuality and irony that defines their artistic production and the creative processes behind it. Some artists included: Alexandra Duprez, Eltono, Soeurs Siamoises, Hermann Josef Hack, Gaia Bernasconi, Luca Giovagnoli. Johanna Schaible, Nicholas Stevenson, Sophie Woodrow, Michael McGrath, Cristina Sitja.

A guide to oxide decoration in ceramics, including 740 tested recipes, practical techniques, and creative insights.This book is an essential guide for ceramicists eager to refine their craft and explore the artistic potential of oxide decoration techniques. Written by a passionate expert, it provides an accessible approach to a specialized and often overlooked method in ceramics, emphasizing hands-on exploration over complex chemistry. The author shares over 740 tested recipes using 33 oxides and 17 ceramic base products. These results are beautifully illustrated through test tiles, giving readers a practical visual reference. You’ll learn about the choice of clay, the classification and dosage of oxides, and methods of application. This invaluable resource demystifies the techniques behind oxide decoration while introducing the creative opportunities it offers, empowering you to experiment, create, and expand your artistic horizons. Whether you wish to replicate the author's formulas or dive into your own experiments, this manual provides the knowledge and inspiration needed to succeed.

A guide to making movies at home with whatever equipment you have, learning the basics of cinematographic and storytelling techniques.Filmmaking, we are told in the introduction, is the “reverse engineering of dreams... a spell that brings dreams and visions to life.” In this ultimate introductory filmmaking guide, the author, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker who teaches acting, directing, writing, and editing at the New York Film Academy, provides readers with the bare bones information they need to help them get started making movies with whatever equipment they already have at hand. Essentially a book about craft, in straightforward layman’s terms, the author explains the different stages in the filmmaking process, shedding light on storytelling methods for a visual medium. Readers learn what makes a good story and, through detailed examples and useful diagrams, how to construct a narrative in a compelling way, in addition to being introduced to such aspects of filmmaking as types of shots, directing actors on a set, choosing locations, lighting, linear and non-linear editing, and sound effects. A comprehensive primer on the craft of filmmaking, the book is ideal for amateur filmmakers, film students, film lovers, hobbyists, and anyone else interested in making movies and bringing their cinematic dreams and visions to life.

A book featuring the wide-ranging work of internationally renowned Mexican graphic designer, illustrator and artist Alejandro Magallanes.In this book featuring the work of internationally renowned Mexican graphic designer, illustrator, poet and artist Alejandro Magallanes, the author has selected from among thousands of posters, book illustrations, and works of art. It is divided into five sections that introduce the reader to a fascinating visual universe where Magallanes “illustrates with words and writes with images.” In texts throughout the book, the artist discusses the diverse nature of his projects and reflects on his graphic style. Through this vast array of work, we can see how Magallanes’s process for creating illustrations and designing advertisements for important firms is always changing. The resulting images can be poetic, intelligent, childish, mainstream and even sometimes grotesque. They are examples of the different visions of an adult who refuses to stop being a child, one who makes believe and plays all the time, twisting ideas, images and words that can become part of our memory and stay with us forever.

The book includes 60 essential rules for creating unique designs and ensuring a design message resonates with a specific audience.Graphic Design Rules is a book that comprehensively analyses graphic design, starting from the seven most basic principles that guide the choice of colour, layout and font, acting beneath the surface to make the work stable and balanced. While everyone has their own design habits, there are some common rules that every designer should pay attention to and follow, to ensure an effective and attractive composition. This book introduces readers to over 60 of these rules, applied to the main elements which dominate graphic design, organising them into three categories – colour, type & typography, image & shape – and showing how they are implemented in 40 projects. They see how artists and designers use colour to portray mood, light, depth, and point of view, while images throughout the text show how designers apply these basic elements to create logos and graphics for unique brand identities. With tips indicating what not to do to ensure a design message resonates with a specific audience, this book will help readers tell their story in a more engaging and evocative way.