Books
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Sarah Jane Humphrey
Botanical Art With Scientific Illustration
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Botanical and scientific illustration share many common themes - the meticulous observation, the crucial composition, the precision of rendering and the accuracy of colour are all intrinsic to this niche genre of art.Visit product page →
In this beautiful book, Sarah Jane Humphrey explains the techniques of the botanical artist but also introduces ideas for scientific illustration, so that the illustrator has a fuller understanding when rendering the natural world. Detailed instruction on all aspects of illustration is given, from application and materials to research and field trips.
There is practical advice on using monochrome and colour theory to bring your illustration to life. Illustrated with over 200 of the author's exquisite illustrations, it is an invaluable companion for both beginners and experienced artists, as well as a source of inspiration and joy.
The book features 429 colour illustrations.
About the Author
Sarah Jane Humphrey is a botanical and scientific illustrator. Her work has been commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Royal College of Physicians, and the Eden Project. -
Lindsey Boylan
Creative Haven Nightscapes Colouring Book
$13.00
Colour your way around the world under the cover of darkness!Visit product page →
This spellbinding colouring book features 31 picturesque images of famous cities - all under magical night skies. Imaginative details whisk you from Amsterdam and Bangkok to Venice and Zurich, and everywhere in between. Illustrations are printed on only one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display.
Specially designed for experienced colourists, NightScapes and other Creative Haven adult colouring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
About the Author
Having grown up in Ireland and spending much of her childhood outdoors, Lindsey Boylan developed a profound love of nature, which she incorporates into her artwork. Other sources of inspiration include Amsterdam, her current city of residence, and her extensive travels throughout Asia. -
Alice Procter
The Whole Picture
$40.00
'A smart, accessible and brilliantly structured work that encourages readers to go beyond the grand architecture of cultural institutions and see the problematic colonial histories behind them.' - Sumaya Kassim Should museums be made to give back their marbles? Is it even possible to 'decolonize' our galleries? Must Rhodes fall?Visit product page →
How to deal with the colonial history of art in museums and monuments in the public realm is a thorny issue that we are only just beginning to address. Alice Procter, creator of the Uncomfortable Art Tours, provides a manual for deconstructing everything you thought you knew about art history and tells the stories that have been left out of the canon.
The book is divided into four chronological sections, named after four different kinds of art space: The Palace, The Classroom, The Memorial and The Playground. Each section tackles the fascinating, enlightening and often shocking stories of a selection of art pieces, including the propaganda painting the East India Company used to justify its rule in India; the tattooed Maori skulls collected as 'art objects' by Europeans; and works by contemporary artists who are taking on colonial history in their work and activism today.
The Whole Picture is a much-needed provocation to look more critically at the accepted narratives about art, and rethink and disrupt the way we interact with the museums and galleries that display it. -
Auzou
Painting With Nature
$15.00
Visit product page →Age range 5+
Does nature inspire you? Are you an eco-friendly artist? Or a daydreamer who collects everything he can find in the way of little treasures? If so, this book is for you.
It will teach you many techniques and give you lots of ideas on how to INVENT, CREATE, DRAW and PAINT lovely pictures by using natural materials.
Whether you are alone or with your friends, use your imagination and reveal the budding artist within you!
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Maree Coote
Andy Web Artist
$30.00
Visit product page →Andy Web studied Art at the National Gallery. It was his dream to exhibit there one day.
This delightful book tells the story of Andy Web, a tiny, talented spider who loves to draw and is determined to make it big. But there is one creative skill he cannot master... Colour! How will he ever achieve his dream? Join Andy, the original artist-in-residence, as he gets up close and personal with the great masters to learn all he can about art. This charming tale of creative fulfillment through passion and ingenuity is centred around the journey of a lovable character. Delivered with humour and unique illustrations, it offers a gentle introduction to Art Practice and Art Appreciation.
Includes: -Teachers notes -Hide-and-find fun.
"Andy Web is the ultimate Artist-in-Residence." - Robyn Archer ao, Performer, writer, public advocate for the Arts.
"Observation + Dedication + Inspiration = Genius!" - Dr Olivia Meehan, Art Historian, University of Melbourne -
Minh Le
Drawn Together
On sale $35.00 $20.00
Visit product page →When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Le and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picturebook about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.
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Sophie LeBlanc
Art Therapy: Mandalas
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Visit product page →We all look for ways to manage the pressures of everyday life, and to alleviate feelings of stress. Mandalas provides not only a wonderfully creative outlet,
but also a way of focusing attention away from external stress, thereby encouraging a sense of relaxation and increased wellbeing.Used for centuries across different cultures and religions, a 'mandala' is a spiritual symbol used in Buddhist and Hindu traditions to represent the universe, and is often used as an aid to meditation. Mandalas can therefore be spiritually healing and help to create a peaceful state of mind. Although sometimes basic in design, they are often extremely intricate.
Traditionally, the mandala consists of an outer circle, sometimes shown on fire to represent the universe and the dangers it holds, and an inner 'palace', housing deities and the enlightened. With 100 patterns based on Tibetan and Hindu traditions, as well as some original designs, this beautiful art book will enable you to relax and rediscover the pleasures of being creative.
