Monday, October 07, 2019

Art Starts in the Heart Review & GIVEAWAY

Get personal with your art - Art Starts in the HeartCreative projects and inspirational ideas for learning to make expressive, mindful art. It is written and illustrated by Erin McManness whose previous works include the best-selling Art Starts with a Line. Develop your drawing skills and personal style with this inspiring collection of tutorials, projects, prompts and practice space all on large 9 x 12" (23 x 30 cm) pages. The author begins by sharing her favorite tools and materials. You will need tools for drawing, adding color and ideally a mixed media sketchbook. Use the supplies of your choice. Warm up with some basic drawing, lettering, coloring and digital techniques practice. Learn some design, composition and layout fundamentals. Draw (step-by-step) six decorative frames. Create (step-by-step) five art prints. Put it all together on 44 pages of prompts designed to encourage self-reflection in your art-making. It's like a personal art journal! Walter Foster Publishing will release this 128 page paperback on October 8, 2019. It is available now for pre-order. Get your copy below!


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

1
How To Use This Book
Suggested Tool & Materials
Drawing Techniques
Lettering Techniques
Working in Color
Digital Techniques

2
Creating a Pleasing Design
Composition Tips & Tricks
Creating a Beautiful Layout

3
Framing Devices

4
Step-by-Step Art Prints
 Hand lettered Floral Quotes
 Embellished Portrait
 Illustrated Map
 Symmetrical Folk Art
 Portrait of Your Pet or Favorite Animal

5
Inspiration for the Journey
Creative Prompts to Spark Your Imagination
Vision Board

About the Artist




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Pages 20/21.


My copy.

Art Starts in the Heart ISBN-13: 978-1633228108 is available worldwide at Walter Foster. Walter Foster is a division of the Quarto Publishing Group USA. Walter Foster is one of the most recognized names in art instruction. Check out their unique catalog at Walter Foster. Quarto has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until October 21, 2019. Canadian and USA addresses only. Good luck!


20 comments:

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