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Le Guide de l'ABC du dessin

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Ce manuel, paru à la fin des années 1870, est celui grâce auquel V. van Gogh a appris à dessiner et a décidé, face à la rapidité de ses progrès, de se consacrer à l'art. L'ouvrage propose une méthode simple et adaptée à tous les publics, qui consiste à partir du plus élémentaire pour aller vers le plus complexe.
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Apprendre à dessiner #01 N. éd.

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Introduction au monde du dessin au crayon, avec des conseils sur le choix du matériel et les techniques de base pour tracer ses premiers traits au crayon, étudier les arbres, représenter les fleurs, dessiner les animaux.
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Les Chats

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Walter T. Foster vous invite à entrer dans son monde artistique et vous montre comment rendre des chats et chatons adorables au crayon, avec des conseils pour ajouter des touches au pinceau et à l'encre. Il vous explique non seulement un certain nombre de techniques de dessin et d'effets spéciaux, mais aussi sa propre méthode pour développer un dessin à son plein avantage. Vous allez y découvrir une foule de magnifiques dessins de chats et de chatons que vous pourrez tout à la fois copier et admirer.
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Rooms of Wonder
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Rooms of Wonder

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From bestselling author Johanna Basford, a stunning new coloring book that invites artists to explore the great indoors Through her bestselling coloring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna Basford's beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In this newest work, Basford takes her audience indoors, inviting them to explore the wonders of the worlds within. Hidden within every illustration in Rooms of Wonder is a secret key and a locked door. Find the key, unlock the door and continue to the next room. Discover a busy craft studio, a wizard’s workshop, a mouth-watering ice cream parlour and an opulent banquet hall. With hidden treasures, curious spaces and a few enchanted interiors, all you need to do is unlock the first door and begin your magical journey.
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Ce livre vous apprendra à dessiner à l'encre

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Vous aussi, vous pouvez dessiner à l'encre ! Découvrez les possibilités infinies de l'encre au stylo plume, au pinceau, au stylo-bille, au feutre ou même au calame. Ce carnet de croquis ludique et adapté à tous les niveaux vous apprend à manier la ligne, le lavis et la couleur en vous permettant de vous exercer aux contours, au tracé et aux silhouettes directement sur le livre.Grâce à cet ouvrage, vous allez apprendre à  Bien choisir votre matériel de dessin. Analyser les couleurs et les tons. Dessiner des portraits et des paysages. Réaliser des lavis à l'encre. Distiller les traits. Dessiner des portraits. Grâce à ce carnet, développez votre créativité et reprenez plaisir à dessiner !
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The Reverse Coloring Book®
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The Reverse Coloring Book®

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The book has the colors, you draw the lines: the creative possibilities are endless! Reverse coloring is a totally new idea in creativity and mindfulness: so simple, and so profoundly satisfying. Artist Kendra Norton created these beautiful and whimsical unfinished watercolors to provide a gentle visual guide for your own creativity and exploration. Trace the shapes, draw in figures, doodle, shade, cover an area with dots. Each page is an invitation to slow down, let your mind drift, and be surprised by your own creativity. And because reverse coloring requires no “staying inside the lines,” it empowers your artistic self-confidence while it calms the mind. The Reverse Coloring Book™ includes 50 original works of art, printed on sturdy paper that’s single-sided and perforated. All you need is a pen.
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Un dimanche cosy
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Un dimanche cosy

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48 coloriages détachables d'art-thérapie pour se détendre et s'évader, sur le thème du bien-être et du repos.
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Figure Drawing: a Complete Guide
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Figure Drawing: a Complete Guide

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Learn to draw the human form with this comprehensive figure drawing guide featuring technical advice, instruction for beginners, and helpful reference illustrations and diagrams. This extensive guide to figure drawing offers everything you need to know to get started, with in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Giovanni Civardi. Bringing together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series, this compilation includes: • Drawing Techniques • Heads and Faces • Sketching People • Understanding Human Form and Structure • The Nude • Drawing Hands and Feet • Drawing Clothing on Figures Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this essential drawing guide an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.
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Cozy Cafe
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Cozy Cafe

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Welcome to your newest cozy spot! Settle in to a coloring experience filled with good vibes by the beloved coloring book sensation, Coco Wyo! Go ahead, order your favorite drink and grab your colors! These cozy cafe pages have so many soothing scenes to color. Step inside an adorable bunny cafe, a peaceful tree house, or a relaxing book nook. A brand new coloring experience awaits! This coloring book includes: • 45 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity • Large, bold designs that are easy to color • Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere • Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life
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Dream Menagerie: A Fantastical Hybrid Animals Coloring Book
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Dream Menagerie: A Fantastical Hybrid Animals Coloring Book

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From the global coloring phenomenon, a marvelous collection of brand-new illustrations that portrays a natural world beyond our wildest dreams Welcome to the imaginary ecosystem of Dream Menagerie, where nature’s ingenuity meets the spectacular world of artist extraordinaire Kerby Rosanes. This coloring book features stunning illustrations of fantastical animal hybrids, each inspired by real-life natural wonders. From the butterfly tree frog camouflaged by lush rainforest canopies to the eagle-cheetah soaring the skies at lightning speed, each design is a unique showcase of nature’s, and Kerby’s, dazzling creativity. Featuring an informative reference guide at the back of the book, this daydream of a collection also offers colorists fascinating facts about the real-world animal traits and habitats that inspired the artist to create these awe-inspiring and unforgettable creatures.
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The Artist's Workbook: Easy Art Exercises to Learn How to Draw, Sketch, Shade, and more
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The Artist's Workbook: Easy Art Exercises to Learn How to Draw, Sketch, Shade, and more

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A comprehensive beginner’s art book with easy-to-understand lessons and plenty of practice pages! More than just a basic drawing guide, The Artist's Drawing Book inspires you to work and make a living with your art, whether it's a long-time passion or a part-time hobby. From teaching the basics of design to navigating the increasingly digital world of art selling, master artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher share their knowledge in this comprehensive book. Topics covered include: • Art Fundamentals, including Perspective, Shading, and Composition • Color Theory • Techniques for Mixing Mediums • Overcoming Creative Block The Artist's Drawing Book is perfect for sketching as you read along and encourages hands-on action to bring your artistic dreams to fruition. This book helps you develop art skills that can be applied to any medium and teaches you insider tricks for how to create a viable business plan and successfully sell your art. Also featuring: • An interactive format • Premium paper • A hardcover with beautifully exposed binding and lay-flat design
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Coloriages de l’avent N. éd.
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Coloriages de l’avent N. éd.

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Un dessin par jour en attendant Noël, voilà ce que vous propose ce livre de coloriages féériques aux traits larges et pleins de douceur. Feutres à l’alcool, crayons de bois... prenez vos crayons préférés et donnez vie à ces 50 magnifiques dessins qui forment un calendrier de l’avent créatif !
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Cozy Corner Collection (2 Books in 1)
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Cozy Corner Collection (2 Books in 1)

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Get ready for double the cozy coloring fun with two Coco Wyo colorings books in 1! This collection makes a perfect gift for coloring lovers of all ages and fans of Coco Wyo's corner series! Your coloring session just got twice as fun in this collection of two Coco Wyo favorites, Cozy Corner and Comfy Corner! This bindup is filled to the brim with coloring pages just waiting for you to make them your own. Grab your colors and snuggle into a cozy and comfy world of relaxing corners! This 2-in-1 has a relaxing corner for all ages of coloring lovers! The coloring books included are: Cozy Corner and Comfy Corner This book includes: • 90 hand-drawn pages ready for your creativity • Large, bold designs that are easy to color • Convenient 8 x 8-inch size, perfect for relaxing anywhere • Crisp, high-resolution illustrations that bring each page to life
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Sketching for the Absolute Beginner
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Sketching for the Absolute Beginner

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If you have ever wanted a complete course in how to sketch effectively, but lacked the confidence to start, then Sketching for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you. Starting from a clear, simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin RSMA shows the reader how to bring artistry and economy to their sketching; making for swift and impressive results. Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or simply for pleasure, this book gives the reader all they need to know.   “I am a full-time professional artist, and if I had to name one thing that has improved my painting, then it would be drawing.” Peter Cronin   Numerous simple step-by-step demonstrations as well as larger projects lead the complete beginner through the book, building towards more complex and rewarding artworks. Most of the artworks in the book are created using graphite pencil, but the author also shows the reader how to use charcoal and pen and ink to broaden the possibilities; and encourage them to experiment with other media. By the end of the book, the reader will have learnt all you need to know to take your sketching skills further and become an accomplished artist in your own right.
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Pocket Prompts Drawing: Tips & Techniques to Inspire Your Practice
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Pocket Prompts Drawing: Tips & Techniques to Inspire Your Practice

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Stay motivated and inspired as an artist, no matter where you are, with the creative exercises and ideas in Pocket Prompts Drawing. This compact, easy-to-carry guide is filled with tips, techniques, and practices to break through artist’s block and provide an instant source of inspiration. From quick sketches to detailed projects, Pocket Prompts Drawing offers a variety of prompts to help you develop your skills and explore new ideas. From basic sketching techniques to more complex subject studies, the prompts in this book encourage you to explore a variety of techniques, overcome artistic blocks, and enjoy your drawing practice. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this guide will inspire you to draw with confidence and creativity. Keep it in your bag, pocket, or studio for instant artistic inspiration! Inside you’ll find: 60+ creative prompts and drawing exercises: Designed to help you explore new ideas and sharpen your drawing skills. Techniques and tips for all skill levels: From beginners to experienced artists, everyone can find useful insights. A portable, easy-to-reference format: Take your inspiration with you wherever you go. With Pocket Prompts Drawing, you’ll never be without a source of inspiration, helping you create your best work anytime, anywhere.
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Mandalas : sérénité & créativité N. éd.

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Pour faire le plein de sérénité, choisissez de jolies teintes parmi vos crayons et coloriez au fil de votre inspiration en laissant s'exprimer votre créativité 6 titres aux thématiques fortes : Japon Fleurs Chatons Mandalas Kawaï Méditation.
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Dessins d'animaux en 5 étapes : loutre, hamster, porc-épic & Co

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Moderne, drôle et impertinent : avec ce livre, tout le monde peut dessiner des animaux amusants et des créatures excentriques ! La célèbre illustratrice Terry Runyan vous propose d’apprendre à dessiner en 5 étapes une soixantaine d’animaux amusants et espiègles : cochon d’Inde, caméléon, dalmatien, chèvre, iguane, bernard-l’ermite, lémurien, dauphin, raton laveur, orang-outan, lion, castor, porc-épic, chat, ours polaire et bien d'autres encore. Terry Runyan nous donne plein de conseils et toutes les instructions, étape par étape, pour réaliser tous ces animaux. Sur la page de gauche, suivez les étapes de chaque sujet, des formes simples à reproduire. Sur la page de droite, vous trouverez plusieurs autres options astucieuses pour varier les animaux en changeant la posture, la couleur, la taille, la couleur, l’expression… et ainsi personnaliser au maximum son animal favori. Individualisez les détails, jouez avec les expressions, personnalisez et créez vos propres animaux favoris, vous pourrez ainsi dessiner un renard facétieux, un hamster curieux ou encore un furet rigolo…Un livre idéal pour les gribouilleurs, les artistes et les dessinateurs en herbe !
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Dessins pour s'amuser en 5 étapes

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Learn how to draw wacky and funny characters! The illustrator offers 50 step-by-step drawings with tips and variations on how to stage them in humorous situations.  Among the many colourful characters, you will meet an acrobatic vampire, a flying pig, a party ghost, a monkey in a suit, a geeky robot, a gnome version of Sherlock Holmes and a lazy superhero! Draw your own characters and modify them to your liking. Drawers, doodlers and budding artists will love! Author: Terry Runyan Publisher: Glénat Créatif Number of pages: 88 ISBN : 9782344057155
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Petites aquarelles en 5 étapes : pingouin, tortue, chat & Co

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Peignez de jolis motifs à l'aquarelle ! Des motifs assortis autour du thème des enfants et des tout-petits. Découvrez dans cet ouvrage d’adorables motifs à peindre à l’aquarelle et en 5 étapes ! Pour décorer une chambre d’enfant, réaliser des faire-part de naissance, des petites cartes d’invitation, d’anniversaire ou juste des petites illustrations, ce livre est le compagnon idéal. Prenez donc votre pinceau et vos aquarelles puis commencez à créer de ravissants motifs, qu’il s’agisse d’une girafe colorée pour égayer la chambre d’enfant, d’un lion orné de fleurs sur un faire-part, ou même d’un hippopotame rigolo avec un énorme cerceau de natation coloré pour orner une carte de vœux. Grâce aux instructions en 5 étapes et aux gabarits et modèles fournis à la fin du livre, le dessin est un jeu d'enfant, l’aquarelle est amusante et laisse place à la personnalisation. Après une introduction pratique sur l'aquarelle, place aux modèles et aux pages d’inspiration qui montrent comment les motifs peuvent être utilisés de diverses manières.
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Portrait, l'art et l'émotion : anatomie, techniques, explorations

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Comment saisir l'essence d'un visage, révéler une personnalité par le trait, capter l'émotion d'un regard ? Dans ce livre, Amandine Comte vous guide pas à pas dans l'art du portrait, en alliant techniques et sensibilité. Maîtrisez les bases indispensables pour dessiner un visage harmonieux et expressif. Intégrez des repères anatomiques clairs, adaptés aux proportions qui évoluent avec l'âge. Pratiquez grâce à des démonstrations variées ; à l'encre de Chine, aux feutres, aux crayons de couleur, aux crayons graphite... Développez vos propres pistes créatives en toute autonomie. À la fois manuel pratique et source d'inspiration, Portraits - L'art et l'émotion s'adresse aussi bien aux débutants qu'aux artistes confirmés. Illustré avec finesse, il invite à explorer la beauté du visage et l'infinie richesse du trait.
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Anthologie d'anatomie artistique

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Cet ouvrage réunit trois volumes clefs de la collection « Morpho », véritable bible du dessin d'anatomie artistique. Les systèmes osseux, musculaires et graisseux y sont traités pour aborder les formes du corps humain de la profondeur à la surface.Plus de 200 dessins inédits complètent cette anthologie, afin de faciliter votre pratique du dessin d'imagination et d'enrichir votre dessin d'observation.
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Morpho : formes synthétiques

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Cet ouvrage présente une vision schématique du corps humain dans le but de faciliter votre pratique du dessin d'imagination. Afin d'éviter la répétition d'un répertoire de poses mémorisées, Michel Lauricella propose une approche qui s'appuie sur un ensemble restreint de formes synthétiques, dont vous pourrez facilement disposer selon vos besoins. À partir de la forme complexe, observable sur le vivant, complétée par une analyse anatomique, sont déduites les formes les plus simples qui se rapprochent au mieux de la silhouette tout en permettant les variations de posture..
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Manga Character Design: Faces, Fashions, Hairstyles and More! (With Over 800 Illustrations)
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Manga Character Design: Faces, Fashions, Hairstyles and More! (With Over 800 Illustrations)

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Learn how to develop unique manga characters in just a few easy lessons! This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation—from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements needed to bring to your story to life: coloration, light and shadow, angles and perspective, composition and storytelling techniques. Shun offers you all the tips and information you need in a series of detailed, hands-on lessons: Tutorials in analogue and digital character design covering topics like anatomy and body structure; facial features and expressions; clothing and accessories; composition and narrative techniquesDetailed case studies covering the full range of challenges faced by manga artists — from combat scenes to furries — so you can master the processes and practices you need to know!Dynamic examples focusing on fine details as well as big-picture, broad-stroke basicsOver 800 sample illustrations produced by a professional artist to guide you! Manga Character Design offers you all the techniques used by the pros—whether you draw digitally or manually.
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Morpho XXL : corps bodybuildés

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Le culturisme, ou bodybuilding, offre un répertoire de formes idéal pour la représentation des superhéros et superhéroïnes que nous retrouvons dans la bande dessinée, le cinéma d'animation, le cinéma et les jeux vidéo. Michel Lauricella révèle les particularités de ces corps aux morphologies extraordinaires. Cet ouvrage s'adresse tout particulièrement à celles et ceux qui s'intéressent à la conception, modélisation et animation de ces personnages mythiques et populaires, réalistes ou fantastiques.
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Mon petit monde coloré : techniques mixtes et peinture

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Prenez une grande inspiration . Mélangez plus que les couleurs : apprenez à varier les techniques pour apporter texture et relief à vos dessins. Gouache, aquarelle, encre, crayon de couleur, pastel... Pourquoi se limiter ? Grâce aux exercices, aux petits modèles ou aux compositions, lâchez prise et expérimentez avec les illustrations vitaminées de Carole Rampinetta. Peindre n'aura plus la même saveur ! . Tout le monde peut se lancer : 15 pas-à-pas accessibles aux débutants Des modèles craquants pour mixer facilement les techniques Des pages dédiées pour colorier comme dans un carnet
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Les Animaux

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Une présentation des principales notions du dessin animalier : proportions, articulations, texture des pelages, plumes et écailles, entre autres. Avec des démonstrations en pas à pas pour les mettre en application.
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Magie de Noël : 50 marque-pages à peindre ou à colorier N. éd.
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Magie de Noël : 50 marque-pages à peindre ou à colorier N. éd.

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Cinquante marque-pages détachables à peindre ou à colorier sur le thème de Noël. Avec, au verso, un espace pour noter son ressenti sur ses lectures.
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Fantaisies cozy : coloriage cozy réconfortant
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Fantaisies cozy : coloriage cozy réconfortant

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Entrez dans un univers doux et inspirant avec la collection "Coloriage cozy réconfortant" de Mimi Moty. Pensée pour les esprits créatifs, cette série vous invite à explorer des scènes réconfortantes à travers votre propre palette. Ajoutez votre touche unique, expérimentez les harmonies, les contrastes et les textures pour transformer chaque illustration en une œuvre lumineuse et personnelle. Laissez-vous porter par l'instant, un crayon à la main, et faites de chaque page un petit moment d'art et de calme.
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Un Noël cozy : coloriage cozy réconfortant
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Un Noël cozy : coloriage cozy réconfortant

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Entrez dans un univers doux et inspirant avec la collection "Coloriage cozy réconfortant" de Mimi Moty. Pensée pour les esprits créatifs, cette série vous invite à explorer des scènes réconfortantes à travers votre propre palette. Ajoutez votre touche unique, expérimentez les harmonies, les contrastes et les textures pour transformer chaque illustration en une œuvre lumineuse et personnelle. Laissez-vous porter par l'instant, un crayon à la main, et faites de chaque page un petit moment d'art et de calme.
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Moments Coloriage : cozy Noël
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Moments Coloriage : cozy Noël

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Ce livre présente 44 illustrations pleine page inspirées de Noël. Conçu pour les adultes et les adolescents, il offre une expérience de coloriage apaisante, agréable et immersive.
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Musique : 50 marque-pages à colorier

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Grab your best coloured pencils, calm your mind, and create some beautiful personalised bookmarks. Simply choose, detach and colour the image that inspires you. Coloured pencils, markers, pastels: anything goes! Unleash your creativity. Includes 50 music-themed bookmarks to colour.
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30 Days of Creativity
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30 Days of Creativity

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The creator of the worldwide bestselling coloring books is back with a new book to unlock that inner creative lurking in us all, a guide that encourages comfort, pushes us to experiment, and above all, empowers us to discover joy in our own lives In 30 Days of Creativity, colorist Johanna Basford takes you on a journey of imaginative prompts and inspiring ideas that will kick-start your creativity. A mix of whimsical doodle pages, expert artistic advice, and simple step-by-step drawing guides, the book celebrates the things that bring us comfort and joy, from scrumptious ice cream cones to flourishing potted plants. And of course, there's plenty of pages to color when you find yourself in flow and want to remain in the creative bubble a little longer. For those of us who struggle to make time for self-care, the prompt to pick up your book each day will soon become a creative habit that allows a little calm into your life.
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Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer: A Creepy-Cute Coloring Book of Celebrations
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Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer: A Creepy-Cute Coloring Book of Celebrations

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Bundle up for a spooky and sweet coloring party! Revel in snowy fun with a spoopy twist! Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is a whimsical wonderland where cozy festivities meet creepy cuteness. From cheerful zombie elves decorating wintry cottages and mummies sharing warm drinks to ghosts building frosty friends and monsters exchanging tasty goodies, every hand-illustrated page makes the season extra bright. • Delight in page after page of eerily adorable merriment • Light up each joyful scene with crayons, colored pencils, glitter, or gel pens • Easily tear out and share your finished creations thanks to perforated pages Brimming with lovable beasts, peculiar treats, and heartwarming celebrations, Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is the perfect smash-up of peppermint wishes and pumpkin spice dreams.
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Inspiration

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Colour by numbers has opened up all kinds of creative possibilities for millions of people! With a little practice and patience, you can perfect your colouring skills and create wonderful images.  The numbers in the images correspond to the numbered colours inside the flap. Match your coloured pencils to the colours shown in the key, and number each pencil for ease of use. You will find coloured versions of all the images inside the cover. Explore 60 beautiful images for hours of fun! Author: David Woodroffe Publisher: Bravo Éditions Number of pages: 128 ISBN: 9782896704859
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Drawing Basics and Beyond: Transform Observation into Imagination
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Drawing Basics and Beyond: Transform Observation into Imagination

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Take your sketching practice to the next level with this practical and inspiring guide to drawing what you see…and beyond. Sketching from life is critical to learning how to draw. It’s also an invaluable source of creative inspiration. In Drawing Basics and Beyond, artist and popular instructor Sorie Kim breaks down her compelling approach to drawing from direct observation to make it fun and easy for artists of all levels. Sorie guides you through the why and how of sketching from life, including different approaches and the eight elements of sketching. She then shares pages from her sketchbooks captured at a variety of locations as a jumping-off point for sharing innovative tips and techniques. Finally, Sorie provides guidance to take the information gathered from and inspired by sketching to create original, imaginative art. This informative and entertaining guide reveals: The benefits of sketching from life and how it impacts your artwork. Sorie’s seven favorite types of sketchbooks, including the “ugly sketchbook,” and when to use them. Strategies for sketching in any location, from parks, to cities, to zoos, to museums, and more. An inside look at Sorie’s fascinating sketchbooks and how she uses them in a wide variety of locations. Approaches to adding imagination to your sketches through experimenting with mediums, pushing boundaries, abstraction, and doodling. No matter your chosen art medium, style, or subject matter, sketching will improve your drawing skills and observation abilities and increase your creativity. Drawing Basics and Beyond is the inspirational and encouraging guide that will help you on that path, whether you’re just getting started or want to step up your sketching game.
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Mandalas

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Grab your best pencils, forget daily worries and set off to discover the relaxing world of mandalas! Colour after colour, a variety of mandalas emerge on an elegant black background. Coloured pencils, markers, pastels: use the technique of your choice! The only thing you have to do is unleash your creativity. Author: Collective Publisher: Dessain et Tolra Number of pages: 48 ISBN: 9782295014825
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Pen and Ink Drawing Techniques: How-Tos, Subjects and Prompts
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Pen and Ink Drawing Techniques: How-Tos, Subjects and Prompts

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The ultimate technique-led guide to the graphic, expressive art of pen and ink: perfect for artists and illustrators! Draw beautiful, technical pen and ink drawings with confidence – no matter if you're just starting out or an intermediate artist, illustrator or designer. Architect and artist David Morales provides detailed and comprehensive advice in this compendium for pen and ink mediums. Discover how to hold your pen to create different types of line; Add a range of key strokes, from hatching and stippling to scribbling; Understand value, tone and contrast like never before; Learn to critically observe and successfully compose your subjects, from still lifes and buildings to people; Learn through doing, with a variety of exercises ranging from 15 minutes to 2 hours long. Containing pearls of wisdom that will teach and inspire you, even experienced artists will appreciate David’s 'asides' on common mistakes and how to avoid them. The book also contains David's handy prompts for starting your own drawings; insider tips; dozens of techniques, each explained with simple illustrations; exercises to improve your skills; and, finally, three different categories of templates to copy or take inspiration from: nature, still life or urban.
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301 Things to draw - second edition
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301 Things to draw - second edition

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This guided sketchbook is designed to get you drawing right away, so you spend less time pondering and more time unlocking your creativity. Whether you’re a doodler, a budding artist, or a pro who is creatively blocked, let the 301 diverse prompts?–?from everyday objects to original concepts?–?help you get those creative juices flowing. And with so many prompts, you can turn your drawing into a daily practice that may even become a lifelong habit. Including a combination of full-page, half-page and quarter-page prompts: the layflat format facilitates your focus on your drawing. Author: Collective Publisher: Quarto US Number of pages: 204 ISBN: 9780785840367
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Magie : marque-pages à peindre ou à colorier N. éd.

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Cinquante marque-pages détachables à peindre ou à colorier sur le thème de la magie. Chaque motif est en double : un à garder pour soi et l'autre à offrir. Avec, au verso, un espace où noter son ressenti sur ses lectures.
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Sumi-e : l'art japonais de la peinture à l'encre N. éd.

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Sumi-e . Le maître japonais Shozo Koike dévoile tous les secrets du sumi-e et enseigne à peindre, étape par étape, 18 sujets traditionnels. Chaque modèle est complété par des photographies et par une vidéo accessible par code QR.. Le sumi-e est une forme d'art qui représente la nature dans toute sa spontanéité à travers l'usage de l'encre, l'eau et le papier, sans aucun dessin préparatoire. Le pinceau est l'instrument pour fixer sur le papier le sumi (encre noire) dans toutes ses gradation l'eau permet de le diluer pour créer des nuances d'intensités variées. La philosophie du sumi-e se révèle dans l'espace blanc, apportant son harmonie aux formes peintes. Mous voici dans l'univers du noir et blanc, mais aussi celui des tons de gris, en mesure de rendre sur le papier les mêmes sensations apportées par les couleurs.. On ne peint pas pour afficher son propre talent, mais pour exprimer sa personnalité..
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Draw 200 Animals
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Draw 200 Animals

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A compendium of step-by-step drawing exercises from the best-selling Draw 50 series that features easy-to-follow lessons for rendering animals including cats, dogs, horses, prehistoric creatures, and more. With exercises taken from the animal drawing instruction titles in Lee J. Ames's beloved Draw 50 series, Draw 200 Animals brings you the best of Draw 50 Animals, Draw 50 Cats, Draw 50 Dogs, Draw 50 Horses, and Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals in a must-have collection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step visual lessons on sketching and rendering all kinds of furry, feathered, and finned critters. These classic lessons show you how to draw everything from pets to wild animals, including birds, insects, elephants, tigers, and more, in styles ranging from realistic to cartoony.
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Peindre les chats à l'aquarelle : 20 tutoriels en pas à pas pour une peinture féline

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Une introduction détaillée présente les fournitures indispensables, suivie de vingt tutoriels en pas à pas pour peindre le chat à l'aquarelle et le représenter en diverses postures.
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Draw It Cute!: 100+ Adorable Animals and Amazing Creatures
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Draw It Cute!: 100+ Adorable Animals and Amazing Creatures

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Welcome to Draw It Cute! by illustrator Heegyum Kim, a supersized collection of step-by-step lessons taken from her two most popular Draw 62 titles, Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute and Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute. Presented in a compact, easy-to-carry format, an amazing 100+ lessons teach you how to achieve cuteness in all your drawings. Simple steps help you develop basic drawing skills as you learn to create and connect the geometric shapes that comprise each figure, add identifying features such as ears, arms, or feet, then fill in the facial attributes that bring each character to life. Beginner-friendly presentation. Each lesson is presented on one page, some with fun variations showing different poses, outfits, accessories, and expressions. Adorable animals include an alpaca, a capybara, a red panda, and a whale. Amazing creatures include an angel, a dragon, a mermaid, and a unicorn. Draw It Cute! is a rich resource for beginner artists, cartoonists, and doodlers who want to have fun as they build their drawing skills and create their own characters. The titles in the Draw It! series from Quarry Books offer readers a huge variety of easy drawing lessons for fun, cute, and comical characters, all in a great little package.
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Intérieurs : une collection d'intérieurs de créateurs à colorier

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Scandinavian, unusual, trendy: in 100 illustrations, discover the most beautiful interiors. They may even inspire you for your own interior design!  Author: Zoé de Las Cases Publisher: Hachette Number of pages: 94 ISBN: 9782019327200
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Painting : Watercolor Basics : Master the art of painting in watercolor
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Painting : Watercolor Basics : Master the art of painting in watercolor

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Whether you’re a master painter or an absolute beginner, watercolour is the perfect partner for your painting pleasure—and Watercolor Basics teaches you everything you need to know to get started in the medium. From rendering light and shadow to creating realistic textures, discover how to bring dimension and depth to your paintings. This book includes a variety of easy-to-follow, step-by-step projects, including a landscape, still life, and portrait. With engaging, inspirational lessons and useful artist’s tips, Watercolor Basics will help you master this beautiful and luminous medium. Author : Deb Watson Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing Number of pages: 32 ISBN: 9781633227897
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Ten - Step Drawing : Animals : 100 Birds Butterflies and Beasts to Draw in 10 Easy Steps
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Ten - Step Drawing : Animals : 100 Birds Butterflies and Beasts to Draw in 10 Easy Steps

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Learn to draw animals with this easy-to-follow book designed for beginners. Featuring step-by-step tutorials for drawing 75 wild and domesticated animals, this book introduces you to basic drawing principles so you can apply these tips to drawing other subjects beyond those depicted. 128 pages. Dimensions: 17.1 x 1.3 x 24.8 cm (6.7 x 0.5 x 9.8 inches). Language: English.
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Art of Paint Pouring , The
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Art of Paint Pouring , The

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Learn the creative, innovative technique of making art by pouring paint! Featuring easy step-by-step projects, practical tips, and beautiful art from an established paint-pouring expert, this book will help artists of any skill level make colourful, textured art by pouring acrylic paint onto a canvas. Author: Amanda VanEver Publisher: Walter Foster Number of pages: 128 ISBN: 9781633227378
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Color quest colossal
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Color quest colossal

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A curated selection of images from all three original Colour Quest titles: Colour Quest, Colour Quest Animals and Colour Quest Cityscapes, plus five brand new images. Colourists, puzzle fans and challenge seekers: grab your favourite pens or coloured pencils and colour by number. In no time at all, you'll discover the mysterious images hidden on the page. Once completed, your works can be detached and displayed thanks to the perforated pages. Author: Daniela Geremia Publisher: Sourcebooks Number of pages: 128 ISBN: 9781438089539
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Painting & Drawing Books: Build Your Skills, Find Your StyleThe right book can change how you see and how you draw. DeSerres carries a broad selection of painting and drawing books covering figure drawing, portraiture, perspective, composition, botanical illustration, gouache, watercolour, mandalas, and colouring. Whether you're working through the fundamentals or exploring a specific subject, you'll find titles that meet you where you are and push you further. From Technical Foundations to Personal ExpressionSome artists come to these books for structure: exercises on proportion, colour mixing references, step-by-step tutorials on drawing the human body or rendering trees. Others are looking for inspiration, a new subject to explore, a style they haven't tried. The best painting and drawing books do both — they give you the tools and leave room for your own voice to come through. Browse our Painting & Drawing and Fine Arts & Hobby Books.

Painting & Drawing Books: Build Your Skills, Find Your Style

The right book can change how you see and how you draw. DeSerres carries a broad selection of painting and drawing books covering figure drawing, portraiture, perspective, composition, botanical illustration, gouache, watercolour, mandalas, and colouring. Whether you're working through the fundamentals or exploring a specific subject, you'll find titles that meet you where you are and push you further.

From Technical Foundations to Personal Expression

Some artists come to these books for structure: exercises on proportion, colour mixing references, step-by-step tutorials on drawing the human body or rendering trees. Others are looking for inspiration, a new subject to explore, a style they haven't tried. The best painting and drawing books do both — they give you the tools and leave room for your own voice to come through. Browse our Painting & Drawing and Fine Arts & Hobby Books.

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