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1	Postsecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives more books like this by Frank Warren (Compiled by) add to wishlist For the Postsecret project, which was started in October 2004, Warren asked people to write a secret they had never told anyone on a handmade postcard and mail it to him. This compilation is astonishing in its honesty and creativity. see all copies from $12.94! new only from $14.57! \| first editions \| SVS
2	My Secret: A Postsecret Book more books like this by Frank Warren (Compiled by) add to wishlist From the bestselling author of "PostSecret" comes a collectible, flexibound book offering a fascinating glimpse inside the secret world of teens and college students, presented through their homemade postcards anonymously submitted to Warren. Full color. see all copies from $9.30! new only from $11.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Draw 50 Animals more books like this by Lee J Ames add to wishlist A title in the acclaimed "Draw 50" series, this volume teaches budding artists to draw both furry and feathered friends. Other titles in the series include "Draw 50 Airplanes, Aircraft and Spacecraft", "Draw 50 Boats, Ships, Trucks & Trains", "Draw 50 Cats", "Draw 50 Creepy Crawlies", "Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals", and "Draw 50 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.11! \| SVS
4	Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion more books like this by Al Seckel, Douglas R Hofstadter (Foreword by) add to wishlist The definitive book of optical illusions featuring works by Escher and Dali. With delightful trickery and visual puns, this book features: colour illustrations throughout; astonishing creations by masters of the art, such as Escher, Dali, and Archimbolo; amazing visual trickery; and an illuminating foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author ... see all copies from $9.98! new only from $11.05! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Painting the Impressionist Landscape: Lessons in Interpreting Light and Color more books like this by Lois Griffel add to wishlist Impressionism has inspired generations of artists and no one has done more for the cause than Charles Hawthorne, the founder of the Cape Cod School of Art. In "Painting the Impressionist Landscape", author and artist Lois Griffel explores Hawthorne's theories on colour and light, in depth. Griffel, the longtime director of the school Hawthorne ... see all copies from $16.09! new only from $16.09! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Regarding the Pain of Others more books like this by Susan Sontag add to wishlist Susan Sontag looks at the depiction of the cruelties of modern life on the evening news, along with the media's role in shaping the viewer's perception of events. As, thanks to television, atrocity becomes commonplace, does the viewer become anesthetized to it? Does it lead to greater violence? How exactly are people affected by their inability to ... see all copies from $3.39! new only from $3.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Making Color Sing more books like this by Jeanne Dobie add to wishlist Through easy-to-follow exercises, this manual seeks to stimulate new ways to think about colour, generating responses that unlock personal creativity and allowing artists to express themselves with paint as never before. Readers are shown how the interplay of complementary hues can trigger vibrations; how the push and pull of warm and cool colours ... see all copies from $13.13! new only from $13.13! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More more books like this by Lesley Stanfield add to wishlist Showcasing a lush bouquet of blossoms perfect for embellishing clothing or accessories, these lovely blooms are the perfect way to use up scraps of yarn or try out interesting new yarns. Breeze through this gorgeous collection featuring a colorful palette of simple spiraling roses, saucer-sized poppies, delicate lilacs, an assortment of vegetables ... see all copies from $16.23! new only from $16.23!
9	Reality Through the Arts more books like this by Dennis J Sporre add to wishlist For One-Semester Introduction to the Humanities and General Humanities courses. Reality Through the Arts provides a comprehensive introduction that covers both arts history and aesthetic perception in western and non-western cultures by covering all the artistic disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
10	How to Draw Pokemon more books like this by Tracey West add to wishlist Young readers can catch step-by-step secret tips on drawing their favorite Pokmon, including Pikachu, Togepi, Chikorita, Meowth, Pichu, Houndour, Lugia, Cyndaquil, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.56! \| SVS
11 view cover	The Art of Painting Animals on Rocks more books like this by Lin Wellford add to wishlist A step-by-step handbook on painting animals on rocks, which contains 11 projects including ladybirds, turtles, rabbits, kittens, foxes and owls. see all copies from $5.50! new only from $9.93! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Essential Guide to Color Knitting Techniques more books like this by Margaret Radcliffe add to wishlist Knitting teacher and author Radcliffe presents a world of color techniques in a single comprehensive reference that knitters can consult every time two or more yarn colors are in play. Stitchers of every ability can benefit from the book's color-combining methods and handy tips and secrets. see all copies from $15.19! new only from $17.13! \| SVS
13 view cover	The human figure more books like this by John Henry Vanderpoel add to wishlist Unrivalled teacher. Penetrating comments, suggestions on what to look for, with more than 430 drawings. Basic. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $3.66! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Helen Van Wyk's Favorite Color Recipes more books like this by Helen Van Wyk add to wishlist Written in a clear style this detailed guide to mixing colour is full of recipes for getting just the right shade for all kinds of painting styles in oil based or acrylic media.' see all copies from $14.88! new only from $18.08! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Lady Cottingtons Pressed Fairy Book more books like this by Terry Jones add to wishlist This is a reproduction of the diary of Lady Angelica Cottington, which features pressed garden fairies. Or rather the psychic images of the fairies, who quickly turned it into a game, where they leapt between the closing pages in an effort to outdo each other to produce the most outrageous poses. The book claims to be the facsimile edition of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Constructive Anatomy more books like this by George Brant Bridgman add to wishlist Reference shows important parts of the human body, both in motion and in repose: hand, wrist, fingers, forearm, neck, thigh, leg, and more. "Best book on artist's anatomy."" -- Art Students League News." see all copies from $3.30! new only from $3.30! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	How to Draw Flowers more books like this by Barbara Soloff Levy, Levy add to wishlist Easy-to-follow diagrams show how to use simple shapes to draw realistic likenesses of a sunflower, daisy, rose, morning glory, tulip, daffodil, and 24 other blossoms. see all copies from $2.69! new only from $2.69! \| SVS
18 view cover	Women, Art & Society more books like this by Whitney Chadwick add to wishlist This groundbreaking book challenges the assumption that great women artists are exceptions to the rule who 'transcended' their sex to produce major works of art. While acknowledging the many women whose contributions to visual culture since the Middle Ages have often been neglected, Chadwick's survey amounts to much more than an alternative canon ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Anatomy for the Artist more books like this by Sarah Simblet add to wishlist In "Anatomy for the Artist" acclaimed artist and academic Sarah Simblet unveils the extraordinary construction of the human body and celebrates its continuing prominence in Western Art today. Using superb specially commissioned photographs of male and female models together with historical and contempory works of art and her own illustrations, ... see all copies from $15.21! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures more books like this by Jessica Peffer add to wishlist Nothing makes a fantasy fan's imagination catch fire like the dragon, one of the most enduringly popular beasts of legend. Now, with DragonArt, readers can learn how to bring these mythical creatures to life, with: More than 30 lessons broken down into simple colour-coded steps, from basic shapes, to details including claws and wings, to ... see all copies from $3.17! new only from $3.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters: 45th Anniversary Edition more books like this by Robert Beverly Hale, Jacob Collins (Foreword by) add to wishlist This instructive volume has been designed to help artists learn to draw by careful emulation of master works. The author methodically analyzes 100 famous drawings by such artists as Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt and Watteau, and explains the principles of art exemplified by each sketch. see all copies from $9.99! new only from $14.31! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Ancient City: Life in Classical Athens & Rome more books like this by Peter Connolly, Dr. Hazel Dodge add to wishlist Superb, detailed reconstructions of buildings in this title provide the starting-point for a vivid exploration of these two great cities and the lives of the people who inhabited them. Peter Connolly's illustrations and reconstructions have a unique authority, with their blend of superb draughtsmanship, imagination, and meticulous research. The ... see all copies from $7.02! new only from $16.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life more books like this by George Bridgman add to wishlist The timeless classic on drawing human figures is back! Following impressive runs by Sterling's previous editions comes a new, redesigned version of George W. Bridgman's landmark work. It combines six well-known books by the celebrated artist and lecturer, who taught figure and anatomy drawing for many years at New York City's Art Students League. ... see all copies from $4.29! new only from $10.21! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	The Secret Architecture of Our Nation's Capital: The Masons and the Building of Washington, D.C. more books like this by David Ovason add to wishlist Rich in historical detail, this title is a fascinating look at the Masonic symbolism in the nation's capitol and what it means for the destiny of the country. 42 illustrations. of color photos. see all copies from $4.82! new only from $6.59! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Heads, Features and Faces more books like this by George B Bridgman add to wishlist Helpful approach to difficult area. Almost 200 drawings plus text and examples from work of Vermeer, Hals, Rembrandt, others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| SVS

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