So you want to try acrylics, but have little (or no) painting experience? No problem! Not with this book by your side! In this book, you'll find everything you need to get off to a strong start—from what supplies to buy to how to make the most of acrylics bright colors. Easy-to-follow exercises show you how to paint flowers, trees, bricks, skies, fur and other simple subjects, while teaching you a variety of application techniques. Step-by-step demonstrations help you apply what you've learned to make your first paintings good ones. You'll get plenty of specific instructions—color suggestions, what size brush to use, even which direction to make your strokes.

Painting Acrylics (First Steps)

Arts & Photography

Lord, Vicki

History & Criticism

F+W Media

Enchanting, exquisitely detailed and full of personality, Katherine Dewey's animal sculptures delight all who see them. With the friendly medium of polymer clay and the step-by-step instructions in this book, you can achieve the same magical results! I

Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Dewey, Katherine

Crafts & Hobbies

Hunting Success Begins Here! In Tom Dokken's Retriever Training, America's leading trainer helps you channel your hunting dog's huge ambition so he works for you, the way you want, and does so happily. After using the time-tested methods in Tom Dokken's Retriever Training, you'll have a reliable retriever that: • Obeys commands on- and off-leash • Retrieves birds to hand • Remains steady to shot • Quarters and flushes upland game • Finds downed birds • Takes hand signals

Tom Dokken's Retriever Training: The Complete Guide to Developing Your Hunting Dog

Dokken, Tom

Pets & Animal Care

Veteran travel writer reveals secrets of successful travel writing. For beginning and experienced travelers and writers.

Travel Writer's Handbook

Zobel, Louise Purwin

Literature & Fiction

Photographer's Market 1986

Weinstein, Robin

Poet's Market 1987

Jerome, Judson, Ed.

This essential astronomical reference features an alphabetical listing of every deep-sky object plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, Second Edition. The main section describes each star cluster, nebula, and galaxy with cross-references to chart numbers, while a chart-by-chart listing provides coordinates, object types, constellations, and apparent magnitudes.

Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion, 2nd Edition

Reference

Sinnott, Roger W.

Strong, Robert

Atlases & Maps

3-D means "three dimensional." It's easy to draw from side to side on your paper, using its width. It's easy to draw from top to bottom on your paper, using its height. But how do you draw something going away from you, into the distance? How do you create depth (the third dimension) in your drawing? What I want to teach you is linear perspective, a technique first developed almost 500 years ago, during the Renaissance. As you flip through my illustrations, this may seem like really complicated and technical stuff. And it is ... sort of. Those clever artists who figured this out weren't trying to make your life easy! They only wanted to make realistic pictures. Fortunately, you'll find that the basics really are pretty simple. Better, you don't need much beyond the basics to make some pretty cool drawings. Best of all, perspective can make your drawings look real in a way you can't achieve without it. You'll need a few supplies, some patience, and a positive attitude. Expect to make mistakes as you learn, and keep a smile on your face: with each mistake you learn another way not to do it! What you need... Find a comfortable place to draw - with decent light, so you can see what you're doing. <ul>
<li>A mechanical pencil works best for this type of drawing. </li>
<li>Have a ruler or straightedge handy. It's very difficult to draw in perspective without one.</li>
<li>If you have one, use a T-square and triangle.</li>
<li>You'll probably want a separate eraser (the eraser on your pencil will disappear quickly). My favorite type is a kneaded type, available in art supply and craft stores.</li>
<li>Patience: pay attention to the concepts. Do plenty of practice drawings!</li>
</ul>

Draw 3-D

Doug, Dubosque

From initial concept to finished art, the "Learn to Draw" series provides young and beginning artists with practical step-by-step instruction in a warm, friendly voice.

Draw Sports Figures (Learn to Draw)

Reinagle, Damon

Goes beyond Gregor Mendel and dominant/recessive genes to show you all the ins and outs of what determines your DNA. Each entry provides you with a sneak peek into your DNA sequence and teaches you exactly how your body is able to create that wonderful you-ness that no one else has. From your tastebuds to your eye color to your obsession with clinical-strength deodorants, this book not only guides you through the history and study of genetics, but also shows you how those four little letters in your DNA make you who you are. Complete with imaginative illustrations, "What's in Your Genes?" reveals all there is to know about heredity--the science behind vibrant red hair, perfect teeth, and your ability to see in color.--

What's in Your Genes?

Katie McKissick

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