Gnomes

 

Description

Based on Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen's scientific observation of the local gnome population in Holland, Gnomes covers all areas of gnome culture: architecture, education, courtship, medicine, industry, and relationships with other mythical creatures.

 

The Illustrator’s Handbook:

Over 3,000 Pictures Which Can be Used Without Fee or Permission

Description

The Illustrator’s Handbook is a gold mine for the commercial artist, the designer, the teacher, and a fine acquisition for any publisher, or anyone who utilizes graphics in publicity.

 

 

Encyclopedia of the Horse

 

Description*

In this superb expanded and updated volume, equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed of horse and pony as well as the contribution the horse has made to civilization. The Visual Breed Guide portrays more than 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony photographed in specially commissioned full-figure portraits as well as hundreds of action shots. The origin, history, and uses of each breed are explained, and each breed is brought to life by historical anecdotes and fascinating, little-known facts.

 

Dinotopia: The World Beneath

 

Description*

A sequel to Dinotopia continues the saga with an adventure in the World Beneath, as Professor Arthur Denison embarks on a dangerous expedition while Skybax Corps pilot Will Denison flies reconnaissance overhead.

The Gibson Girl and Her America:

The Best Drawings of Charles Dana Gibson

 

Description*

As the work of one of America's finest artists and creator of the Gibson Girl, this collection, carefully selected from older editions, will be welcomed with nostalgia.

Giles: Sunday Express and Daily Express Cartoons: Tenth Series

Description

London published humor.

 

Where to Find It and Borrowing Time

Giles is shelved as Call #PN6735 .G55 1956.
As a book it can be found on Bookstack 3 - Shelf 15. This book can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks for students, faculty and staff.

The Human Figure: An Anatomy for Artists

 

Description*

The Human Figure includes detailed drawing of the head, neck, trucnk, arm, hand, hip, leg and foot.

Perspective Without Pain:

How to Create a Sense of Depth in Your Drawings and Paintings

 

Description*

Imagine perspective without pain—no T-squares, complicated equations or mechanical terms—just simple instructions and hands-on exercises to teach you how to create a sense of depth in your drawings and paintings. Now go a step further—imagine having fun with perspective. With this book, you will. Here Phil Metzger give you clear-cut guidelines in everyday terms—with a lot of friendliness and a little humor tossed in along the way. As an experienced artist, he understands how you work, and he knows that the last thing you need is a lot of rigid rules to tie you down. Here you'll learn techniques of perspective that will help your creativity—not hinder it.

The Figure: The Classic Approach to Drawing & Construction

 

Description*

The Figure will show you how to reduce complex figures into a variety of basic shapes that are easy to master, helping you to reach your goal of producing lifelike drawings. The principles stressed here bring clear insights into drawing the human form. You'll find a logical, step-by-step method for mastering the construction and proportions of all figure types.

Don’t Take My Lemonade Stand: An American Philosophy

 

Description*

Don't Take My Lemonade Stand is the book that tells where we came from, how out-of-control, big government/big spending policies are driving us to ruin, and exactly what we the people can do to take back our country right here, right now, and get it back on course to peace, prosperity, and opportunity.