Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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.
 

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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.
 

Monday, May 12, 2014

 
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.
 

Sunday, May 11, 2014

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.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

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.

Friday, May 9, 2014


Product Details
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.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

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.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

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.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014


The Figure: The Classic Approach to Drawing and Construction
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.

Monday, May 5, 2014

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.

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Ding's Half Century (1962)
Ding’s Half Century
 
Description
Ding’s Half Century is a major retrospective showing of the work of a man whose drawings were among the liveliest, best-liked, and most influential comments on the American scene for more than fifty years.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Space Walks
 
Description
Shows the highlights of two decades of the ultimate human experience: floating free in the vastness of space.

Where to Find It and Borrowing Time
Space Walks is shelved as Call # TL793 .K477 1985.

As a book it can be found on Bookstack 4 - Shelf 8. This book can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks for students, faculty and staff.


Friday, May 2, 2014



Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life
Description*
A must for collectors and fans of all ages, this is the most exciting, comprehensive, and thorough examination of what the Disney magic is all about. More than 2,700 illustrations, 489 in full color.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

 
Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth
 
Description*
The illustrator Andrew Loomis is revered among artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and Figure Drawing is the first in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.