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.

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.

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.





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.

 

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.



The Art of Walt Disney:

From Mickey Mouse to the Magic Kingdoms and Beyond

 

Description*

The Art of Walt Disney is one of the most successful and influential illustrated art books on American popular culture ever published. This book was the first to reveal the wealth of concept art, animation drawings, and archival material created in the course of animating films.

 

Museum Masterpieces: The Louvre

 

Description

This series of lectures introduces the greatest of universal museums. Its aim is not comprehensive. The focus is narrowed to the Department of Paintings, which is responsible for European paintings from the Middle Ages until the mid-19th century. These works of art form an encyclopedic summary of the achievements of painters that can be called the single most important such collection in the world. The aim of these lectures is to both prepare new viewers for a visit and to be a "study aid" for those who have been and gone before. Critic and historian Richard Brettell begins with an overview of the Louvre's colorful history as royal palace, art academy, and national showcase. The lectures explore some of the most beautiful and renowned examples of European painting, including masterworks by Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Watteau, Rubens and Vermeer.

 

 

Exiles, Vol. 1: The Ruins of Ambrai

 

Description*

Fleeing persecution to build a free colony on the planet Lenfell, the magic-wielding Mageborns find their new home torn apart by civil war between the Mage Guardians and the Lords of Malerris.

 

 

Where to Find It and Borrowing Time

Exiles, Vol. 1: The Ruins of Ambrai is shelved as Call # PS3568 .R85 1994.

 

As a book it can be found on Bookstack 3 - Shelf 18. This book can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks for students, faculty and staff.

 

 

Becoming a Critical Thinker

 

Description*

Success depends on the ability to think critically. Training and practice turn this ability into a powerful skill. Becoming a Critical Thinker gives students the opportunity to develop this skill in a classroom environment while stressing its application to daily life. Students learn to solve everyday problems, maintain successful relationships, make career choices, and interpret the messages of advertising in a variety of media. Exercises throughout the text encourage them to practice what they read and to apply it to their own lives. Becoming a Critical Thinker breaks up critical thinking into a series of cumulative activities, a unique approach that has made this text a staple of many critical thinking courses.

 

 

To Green Angel Tower

 

Description*

To Green Angel Tower is the momentous tour-de-force finale of a ground-breaking series. Replete with war, deception, adventure, sorcery, and romance, To Green Angel Tower brings to a stunning and surprising conclusion Tad Williams' monumental tale of a magical conflict which fractures the very fabric of time and space, turning both humans and Sithi against those of their own blood.

 

As the evil minions of the undead Sithi Storm King prepare for the kingdom-shattering culmination of their dark sorceries and King Elias is drawn ever deeper into their nightmarish, spell-spun world, the loyal allies of Prince Josua desperately struggle to rally their forces at The Stone of Farewell. And with time running out, the remaining members of the now-devastated League of the Scroll have also gathered there to unravel mysteries from the forgotten past. For if the League can reclaim these age-old secrets of magic long-buried beneath the dusts of time, they may be able to reveal to Josua and his army the only means of striking down the unslayable foe.

 

But whether or not the League is successful in its quest, the call of battle will lead the valiant followers of Josua Lackhand across storm tossed seas brimming with bloodthirsty kilpa...through forests swarming with those both mind- and soul-lost... through ancient caverns built by legendary Dwarrows...to the haunted halls of Asu'a itself—the Sithi's greatest stronghold!

 

Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators

Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators

Description*
Force: Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators is key to understanding how to capture forceful poses with dynamic drawing. It is informative, concise, and packed full of inspirational illustrations. Capture the force in your life drawing subjects with this practical guide to dynamic drawing techniques - packed with superb, powerfully drawn examples that show you how to: 

* Bring your work to life with rhythmic drawing techniques
* Create appealing and dynamic poses in your drawings
* Experience the figure's energy in three dimensional space
* Use the asymmetry of straight and curved lines to clarify the direction of force in the body
* Build on your foundational anatomy and figure drawing skills to animate your drawings
*Apply the theory of force to your on-location and animal drawing observations

Whether you are an animator, comic book artist, illustrator or fine arts' student you'll learn to use rhythm, shape, and line to bring out the life in any subject while Mike Mattesi's infectious enthusiasm will have you reaching for your pencils!
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Where to Find It and Borrowing Time

Dynamic Life Drawing for Animators is shelved as Call # NC765 .M38 2006. As a book it can be found on Bookstack # - Shelf #. This book can be checked out for a period of 2 weeks for students, faculty and staff. 

About the Author*

Mike Mattesi is the owner and founder of Entertainment Art Academy. He has been a professional production artist and instructor for the last fifteen years with clients including Disney, Marvel Comics, Hasbro Toys, ABC, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, DreamWorks and Nickelodeon.