Compiled from brilliant illuminated manuscripts such as The Book of Kells, this collection spotlights the Christian iconography of ancient Britain. These 116 colorful ornaments date from the Roman ...

Selecting the right color palette for any design project, whether personal or commercial, can make all the difference in getting it right. But choosing the right colors for packages in retail envir...

"Comickers Art: Create Amazing Manga Characters" delves deep into the creative process of manga and shows how to transform two-dimensional sketches into detailed, life-like characters. With beautif...

The design bar is at an all-time high for those brave enough to participate in the industry. Today’s designers must be clear on all the steps necessary to create work that stands out in an increasi...

Love taking pictures with your digital camera? Want to improve your skills, but don’t have a lot of time to spend? How about some straight-to-the-point tips that cut to the chase and show you step ...

Avid art photographers will learn how to model their work after legendary black-and-white photographer Ansel Adams in this instructional guide. Adams’ methodology, known as the Zone System, takes w...

Okay, dumdum. This one is pretty much idiot-proof. Even you should be able to figure out How to Draw, Stupid, and Other--what? No commas? Whoops, sorry. But How to Draw Stupid and Other Essentials ...

Combining the perennial appeal of flowers with that of Japanese woodblock prints, this extraordinary collection showcases brilliant illustrations by a well-known artist. Skillfully reprinted in ric...

Electronic flash not only brings light to a photograph, it can be an important artistic tool—if you’ve acquired the knowledge to use it creatively. To master those skills, digital photographers nee...

Artists selling their artwork need to consider themselves as businesses. Like any business, they must not overlook the power of public relations and how they can leverage free publicity in the loca...

AMERICAN SURFACES is a highly influential body of work by a master photographer who helped establish colour photography as a legitimate medium of artistic expression. The book is comprised of a chr...

The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and finest holdings of late 19th-century French art in the world. This lavishly illustrated book features over ninety paintings—nearly the entire...

Public-art commissions are challenging and rewarding and this timely guide shows beginning and working visual artists exactly how to start and build a career in the world of public art. Learn how t...

Aimed at serious photographers, this lavishly illustrated guide takes a close look at every detail of lowlight photography. Michael Freeman (The Complete Guide to Digital Photography, Mastering Dig...

As riveting as a World War II thriller, The Forger's Spell is the true story of Johannes Vermeer and the small-time Dutch painter who dared to impersonate him centuries later. The con man's mark w...