The devastation of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina has been imprinted in our collective visual memory by thousands of images in the media and books of dramatic photographs by Robert Polidori, Larry Towell, Chris Jordan, Debbie Fleming Caffrey, and others. New Orleanians want the world to see and respond to the destruction of their city and the suffering of its people—and yet so many images of so much destruction threaten a visual and emotional overload that would tempt us to avert our ...

Six short lessons on light as it relates to creativity. You can get this monograph for FREE by joining my site at valentinetti dot com.

Zentangle Basics introduces you to today's hottest trend in drawing meditation. Using only pencil, pen, and paper, you'll learn how to draw 25 original tangles, and discover inspiring ideas for incorporating these designs into your art. This expanded workbook edition includes an interactive bonus section where you can get started with warm-up exercises, practice tangling, and experiment with strings and shading.With benefits including stress relief, inspiration, and improv...

Here is a fast, fun and easy way for kids to learn the multiplication table beginning with number 2 and running through 9.Learning the multiplication table can be frustrating for kids learning it and the adults teaching it. Progress in memorization of multiplication usually comes slowly. The challenge for children is that numbers are abstracts, which means they are not easily visualized. In turn, they are difficult to remember. So why not capitalize on a strength of children, their...

Comfort and relaxation are the two words that are synonymous to a bedroom. The design and arrangement of furniture and other accessories make your vision of your dream bedroom come closer than you imagined. You can give yourself that special kind of treat when you create a comfortable and personalized bedroom in your home.  How do you accomplish this on a budget, both in terms of money and space? Get real life, effective ideas from this handy eBook!

Learn How to Draw Human Figures - For the Absolute BeginnerTable of ContentsIntroduction:Drawing ToolsBody Proportions-Body Shape-Polygonal Form-Ball JointsArmsLegsMuscle StructureHeadsClothingProportioning the body structure properly is important when drawing a person. A disproportionate body will mislead the portrayed perspective of your subject. Or worse, the subject might look distorted and def...

Traditional IQ books are for those with a Mensa mentality. This compilation is for ordinary people who want to enhance essential brain functions, such as concentration, memory, and creativity. Uniquely, this book focuses on left-brain and right-brain puzzles, giving a complete mental workout. You'll love the variety of puzzle types: Odd One Out, In Sequence, Folding Cubes, and memory puzzles. All puzzles are fully explained with examples and solutions provided at the outset. No trick quest...

This book focuses on drawing the perfect eye using a pencil and eraser. Step by step learn how to layer and shade the iris, pupil, brow, eyelid and nasal area. Learn the basics; the structure of the eye, the parts of the eye, and shading methods. Once you master these methods you will be able to use the same methods on the other parts of the face.

Make the most of your digital artwork. State-of-the-art advice from Gary Tonge, one of the world's leading digital art pros, covers every aspect of computer-generated art from combining a range of source material into one cohesive image to adding super realistic effects. Eight step-by-step demonstrations offer advanced level instruction, making these tips immediately applicable so you can begin right away. With real-world perspective and a practical focus, this is a powerful resource. By a...

Table of ContentsIntroductionELEMENTS OF DRAWINGDot/ PointLinesShapesCharacterOverview of Character DrawingDrawing the character from the basicsHeadOUTLINE OF THE FACEEYESUsing V as GuidelineUsing Circle/Oblong as GuidelineNOSEMOUTHEARSCOLORING THE CHARACTERSkinHairEyesClothesAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionManga is...

Learn How to Draw Cars For the Absolute BeginnerTable of ContentsMaterialsPrinciples to have in mindPhase 1: Get those hands loosen!Phase 2: Begin your car designPhase 3: Car Personality TracesPhase 4: Define the silhouettePhase 5: Windows!Phase 6: Eyes and personalityPhase 7: Wheels need room…Phase 8: Wheels room is part of the car!Phase 9: Grey parts-painting time. Patience and patience.Phase 10: R...

I do not know why you do what you do. I tell you that you are fantastic and you tell me you are involved with someone. The input is that you are fantastic and the output is that you are involved with someone else. How that information is processed is a mystery to me.Boy feels like computer, boy meets girl, boy feels less like computer—Goodbye, Base Eight is a true millennial romance that explores how two assembly-line workers, despite their alienation, are able to...