200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills is like a class in itself. Now you can take an online course with the instructor or invite Valerie Colston to your classroom, library, art gallery, or organization for a workshop. Contact the author for more information.
The book contains modules incorporating the elements of composition-line, texture, space, color and shape.
that follow present themes and related projects that instruct readers in
More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate art principles and practical techniques, and show students how to apply what they are learning in a wide range of media.
From the Inside Flap
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Discover the artist within and unleash your creative abilities with this inspirational course in the visual arts. Explore the rich tradition of artistic conventions, increase your technical skills, and immerse yourself in a world of color, shape, and form.
Packed with challenging tutorials, practical projects, and tips from professional artists, this book helps you discover different approaches to art and learn how to develop your own style.
Experiment with a range of themes, styles, and media from delicate watercolor sketches and Chinese brush-painting motifs to dynamic digital manga and bold geometric designs.
Understand the fundamental artistic principles and practical techniques; learn how to work with pencils, paint, and pixels; find out how to use color and create special effects.
Workshop Inquiry Valerie Colston has taught art history and art studies to both adults and children at venues ranging from community colleges and Universities to military bases. She created a renowned art resource Web site for parents, teachers, and students, and has taught art history, humanities, and graphic design courses online and at several colleges across the United States. She has also written curricula, art reviews, and articles for numerous publications.
