The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design by Bob Gordon



The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design by Bob Gordon
224 pages | Thames & Hudson Ltd; Rev Ed edition (Jun 2005) | English | ISBN-10: 0500285608 | ISBN-13: 978-0500285602 | PDF | 66MB


A visually stunning review of the fast-changing world of graphic design, this book will be essential reading for anyone involved in this broadest of industries. Its succinct but comprehensive coverage of the multitude of technical issues confronting today's graphic designers, coupled with breathtaking examples of graphics from around the world, makes it ideal for those already employed in graphics who feel the need to improve their technical and theoretical skills, as well as for students. Starting with a showcase of some of the best practitioners in the fields of print, exhibition design, advertising, signage, packaging, multimedia and the Web, this profusely illustrated and authoritative handbook also provides in-depth information on design basics such as type, colour and images.

Pencil Drawing Techniques




Pencil Drawing Techniques
Watson-Guptill| ISBN 0823039919 | 1984-04-01 | PDF | 144 pages | 4.61 MB

I am a beginner in pencil drawing, and as a beginner i say this book is just awsome! it takes u from the basics till u reach the developed level... but yet this book already assumes that u already know a bit of drawing..meaning: u have the skills but u need to learn how to apply them on ur work to get the best results... more or less u'll benefit from this book...it's just great!

How to Draw Baby Animals (How to Draw)



How to Draw Baby Animals (How to Draw)
Troll Communications | ISBN 0893756857 | 1997-08-01 | PDF | 344 pages | 5.61 MB

It is a great book for children who like to draw. There are many baby animals in this book. There is a little story and step-by-step instructions for each baby animal.

Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual



Timothy Samara, "Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual"
ISBN-13: 9781592532612 | 272 pages | Publisher: Rockport Publishers Inc (1 April 2007) | English | PDF | Rawscan | 150dpi | 48MB

This book is the most compact and lucid handbook available outlining the basic principles of layout, typography, colour usage and space. Being a creative designer is often about coming up with unique design solutions. Unfortunately, when the basic rules of design are ignored in an effort to be distinctive, design becomes useless. In language, a departure from the rules is only appreciated as great literature if recognition of the rules underlies the text. Graphic design is a 'visual language' and brilliance is recognised in designers whose work seems to break all the rules, yet communicates its messages clearly. This is a fun and accessible handbook that presents the fundamentals of design in lists, tips, brief text and examples. The chapters include Graphic Design: What It Is; What Are They and What Do They Do?, Choosing and Using Type and Breaking the Rules: When and Why to Challenge all the Rules of this Book.

Design and Construction in Romanesque Architecture




Design and Construction in Romanesque Architecture
Cambridge University Press | ISBN 0521830338 | 2004-01-12 | PDF | 234 pages | 5.61 MB

Edson Armi offers an original interpretation of Romanesque architecture by focusing on buildings in northern Italy, Switzerland, southern France, and Catalonia, the regions where Romanesque architecture first appeared around 1000 AD. He integrates the study of medieval structure with a knowledge of construction, decoration and articulation to determine the origins of medieval architecture and the High Romanesque style. Armi's in depth study reveals new knowledge about design decisions in the early Middle Ages.

The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Books on Art Instruction, Anatomy)



The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature (Dover Books on Art Instruction, Anatomy)
Dover Publications | ISBN 0486274268 | 1993-02-09 | PDF | 134 pages | 16 MB

Former Disney animator offers expert advice on drawing animals both realistically and as caricatures. Use of line, brush technique, establishing mood, conveying action, much more. Construction drawings reveal development process in creating animal figures. Many chapters on drawing individual animal forms — dogs, cats, horses, deer, cows, foxes, kangaroos. 53 halftones, 706 line illustrations.

Japanese Brush Painting




Japanese Brush Painting
Hacker Art Books | ISBN 9990385696 | 1988-06 | PDF | 32 pages | 26 MB

Japanese brush painting is a relatively recent development and emerged out of the Buddhist schools of calligraphy (Shodo). The ancient art of Japanese brush painting, or sumi-e, is strikingly beautiful, simple and pure, yet strong and resonant. Closely related to Zen philosophy, the art of sumi-e is executed with black ink on white rice paper using bamboo brushes. Subjects in Japanese brush painting include landscapes, flowers, or animals, anything that suggests a closeness to the natural world.

50 Robots to Draw and Paint



50 Robots to Draw and Paint
Barron's Educational Series (March 1, 2006) | ISBN-10: 0764133101 | 128 pages | March 1, 2006 | PDF | English | 2x80mb


Book Description
# The ability to render eye-catching, convincing robots is a vital skill for artists who design computer games or illustrate graphic novels and comic books. This book presents 50 robot designs for artists to copy, and then embellish with their own creative flourishes. Each design features step-by-step constructional drawings, with instructions for shading and coloring. Among them are— Basic robots, easy-to-create “starter” models
# Wizards and alchemists
# Clockwork robots, constructed from gears, cogs, and mechanical parts
# Bipedal anti-tank robots engaging in future wars
# Insect-like robots with computer brains
# Robotic shock-troop robots for interstellar warfare
Readers will also find advice on effective storytelling, avoiding simplistic clichés, seeking out constructive criticism, and maintaining productive work habits. More than 200 instructive color illustrations.

From the Back Cover
(back cover)
Learn how to draw awe-inspiring robots for comic books, graphic novels, and computer games. From terrifying Victorian clockwork creations to the dark future’s most lethal war machines, this book helps you bring cold life to your robot art.

# Learn the core skills for rendering robots: where to find inspiration; how to draw and color your work using a range of media; techniques for adding detail like electrical circuits, machinery, and weapons.
# The main section of the book is a directory of 50 robot designs to copy, each featuring step-by-step constructional drawings and instructions for shading and coloring.
# Features a wide range of robot styles, from simple tin men to sophisticated tank destroyers, and includes ten super-simple designs to get you started.

Keith Thompson is a renowned illustrator and conceptual designer who specializes in fantasy and science fiction art. His surreal and innovative work has been featured in numerous books and magazines around the world, and is also available to buyers as fine-art prints. He lives in Ottawa, Canada.

Pictures for Writing (PICS)




Pictures for Writing (PICS)
Longman | ISBN 0582229731 | 2006-12-18 | PDF | 48 pages | 2.49 MB

Pictures for Writing Book 2 is supplementary material for developing pre-intermediate learners' writing skills. Features of the book include the following:
- lively picture stimuli including humour, adventure and more factual topics
- a systematic build-up of the skills needed for writing, laying important foundations for PET and FCE studies, and ranging from simple punctuation to the construction of longer compositions
- a wide variety of writing tasks, introducing learners to styles appropriate to different text types
- activities and puzzles to make learning new vocabulary and the writing process fun
- a detailed contents map of the writing skills, tasks, key vocabulary and language covered in the book"

African Plains Coloring Book



African Plains Coloring Book
Dover Publications | ISBN 0486292304 | 1996-08-06 | PDF | 48 pages | 7.46 MB

Features 41 well-researched, excellently rendered scenes documenting African wildlife in their natural habitats, among them a magnificent giraffe at a water hole, a cheetah with its young on an abandoned termite mound, a yellow-winged bat amid the blossoms of the baobab tree, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany each illustration.