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August 2021.Indd Search Press Ltd August 2021 The Complete Book of patchwork, Quilting & Appliqué by Linda Seward www.searchpress.com/trade SEARCH PRESS LIMITED The world’s finest art and craft books ADVANCE INFORMATION Drawing - A Complete Guide: Nature Giovanni Civardi Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782218807 Format Paperback 218 x 152 mm Extent 400 pages Illustrations 960 Black & white illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Drawing & sketching BIC CODE/S AFF, WFA SALES REGIONS WORLD Key Selling Points Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling author and artist who has sold over 600,000 books worldwide No-nonsense advice on the key skills for drawing nature – from understanding perspective to capturing light and shade Subjects include favourites such as country scenes, flowers, fruit, animals and more Perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational yet informative introduction to drawing natural subjects This guide is bind-up of seven books from Search Press’s successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques; Understanding Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Wild Animals. Description Learn to draw the natural world with this inspiring and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi. Beginning with the key drawing methods and essential materials you’ll need to start your artistic journey, along with advice on drawing perspective as well as light and shade, learn to sketch country scenes, fruit, vegetables, animals and more. Throughout you’ll find hundreds of helpful and practical illustrations, along with stunning examples of Civardi’s work that exemplify his favourite techniques for capturing the natural world. This is the perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational, no-nonsense introduction to drawing natural subjects. This comprehensive guide brings together seven books from Search Press’s successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques; Understanding Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Wild Animals. About the Author Giovanni Civardi is a best-selling Italian artist and author, with over 600,000 copies of his books sold worldwide in English alone. Civardi was born in Milan, Italy in 1947. While training to become a sculptor, portrait artist and illustrator at the Free Life-Study School of the Accademia di Brera, he also studied medicine and surgery. For over a decade, he worked as an illustrator, producing commissions for newspapers, magazines and book covers. During frequent trips to France and Denmark, Civardi put on one-man exhibitions of this work and pursued his interest in studying the relationship between medical anatomy and the human form as depicted by the artist. His experience gained from teaching anatomy, life drawing and portraiture in schools and institutions over many years has led to the publication of numerous books in which Civardi's experiences are brought into focus. For more work and information visit his website: www.giovannicivardi.it. Table of Contents Contents I: Drawing Techniques II: Understanding Perspective III: Drawing Scenery IV: Drawing Light & Shade V: Flowers, Fruit & Vegetables VI: Drawing Pets VII: Wild Animals Reviews Anticipated in: The Artist Leisure Painter Artbookreview.net Paint Magazine Artists & Illustrators Example spreads from the book Related Titles 9781782215127 9781782218371 9781844485086 9781782212935 9781782217992 9781782212799 Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Previously announced as a May 2021 title Drawing Perspective Tim Fisher Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219361 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 112 pages Illustrations 270 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Art: general BIC CODE/S AFF SALES REGIONS WORLD Key Selling Points The go-to primer on perspective drawing Clear and accessible advice throughout, and a broad range of subjects explored Packed with helpful diagrams, examples and exercises Includes an inspirational chapter on drawing freely and instinctively Revitalized edition of the original book from Search Press's successful Drawing Masterclass series. Description "...by far the best primer [on perspective] I’ve ever seen. If you have other books, throw them away and buy this. You won’t regret it." - Artbookreview.net Learn how to master perspective and create convincing drawings of the three-dimensional world with the help of artist and teacher, Tim Fisher. Every aspect of perspective, from zero- to multi-point, is explored and explained in simple terms that everyone can understand. In addition to landscapes and buildings, you will learn how to apply perspective to people, animals, boats, reflections and more. There is also expert advice on drawing curved objects and inclined planes, a run-down of common mistakes, and an inspirational chapter on moving beyond a rigid application of the rules to draw freely and instinctively. Clear diagrams and finished drawings are included throughout, along with numerous exercises so that you can put your new skills into practice. This is a revitalized edition of Drawing Masterclass: Perspective (ISBN: 9781782211112). About the Author Tim Fisher has been drawing and painting for as long as he can remember. He sketches regularly, which has helped him develop some unique insights and techniques for portraying a subject on paper. His successful line and wash paintings and pastels also have a strong emphasis on drawing. Tim is a regular contributor to The Leisure Painter magazine, teaches workshops and gives demonstrations throughout the UK. Tim lives in Frisby-on-the-Wreake, Leicestershire, UK. Table of Contents Introduction, The history of perspective, Materials, Techniques, Zero-point perspective, Measurement, proportion and scale, Single-point pe rspective, Two-point perspective, Multi-point perspective, Varying perspective, People, Animals, Boats, Shadows, Reflections, Skies and seas, Inclined planes, Curved perspective, Common mistakes, Beyond the rules, Index Reviews Anticipated in: The Artist Leisure Painter Paint Magazine Artists & Illustrators Artbookreview.net Example spreads from the book Related Titles 9781782212768 9781782214557 9781782217589 9781782215509 9781782213116 9781782217251 Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Manga Art Secrets The definitive guide to drawing awesome artwork in the manga style Dalia Sharawna Publication 31st August 2021 Price £12.99 ISBN 9781782219804 Format Paperback 280 x 215 mm Extent 128 pages Illustrations 450 Colour illustrations Publisher Search Press Classification Manga & comic art BIC CODE/S AFF, AKLC1 SALES REGIONS WORLD Key Selling Points Crammed with great step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses No specialist tools required – just a pencil, paper and expert guidance from Dalia Includes a series of practice exercises where you trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier in a chapter Be inspired by contemporary artists who share their manga art secrets and showcase their own art Japanese art and culture, including manga and anime, are hugely popular with 53 million posts featuring #manga on Instagram alone. Description Learn everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises to develop your skills, and tips and tricks. With the interest in manga-style art now stronger than ever – its influence can be seen in films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbour Totoro by Studio Ghibli, amongst other movies – this is the perfect book to slipstream into manga drawing. Packed full of step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses, you too can draw in the manga-art style. Learn how to draw figures in the characteristic style of your favourite characters by building a portfolio of drawings. At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you’re encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You’ll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development. There is also an inspirational artists-in-residence section, where various artists share their manga-art secrets and showcase their own art. About the Author Based in Hebron in Palestine, Dalia Sharawna has been drawing manga for 10 years, fired by her passion for watching anime since she was a child. Find more of her art and join her 168k followers on Instagram @drawing_dalia. Table of Contents Meet Dalia Tools and Materials Chapter One: Drawing Faces Chapter Two: Hair Chapter Three: Bodies Chapter Four: Clothes Chapter Five: Ages Chapter Six: Referencing from Real Life Index Reviews Anticipated in: The Artist Artists and Illustrators Paint Magazine Artbookreview.net Cut Out and Keep Example spreads from the book Related Titles 9781844489381 9781782210788 9781782214724 9781782219170 9781782219354 Search Press Ltd, Wellwood, North Farm Road,Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 3DR Tel: 01892 510850 Fax: 01892 515903 Email: [email protected] Web: www.searchpress.com ADVANCE INFORMATION Colour Demystified A complete guide to mixing and using watercolours Julie Collins Publication 31st August 2021 Price £15.99 ISBN 9781782217978 Format Paperback 280 x 216 mm Extent 160 pages Illustrations
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