Victor Escandell is a celebrated illustrator whose work is characterized by vibrant energy and playful imagination. His illustrations, often built upon geometric shapes and bold colors, bring a diverse range of subjects to life. Escandell focuses on creating visually captivating pieces that immediately engage the viewer and spark imagination. His approach blends graphic design sensibilities with classic illustration techniques, resulting in a unique and recognizable style.
An extra-large (126 cm x 90 cm) adult colouring poster by the artist Víctor Escandell. Fill this huge, fabulous illustration with colours and dive into the details of one of the masterpieces of 20th century architecture, Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera) by the genial architect Antoni Gaudi.
This new publication by Victor Escandell is devoted exclusively to the infinite creative possibilities of drawing and painting in black and white. Traditional and current, materials, techniques and applications are described clearly so that readers can experiment with what they have learned and develop their creativity with a variety of materials.
Escandell's activity guide analyzes 10 artistic mixed-media techniques step by step, discussing materials, tools, supports, and finishes.
A cool coloring and activity book all about the monsters of different regions, countries, and peoples. Includes a WikiMonster.
Did you know that giraffes produce sounds that are far too low for humans to hear? Or that some tiny mosquitoes have no less than 47 teeth?
"In this book, renowned illustrator Victor Escandell offers a step-by-step explanation of a wide range of techniques and their variations, so that, through experimentation, apparently simple black and white drawings or paintings gain added depth and expressiveness. Now in paperback, this visually detailed book by renowned illustrator Victor Escandell is devoted exclusively to the infinite creative possibilities of drawing and painting in black and white. Traditional and modern materials, techniques and applications (Indian ink, pencil, pen, bamboo, water-soluble graphite, colored pencils, gouache, different types of felt-tip pens for various supports, grattage, etc.) are described clearly so that beginners and advanced artists alike can experiment with what they have learned and explore their creativity. Each chapter covers a specific technique and contains useful information such as the methods and materials used, illustrated examples and interesting anecdotes about the origin of each technique, tricks of the trade, many variations and references to other classic and contemporary authors. Each technique is demonstrated in additional detail by a short film the reader can access via QR code. Photographs display the final result and images of the process make sure readers don't get lost along the way. Different black-and-white mixed techniques are also presented in a dedicated chapter, while the last chapter examines applications beyond paper (textiles, glass, vinyl, murals). In Escandell's resourceful hands, the described tools take on new meaning while everyday products such as salt, bleach and even a hair dryer become essential companions on engaging artistic adventures"--Publisher's description
1) The Cardboard. 2) The Landscape. 3) The Cloth. 4) Collage and Light. 5) He Chromatic Game. 6) Tridimensional Collage. 7) 3D or 2D? 8) Handcrafted or Digital? 9) Illustrated Theater. 10) Everithing goes! Annex: Camera and Action. How to photograph your works.
Ludzie przeszli długą drogę od czasów, kiedy żyli w jaskiniach, po podbój kosmosu. Nie wiedzieliby, jak krzesać ogień, przepłynąć morza, żeby odkryć nowe lądy i cywilizacje, tworzyć wiekopomne dzieła sztuki takie jak Mona Lisa... gdyby nie posiadali najważniejszego narzędzia: rozumu. Zanurz się w najbardziej fascynujących okresach w historii ludzkości, a przy okazji potrenuj trochę swój umysł i baw się dobrze! W jaki sposób? Pomagając rozwiązać rożnego rodzaju zagadki neandertalskiemu myśliwemu, starożytnemu faraonowi, celtyckiemu druidowi, Krzysztofowi Kolumbowi, osadnikom na Dzikim Zachodzie... czy samemu Sherlockowi Holmesowi.
O livro começa com uma auto-apresentação - «Chamo-me...Júlio Verne. Quem não gostaria de dar um passeio na Lua? O viajar de submarino? Ou fazer uma grande viagem à volat do mundo? Todos nós gostaríamos, vocês e eu próprio. contudo, existe uma diferença vocês podem-no fazer. Eu, por minha vez, tive de o imaginar. Chamo-me Júlio Verne, fui escritor e, para muitos, o inventor da ficção cientifica». No final, o livro inclui um quadro cronológico com os principais acontecimentos da sua vida por décadas e, paralelamente, os principais acontecimentos da história,da Ciência/Tecnologia e das Artes/Cultura.
10 upiornych historii, które rozgrzeją umysł do czerwoności! Po wielkim sukcesie dwóch poprzednich tytułów z serii Zagadki detektywistyczne pora na książkę, zawierającą dziesięć klasycznych opowieści grozy. Zagadki detektywistyczne z dreszczykiem przybliżą młodym czytelnikom literacki lub legendarny rodowód istot będących bohaterami tych opowieści. Wzbogacając dziecięcą wyobraźnię i zachęcając do samodzielnego czytania, książka angażuje czytelników do rozszyfrowania tajemnicy kryjącej się w każdej historii. Część zadań można rozwiązać, kierując się logiką, pozostałe zaś będą wymagały użycia wyobraźni. Zmierz się z zagadkami, dzięki którym rozruszasz szare komórki i staniesz się prawdziwym detektywem.