Howard shares his ideas about drawing and reveals his methods of using watercolours as another drawing medium in preparation for larger canvases on which he uses oils. He explains the appeal of each medium, how his experience of watercolour informs his approach to oil painting and vice versa. schovat popis
British painting past and present meet as Ken Howard (b. 1932), one of England’s most popular contemporary artists, follows the trail of world-renowned painter J.M.W. Turner, one of his heroes. Over the last several years Howard has been exploring the Swiss journeys of his illustrious predecessor, using Turner’s travels there as his inspiration for an exciting new body of work. This handsome book contains an introduction to Turner’s experience of the breathtaking Swiss lakes and mountains, some 100 striking new paintings by Howard, and photographs of him at work in the Alpine landscape.
There are step-by-step picture instructions in this book to introduce children to a variety of number activities, some involving cutting things out or finding objects to add to the pictures in the book. It aims to develop an understanding of early number skills of counting, adding, taking away and sharing.
A new edition of this wonderful Christmas activity book, which is packed full of outstanding ideas to keep children absorbed and occupied in the weeks running up to Christmas. Contains imaginative and creative ideas for a multitude of festive activities, including how to make an Advent calendar, Christmas cards, decorations and wrapping paper. A selection of colourful stickers is included, which can be used with the activities, or to create independent Christmas projects.
Presents activities in the categories of cooking, costumes, gardening, drawing, painting, and crafts.
This collection discloses the intimate secrets of this uniquely Russian, uniquely enigmatic, contemporary composer. Many biographies have focused on Shostakovich the musical genius - this book uses interviews with many of his closest friends and relatives, including his children, Maxim and Galina.
This activity book is full of simple things to make and do. It uses step-by-step picture instructions, and includes a large range of number skills, such as counting, adding, taking away and sharing.
