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Combining science and photography, Brian Dilg explores the reasons behind Why You Like This Photo. Beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder. It's something that can be measured and understood. Science Fact. Scientists are starting to

Stay ahead of the professional crowd. To earn a living these days, your photography has to rise above a lot of noise, so you need all the advantages you can get. Here, Dan M. Lee gives you back-to-back hard-hitting ideas that are proven to

Master the masters of oil paint with this practical guide inspired by artworks in the Tate Collection.

Pick up a pen and begin an artistic voyage of discovery like no other. Henri Matisse is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century with a unique vision that continues to inspire artists to this day. Guided by Matisse's

Getting the best possible photo is not a game of chance – there are proven methods and innovative approaches that the professional photographer uses to succeed. From Freeman’s decades of reportage experience, he has developed proven methods

There’s no one secret to taking beautiful photos. But good photographers do have a few tricks up their sleeves… They know that clouds, far from ruining a photo, give a great soft natural light for portraits. They know that unusual angles dr

Oil paint has tremendous versatility, from the dilute and transparent glaze or wash, through to the thick impasto mark. Renoir employed the whole range of paint qualities and this is one of the most valuable reasons for studying his work. E

You'll appreciate this design career guide if: You're a recent graduate and looking for a job as a designer You want resume and interviewing advice, as well as tips for working in the design industry You'd like to learn how to avoid common

This book won't tell you how to take photographs. It will, though, teach you a much more difficult set of skills: how to be a photographer. Passing on hard-earned lessons from a successful career in commercial, editorial and lifestyle phot

You have the artistic talent, but do you know how to make a success of it? The thing they don't teach you in art school is just how active and engaged you need to be; you'll have to become your own finance, business and marketing manager, a

What you actually need to know to succeed in the film industry. Packed with practical, hard-working tips and advice, this book is a no-nonsense guide on how to get the best out of your film-school education, how to navigate some of the most

Let award-winning artist and astrologer Claire Goodchild help you to unlock the ancient mysteries of the tarot as you harness this powerful tool of self-discovery and spiritual growth.This elegant pack comes complete with a hauntingly beaut

Discover the fascinating stories of how colour was recorded, explored and brought to the masses. Learn how colour was recorded and explored, and discover how this knowledge has shaped our understanding of the visual world. Discover the st

A lively introduction to the seminal art and design movement that changed the way we see, think and live. Now 100 years old, the Bauhaus still looks just as fresh today as it did when it began. It was a place to experiment and embrace a ne