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Books Featured on blueBanksia will be added to this page over time. Books can be purchased from Fishpond - Australasia's Biggest Online Store.
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Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques
by Vicky Perry
Up until now, a veil of mystery surrounded the techniques used to create great abstract paintings. ABSTRACT PAINTING TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES lifts that veil to reveal the exact methods behind the masterworks.
Now students and professional artists can stop guessing and start building on the techniques of the great abstract artists to create their own innovative new work. Two clear, comprehensible sections let artists focus quickly on their specific areas of interest.
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Arthur Boyd's legacy is a collection of masterpieces that define the history of Australian art in the last century. But the man himself - enigmatic, inarticulate, modest - has remained in the shadows until now. Based on over six years of meticulous research and hundreds of interviews, Darleen Bungey sweeps us into the intimate circle of one of Australia's most fascinating families. Arthur Boyd emerges as a passionate, dramatic figure whose self-effacing demeanour cloacked a strong personality that refused to allow his turbulent and sometimes tragic personal life to interfere with his creative genius.
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This title features: stunning full-colour photographs of both the artists and their work. It includes insightful interviews with a diverse range of artists, from sculptors, painters and potters to performance and 'outsider' artists.
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Eco Colour: Environmentally Sustainable Dyes
by India Flint
Eco Colour fills a gap in the literature and uses an exciting range of projects to demonstrate a variety of techniques, some of them entirely new processes developed by the author. Projects range from solar dyeing to dyeing with 'ice-flowers'. The result is a range of pure natural colours produced with the least possible harm.
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Scottish-born artist Ian Fairweather (1891-1974) is a giant amongst Australian painters. He is revered by fellow artists. With 233 reproductions, most in colour, many of paintings and drawings never seen in public, "Fairweather" is the definitive account of the life and art of this great painter.
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Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being
How could a pleasant view speed healing? The author pursues this question through a series of places and situations that explore the neurobiology of the senses. The book shows how a Disney theme park or a Frank Gehry concert hall, a labyrinth or a garden can trigger or reduce stress, induce anxiety or instill peace.
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How to Draw What You See
by Rudy De Reyna
A best-seller for 35 years! This is a timeless classic that has taught generations of artists - and will teach generations more. "How to Draw What You See" shows artists how to recognize the basic shape of an object - cube, cylinder, cone, or sphere - and use that shape to draw the object, no matter how much detail it contains.
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I am a Professional Artist - the Key to Survival and Success in the World of the Arts
I am a Professional Artist offers Artists who have chosen the Professional path, practical tools in succeeding and surviving, staying creatively motivated and enjoying your artistry at the same time.
Consider it an Artistic soul’s survival guide in business! It will certainly change the thinking of any professional Artist who may doubt themselves or their Art, who may feel pressured by the industry, or may feel the hardship of the roller coaster ride.
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Bert Dodson's successful method of "teaching anyone who can hold a pencil" how to draw has made this tome one of the most popular, best-selling art books in history -- an essential reference for every artist's library! Dodson offers a complete system for developing drawing skills, basing his approach on 55 "keys" to drawing -- rules that don't need to be memorized, but realized. Dodson helps artists learn to trust their eyes and sharpen their observation skills through 48 practice exercises, reviews, and self-evaluations.
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This book photographed showcases 61 of Australia’s most respected and important painters working in their studio environment. The selection of artists was made with the aim of representing a broad cross-section of men and women working in a variety of styles, from abstraction to the most exacting realism, as well as a representative group of Aboriginal painters.
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The Artist's Way: A Course in Discovering and Recovering Your Creative Self
by Julia Cameron
This work provides a 12-week course that guides the reader through the process of recovering their creative self. It aims to dispel the "I'm not talented enough" conditioning that tends to hamper the creativity of many people.
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Victor Greenway: Ceramics 1965-2005
The Beagle Press released this great monograph, Victor Greenaway: Ceramics 1965 - 2005 and said, "Victor Greenaway is one of Australia's most respected figures in the ceramic art world and this book encompasses the past 40 years of the artists' work, revealing the strengths, diversity and refinement that he seeks." It comprises 140 pages including 110 colour plates, biographical notes and bibliography.
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Women of Flowers: Botanical Art in Australia from the 1830s to the 1960s
by Leonie Norton
Showcases artists whose meticulous and beautiful works contribute just as significantly to botany as they do to early Australian art. Leonie Norton examines the role of these women artists in Australia’s botanical history, giving insight into the lives and persons of these quietly creative documenters. From the famous waratah to the rare Caladenia pulcherrima (Eastern Mantis Orchid), Women of Flowers is a feast for the eyes, bringing to life the vibrancy and intricacy of Australia’s native flora.
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Featured Art Books
The Art of Abstract Painting
Filled with inspired instruction, this detailed guide shows how to compose dramatic, beautiful, thought-provoking, and evocative abstract paintings. This manual also teaches where to find inspiration, how to develop ideas, the way to create lively effects, and how to apply a range of techniques on different surfaces, whether it be transparent watercolor or thickly applied acrylics.
Expressive Drawing: A Practical Guide to Freeing the Artist Within
The many people who long to draw — but feel too intimidated to try — will rejoice at the wonderful first entry in this brand-new creative series. Written by arts educator Steven Aimone, it’s packed with solid, friendly, hands-on instruction, as well as inspiring images. Aimone teaches an accessible style called expressive drawing that emphasizes line and mark, rather than rendering a specific object, which for many people, can create barriers to self-expression. Exercises start off simple and quick, encouraging readers to work on instinct and feeling, while the later ones focus on detail and refinement.
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