Studio Ghibli Howl`s Moving Castle: 30 Postcards (Studio Ghibli)
Step into the enchanting world of Studio Ghibli's beloved animated fantasy film Howl's Moving Castle with this collection of postcards to keep or send. Featuring 30 final frames from the film--all hand-drawn and gorgeously detailed--these postcards are a must-have for animation fans of all ages. (c) 2004 Diana Wynne Jones/Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli, NDDMT LUXE POSTCARD FORMAT: This set includes 30 different full-color images printed on quality cardstock and bound in a portfolio cover. Cards are easy to remove to send or frame, and feature a range of key scenes and characters from the film. A must-have for Studio Ghibli fans and collectors. GREAT GIFT: Fans of Howl's Moving Castle, Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli will love this stunning collection of postcards. It is part of a continuing official partnership with Japanese animation giant Studio Ghibli and makes a great gift or self-purchase for creatives, animation enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture. BELOVED STUDIO WITH MASSIVE FAN BASE WORLDWIDE: The Ghibli Museum, Mitaka and Ghibli Park are popular destinations in Japan. The studio won the Academy Award(R) for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away and The Boy and the Heron and earned Academy Award(R) nominations for Howl's Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There, and The Red Turtle. Perfect for: Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli fans of all ages Howl's Moving Castle fans Animation enthusiasts and collectors Artists and designers Fans of Japanese art, stationery, and pop culture Those looking for collectible, one-of-a-kind stationery
Klaus
A stunning book exploring the art of Sergio Pablos' animated Christmas original, Klaus. When Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) distinguishes himself as the postal academy's worst student, he is stationed on a frozen island above the Arctic Circle, where the feuding locals hardly exchange words let alone letters. Jesper is about to give up when he finds an ally in local teacher Alva (Rashida Jones), and discovers Klaus (Oscar(R) winner J.K. Simmons), a mysterious carpenter who lives alone in a cabin full of handmade toys. These unlikely friendships return laughter to Smeerensburg, forging a new legacy of generous neighbors, magical lore and stockings hung by the chimney with care. An animated holiday comedy directed by Despicable Me co-creator Sergio Pablos, KLAUS co-stars Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald. Klaus: The Art of the Movie is a stunning coffee table hardback exploring the art of Sergio Pablos' hand-drawn animated original Christmas film. Showcasing the full animation process, including an innovative new lighting and shadowing technique, this book features concept art, pitch documents, character turnarounds, key art, final artwork, exclusive sketches, and interviews with the team behind this heartwarming film.
Survival Notes
Survival Notes is an inspiring narrative, weaving artists' reflections on success with advice to aspiring creatives. Featuring direct quotes and exclusive interviews with well--known artists such as Anish Kapoor, Jesse Darling, Tracey Emin, Ryan Gander, and Shirin Neshat---to name a few---this book offers authoritative counsel on how to thrive in a highly competitive creative field. By providing a glimpse into the unique career paths of established practitioners, art writer and historian Lydia Figes highlights the practical realities of the art world and demystifies the route to professional success.Thematic chapters offer essential guidance for emerging artists on how to negotiate the complexities of the art world, with discussions relating to self-discipline, mental well--being, education, commercial representation, and other relevant topics. Artist profiles not only outline the origins of famous practitioners but also offer key elements of advice, often in the artist's own words.In a climate where younger generations feel less empowered than ever, this book provides a hopeful message about perseverance and perspective. It advocates for the resistance of narrow measures of success and challenges the limitations faced by emerging artists today, encouraging readers to pursue more autonomy in their creative endeavors. Brimming with unique insights and exclusive interviews with internationally acclaimed artists, Survival Notes is key reading for anyone working to establish themselves in the art world.
New Deal Art
What role should the arts play in a democracy? At the height of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal turned crisis into opportunity. Through unprecedented federal funding for the arts, the New Deal launched the careers of artists such as Philip Guston, Dorothea Lange, Jacob Lawrence, Alice Neel, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko. They belonged to the era's bold vision of cultural democracy: art by the people, for the people. Brimming with vivid images and stories, New Deal Art offers a dynamic survey of this transformative period. The book highlights a diverse generation of artists who challenged dominant narratives of American history and identity. Through state-sponsored murals, paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, and posters, these artists redefined the role of art in society. They formed the first Artists' Union and fought fascism through collective action. They reimagined art as a public good rather than a private luxury. New Deal Art confronts issues relevant today: freedom and censorship, race and representation, art and activism, politics and propaganda. In an era of dwindling public arts funding, the New Deal's goal of broadening access to art and culture remains as urgent as ever.
Flora
Piet Mondrian's chrysanthemums, Faith Ringgold's sunflowers, Georgia O'Keefe's black iris, Salvador Dal穩's narcissus, Yayoi Kusama's pumpkin ...these are just a few of the many exemplary pairings that can offer a unique, artistic interpretation of a plant's essence. Beautifully designed and visually captivating, Flora is arranged thematically by the trees, flowers, fruit, vegetables, spices, grasses, grains, and vines which have served as a root for artistic inquiry across time. Brief, informative profiles of each plant are woven together with key works of art, mythology, and other ancient and contemporary sources, bringing each plant into more focus through its interpretations across time. Readers wishing to find information about specific plants can consult a detailed plant index, or they can read the book cover to cover, luxuriating over each page, providing a space to turn whenever we need a reminder of the connection between our natural world and the creative spirit. Botanists will deepen their understanding of plants through the lens of artistic expression, and artists will find much to learn about their natural subjects, bringing a new context to an ever-enduring love of plants.
All-American Ads of the 30s (Multilingual Edition)
Step (or jitterbug) into the dazzling world of 1930s American advertising, where bold promises, slick design, and more than a touch of wishful thinking kept the country dreaming through the Great Depression. While wallets tightened, creativity soared--glossy magazine pages teemed with cheerful, colorful ads selling everything from beauty creams to Hawaiian vacations, all wrapped in an air of optimism that defied the hard times.At the dawn of the decade, the sleek, modernist aesthetics of European avant-garde design shook up the industry, introducing stylized, symbolic, and even abstract ads that emphasized visuals over words. But as reality set in, admen pivoted to a more hard-sell approach, favoring bold headlines, big promises, and down-to-earth pitches that resonated with a nation struggling to get by. Irony and subtlety had no place when people needed practical solutions--and so began the golden age of persuasive, no-nonsense marketing.This treasure trove reveals the relentless optimism of 1930s campaigns that painted pictures of affluent, carefree American life, where a better future was just one purchase away and Lucky Strikes helped Hollywood stars find their focus on set. Whether it was for a Shaeffer pen, a Buick sedan, or the Frigidaire '35, these endorsements reassured hard-working folk that prosperity was just around the corner.A vivid time capsule of Depression-era consumerism, with more than 800 vintage ads, it reveals how Madison Avenue didn't just sell products--it sold hope, glamor, and the great American dream.
Linocut Printmaking
This beautiful photography-filled book will inspire and inform printmakers of all abilities, with step-by-step projects from popular linocutting experts.This shorter-form book from 3dtotal Publishing, from our new series Create & Learn Collection, takes readers through a clear and simple guide to achieving top-quality prints with the linocutting technique. The invaluable content is written and illustrated by professional artists, including an in-depth introduction by Gareth Barnes (aka Spindle Printer), a printmaker who works from his home studio in Leeds, UK. His work is inspired by history, folklore, the natural world, and vintage illustration, and he sells his work at print fairs around the UK. He discusses the materials used for linocutting, followed by techniques from start to finish, including carving, prepping paper, tips for mixing colours, and pressing and drying. All accompanying by stunning photography of the process in action. We then have specific projects from global artists, including Dutch printmaker Esther van Dam, Anna Hermsdorf from Germany, and Mary Ann Testagrossa from California, USA. Their tutorials include simple and more advanced version of multiblock prints and reduction prints, as well as a jigsaw print and the technique of reprinting a pattern on fabric. Photographs accompany each step of each process, alongside clear written instructions from the artist. With a compact format and short, clear tutorial steps, this book is ideal for those wanting a quick reference guide or more relaxed approach from a tutorial book. It's an ideal gift for an artist friend just discovering their printmaking passion, or a must-buy for linocutters wanting to discover how the professionals create their stunning prints.
Light & Shade for Characters
A handy, accessible, and beautifully illustrated artist's guide to using light and shade to push character designs to a professional level. This shorter-form book from 3dtotal Publishing, from our new series Create & Learn Collection, takes readers through clear and simple methods to achieving top-quality lighting in their drawing and digital paintings. The invaluable content is written and illustrated by professional artists, including an in-depth introduction by Kenneth Anderson (aka Character Cube), a character designer and illustrator based in Scotland, UK, who specializes in the creation of characters for animation, gaming, and traditional publishing. After covering the fundamentals of light and shade, he explores the ways lighting and shading can be used to describe form, push character stylization, and enhance storytelling. This is followed by eight invaluable tutorials from global artists, including Iranian concept artist Taraneh Karimi, Serbian illustrator Ognjen Sporin, and Italian character designer Isabella Agosti. They cover a range of topics, including 'Controlling tonal structure of a character with light and shade', 'Using light within a character design', and 'Using light and shade in a stylized 3D character'. With a compact format and short, clear tutorial steps, this book is ideal for those wanting a quick reference guide or more relaxed approach from a tutorial book. It's an ideal gift for an artist friend just discovering their digital-painting skills, or a must-buy for artists wanting to discover how the professionals create spot-on lighting and shade in their designs.
Out of Many
This ground-breaking volume increases our understanding of the dynamism and richness of American art, featuring works that span a century from artist across the United States.Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection offers a re-examination of select works from The Phillips Collection, the Howard University Gallery of Art and The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora. This volume, and its accompanying exhibition, features 75 works of art in various media: paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and mixed-media by a variety of artists, including William H Johnson, Doris Lee, Elisabeth Poe, David Driskell, Ralston Crawford, William Christenberry, Jacob Lawrence, and Romare Bearden to name a few.Arranged into five thematic sections--People, Places, Spaces, Things, and Chronicles--the authors consider why artists have been omitted from our current narratives; and how do we properly contextualize the work of marginalized artists.Publication accompanies the exhibition at The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC.
Water's Edge
Celebrate Native American artist Truman Lowe in this career retrospective featuring 100+ images and intimate insights on his one-of-a-kind sculptures. Published in conjunction the Smithsonian exhibition--a must-see for fans of contemporary art and Indigenous art Nationally acclaimed artist Truman Lowe (Ho-Chunk, 1944-2019) was best known for his sculptures that transform wood into water. Working with organic materials such as willow branches and feathers, his artworks evoke the rivers, streams, and waterfalls in Black River Falls, Wisconsin where he was raised, as well as the history and lived experiences of his family and Ho-Chunk community. Water's Edge is a stunning retrospective, featuring nearly five decades of Lowe's sculptures, drawings, and paintings. The introduction explores the overlapping themes of moving water, woodland structures, memory and knowledge, and landscape and place that permeate Lowe's work. Essays from scholars contextualize the art within his life, career, and heritage, including the repeated expulsion of the Ho-Chunk people from their ancestral homeland and their resolve to return. In deeply moving reflections, fellow artists share their connections to Lowe, his influence on their lives and work, and his impact on American art. In addition to featuring his breathtaking work, the book includes lesser known drawings and personal photos of his family and studio to offer an intimate look at his influences and process. Highlighting work that is both innovative and rooted in tradition, Water's Edge is a gorgeous tribute to the evolution of one of the sculpting world's greatest practitioners.
Artepano
Artepa簽o: Chicano Prisoner Kerchief Art features fifty artworks by Latinx artists working in the context of the American penal system. A pa簽o is a standard fifteen by fifteen-inch cotton handkerchief transformed into a work of art by prisoners that alternatively self-identify as Chicano, Mexican-American, Latino, and/or Hispanic. The artists also self-identify alternately as inmate. The Artepa簽o: Chicano Prisoner Kerchief Art exhibition presents a thorough sampling of the distinctive styles found in pa簽o art. The majority of works come from the private collection of Mr. Leplat-Torti, who has one of the largest collections of pa簽o art in the world. Additionally works of art come from the collection of the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Utah State University. The Artepa簽o: Chicano Prisoner Kerchief Art exhibition will be accompanied by a catalog with illustrations of every pa簽o featured in the exhibition with annotations by curator Dr. ?lvaro Ibarra. The publication will also feature an essay by renowned scholar Ben V. Olguin. Dr. Olguin's essay explores the complex social and economic factors surrounding the development of the artepa簽o tradition. Additionally, the catalog will include an interview with Mr. Leplat-Torti concerning his journey as a pa簽o collector and as an advocate for prison rehabilitation programs and prisoner rights.
Slow Looking: The Art of Nature
Slow Looking: The Art of Nature is a unique celebration of the relationship between art and nature across millennia. Eschewing a linear narrative of art, this inspirational collection of artworks allows readers to make connections between the nature that surrounds them and the vision of a dazzling wide range of artists. Art historian Olivia Meehan has mixed paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts from across the globe in thought-provoking juxtapositions, inviting us to find something new in a familiar landscape and experiment in observing nature's wonders.Exploring the various intersections between artistic techniques and thematical elements across land, water, and sky, the pages reveal the deep--rooted connections between human beings and our natural world: the form and colors of a Georgia O'Keeffe painting of a shell echo a carved fossil from 500,000-300,000 BCE; Van Gogh's olive trees (1889) are juxtaposed with ancient Egyptian carved limestone dated between 1353-1323 BCE; and while water lilies captivated Claude Monet, their allure also traveled to mid--18th century India in Hunhar II's watercolor work.Following nature's patterns, Slow Looking: The Art of Nature takes readers on a journey from fields, mountains, forests, and glaciers to lakes, ponds, waterfalls, and rivers, and on to sunrises, rainbows, comets, clouds, constellations, and so much more. This guided observation of nature offers a whole new way of contemplating the world.
Studio Ghibli Kiki`s Delivery Service: 30 Postcards (Studio Ghibli)
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
GRATEFUL INSPIRATION - Embrace the power of positivity with uplifting messages of thankfulness, blessings, and heartfelt gratitude each month. This vibrant calendar is a daily reminder to find joy in life's simple and meaningful moments.
A Drawing a Day
FROM TIKTOK'S FAVORITE ART TEACHER. Unlock your inner artist. This book is for: -Those who've forgotten what it's like to draw for no reason and color outside the lines. -For anyone who misses the feeling of putting pen to paper to create something. -For wannabe artists of all ages and all skill levels This book is for you. No one else needs to see these pages. Start wherever you like and draw for as long as you need. Find an escape, find calm, find your creativity - every page offers a simple drawing prompt to learn new techniques and skills and grow your confidence while offering you a calm daily practice away from your screen.
Learn to Draw Anything
Get started drawing with this fun and encouraging step-by-step guide--no experience required! Learn to Draw Anything by Zephy (@zephy.fr) is a comprehensive 192-page drawing guide created to transform beginners into confident, independent artists. Led by Zephy's fresh, friendly, and accessible teaching approach, this book introduces you to essential techniques that provide a strong foundation in drawing. Designed for those new to art, the book covers a variety of subjects and includes exercises that will help you discover your own unique style. Learn to Draw Anything makes drawing enjoyable for all, with Zephy's supportive method emphasizing consistent practice and self-expression. You will explore a variety of subjects, from objects and animals to people and landscapes, gaining skills you can apply to any subject. The simple step-by-step tutorials can be completed in 15 minutes, so you can accomplish them easily--no matter how busy you are. With clear instructions, engaging activities, and insightful tips, Zephy helps you build the confidence to draw anything you imagine. Inside, you will find: Essential drawing techniques: Follow step-by-step instructions for basic skills that form the building blocks of artistic expression, including observation, proportions, perspective, details, light and shadow, and creativity.Encouraging exercises: Develop confidence and creativity while practicing a range of subjects.Photo references: The tutorials include photo references, enabling you to see how Zephy approaches each drawing subject. With Learn to Draw Anything, you will not only learn the basics of drawing but also gain the tools to explore your creativity independently, embracing your artistic journey with confidence.
Vincent Van Gogh: The Starry Night Artisan Art Sketch Book
New title in the colourful Artisan Art Sketch Book collection by Flame Tree Studio, in a range of hues to suit the mood, crafted with decorated page edges and embellished with beautiful tactile art on the cover. Perfect for all artists, sketchers and doodlers. Artisan Art Sketch Books from Flame Tree come in a range of hues to suit the moment and are embellished with a wide variety of well-known art on their tactile, vegan leather covers. They're carefully crafted with decorated page edges overflowing with petals, teasing vines and patterns. A unique blend of the practical and beautiful, with two ribbons and thick white paper stock that makes them ideal for sketching and drawing. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for artists, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. And with robust flexi covers they're a pleasure to use. Simply, they feel good! Vincent van Gogh is considered one of the world's greatest painters, his work having had a huge and far-reaching influence on 20th-century art as well as remaining visually and emotionally powerful to this day. In The Starry Night, the sky is Prussian blue, ultramarine and cobalt, with sparkling yellow gaslights and stars. The spot depicted is in Arles, close to the Yellow House he famously rented.
