The Magic of Lines II returns to the rich source of inspiration found in the most basic of illustrative forms: lines themselves. Works from a multitude of artists from all around the world explore how a talented illustrator can guide a viewer's eye with the most simple of expressions and create movement and vivid depth with only a few strokes of a pen. Interviews with the artists accompany illustrations of the human body, impressionistic images, natural forms, and overwhelmingly detailed patterns. The book offers insight into the contributors' inspirations and methods as well as suggestions for artists aspiring to reach new heights in their own illustration.
In this unique monograph, Jeanloup Sieff (1933-2000) retraces in words and images the course of 40 years of photographs, encounters, and memories. Divided into four...
A sumptuous feast of a book, Frida allows the reader to enter this revered artist's world, both literally and metaphorically. Through a series of consecutive...