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Boris Vallejo - Legends of Fantasy Art vol.3
A tribute to one of the great fantasy artists, Boris Vallejo.
19 commentsJan Moninckx and Bowstring Hemp (Sansevieria hyacinthoides): Plant and Illustration Still Vibrant After 400 Years
Dutch botanical artist Jan Moninckx (c. 1656-1714) left a legacy of precisely, realistically, and beautifully executed botanical illustrations. One of his subjects, Sansevieria hyacinthoides, commonly known as bowstring hemp, is discussed, especially in its current status as an invasive species in Florida. An image of Jan's exquisite illustration is included.
5 commentsFerdinand Bauer: "the Leonardo of natural history illustration"
Ferdinand Bauer (1760-1826) was a dedicated, talented artist who left an unparalleled legacy of realistic, exquisite sketches and paintings of the natural world. Primarily rendering botanical illustrations while also capturing such winsome animals as koalas, Ferdinand devised an intricate chart of over 1000 color references which was one of the secrets to his artistry. His mastery of his craft has earned acclaim for his paintings as equivalent to the supreme artistry of Leonard da Vinci.
14 commentsHeavy Metal Magazine: adult art into the mainstream
Heavy Metal is an adult illustrated magazine highlighting artwork from graphic arts community.
73 commentsFashion Design: Making a Croquis Book
A croquis books is an important element in the fashion design process. How does a designer develop a successful croquis book? With the right tools and skills the process can flow as easy as a simple puzzle.
0 commentsHow to Make Raw Goat's Milk Yogurt from Raw, Organic Milk - An Illustrated Guide to a Simple Method
Making raw yogurt is one of the best things you can do for your and your family's health. Raw milk of any kind has many health benefits, including being easier to digest than processed milk, and raw milk yogurt retains many of these benefits. Daily...
16 commentsJan Moninckx and Ivy-Leafed Geranium: Capturing South African Beauty in a Dutch Botanical Illustration, circa 1701-1702
Dutch botanical artist Jan Moninckx (c. 1656-1714)created hundreds of spectacular, realistic illustrations for his magnum opus known as Moninckx Atlas. An example of his artistry, Pelargonium peltatum, known commonly in English as ivy-leafed geranium, is featured. A description of this South African native cites its attractiveness to butterflies and its ethnobotanical uses.
4 commentsMaria Moninckx and South Africa's Gasteria nigricans and Pelargonium lobatum: Prismatic Bells and Dark Purple Stars
Maria Moninckx (c. 1676-1757), in collaboration with her father, Jan (c. 1656-1714), left a legacy of realistic, stunningly beautiful botanical illustrations. Two examples of her artistry, Pelargonium lobatum, known commonly in English as vine leaf, and Gasteria nigricans, are highlighted. Descriptions of these South African natives are included.
2 commentsvideoGoin' Up Country with Chubby Cherub - Animation
WD Curry 111 fools around with some animation.
11 commentsHow to Publish a Children's Book
This article is a comprehensive overview of how to publish a children's ebook on Kindle, Nook, iPad, and smartphones; how to submit manuscripts of children's books to traditional book publishers; a discussion of advantages and disadvantages of publishing children's books under different formats; and provides helpful hints on children's book publishing in general.
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