Sketching By Pratap Mulick
About the book
This book by renowned artist Pratap Mulick has been one of the best-selling books on drawing, having sold over 1,00,000 copies to date. Absolutely Indian in its flavour, it is a condensation of Pratap Mulick’s life-long devotion to figure drawing and illustration and guides the reader through his repertoire without any fuss.
Portraits By Vasudeo Kamath
PORTFOLIO – LANDSCAPES Anant Kulkarni
About the book
The portfolio series represents a cross section of the artist's creative expression. Further it unfolds the process, thoughts and revel hidden techniques used by the artist.
Anant Kulkarni has a true love for landscapes, drawing and his sketch-book. The sketch-book is his companion throughout the artistic journey. This book represents a grand portfolio of his landscapes in colour.
Apart from a variety of subjects, these works reflect his unique drawing ability, composition sense, restrained use of colours and above all his point of view to look at the subject, which transform the reality into his own graphic language.
This collection is a representation of different ways of landscape-drawing and will inspire young art students, art lovers and professional artists.
My Paintings and Thoughts Behind Them by Vasudeo Kamath
About the book
Renowned artist Vasudeo Kamath shares the concepts, thoughts and ideas behind his paintings.
“It is widely accepted that accurate drawing, a sense of proportions and perspective, and mastery over one’s medium are the necessary skills for anyone doing realistic paintings, and these can be achieved by diligent study. Acquiring these skills is the artist’s achievement. However, beyond what we see and experience in the external world, is a vaster one within our minds. The artist tries to express and give form to this hidden internal universe through his work...”
Watercolour Paintings with Photo References by Milind Mulick
About the book
In this book renowned artist Milind Mulick explores and demonstrates watercolour painting using photographs.
Nowadays due to technological invasion... most artists are 'practically' using photographs as reference material. When a photograph is used as a reference point, it is important to pay attention to draw inspiration from it, not replicate it. This involves developing a preliminary thumbnail sketch to determine the composition and making artistic decisions to recreate 'that' moment.
Watercolour by Milind Mulick
About the book
Flow & Confidence, so essential for working with watercolours can be easily attained from -
‘Watercolour’ by Milind Mulick.
Through – 1. Introduction, 2. Practice, 3. Sketching, 4. Composition, 5. Colours, 6. The Painting Process, 7. Gallery
Chapters of his book on Watercolours. Detailed hints right from primary techniques to the finer aspects of art have been provided with ample demonstrations.
The paintings from his Gallery speak volumes, with an in-depth analysis alongside.
This book by Milind Mulick has been in great demand since the first edition. It is unique in introducing the student and enthusiast to the world of watercolour in a step-by-step manner. Mulick’s mastery over the medium is evident. Although he has been influenced by the British tradition of watercolour painting, Mulick’s style has evolved over the years; and has acquired a unique Indian flavour. The vibrancy of colours and an ability to capture the essence of the subject are the hallmark of his paintings.
The Gallery by Grace Prakashan
About the book
It is said sometimes that female figure is the most beautiful thing God created. Naturally it is a fascinating subject for all painters. John Fernandes with his extraordinary talent paints figures with ease and confidence. Now-a-days in the art field when a cyclonic storm of 'creativity' and 'freedom of expression' is going on, John stands like a rock, proclaiming that 'Drawing' in itself is an art and drawing and painting a figure is one of the most challenging subject for an artist. John is a draftsman of tremendous ability. His confidence and the power of execution make one feel that God stuck a brush in his hand instead of a sword. He draws and paints so naturally that it looks as if he is just enjoying it - especially when he paints a female figure, bringing all the grace and delicacy of the model. Surely he is an artist who can be called a phenomenon.
Varanasi – An artist’s impression by Milind Mulick
About the book
Varanasi... The city of temples. The most ancient and most sacred city in India. The Ganga which washes away all one’s sins is an inseparable part of the culture of Varanasi. The city had been beckoning me for a long time. I longed to paint the temples and the ghats of the Ganga. The first impression of the maze of crisscrossing narrow lanes and the closely-knit houses was somewhat claustrophobic but mysterious, which roused my curiosity. But when I opened the window of my hotel room, the Ganga stretched to infinity in front of my eyes....
Journey so far… by Milind Mulick
About the book
A collection of watercolour paintings by Milind Mulick.
“Painting, like all other art forms, is primarily about communication.
Every painting starts with a visual that gets filtered by the artist’s experience,
perception and thought process. Each one has an idea to convey and a story to tell.
This book is a candid account of the part of my journey that can be put in words.
It talks about what inspires me, motivates me, makes my creative urge tick!
This book is ‘One for the road’.”
Anatomy & Drawing by Victor Perard
About the book
The purpose of this book is to present in a simple and direct manner the subject of Anatomy as applied to Art. As little text is possible has been used and much dependence has been placed on pictorial representation because the more direct means of impressing the artist with construction and form.
Recommended in all art school, colleges and fashion designing institutions in India.
How to Use Colours by Pundalik Vaze
About the book
Nowadays most children have sets of crayons, pastels, colour pencils, watercolours, poster colours and so on.
Each of these mediums is unique in its own right. Each has its strenghs and drawbacks. In this book ‘How to Use Colours’ Pundalik Vaze introduces you to all of these mediums - the differences between them, techniques of handling, their characteristics and also how to use two or more of them together – with the help of many examples.
Throughout the book, Vaze shares valuable tips and secrets that will definitely nurture your creative skills.
Figure Drawing Made Easy by Shankar Modgekar
About the book
Constructive figures of male and female, different positions & shapes. Study of shoulders & hips in different drapery, dress-folds, shades & light expressions, Foreshortening, action, eye-level study, partially covered figure. Colour plates, pencil & charcoal shading, etc. This is a very popular book all over India. Useful for all art students at every level of study. Recommended by Director of Art, Government of Maharashtra.