Acrylic Explorations by Rahul Deshpande
About the book
Acrylic is a favourite medium of artists today. This book offers an in-depth understanding of Acrylic medium and how to explore it in many ways.
This book includes 12 techniques, 6 step-by-step demonstrations and a gallery with the variety of subjects and approaches which shows the versatility of this medium. It also has sound information about materials and tools along with thoughts about the creative process. This will induce the reader to search for his own ways in handling the medium.
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.
Approach to Drawing Animals by Gopal Nandurkar
About the book
This book describes how to analyse complex animal forms and convert them into two-dimensional drawings while maintaining their 3D characteristics in an easy to understand manner.
Nowadays, along with traditional media, digital drawing tools are widely available due to extensive use of computer technology. Therefore, the drawing fundamentals explained in this book are equally applicable to both these media. Art students, professional artists, illustrators, designers, and animation and concept artists can work on these fundamentals and take their drawing ability to the next level.
Deenanath Dalal
About the book
Deenanath Dalal, a classical painter by nature, made his mark in the publishing world. He changed the look of publishing world through his classical view. He was the pioneer of such work which displayed not only the title of book but also the contents. He added elegance to book design. His paintings inspired many. His commercial creations were always controlled by a sense of classical point of view.
Expressions In Watercolour By Milind Mulick
About the book
This is the sequel to the earlier book on watercolour.
After the botheration of technique is over i.e. 'how' in watercolour is no more a problem, many aspects of the painting process lay ahead.
In this book Milind Mulick talks about his journey so far, the techniques and thoughts behind the painting process on which he has pondered for a long time. He shares his thoughts through words and colours. He also wishes to discuss the many conflicts that keep arising while painting.
This book will certainly help the budding artist to find his own way!
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.
Figure Study Made Easy
About the book
The human figure is a three dimensional structure of solid blocks having
weight and to draw it convincingly you must learn how to create an illusion of solid form on
a two dimensional sheet of paper.
The topics in this book are arranged conveniently in step by step sequential chapters, which will show you how to capture the spirit and evolution of the figure. This will streamline your thoughts and result in capturing the essence of the figure in the shortest time. The approach of this book is based on teachings of the great masters of this subject which resulted in figure drawings of unforgettable strength and beauty.
This book explains all the necessary guidelines towards the proper study of the human figure. Whether you want to learn figure drawing as a hobby or make a career out of it, the simple instructions in this book will help you in achieving that goal.
Head Study – Simplifying the Human Head By Tushar Moleshwari
About the book
After the success of his first book 'Figure Drawing', Tushar Moleshwari is back with his second book Head Study.
Human head is one of the most complex forms. Drawing a head can be difficult if it is not simplified. Simplification is the key. Keeping this in mind, Tushar Moleshwari explains the basic fundamentals of drawing human head in a simple way. He also describes the skull and basic superficial muscle structure of the human head.
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.
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’.”
- Milind Mulick
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’.”
Master Artist – By Ravi Paranjape
About the book
Ravi Paranjape is well-known for his unique style of paintings. In his art career of over fifty years, he has always been in search of various creative possibilities.
In this compilation all paintings are done on the spot. One will come across his thoughts about these somewhat neglected mediums in this book. Also one gets to see the unique style, colour sense and characteristics of his paintings.
This book will guide art students, amateur artists as well as art lovers and help them improve their aesthetic sense.
Master Artist – By Shivaji Tupe
About the book
Artist Shivaji Tupe has travelled all over India for landscape painting. He has devoted himself for the art of landscape painting for more than fifty years. For all these years he has worked with different mediums resulting in consistent creative output. As a result, he has secured a place as top rank landscape artist in the post-independence era.
You will come to know the different methods of handling mediums, variety of subjects, and experimentation about colour through the pages of this book, which will prove to be inspirational for young art students, amateur artists and art lovers.
Master Artist Baburao Sadwelkar
About the book
Prof. Baburao Narayan Sadwelkar (BNS) is a renowned name in Indian Art World. Apart from his solid contribution to Indian Art, his own body of work is inspiring and varied.
This book represents a collection of landscapes done in the watercolour and opaque medium on the spot, mainly from his days in Kolhapur and his years in mumbai while at the Sir. J.J. School of Art.
One can witness a change and development in approach, handling of tools, experiments with medium and an influence of some Western painters. Apart from recording an aesthetic journey of the artist, landscapes that were done from various locations in Mumbai, The monumental buildings and their historic importance. This canvas, a variety of historic collection will open a new avenue to young painters of today's times. Over 200 landscapes painted sitting on the streets of Mumbai in the early 50s reflect the artist's response to reality – a dream of any artist today.
Master Artist Vasudeo Kamath
About the book
This book not only enriches us with a cross-section of Vasudeo Kamath’s landscape painting, but also offers wealth of information about the technical problems of the medium, his own methods to solve creative problems and many practical hints useful for all levels of artists who have special love for outdoor painting and watercolour.
Methods and Techniques – Colour Pencil By Rahul Deshpande, Gopal Nandurkar
About the book
Useful for Art Schools
In this book one can get detailed introduction about the use of colour pencils as an important medium for landscapes, figures, still-life and birds / animals too. Mastery over drawing and precision in the use of the medium are the highlights of this concise book.
Methods and Techniques – Opaque Colour
About the book
Milind Mulick’s mastery over watercolours is already well-known. His work and articles have appeared in reputed international publications devoted to art.
In this book he has revealed in simple terms, how to get the best out of opaque colours. His skill in making the subject easy to understand for beginners and students is also evident here.
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...”
Natural Inspiration By Milind Mulick
Pencil Techniques – Graphite By Rahul Deshpande, Gopal Nandurkar
Pencil Techniques Part 2 – Graphite By Rahul Deshpande, Gopal Nandurkar
About the book
Second part of the series - Pencil Techniques.
The book gives complete information on different types of pencils such as charcoal pencil, conte pencil, glass marking, colour pencil, pastel pencil and watercolour pencil.
Rahul Deshpande and Gopal Nandurkar have a great mastery over the pencil medium. Their demonstrations and picture gallery explain every aspect of this medium.
Perspective
About the book
Amply illustrated and written in an easy narrative style, Mulick demystifies the seemingly difficult subject and helps the art student to allay his anxieties about ‘getting it right’. In fact, few books have dared to venture into this territory and Mulick has successfully conveyed the concept, staying clear of complex definitions and methods; used traditionally.
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.
Portrait Techniques Made Easy by Grace Prakashan
About the book
Subject covered: Portrait drawing in different dry mediums. Explained by showing
ascending steps of drawing & shading. More than 20 styles of drawing portrait, use of
drawing crayon, graded pencil, charcoal, pastel, sketch pen, microtip pen, crowquill,
stumping powder, dry brush work, colour pencils, etc.
Useful for advanced study & hobby drawing.
Recommended by Director of Art, Government of Maharashtra.
Highly appreciated all over India.
Portraits By Vasudeo Kamath
Sketchbook by Milind Mulick
About the book
As every artist knows, sketching is the foundation on which a painting is developed. In his masterful way, Mulick explains the use of pencils and ink as well as colour to make sketches. From the rapid, minimalist sketches done in a few seconds to elaborate studies, sketchbook brings a happy smile to the reader’s face and encourages him to take up pencil and begin.
Sketching and Drawing – A Personal View – By Anant Kulkarni
About the book
Anant Kulkarni has a long teaching experience in one of the best Art Schools in India, Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Mumbai. Besides teaching he is working as a freelance Illustrator and Designer, with his own style and approach. He gives utmost importance to concept building in his work. These works will inspire art school students, professional artists and art lovers too.
Sketching and Drawing – A Personal View – By Maruti Patil
About the book
Senior artist Maruti Patil, after having many awards to his credit still loves sketching. Here he shares his thoughts and working methods of sketching and drawing the human figure, a subject most budding artists find challenging.
It helps one to understand various ways of sketching like time-sketch, quick-sketch, etc. In addition, the artist shares some different ways of using pencil, pastels and bow-pen.
His experience as a teacher for more than 40 years makes his advice useful for everyone who loves sketching and figure drawing.
Sketching and Drawing – A Personal View – By Rahul Deshpande
About the book
Pencil and paper are the most preliminary but important materials which open the creative world of drawing to artists. There are many ways to handle the pencil.
In this book, artist Rahul Deshpande shows tonal drawing with pencil, focusing on outdoor landscape studies. He explains how this approach helps as a foundation for creating paintings in any medium later on. He also shares some thoughts on drawing, observation skills, composition, tonal representation and shadow patterns.
Along with a variety of subjects, this book will encourage art lovers, art students and professional artists to handle pencil as a tonal medium.
Sketching and Drawing – A Personal View – By Sanjay Shelar
About the book
Newly revised edition of this book.
Sanjay Shelar is a young artist from Kolhapur tradition of realistic school. Though his main subject of interest is portrait and figure, he is also in constant search of new subjects for landscapes and still life painting. In this book he explains his methods of sketching and drawing, classifying concepts of rapid sketch, time sketch as well as detailed tonal study.
Sketching and Drawing – A Personal View – By Shivaji Tupe
About the book
Artist Shivaji Tupe is actively working in the field of landscape painting for more than fifty years. He has travelled many a place in India in search of subjects for landscape painting. Along with a variety of subjects, he has used watercolour, oil paint, opaque watercolour, acrylics, as his mediums to express his creative urge. In addition he has worked a lot in pen and ink medium in free way.
In this book you will find his thoughts about outdoor sketching in pen and ink medium, his working methods and qualities of this medium. When you will see these pen and ink works you will understand the vast creative scope offered by this challenging medium.
Sketching And Drawing – A Personal View By Ravi Paranjape
Sketching and Drawing By Vasudeo Kamath
About the book
This inspiring book does away with lengthy explanations of techniques. Instead, Kamath has been successful in presenting a wide variety of his work which itself is an able guide. Although pencil sketches dominate, the book also has quick colour sketches and Kamath’s self-portrait too. It is a must-have on any art enthusiast’s book shelf.
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.
Still Life By Sanjay Shelar
