Art Studio: Horses & Ponies

Author: Walter Foster Creative Team
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633226956
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Art Studio: Horses & Ponies makes the art of drawing and painting this evergreen art subject accessible and easy for everyone. Including more than 50 step-by-step projects of a wide range of horses and ponies, beginning artists will learn the basics of working with graphite and colored pencil; acrylic, oil, and watercolor; pastel; and pen and ink. By experimenting with these different tools and techniques, artists will build their artistic skill level, discover their own unique style, and gain confidence in the process. Filled with a combination of traditional and contemporary art styles, there is something for every aspiring fine artist desiring to master the craft. Tips for rendering details, an introduction to tools and materials, and an overview of techniques for each featured medium round out this helpful reference. The Art Studio series is designed to give an overview of each art medium to help beginning artists delve into fine art and determine which media they best enjoy working with.

Realistic Horse Coat Colors

Author: Karen Prescott
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781508824640
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 46

Book Description
This book is a beginner's guide with 215 pictures and instructions on how to take a white, primered model horse to a finished show piece. It covers five basic colors: bay, sorrel or chestnut, palomino, buckskin or dun, and dapple gray. It has lots of hints and extra pictures to help you succeed. As a bonus, real horse pictures are included.

Pastel Innovations

Author: Dawn Emerson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440350469
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Pastel Painting Techniques That Are Revolutionary, Fun and Easy! Designed for beginners considering using pastel for the first time, for experienced artists who may feel uninspired, and for anyone in between, the skills you will gain with Pastel Innovations, will help you build confidence and open your world so you can paint what CAN BE, not just what you THINK is. Explore the unique joys of pastel painting with: • An exploration of the basics: You'll expand your artist's vocabulary learning to use the elements and fundamentals of design to create beautiful, balanced paintings. • 20 simple exercises build off each other and help you grow as an artist, little by little, building confidence. • 40+ innovative pastel painting techniques: Feel inspired as you learn new approaches to using pastel to build up and reveal layers, incorporate monotypes as underpaintings, create texture that cannot be duplicated by drawing or painting, and more. • Thoughtful self critique: Questions, approaches and checklists that will result in better art, while at the same time making you a better artist. Leave your expectations behind and engage in the process of pastel painting with a newfound freedom to play and explore!

The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses

Author: Patricia Getha
Publisher: Walter Foster
ISBN: 1600582370
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.

The Rose Legacy

Author: Jessica Day George
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1681196948
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
This sweeping, emotionally-resonant fantasy from beloved author Jessica Day George is perfect for fans of Princess Academy and Black Beauty. When orphaned Anthea Cross-Thornley receives a letter from a long-lost uncle, she wonders if she will finally find a true home. But she is shocked to learn that her uncle secretly breeds horses--animals that have been forbidden in her kingdom for centuries. More alarming is Anthea's strange ability to sense the horses' thoughts and feelings, an ancient gift called The Way. Confused and terrified, Anthea is desperate to leave, but when her family and kingdom are put at risk, can she embrace The Way and the exciting future it might bring her? A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year

Pony Poems for Little Pony Lovers

Author: Cari Meister
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481498150
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Celebrate all things horsey with this sweet collection of poems that’s perfect for the little equestrian in your life. Calling all pony lovers! This poetry collection, chock full of horses, is sure to delight young readers, whether they dream of being a cowgirl or a knight, becoming an equestrian, or simply making a pony friend of their own. These short, rhyming poems are perfect for read-aloud sharing.

Horse Crazy

Author: Sarah Maslin Nir
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501196251
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
There are over seven million horses in America -- even more than when they were the only means of transportation. Nir began riding horses when she was just two years old and hasn't stopped since. This is her funny, moving love letter to these graceful animals and the people who are obsessed with them. She takes us into the lesser-known corners of the riding world and profiles some of its most captivating figures, and speaks candidly of how horses have helped her overcome heartbreak and loss.

Creating Pastel Champions

Author: Sarah Tregay
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781484842683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44

Book Description
Learn to paint realistic model horses with pastels. Glowing blood bays, flashy palominos, darling dapples, loud appaloosas and stunning pintos are all within reach for horse enthusiasts of all ages with this step-by-step guide. You'll enjoy working in pastels because they are easy to blend, simple to apply, and most of all, the results are true-to-life coat colors.

Draw and Paint Realistic Horses

Author: Jeanne Filler Scott
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1600619967
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Saddle up for some creative fun! The pure beauty and spirit of horses makes them a favorite subject for artists. With the friendly instruction in this book, rendering these magnificent animals is both achievable and fun, even for beginners. Step by step, Jeanne Filler Scott shows you how to draw and paint the elegant lines, graceful movements and unique personalities that capture your heart. • 12 start-to-finish projects cover a variety of poses and subjects, from stately portraits of race horses to cute foals at play • Step-by-step demonstrations show how to depict accurate anatomy, powerful legs, flowing manes, expressive eyes, authentic coat colors and other key elements of realistic likenesses • Profiles outline the distinguishing characteristics and proportions of popular breeds and various stages of maturity • Rundowns on basic tools and techniques help you get started in pencil, acrylics and oils From taking reference photos to painting backgrounds, from formal portraits to everyday pasture scenes, this book covers everything you need to turn your love of horses into enjoyable and lifelike art.

My Little Pony: Feats of Friendship

Author: Ian Flynn
Publisher: IDW Publishing
ISBN: 1684068770
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
Come one, come all and join the Young Six at the School of Friendship's very first sporting event—the Feats of Friendship! As Sandbar, Smolder, Gallus, Ocellus, Yona, and Silverstream prepare for the new competition, they realize they're going to need one more pony to round out their team. Enter Swift Foot, a mysterious new exchange student! But will she help strengthen the Young Six's bonds of friendship—or just drive them apart?