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In one of the most unique memoirs of addiction ever published, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares mesmerizing diary entries from the year he spiraled out of control in a haze of heroin and cocaine, presented alongside riveting commentary from people who were there at the time, and from Nikki himself. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn't any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days -- sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers -- in a coke and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions. Here, Nikki shares those diary entries -- some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre -- and reflects on that time. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again. |
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A classic work of advice, criticism, and inspiration for aspiring artists and lovers of art "Art when really understood is the province of every human being." So begins The Art Spirit, the collected words, teachings, and wisdom of innovative artist and beloved teacher Robert Henri. Henri, who painted in the Realist style and was a founding member of the Ashcan School, was known for his belief in interactive nature of creativity and inspiration, and the enduring power of art. Since its first publication in 1923, The Art Spirit , has been a source of inspiration for artists and creatives from David Lynch to George Bellows. Filled with valuable technical advice as well as wisdom about the place of art and the artist in American society, this classic work continues to be a must-read for anyone interested in the power of creation and the beauty of art. |
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A smart, funny, and refreshing memoir from Mark Hoppus, the vocalist, bassist, and founding member of pop-punk band blink-182. This is the story of an angst-filled kid from the desert, navigating the chaos of his parents' bitter divorce and searching for his place in the world. Each move across the country was a chance to reinvent himself, switching identities from dork to goth to skate punk, and eventually meeting his best friend who just so happens to be his musical soulmate.  With sharp humor and raw honesty, Fahrenheit-182 takes readers through Mark's formative years as a latchkey kid in the 1980s, hooked on punk rock, skateboards, and MTV. Along the way, Mark reflects on his lifelong battle with anxiety, his celebrated career with blink-182, and his public fight with cancer, in a voice that’s both relatable and unmistakably his own. Threaded with sharp humor and heartfelt grit, Fahrenheit-182 is more than just a memoir for blink-182 fans. It’s a funny, smart, and deeply human story for anyone who’s struggled, reinvented themselves, wanted to quit but kept going. |
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A collection of 19 of this superstar's finest for easy piano, including: Adia * Angel * Ben's Song * Building a Mystery * Do What You Have to Do * Drawn to the Rhythm * Elsewhere * Full of Grace * Good Enough * Hold On * I Love You * I Will Remember You * Ice Cream * Possession * Sweet Surrender * Wait * Witness * and more. |
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50 favorites from the dance floor arranged for piano/vocal/guitar, including: Boogie Nights * Boogie Wonderland * Car Wash * Celebration * Da Ya Think I'm Sexy * Dancing Queen * Fire * Funkytown * Get down Tonight * Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) * Hot Stuff * How Deep Is Your Love * I Love the Night Life * I Will Survive * In the Navy * It's Raining Men * Kung Fu Fighting * Le Freak * Love Rollercoaster * Shadow Dancing * Shake Your Groove Thing * She Works Hard for the Money * Super Freak * That's the Way (I like It) * Turn the Beat Around * We Are Family * Y.M.C.A. * You Make Me Feel like Dancing * You Should Be Dancing * and more. |
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Experience rock history through sharp, engaging stories featuring icons like Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith — perfect for music lovers and the uninitiated alike — from legendary manager Alan Niven. Most rock ’n’ roll books are a bore. They all have the same narrative arc and are aimed at the dwindling following that now follows an artist that has long passed their AARP date. Sound N’ Fury does not have a story arc. It is a collection of anecdotes, like a record comprised of various tracks — each one has its point and purpose. Alan Niven, who guided Guns N’ Roses from the gutter of Los Angeles to Wembley Stadium, shares stories from his remarkable life as a manager with an immediacy delivered by an extraordinary recall of dialogue. Readers will encounter not just Guns N’ Roses (who have sold almost 10 million tickets to their shows) but The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Clarence Clemons, Whitesnake, Elton John, and others who came from humble origins and experienced fame known only to few. Small-town minds collided with worldwide adulation, expectations, and demands. The results are amusing, affirming, and, predictably, disastrous. Keep in mind that rock ’n’ roll is God’s occupation for the unemployable. Written with a crisp and fluid style, the magnificence and idiocy of the music world will dance off the pages and engross even those who are not rock fans. |
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The First 50 Series is for players who have had some piano lessons and feel prepared to start playing songs they know and love. The books feature simply-arranged, must-know songs essential to every player's repertoire. This collection features 50 country classics, including: Achy Breaky Heart (Don't Tell My Heart) * Amazed * Before He Cheats * Bless the Broken Road * Boot Scootin' Boogie * Chattahoochee * Fancy Like * Girl Crush * Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) * The House That Built Me * I Hope You Dance * Long Black Train * Love Story * Should've Been a Cowboy * Strawberry Wine * Tennessee Whiskey * Toes * The Way You Love Me * Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) * Wide Open Spaces * You Belong with Me * You're Still the One * and more. Also includes lyrics] |
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The 2nd Edition Level 4 Lesson Book follows Piano Adventures Level 3B. The book is arranged by related major and minor keys, grounding the repertoire. The emphasis on root position V7 chords, arpeggios, and Power Scales links applied theory to the pieces being studied. Expressive repertoire selections build a strong foundation in harmony and technique. |
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According to Booklist, Robert Dugoni, bestselling author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, is a coming-of-age narrative that "nestles in close to the border, if it doesn't cross entirely over into John Irving territory." Sam Hill had a unique perspective on the world at all times. His classmates nicknamed him "Devil Boy" or Sam "Hell" because of his crimson pupils at birth; his mother referred to his ocular albinism as "God's will." Her comments offered little consolation, but Sam persisted because of his father's practical knowledge, his mother's fervent faith, and his two other oddball pals. Sam thought that Ernie Cantwell, the only other African American student in his class, was sent by God to be the companion he much needed. And that Sam's whole worldview of boys and girls was turned upside down when Mickie Kennedy stormed into Our Lady of Mercy like a cyclone, all because it was God's plan. Sam, a small-town eye doctor, is no longer confident that anything was intentional forty years later—especially not the catastrophe that made him leave his friends, his community, and the life he had known all his life. Shutting your eyes and running away from the agony didn't really help. Sam sets off on an adventure that will take him halfway across the globe while he reflects on his life. This time, his eyes are wide open, revealing everything that shaped him, scared him, and altered him before he could finally see what really mattered. Winner of the Crimson Scribe Award from Suspense Magazine. Review A Suspense Magazine Crimson Scribe Award Winner A Goodreads Choice Award Semifinalist, Historical Fiction An Amazon Best Book of the Month: Literature & Fiction Category “This is the bestselling Dugoni’s masterpiece, the book by which his work, and that of others, will be measured for years to come.” —Providence Journal “Dugoni has produced a novel that, if it doesn’t cross entirely over into John Irving territory, certainly nestles in close to the border…Told in two separate time lines (Sam as a boy, and Sam as a man) that eventually come together, and written in a gentle, introspective yet dramatic style that is very different from that of Dugoni’s crime fiction, this is an inspirational story of a man who spends a lifetime getting to know himself.” —Booklist “Sam Hell is inspiring and aglow with the promise of redemption.” —Kirkus Reviews “Robert Dugoni has a rare and brilliant talent for infusing his characters with complex emotions. It is very hard not to ache for young Sam…Frankly, this might be the best book of the year.” —Bookreporter “Distinctly different in style from Dugoni’s typical fare, The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, is a captivating and poignant journey of strength and the power of finding your true self. Without a doubt, this is Dugoni’s best yet.” —Suspense Magazine “Dugoni’s writing is compellingly quick, simple, and evocative; readers will immediately empathize with young Sam and will race to discover how his story ends. The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell is a heartwarming novel that celebrates overcoming the unfairnesses of life.” —Seattle Book Review Past Praise for Robert Dugoni: “Dugoni is a superb storyteller…” —Boston Globe “Dugoni has a gift for creating compelling characters and mysteries that seem straightforward, but his stories, like an onion, have many hidden layers.” —Associated Press |
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A revised edition of the classic bestselling how to draw book. A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers and artists to come. Translated into more than seventeen languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used instructional drawing book. Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. This revised/updated fourth edition includes: • a new introduction; • crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain; • new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.; • an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood "scribbling" to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity; • and new reproductions of master drawings throughout |
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Travis Barker’s soul-baring memoir chronicles the highlights and lowlights of the renowned drummer’s art and his life, including the harrowing plane crash that nearly killed him and his traumatic road to recovery—a fascinating never-before-told-in-full story of personal reinvention grounded in musical salvation and fatherhood. After breaking out as the acclaimed drummer of the multiplatinum punk band Blink-182, everything changed for Travis Barker. But the dark side of rock stardom took its toll: his marriage, chronicled for an MTV reality show, fell apart. Constant touring concealed a serious drug addiction. A reckoning did not truly come until he was forced to face mortality: His life nearly ended in a horrifying plane crash, and then his close friend, collaborator, and fellow crash survivor DJ AM died of an overdose. In this blunt, driving memoir, Barker ruminates on rock stardom, fatherhood, death, loss, and redemption, sharing stories shaped by decades’ worth of hard-earned insights. His pulsating memoir is as energetic as his acclaimed beats. It brings to a close the first chapters of a well-lived life, inspiring readers to follow the rhythms of their own hearts and find meaning in their lives. |
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George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control is the original classic, often called the bible of drumming. In 1993, Modern Drummer magazine named it one of the top 25 drumming books of all-time. In the words of the author, this is the ideal book for improving "control, speed, flexibility, touch, rhythm, lightness, delicacy, power, endurance, preciseness of execution, and muscular coordination," with extra attention given to the development of the weak hand. This indispensable book for drummers of all types includes hundreds of basic to advanced rhythms and moves through categories of single-beat combinations, triplets, short roll combinations, flam beats, flam triplets and dotted notes, and short roll progressions. |
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Alfred's Basic Adult All-in-One Course is designed for use with an instructor for the beginning student looking for a truly complete piano course. It is a greatly expanded version of Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course that will include lesson, theory, technic and additional repertoire in a convenient, "all-in-one" format. This comprehensive course adds such features as isometric hand exercises, finger strengthening drills, and written assignments that reinforce each lesson's concepts. There is a smooth, logical progression between each lesson, a thorough explanation of chord theory and playing styles, and outstanding extra songs, including folk, classical, and contemporary selections. At the completion of this course, the student will have learned to play some of the most popular music ever written and will have gained a good understanding of basic musical concepts and styles. The audio has accompaniments to support the student's playing of the exercises and songs. Titles:  *Alouette *Alpine Melody *Amazing Grace *Au Claire de la Lune *Aunt Rhody *Auld Lang Syne *Aura Lee *The Bandleader *Beautiful Brown Eyes *Blow the Man Down! *Blues for Wynton Marsalis *Brother John *Café Vienna *The Can-Can *Chasing the Blues Away *Chiapanecas *Cockles and Mussels *The Cuckoo *Day is Done *Dueling Harmonics *The Entertainer *A Friend Like You *Go Down, Moses *Good King Wenceslas *Good Morning to You! *Good People *Got Those Blues *Greensleeves *Happy Birthday to You! *Harmonica Rock *Harp Song *Here's a Happy Song! *He's Got the Whole World in His Hands *I'm Gonna Lay My Burden Down *Jericho *Jingle Bells *Joy to the World! *Kum-ba-yah! *Largo (Dvorak) *Lavender's Blue *Lightly Row *Little Brown Jug *Liza Jane *London Bridge *Lone Star Waltz *Love Somebody *Lullaby *The Marine's Hymn *Mary Ann *Merrily We Roll Along *Mexican Hat Dance *Michael, Row the Boat Ashore *Money Can't Buy Everything *My Fifth *Ode to Joy *On Top of Old Smoky *O Sole Mio *Raisins and Almonds *Rock Along *Rockets *Rockin' Intervals *Rock It Away! *Scarborough Fair *Shoo, Fly, Shoo! *Skip to My Lou! *Standing in the Need of Prayer *The Stranger *Tisket, a Tasket *Waltzing Chords *Waltz Time *What Can I Share *When the Saints Go Marching In *Why Am I Blue? |
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Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet. |
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The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and the entire cast. The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard fans don’t know in its entirety.  The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series is a riveting, entertaining look at the sitcom sensation, with the blessing and participation of co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, executive producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, as well as Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Melissa Rauch, Mayim Bialik, and more. Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff, who has written over 150 articles on the series (and even had a cameo in the finale!), gives readers an all-access pass to its intrepid producing and writing team and beloved cast. It’s a story of on-and-off screen romance told in hilarious and emotional detail, of casting choices that nearly changed everything (which even some of the actors didn’t know until now), of cast members bravely powering through personal tragedies, and when it came time to announce the 12th season would be its last, the complicated reasons why it was more difficult than anyone ever led on. Through hundreds of hours of interviews with the sitcom’s major players, Radloff dives into all this and much more. The book is the ultimate celebration of this once-in-a-generation show and a must-have for all fans.    AN INSTANT  NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A  USA TODAY BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2022 BY GLAMOUR "Talking with Jessica, I realized how easy it had been for me to kind of put all 12 years of my time on Big Bang Theory under one general umbrella, as it were. The questions she asked and the information she’d reveal to me from someone else she’d interviewed forced me into a frame of mind where each season - and sometimes each episode - became it’s own, separate entity again. . . Frankly, it turned into a version of therapy I hadn’t realized I’d needed and couldn’t have known how much I’d enjoy." —Jim Parsons |
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A fun, modern, and practical approach with instructions on how to paint simple motifs, create elegant lettering, and embellish projects beautifully. Popular watercolor artist and workshop instructor Ana Victoria Calderón shares her step-by-step techniques for painting modern designs in this classic medium. All the fundamentals needed to get started in watercolor are here, allowing you to quickly learn how to create beautiful watercolor paintings. Through a series of easy tutorials and projects, you will:Discover basic materials and tools, plus options for embellishing your paintingsMaster essential techniques, starting with easy warm-up activities. Then, learn to layer, and get into the flow with watercolorGet an introduction to scanning and digital editing for making multiplesPaint a variety of simple, beautiful designs: flowers and leaves, butterflies and critters, fruits and vegetables, and delightful letteringUse what you’ve learned to create unique, stylish stationery, including beautiful invitations, place cards, menus, monograms, recipe gift cards, thank you notes—any project you can imagine, for any kind of event you can think of! There’s never been a better time to dive into the world of watercolor, so why wait? Grab a brush and get painting! Perfect for all skill levels, the books in the Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts. |
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Navigate the guitar neck better than ever before with this easy-to-use book] Designed from Musicians Institute core curriculum programs, it covers essential concepts for players of every level, acoustic or electric. A hands-on guide to theory, it will help you learn to build any scale or chord on your own and unleash creativity. No music reading is required. |
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The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs] Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online tuner and metronome] The acoustic guitar book features lessons on: guitar fundamentals, music reading, chords, strumming, arpeggios, time signatures, syncopation, hammer-ons and pull-offs, double stops, harmonics, fingerpicking, alternate picking, and scales and basic theory. Includes guitar parts from 31 songs: Body like a Back Road * Change the World * Dust in the Wind * Eleanor Rigby * Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) * The House of the Rising Sun * Imagine * Love Story * More Than a Feeling * The Reason * Someone like You * Thinking Out Loud * Unchained Melody * and more. |
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The 2nd Edition Level 4 Performance Book offers an inspiring collection of pieces that reinforce the concepts presented in the Lesson Book. Pieces are organized in groups of related major and minor keys, reflecting the orientation of the Lesson and Technique and Artistry Books. |
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The First 15 Lessons series provides a step-by-step lesson plan for the absolute beginner, complete with audio tracks, video lessons, and real songs] Designed for self-teaching or for use with an instructor, you'll build a solid foundation as you work through each lesson, learning the basics of the instrument and music reading while practicing the many exercises, concepts and song excerpts within. Must-know instruction so you can start playing right away, with a free online tuner and metronome] The electric guitar book features lessons on: guitar fundamentals, music reading, chords, strumming, arpeggios, syncopation, hammer-ons and pull-offs, slides, string bending and vibrato, double stops, harmonics, alternate picking, palm muting and scales and basic theory. Includes guitar parts from 33 songs: American Pie * Brown Eyed Girl * Crazy Little Thing Called Love * Hit Me with Your Best Shot * James Bond Theme * Layla * Runnin' down a Dream * Smells like Teen Spirit * Smoke on the Water * Under the Bridge * When I Come Around * You Really Got Me * and more. Fast-paced learning for your first year of instruction] |
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Painting with watercolors gives you endless opportunities to create the world you want. You choose whether to let the sun blaze or the rain pour, to move a maple tree here or make the trail wind over there, to subdue a hillside with quiet greens or make a forest glow with dazzling golds and reds. It's not only a matter of what to paint, but how to go about painting it. This book examines, one at a time, the three major elements of landscape painting: water, sky and land. You will be encouraged to try numerous ways of painting each one. Then you can choose the methods that best express how the outdoors speaks to you. Let this reliable collection of tips, techniques, ideas and lessons be your companion on a sure path to creative fulfillment and better watercolor landscapes. |
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This book presents 1,001 drumset beats played in a variety of musical styles, past and present. It's ideal for beginners seeking a well-organized, easy-to-follow encyclopedia of drum grooves, as well as consummate professionals who want to bring their knowledge of various drum styles to new heights. Author Steve Mansfield presents: rock and funk grooves, blues and jazz grooves, ethnic grooves, Afro-Cuban and Caribbean grooves, and much more. |
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A collection of effective pieces in a variety of styles. Contents include: Allegro * Alouette * Backpacking * Boogie in 3rds * Carousel Melody * Clock Tower Bells * For He's a Jolly Good Fellow * Greensleeves * The Handbell Choir * Horse and Sleigh * La Cinquantaine * March of the English Guard * A Merry March * more. |
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Little is known of Villard de Honnecourt, apart from the fact that his Sketchbook is one of the most treasured documents in art history. Active in the early part of the thirteenth century, the French artist produced remarkably accurate representations of diverse subjects that interested him: religious figures; insects, birds, dogs, and humans; architecture, including details from the cathedrals at Chartres, Rheims, and Laon; church furnishings; and mechanical devices. His technique--for the period--was fairly complex, especially when drawing the contours of draped clothing. The artist's charming, annotated sketches reveal a knowledge of architecture, sculpture, carpentry, and masonry; and his comments reflect a keen and perceptive eye, whether depicting a monumental clock tower or describing a perpetual motion machine. Comparable to da Vinci's notebooks for their historical importance, the drawings from Honnecourt's portfolio are reproduced here in their entirety, complete with authoritative translations of the artist's words, annotations, and editor's commentary. |
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A beautiful and accessible guide to making art with markers, from beloved artist Angela Pan. Versatile and approachable, marker pens are the must-have material for aspiring artists. Like watercolor, acrylic paint markers are beginner-friendly—you need just a bit of targeted instruction to achieve the styles you admire online. But where to begin? In Art with Markers, Angela Pan gives straightforward and thorough guidance on beginning your journey to becoming the artist you want to be. This handy art instruction book includes:22 illustrated, step-by-step projectsColor mixing, drawing, and blending techniquesTroubleshooting tips for preparing, cleaning, and storing markers Work through these pages and you’ll have your own collection of stunning landscape images and all the tools you need to turn your imagination into original marker art. Whether you’re curious to try a new medium or are already a fan of marker brands like Posca and Molotow, this book will be the perfect companion on your creative journey. EASY-TO-FOLLOW GUIDE: Step-by-step instructions make it possible for artists of all levels to enjoy and learn. This is an essential resource for art students and hobbyists wanting to add markers to their repertoire. POPULAR MARKER ARTIST: Angela Pan's dreamy landscapes and cityscapes, inspired by her travels, have won her many fans. She has created art kits and a series of sketchbooks for Mossery, been exhibited at Gallery Nucleus, and offers a drawing class on Domestika.  WONDERFUL ART GIFT: Beautifully packaged, with full-color artwork throughout, this makes a great present alongside a set of markers. Perfect for the aspiring artist or art lover in your life! Perfect for:Aspiring creatives and art studentsExperienced artists branching out into the marker mediumFans of Angela Pan's art and tutorialsArt journalers and travel journalersFans of manga/anime and manga/anime-style illustrationGift-giving for birthday, graduation, bon voyage, or any special occasion |
