Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa

Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa (Complete) [Kindle Edition]

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The Mahabharata, "What is found here, may be found elsewhere. What is not found here, will not be found elsewhere."

The ancient story of the Mahabharata casts the readers mind across spiritual and terrestrial vistas and battlefields. Through the experiences of divine incarnations and manifest demons, a great royal dynasty is fractured along fraternal lines, resulting in the greatest war of good and evil ever fought in ancient lands.

This most venerable of epics remains profoundly timeless in it teachings of truth, righteousness and liberation.

This electronic edition of the Mahabharata is Kisari Mohan Ganguli's 1896 translation and is complete with all 18 parvas in a single ebook. Like other ebook conversions, the text has been sourced but this edition has had additional proofing and a significant number of corrections and rectification of missing or misorded text. The contents cover all pavas. All footnotes are hyperlinked for easy reference.

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda [Kindle Edition]

Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda

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All the nine published volumes of Swami Vivekananda's works are available here. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to Advaita Ashrama, founded by Swami Vivekananda.

Learn Pencil Shading

Learn Pencil Shading (sketching) [Paperback]

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Experience the magic of pencil shading! Learn how to create beautiful sketches with ease. Each book in this series deals with an interesting subject and explains every method systematically and clearly.Titles available in this series : Portraits ? I & II, Sketching ? II, Landscapes & Objects ? I & II and Animals & Birds ? I & II.

Collins Gem - Sketching

Collins Gem - Sketching [Paperback]

Book Description :

An essential little book – perfect for the pocket or art bag – covering all practical aspects of sketching and drawing. Sketching is a skill that every artist needs to master and this handy book shows you how in a very clear and simple way.

Jackie starts by describing all the different media used for sketching, including pencils, charcoal, coloured pencils, pens, pastels, watercolours and gouache, as well as the different types of sketchbooks. She then looks at the basic techniques of sketching, emphasizing the importance of observation and showing how to make marks, use tone, create 3-D form and portray pattern.

She then covers a wide range of subjects, such as plants and flowers, skies, animals, the urban landscape, and figures and portraits, explaining how to compose your sketches and giving useful tips about sketching on the move. There’s also a fascinating section on sketching from the Masters, to provide additional inspiration.

The instruction is clear and concise throughout, providing an ideal resource for artists of all levels to dip into when sketching out on location.

Collins Gem - Watercolour Tips

Collins Gem - Watercolour Tips [Paperback]

Book Description :

The Collins Gem series is being relaunched in Spring 2004 and this new title features a new internal design and a strong new cover design. Packed full of tips for the aspiring watercolourist, its handy format makes it ideal for quick reference either in the studio or out in the field.

Contents include:

• essential tips on all the basic watercolour techniques, plus helpful advice on sketching and drawing

• guidelines on painting skies, backgrounds, foregrounds, the main subject, trees, details and shadows

• clear and straightforward step-by-step instructions for painting a complete landscape in 7 easy stages

• tips on painting water in various forms and adding people to a painting

New Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques

New Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques: A Step-by-Step Visual Directory, with an Inspirational Gallery of Finished Works [Import] [Paperback]

Book Description :

The technique of watercolor paintingapplying pigment mixed with water to a surfacehas a long and noble tradition. It was known in China as long ago as the third century, and has been practiced in the rest of the world for at least 300 years. This vivid and informative book brings this technique to the modern-day artist. Filled with a complete range of water-based media, it presents more than 30 techniquesexplained with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photography to guide and inspire. The Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques will provide you with everything youll need to master the art of watercolor.

The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing

The Fundamentals of Figure Drawing [Illustrated, Import] [Paperback]

Book Description :

Once again Barrington Barber has produced a wonderfully instructive book to add to his output. Fully illustrated on each page to help illuminate the point being made, Barrington's own original sketches and drawings inspire the reader to strive to reach the same level of excellence in draughtsmanship and technical know-how. He includes examples of figure drawing and representation from around the world and examines the approach of other artists. He explains how to make the most of life classes and how to handle crowd scenes, energy and compositions.

Complete Book of Drawing Techniques

Complete Book of Drawing Techniques [Paperback]

Book Description

The Complete Book of Drawing Techniques is intended for artists who are looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of materials and the wide range of available media. It will teach them about the characteristics of these media and materials and how to use them to get the required effect. With a unique combination of instruction and practice the book provides examples of the type of mark-making each medium produces. A range of projects then demonstrates effective ways of working with them. By the end of the book every budding artist will have enough knowledge and confidence to utilize the techniques they have learnt in a broad range of compositions of their own choosing.