A guide to choosing, completing, and sharing a 100-day creative project.There's a creative person inside every one of us! You don't have to consider yourself an artist to create and share fun or expressive work; sometimes all it takes is commitment. Enter the 100 Day Project, a global phenomenon in which people choose an artistic pursuit to practice every day for 100 days. The results of your project can be shared online with the rest of the #100dayproject community.There is an official 100 day project annually, but you can start your project any day that works for you. Your 100 day project can be anything that inspires you, from painting to writing to baking to embroidery. Even a small amount of time-5-10 minutes every day-will encourage and cultivate the creative spirit, and lead to explosive creative growth!This 100 Day Project workbook provides support and inspiration on your 100-day journey. Whether you're struggling with deciding on a project, starting your project, or successfully finishing and sharing your work, the information and exercises in this workbook will help you grow your creative habit, organize your thoughts, and use your imagination. With author Rich Armstrong, create your perfect 100 day project, and share your incredible results.
Rocky Nook s Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you re out and about.
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Learn to create any color from a basic palette of just 11 colors!What if you could create any color you wanted, from a basic palette of just 11 colors? That is what the art of color mixing is all about. And once you master it, you will be able to create a broad range of all the colors you might need. Your options will be limited only by your imagination.In this color mixing book, Isabelle Roelofs and Fabien Petillion first walk you step by step through the basics of watercolor pigments, paper, and color mixing techniques. Using just 11 colors, you'll learn to bring more variety to your primary colors, create basic colors (such as Payne's Gray and Van Dyck Brown), and create your own secondary colors. This approach works no matter what brand of paints you use, as each of the 11 colors is identified by its universal pigment color (such as PY154).Once you're underway color mixing, you'll see how four artists interpret that basic palette to create thematic color palettes tailored to different subject matter, such as flowers, landscapes, portraits, and animals. Finally, you'll solidify your understanding of color mixing by analyzing five watercolor paintings to see how the color was achieved and how the painting was developed, layer by layer, to achieve the final result.
Skylum's Luminar AI is a great solution for both professional and amateur photographers who want to quickly create stunning photos. Luminar's advanced AI-based tools eliminate hours of traditional editing tasks, whether you're applying automatic tone and colour adjustments, replacing dreary skies with more dynamic ones, or retouching portraits to smooth skin, remove blemishes, and accentuate flattering facial features. For those who want to dig into editing, powerful tools give you full control over your RAW and JPEG images, including advanced features such as masks, blend modes, and lens correction. Luminar AI also works as a plug-in for other applications, such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and Apple Photos, allowing round-trip editing and seamless integration with workflows you may already have in place. In this book you'll learn all about: AI editing: Luminar AI's many AI-based tools eliminate hours of traditional editing tasks. Improve overall tone and color using just one slider, and enhance a sky using another without building masks or layers. Realistically replace the entire sky in one step, even when objects like buildings or trees intrude. Luminar identifies faces in photos, allowing you to smooth skin, sharpen eyes, brighten faces, and perform other portrait retouching tasks in minutes. Expert editing: Take advantage of Luminar's many professional tools to bring out the best versions of your photos. Enhance the look using tone controls and curves, dodging and burning, and tools built for specific types of images, such as Landscape Enhancer, Adjustable Gradient, and B & W Conversion. The Erase and Clone & Stamp tools make it easy to remove unexpected objects and glitches such as lens dust spots. Luminar's RAW editing engine includes real-time noise reduction and advanced color processing and sharpening tools, all completely non-destructive and with the ability to step back through the history of edits. Advanced editing: Use masks, blend modes, and lens corrections to combine edits and effects. Creativity: Open your imagination with Luminar's creative tools, which range from adding glow, texture, and dramatic looks to incorporating sunrays and objects into augmented skies. Presets and LUTs (Lookup Tables): Learn how to use Luminar Looks presets and LUTs to bring the look of simulated film stocks and creative colour grades to your work. Luminar Library: Organise and manage your photos in a central library where your source images can reside where you want them, whether that's on your hard disk, a network volume, or in local cloud services folders such as Dropbox or Google Drive for remote backup. Luminar plug-ins: If you already use other applications to organise your library or for photo editing, such as Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom Classic, Luminar AI also works as a plug-in that allows round-trip editing and seamless integration with the workflows you may already have in place. Sharing images: Whether you're printing your images or sharing them online, learn how to make your photos look their best no matter what output solution you need.
Relax and dive into the ultimate guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite flowers! From bright red roses to deep green cacti, this gorgeous, easy-to-follow book will show how anyone can paint luminous watercolor flowers and botanicals. Noted artist and instructor Rachel Eskandari details how anyone can paint a garden of bold, creative watercolor images. Featuring colorful step-by-step images, this book shows how to master the basics of watercolors and then expand your color palette to create boldly unconventional floral artwork. Watercolor Botanical Garden features everything you need to know, including: *Color theory and mixing for unique shades *Utilizing the skills of blending, gradients, and shading *Instruction for creating 20 different plants including roses, cacti, peonies, carnations, succulents, anemones, poppies, leaves, and more*How to incorporate multiple botanical images for a gorgeous landscape painting
Rocky Nookâ¿s Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when youâ¿re out and about. These pocket guides are designed for photographers who havenâ¿t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z5. With a pre-shoot checklist and color coded tabs for easy reference to exactly what information youâ¿re looking for, this pocket guide will act as your backup brain. Customize your pre-shoot checklist so that youâ¿ve got your preferred settings handy, and donâ¿t worry if you switch them up, you can always access the pocket guide to correct or reset them.
Want to create but don't know where to start? Need a shot of inspiration?Let's Create! is the ultimate guide to fueling your artistic journey, from your first steps to the expression of your own style. Overcome creative blockages with the 35 inspiring challenges in this book as engineer-turned-artist Marie Boudon guides you in developing your art. Whatever your level (beginner or advanced) and your mode of artistic expression (drawing, painting, collage, photography, etc.), this is the ultimate guide to boosting your creativity and making beautiful art! This colorful book includes: . Advice on how to "let go". Exercises to awaken your imagination and inspire. Techniques to forge your own creative process and avoid dead ends. Inspirational testimonies from beloved artists and creators And much, much more!
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Relax and take a bite out of this tasty guide to creating watercolor paintings of your favorite treats!Watercolor Snacks is for food lovers, beginning artists, and anyone who wants to explore the world of watercolors through easy and accessible prompts and exercises. This colorful guide walks you through basic watercolor techniques and how to apply them to create beautiful, delicious-looking paintings. Noted artist and instructor Volta Voloshin-Smith details everything needed to create mouthwatering images for every meal of the day, from a syrup-drenched stack of golden waffles and steaming cup of coffee at breakfast to a brightly colored sprinkled donut and a rainbow of popsicles for dessert. This first-ever watercolor food guide also includes: Easy watercolor tips, tricks, and techniques Recommended supplies (the "e;ingredients"e;) Color theory basics Maximizing mindful benefits of watercolor How-to lessons for 30 foods from breakfast to dessert And much, much more! Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced painter ready to explore a fun new subject, this book will give you everything you need to create adorable paintings.
Learn to harness the full power of layers and selections in Photoshop-and let your creativity soar!Learning the basics of Photoshop is an admirable feat. Unfortunately, that's exactly where most people end their Photoshop journey-with a fundamental appreciation of the program and the ability to execute a few helpful techniques. But without a full understanding of and capability with layers and selections-arguably Photoshop's most powerful tools-you're leaving the vast majority of Photoshop's power and potential untapped.Photographer and author Glyn Dewis's new book, The Photoshop Layers and Selections Workshop, is here to change all that. The author of the bestselling The Photoshop Toolbox, Photograph Like a Thief, and The Photoshop Workbook, Glyn focuses on layers and selections in this book, knowing that if you can learn and master these two features, you'll have everything you need to maximize Photoshop's potential, bring out the best in your work, and harness your full creativity.In this book, you will: Start off with a detailed breakdown of the Photoshop workspace and how best to set it up for your workflow Learn everything you need to know to work like a pro with layers Conquer selections and cutouts, whether you're working with the Magic Wand Tool, Quick Selection Tool, Pen Tool, Select Subject feature, Color Range feature, or Vector Masks Dive into additional techniques to improve your skillset: color correction, composite blending, removing reddening in portraits, using Content Aware Fill to perfection, and moreFinally, in the last chapter, Glyn works through a start-to-finish project that brings all of the concepts together to show how they work in a real-world scenario.TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionChapter 1: The Photoshop WorkspaceChapter 2: LayersChapter 3: Selections and Cut OutsChapter 4: Additional Tips, Tricks, and TechniquesChapter 5: Complete Project
The ultimate guide to the hottest new crafting trend!Colorful, creative, and totally addictive, diamond painting has taken the crafting world by storm. Now, with The Diamond Painting Guide and Logbook readers can get expert advice and inspiration on how to take their artwork to the next level. Inspired by cross stitch and paint-by-number, diamond painting involves carefully placing colorful jeweled "e;diamond"e; resin pieces on a canvas to create gorgeous works of art. This book is the first ever guide to the best practices for making flawless, stunning paintings, including: Best tools and uses Easy tips, tricks, and techniques Designing customized paintings Finishing, framing, and displaying artwork Maximizing therapeutic benefits Logging pages for tracking favorite projects And much, much more! Whether you're a beginner interested in learning a fun new skill, or an experienced diamond painter ready to take your work to the next level, this book will give you everything you need to create show-stopping paintings.
Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities! Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.
Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Sony a6100, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Learn how to:* Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist* Identify every button and dial on your camera* Master the essential modes and settings you need to know* Dive deeper with additional features of your camera* Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more* Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)
David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography is the photographer's all-in-one resource for their camera. With this book, photographers will be able to fully master the newly released, Nikon D780. David Busch's guide offers more than just an explanation of the cameras functions and settings, giving readers insight into the world of digital photography. This comprehensive guide contains how-to-steps and full colour illustrations Covers all cameras features including setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting and more!Â
Designed for photographers who havenâ¿t memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon D850, Rocky Nookâ¿s handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when youâ¿re out and about. ⢠Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist⢠Identify every button and dial on your camera⢠Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know⢠Dive deeper with additional features of your camera⢠Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more⢠Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)
David Busch's Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera. This enthusiast digital camera has a more powerful processor and upgraded autofocus with enhanced real-time tracking and advanced Eye AF. Built-in 5-axis image stabilization allows sharp images hand-held even with slower shutter speeds. The a6600's new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6600 features a 24 megapixel sensor with 425 embedded phase-detect pixels for lightning-fast autofocus at up to 11 frames per second, and a more powerful battery to extend shooting life. With an electronic shutter that provides a silent shooting option, stunning 4K/UHD video capabilities, and new time-lapse photography features, the a6600/ILCE-6600 is a versatile digital camera that's simple to use, yet boasts features demanded by the most avid photo buff. With this book in hand, you will discover all the capabilities of the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and capture the best photographs you've ever taken.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography describes every feature of this sophisticated camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more. It relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera "roadmap," an easy-to-use visual guide to the a6600/ILCE-6600's features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast pushing the limits of your imagination, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600.
The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers. Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography. He describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and psychology. These concepts include:Understanding how the position of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help you plan when and where to shoot.Understanding optics to predict where rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where to find spectacular light.Understanding how to use topographic maps and computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting locations in the wilderness. Understanding how our visual system analyzes images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you produce successful photographs. Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography is intended for those who already understand the basics of photography and who are ready to master the finer nuances of creating magnificent landscape photographs.Foreword by Reid CallananDirector, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops
David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting Nikon Z7 compact mirrorless camera. Photographers! Fine-tune your camera skills as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your Nikon Z7.This guide covers all the camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and morePlus, learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entryFilled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera's capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations.With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for funWritten by #1 best-selling camera manual author, David Busch
Textbook on software architectureBridges the gap between software architecture and implementing the code baseSimple and obvious structuring of all important basic concepts in the area of software architecture, which show the typical errors in the software architecture of large software systems and convey meaningful solutionsFilled with 200 images (in full color) of real world software systems
A complete Course that includes a set of projects and lessons derived from Adobe Certified Instructor Jason Hoppe, you will learn the procedures needed to use Illustrator effectively and professionally.Adobe Illustrator: A Complete Course and Compendium of Features is your guide to building vector graphics, whether you're creating logos, icons, drawings, typography, or other illustrations-and regardless of their destination: print, web, video, or mobile.Use the Compendium to uncover more of the "how" and "why" of Illustrator. With each topic easy to access, you can find and explore all of Illustrator's key features and concepts in depth.With cross references between the Course and Compendium, the two parts of the book complement each other perfectly. Best of all, when the lessons in the Course are done, the Compendium will continue to serve for months and years to come.With Adobe Illustrator CC: A Complete Course & Compendium of Features, you will learn new skills in Illustrator, enhance your existing skills, and feel confident in the work you produce through Illustrator.
If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. While focusing your camera seems like it should be a no-brainerthere's autofocus, after all!it's often not a simple task. Depending on the shooting situation, your camera, and the countless scenarios that can ';throw off' the focus, the task of achieving sharp images with great focus can be deceptively challenging.If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. With photographer and author John Greengo as your guide, you'll quickly learn nearly four dozen techniques for achieving focus in every shooting situation. You'll learn:*; How to optimize autofocus no matter what kind of camera you have (DSLR or mirrorless)*; How to master manual focus*; Which focus modes and focus areas work best for different situations*; How to use your camera's autofocus aids, such as magnification and focus peaking*; Techniques to keep your camera stable, either handheld or on a tripod*; How shutter speed and aperture affect sharpnessWritten in the author's friendly and approachable style, and illustrated with examples that clearly show how each technique can help you capture great photos, 50 Things Photographers Need to Know About Focus is designed to be an effective, fast, and fun way to learn how to achieve great focus in your imagesno matter what situation.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Focus BasicsChapter 2: AutofocusChapter 3: Mirrorless AutofocusChapter 4: DSLR AutofocusChapter 5: Customized Autofocus ControlsChapter 6: Autofocus AidsChapter 7: Autofocus and LensesChapter 8: Manual Focus and LensesChapter 9: Exposure Control for FocusChapter 10: Advanced Focusing TechniquesChapter 11: Other Focus Topics
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