Best Selling Books by Susie Hodge

Did you know that the great Pablo Picasso had many pets, including a white mouse and a goat? And that Andy Warhol loved his dachshunds, Salvador Dalí liked ocelots and anteaters, and Georgia O’Keeffe had a passion for chows and Siamese cats? Artists and Their Pets tells these stories and many more with full-color illustrations and a chirpy narrative that will delight both art buffs and pet enthusiasts. Lexile: 1140L

Analyses the extraordinarily varied output of Klee''s work, from witty drawings to dreamlike, abstract paintings.

This comprehensive reference book on the life and worksof Diego Velázquez, the most important painter in theSpanish Habsburg court of King Philip IV, offers a fascinating study of this individualistic artist''seducation, family life and influences, and illustrates all his outstanding works

The Great Artists introduces readers to 100 of the world''s most important artists, from the 13th century to the present, concentrating on their lives, works, ideas, influences, artistic development, contributions, creative output and where they fit in history. Concise and readable, The Great Artists is an interesting, informative and authoritative history of 700 years of fine art for the general reader. Writing with verve and passion, Susie Hodge presents, in chronological order, elegant and often affectionate biographical profiles of 100 of the greatest artists in the history of art. The biographies not only describe the life, development and creations of each artist, but also set these visual composers and their compositions within a broader historical and cultural context. Furthermore, shortlists of ''must-see'' masterpieces for each artist give the reader all the information they need to appreciate and understand great art. From the great artists of the high renaissance art to the Dutch maters, and from the rococo and neoclassical movements of the 18th century to romanticism, modernism and contemporary art, the lives of the great artists are as varied and multifaceted as the works of creative genius they produced. A selection of featured artists includes: Mantegna, El Greco, Pissarro, Turner, Seurat, Bellini, Caravaggio, Leighton, Constable, Mucha, Botticelli, Rubens, Manet, Ingres, Klimt, Bosch, Gentileschi, Degas, Géricault, Munch, da Vinci, Poussin, Whistler, Corot, Kandinsky, Grünewald, Velazquez, Homer, Hiroshige, Matisse, Dürer, Rembrandt, Cézanne, Delacroix, Mondrian, Michelangelo, Steenwyck, Monet, Millet, Malevich, Raphael, de Hooch, Rodin, Courbet, Klee, Titian, Vermeer, Renoir, Bouguereau, Marc, Holbein, Canaletto, Gauguin, Rossetti, Picasso, Bronzino, Hogarth, van Gogh, Millais, Hopper.

Painting.

Fun and creative craft series with clear step-by-step instructions. Challenge panels promote active involvement in design decisions. Series supports both the Art and Design and Design and Technology curriculum.

When the director of the local art gallery calls in sick, it’s up to YOU to put everything together in time for the local competition. Do you know enough about modern art to WOW the judges and WIN the competition? Do you know your Warhol from their Weiwei? Will you be able to uncover the mystery of the counterfeit paintings? Make your way through this thrilling adventure, using your art knowledge to decide how the plot unfolds. Complete your mission and become an artistic whizz, A glossary explains tricky words and provides added reference material.

Design pervades every aspect of our lives from the clothes we wear to the simple items we use every day, like the spoon and toothbrush. This book takes a deeper look at the objects that enrich our lives through the examination of 80 classic designs that have stood the test of time.

"Step-by-step demonstrations track a painting from initial photographs to successful artwork, showing you how to adapt your skills to landscapes, buildings, figures, flowers, still life and animals."--Back cover.

Learn how to make your own picture frames.

The Short Story of Women Artists tells the full history - from the breakthroughs that women have made in pushing for parity with male artists, to the important contributions made to otherwise male-dominated artistic movements, and the forgotten and obscured artists who are now being rediscovered and reassessed. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, the book reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of the full achievements that female artists have made.

Uncovering the life and times of some of the most important and influential artists of the modern world, each title in this series focuses on one artist, exploring their life and work in the context of world events.

This book explores art across the ages. It explains how changes and inventions influenced the art, as well as the beliefs that inspired the artists. Also included are interest boxes telling you extraordinary facts of the time.

Provides a look at the history of the Forbidden City which was the seat of government during both the Ming and Qing Empires and explores its major sites, and the cultural and artistic traditions of its people and how their legacy is being preserved.

A celebration of some of the world''s greatest dog paintings as well as an enlightening look at the history of dog breeds by art historian Susie Hodge, the book features 50 great paintings from throughout history, each depicting a different dog breed. With an essay about the work of art and the artist as well as a separate piece about the individual dog breeds, the author analyzes the dogs featured in the works of art, explaining the original human uses of specific breeds - such as herding, hunting, defending or lap dogs - and how those dog breeds have changed over time - sizes, colour and uses. It reveals how certain breeds were very popular in history and how the fashions for different breeds changed over time. Featuring many of the world''s best-loved works, including Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife by Jan van Eyck, Venus of Urbino by Titian, and The Luncheon of the Boating Party by Renior, this informative and attractive new book will appeal to both art and dog lovers alike and form part of a new series.

Kids won''t need any encouragement to give their bedroom window a makeover or jazz up their jeans when they''ve got one of our Creative Studio kits. Designed to bring out their artistic flair.

Relying on the most recent scientific studies on climate change, these guidebooks take a new look at the history of natural disasters. With a captivating blend of vivid photographs, color illustrations, and lively writing, these works dramatize the forces that drive earth''s atmosphere, geology, and oceans This resource teaches students about society’s effects on the environment and Earth’s weather patterns, theories behind the extreme weather of recent years, and details on some of the future predictions today’s scientists are making about the planet’s ecosystem.

Draw 30 amazing animals in just 8 easy stages! Learn how to draw a marvelous menagerie of 30 animals, from dogs, cats and horses to those on the wilder side, including majestic elephants, beautiful birds, lions, tigers and bears - to name but a few! Choose your favorite fauna, and build up their shapes from top to tail in seven simple sketches that culminate in a full-color drawing. With its easy-to-follow landscape format, you can see the creatures come to life across the page, then recreate them yourself on paper or in your sketchbook. This book contains material previously published in the How to Draw series, including Birds (2008), Cats (2008), Dogs (2009), Horses (2009) and Wild Animals (2010).

Ocean plants - Ocean animals - Fish that live in the depths of the ocean - Ocean pollution.

Learn to draw 100 of your favorite animals in 6 easy steps, starting with simple shapes. For all ages. looking for inspiration from a range of diverse habitats including rainforests, mountains, polar regions or the African savannah, you''re bound to discover an animal in this book that you will find irresistible – and you will just want to pick up your pencil and start drawing! Each animal is broken down into 6 simple stages that lead you effortlessly through to the finished drawing. There are no written instructions to follow – just basic shapes and pencil strokes. Even if you’ve never drawn anything before, you will be amazed at how quickly you will achieve incredibly impressive drawings. This is the perfect book for budding artists yearning to draw their favorite animals, or the experienced artist looking for a variety of subjects to inspire.

Learn to draw 28 tropical rainforest animals from scratch in a few easy steps. Bring the magic of the rainforest to your doorstep by drawing this collection of colorful animals and birds. Prolific author and artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into mysterious jaguars, shy butterflies or endangered orangutans in easy-to-follow stages. Choose from a sleepy sloth, a noisy toucan and much more. There are 28 different animals to create, in a variety of poses and styles. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing, and a final coloured version shows you how to develop your drawing even further. Perfect for beginners, as well as budding and experienced artists, you''ll be amazed how easily you too can draw rainforest animals with this inspiring guide.

This delightful introduction to drawing faces completely demystifies the drawing process. It shows how images can be built up easily, from initial geometric shapes right through to the finished faces. Susie Hodge includes a good selection of head-and-shoulder portraits in this book including couples, children, babies and older people in a variety of poses, and showing a range of expressions. She uses a helpful two-colour method that clearly shows every line and curve of the step-by-step pictures. Even absolute beginners will find themselves creating great drawings when they use this book and there is much to inspire more experienced artists too. An invaluable guide for anyone interested in this subject.

Learn to draw 28 playful puppies from scratch in 6 easy steps. Choose your new best friend from this cuddly collection of 28 playful puppies. Best-selling artist Susie Hodge teaches you to transform simple shapes into 28 cute and characterful puppies in a range of much-loved breeds. There are 28 different kittens to draw: each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished tonal drawing with a final colored version showing you how to develop your drawing even further Perfect for beginners, as well as budding artists, you’ll be amazed how easily you too can bring these playful pooches to life with this inspiring guide.

A selection of exciting stories from different faiths, illustrated with vibrant artwork. Each story is linked to the beliefs and practises of the faith.

Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books this book focuses on Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. Renowned especially for his style of painting that featured grids of black lines with blocks of primary colour, Mondrian was regarded as a true pioneer of abstract art. Featuring a fascinating introduction to Mondrian’s life and art, this stunning new book brings together a wide selection of his magnificent work.

Poems written in Modern Greek. Parallel translations into English by author. Edited by author. Self-published by author. Hard copies with Modern Greek on the left page and each poem''s translation on the right page.

The book looks at the speculations, myths and mysteries of these legendary knights. It looks at controversial claims and conspiracies surrounding the Knights Templar and the likely truths behind them - such as whether they had guardianship or special knowledge of the Holy Grail. It also shows the historical legacy of the Templars today.

Artists, whatever their skill levels, will love this easy approach to what is normally regarded as a challenging subject. An instructional introduction to drawing people, the book completely demystifies the whole process, showing how to build up great pictures using simple shapes and step-by-step illustrations. Words are not needed, as artists will be able to follow the sequences without any difficulty. Two colours are used effectively in a helpful way in each of the sequences and the superb collection of twenty eight drawings offers a range of different ages, ethnicities and poses. People at home, at work and at play are included, and using the building blocks in this book, beginners will soon find themselves producing fantastic finished drawings. More experienced artists interested in drawing figures will also find inspiration amongst the demonstrations on every page.

Hands and feet are considered the hardest parts of the body to draw, due to the variety of shapes involved and their dynamism; and as a result they are often neglected by budding artists. In this book Susie Hodge, who has been teaching practical art for over 17 years, will demystify the process in creating these body parts, and teach the reader how to draw them with simple illustrated instructions. In six stages Hodge builds up the shapes of the hands and feet to create a professional-looking sketch. From beginners to the more advanced artist, this easy-to-follow step-by-step guide will be an invaluable resource in constructing the human form.

See the world through Hokusai''s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of ebooks to keep and collect, created in full collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Hokusai, meet groundbreaking Japanese artist Hokusai. Step into his life and learn what led him to create more than 30,000 works of art, including his famous woodcut views of The Great Wave off Kanagawa and Mount Fuji. Discover how he planned to live to 110 and even produced the first ever pieces of manga! Have a go at making your own printed artworks.In this series, follow the artists'' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes with Georgia O''Keeffe, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Every ebook in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for inspiring budding young artists to continue their own artistic journeys. © The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

"A perspective and detailed account of the artist Paul Cézanne, who uniquely bridged the gap between the Impressionist and Cubist movements. A fascinating biography portrays his life in the context of society at the time and provides an insight into his friendships and family. Features a handsome gallery of Cézanne''s most iconic works, accompanied by expert analysis of his style and technique. Explains the artist''s mastery of colour, composition, design and observation. Comprehensively illustrated with 500 outstanding reproductions and photographs"--Provided by publisher.