Resourceful Artist

Exploringing Mixed Media and Art Techniques. By way of ten different works produced using a wide variety of techniques, the book analyses the process of creation, offers tips, ideas and solutions. Each chapter includes a step by step process and details of all the tools and materials necessary for the production of a particular technique. In its final section ‘The Resourceful Artist’ studies the different possibilities of reproducing the finished works, and offers clear and simple explanations to create a small, domestic photographic set and how to light your photographs to highlight certain aspects of your work and obtain the desired result. The book is addressed to professionals and lovers of the graphic arts who wish to delve into new possibilities by exploring their own tools and knowledge. AUTHOR: Renowned illustrator Victor Escandell was born in Ibiza and graduated in Graphic Design from the prestigious Massana School of Barcelona. He has worked for companies such as MacCann-Erickson, TBWA, Bassat & Ogilvy and most of the Spanish national newspapers. In 2007 his work was selected for the exhibition of Catalan illustrators at Frankfurt Book Fair. He is the author of ‘A Wonderful World of Animals’, ‘Dinosaurs’ and ‘Sweet Monsters of the World’. SELLING POINTS: . A book by a skilled, adventurous and multifaceted artist and graphic designer who loves to experiment new expressive possibilities. . A step by step guide in 10 chapters. . With a special section about reproduction techniques of finished works by creating a small, domestic photographic set with easy to make special lightning effects. Fully illustrated in colour