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Imagine a Forest: Designs and Inspirations for Enchanting Folk Art

Hardback

Main Details

Title Imagine a Forest: Designs and Inspirations for Enchanting Folk Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dinara Mirtalipova
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:144
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 203
Category/GenrePainting and art manuals
ISBN/Barcode 9781631062353
ClassificationsDewey:741.2
Audience
General
Illustrations 80 color photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Rock Point
Imprint Rock Point
Publication Date 2 February 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

Learn to create whimsical folk art with Imagine a Forest! Fine art is created for it's aesthetic, and while looks are important to some degree in the things you create, folk art allows you to relax and enjoy the art you are creating. Imagine a Forest contains 45 step-by-step tutorials that show you how to create charming folk art drawings. Learn the history of folk art to understand the influences and inspire your drawings. Find tips from expert illustrator Dinara Mirtalipova to help guide you through the gorgeous folk scenes. When you're finished your drawing, discover the meaning behind each drawing you have created, and use this to guide you to create your very own works of folk art! With plenty of room to draw in the pages, you'll be able to work alongside a master illustrator.

Author Biography

Dinara Mirtalipova is a self- taught illustrator/designer. Born and raised in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, she eventually landed in snowy Ohio. Raised in Soviet Uzbek culture, she inhabited Uzbek/Russion folklore that still influences her work. For a long time Dinara has been among illustrators and designers at American Greetings. She left her creative role at American Greetings in February 2014 to pursue her ever growing freelance career and to start a new chapter as a free spirit independent designer. Currently Dinara works from her home studio in Sagamore Hills, OH.