Patricia Getha's Books

Drawing Horses Kit

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Patricia Getha,Michele Maltseff

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Drawing Horses Kit

A Complete Kit for Beginners

By: Patricia Getha,Michele Maltseff

This kit includes all the materials and instruction a beginner needs to draw a range of horses! Inside the project book, equine artists Patricia Getha and Michele Maltseff explore horse anatomy, proportion, and facial features before presenting step-by-step instructions for drawing an array of horse breeds in a variety of poses. Readers will learn to make beautiful artwork using graphite pencil, charcoal, and even watercolor—and all the materials artists need to begin right away are contained within the convenient carryall kit! The hardcover case includes a 40-page paperback book with corresponding Spanish translation, graphite pencils, paintbrush, black watercolor paint, charcoal, sharpener, blending stump, and drawing paper. Warning! This product is intended for use by ages 13 and older and is not intended for use by children.

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1600582842

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9781600582844

The Art of Drawing Animals

Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals

By: Patricia Getha,Cindy Smith,Nolon Stacey,Linda Weil,Debra Kauffman

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The Art of Drawing Animals

Discover all the techniques you need to know to draw amazingly lifelike animals

By: Patricia Getha,Cindy Smith,Nolon Stacey,Linda Weil,Debra Kauffman

Featuring an array of adorable pets and majestic wildlife, this exceptional 144-page book offers simple, step-by-step instructions for creating dozens of incredibly lifelike animal drawings. Inside, five talented artists reveal their professional secrets for drawing all the features that are unique to our furry and feathered friends—from wet noses and expressive eyes to thick fur and delicate whiskers. The book opens with essential information about drawing tools and materials, followed by instruction on how to approach and render a subject––such as transferring a photo reference, building up forms with basic shapes, creating perspective, and pencil techniques such as shading and blending. Then the authors demonstrate their unique approaches to drawing through an array of inspiring projects, guiding you from initial sketches through the detailed shading process to the finishing touches. As you progress from project to project, you will find a range of helpful topics, such as portraying accurate proportions, creating dynamic compositions, and using colored pencils. Each section features a different artist, with the themes: Baby animals in graphite pencil, including a bunny, foal, bear cub, and lamb Dogs and cats in graphite pencil, including a husky, Dalmation, Maine Coon cat, and Ocicat Horses and ponies in graphite pencil, including a an Arabian, Appaloosa, and Dappled pony Wild animals in graphite pencil, including an elephant, owl, tiger cub, and koala Animals in colored pencil, including a rooster, leopard, box turtle, and cow Packed with convincing illustrations and expert instruction, The Art of Drawing Animals is a comprehensive and indispensable resource for all artists smitten with the animal kingdom.

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1600588891

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The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses

Capture the Majesty of Horses and Ponies in Pencil, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor & Pastel

By: Patricia Getha,Janet Griffin-Scott,Lesley Harrison,Cindy Larimore,Elin Pendleton

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The Art of Drawing & Painting Horses

Capture the Majesty of Horses and Ponies in Pencil, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor & Pastel

By: Patricia Getha,Janet Griffin-Scott,Lesley Harrison,Cindy Larimore,Elin Pendleton

Whether an aspiring artist wants to draw or paint with oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor, this book contains all the information they need to get started. Materials and techniques specific to each of the five media in this 144-page book are clearly outlined and discussed before they are put to use in projects that any horse lover will enjoy.

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1600582370

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Comparative Administration Change

Lessons Learned

By: Jon Pierre,Patricia W. Ingraham

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Comparative Administration Change

Lessons Learned

By: Jon Pierre,Patricia W. Ingraham

Providing important insights into the origins of policy ideas, the qualities and capabilities of leaders, the nature and challenges of large organizational changes, and the complexity of efforts to evaluate the outcomes of reform, the contributors consider aspects of public administration reform in countries such as Canada, Thailand, Mexico, and China as well as the ways in which changes have been shaped by global forces, national values, traditions, and culture. An invaluable work for understanding the new challenges faced by the governments around the world, Comparative Administration Change and Reform offers a clear analysis of both the successes and failures of reform and should be read by anyone interested in politics, administration, and public sector reform.

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