As much as skills and styles matter when it comes to design, every visual begins with a fundamental element that can be enhanced or expanded into an aesthetically pleasing and meaningful piece of work. Whether they serve as simple points of focus or building blocks for complex patterns, these elements present countless possibilities when combined with purpose and principles like contrast, balance, rhythm, and white space. Going back to basics, DOT, LINE, SHAPE is a comprehensive collection of projects that manifest the three elements in inspiring and ingenious ways to bring unique creative visions to life. No matter how trends or platforms change over time, they serve as timeless components that provide designers and artists around the world with infinite means of expression to make a lasting impact.

A guide to the cultural, historical, and social meanings of twenty-seven colors, plus examples of successful usage of each as well as options for palette variations. The Designer’s Dictionary of Color provides an in-depth look at twenty-seven colors key to art and graphic design. Organized by spectrum, in color-by-color sections for easy navigation, this book documents each hue with charts showing color range and palette variations. Chapters detail each color’s creative history and cultural associations, with examples of color use that extend from the artistic to the utilitarian—whether the turquoise on a Reid Miles album cover or the avocado paint job on a 1970s Dodge station wagon. A practical and inspirational resource for designers and students alike, The Designer’s Dictionary of Color opens up the world of color for all those who seek to harness its incredible power.

The anguished story of a straight line who falls in love with a dot.

A board book that explores all the different types of vibrant fabric patterns found in the patchwork of a child’s quilt. In this eye-popping, stylish board book from artist and graphic designer Morissa Rubin, young readers are introduced to the shapes and movement of different fabric patterns that come together to form a child’s quilt. From the swirling spirals of calico and the tidy diamond lines of argyle, to the brilliant blocks of kente cloth and Uroko’s fish-like scales, Dot, Dot, Polka Dot treats children to a colorful tour of popular designs from around the world, while teaching them their unique names.

Get ready for preschool with this FUN and EASY big dot marker coloring book for toddler and pre-K kids ages 3 and up!This paint dauber coloring book is perfect for young children to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Activity book features alphabet letters and numbers 0-10. Extra thick and bold art outlines and big guided dot circles make it easy for little hands to color and paint on their own. Black printing on the reverse side helps prevent marker bleed-through. Learn the ABCs and counting skills while having fun with this BIG dot marker activity book. Makes a useful and educational gift! Coloring book features: ABC letters and numbers 0-10 BIG guided dots for easy paint dotting Inside margin trim line for cutting out pages Glossy softcover Big 8.5" x 11" size for little hands bright high quality paper stock Works great with any brand dot markers, paint daubers or dot art markers Pick up this letters and numbers activity book for tons of toddler and preschool dot painting fun. See our brand Busy Kid Press for more dot marker and other activity books for kids!

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind and she goes on to encourage another student who feels the same as she had.

A Screen-Free Boredom Buster For Your Kid! This awesome dot to dot book includes: - Variety of themes from cute animals, things that go, food and many more! - 3 challenge levels - Bonus levels for an even more exciting challenge - Designed to enhance motor skills and creativity Dot to Dot activities involve the use of freeform hand drawing guided by having to connect each dot in order to create an image. These activities are great at improving hand eye coordination, motor skills and most importantly creativity as the child has to complete the illustration by choosing straight or curved lines to complete the illustration. 3 challenge levels progressively help your child learn how to do dot to dot activities Level 1 Easy: with fewer dot to dots to help your child get the hang of the activities Level 2 Medium: More dot to dots than easy with middling complexity Level 3 Hard: Increased amount of dots with more complex shapes and illustrations Scroll up & Grab Your Copy Today for the Best Pricing Available Only Today!