Dot, Line, Shape


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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.




The Dot


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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.




The Dot and the Line


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A mathematically oriented romantic fable about the eternal triangle, in this case a straight line who is hopelessly in love with a dot who in turn loves a squiggle




Dot, Dot, Polka Dot


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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.




Art Teacherin' 101


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Art Teacherin' 101 is a book for all elementary art teachers, new and seasoned, to learn all things art teacherin' from classroom management, to taming the kindergarten beast, landing that dream job, taking on a student-teacher, setting up an art room and beyond. It's author, Cassie Stephens, has been an elementary art teacher for over 22 years and shares all that she's learned as an art educator. Art teachers, home school parents and classroom teachers alike will find tried and true ways to make art and creating a magical experience for the young artists in their life.




The Shape of Design


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Design Fundamentals


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Design Fundamentals: Notes on Visual Elements and Principles of Composition looks and functions like a student's sketchbook with handwritten notes and illustrations that capture the key concepts and assignments taught in a foundation course on the elements and principles of design. More than just a collection of gorgeously illustrated notes, this "notebook" is an essential guide to the basic elements of composition--dot, line, shape, form, color, texture, and pattern--as well as the principles for composing the elements on flat surfaces (paper, canvas, screens) and in three dimensions. Fun and fast-paced, this creative notebook isn't required reading, it's desired reading; and it's the second in a series of Design Fundamentals books that students will want to keep and enjoy long after they've mastered these basic building blocks of design. This book includes: (Core instruction on the foundational elements of visual design and the principles of composition including hierarchy, unity, balance, and rhythm Exercises and projects for practice and concept development (Strange and delightful illustrations created specifically for this book (to inspire action) A companion website stocked with additional projects, a bibliography, glossary, and links to additional visual examples.




Dot to Dot Book for Kids Ages 8-12: 100 Fun Connect The Dots Books for Kids Age 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 - Kids Dot To Dot Puzzles With Colorable Pages Ages 6


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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!




Dot Marker Books for Toddlers


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Are you looking for an easy to do activity for your toddler, an activity that will make your little one busy in her own safe/ quiet zone of fun and learning? Then look no further, this cute animal (& other drawings) dot marker activity book has big guided dots that will help in your little one's hand and eye coordination and early mental development. It's designed for toddlers who are learning the coloring activity, let them do a fun dot activity, dab markers or paint. Each page comes with a scissor/paper-cutter guide line so you can cut off the paper and hand it over to your toddler to enjoy and learn. 25 Cute Animal+Insect+Object Illustrations One drawing per page Big Guided Dots Glossy Lamination Cover to protect from light spills Early Mental Development Activity for your toddler Fun, Quiet and Relaxing activity for kids Large 8.5 x 11 inch white page to make marker ink look bright Let your toddler discover cute animals, insects and few objects inside Perfect gift for little grandchildren or other toddlers Best suited for age 18months - 48months ( 2-4 year old ) Suggested Way to Use this Dot Marker Activity Book: Please remember, involving toddlers early on in art and craft activities enhance early brain development and boosts kids creativity. In order to use this activity book at its best we recommend using it as a 3 in 1 activity book. Let your kid do one dot page a day Use safe scissors and guide your toddler by holding their hand and doing a scissor activity to cut off a page Remove any sharp object like scissor and let your little one have their fun with dot markers on cute drawings Store this paper, as the art created by your little one will improve with time, once you keep handing them over the same drawing they have worked on Congratulate the little one on completing a dot activity Once they have gone through the whole book, it's time to hand-over the same semi dot marker colored illustrations you stored and have them color it again. You can try changing the tool they use for coloring this time, may be this time they use a thinner marker, or use a crayon to color the missing bits. We call it the 3 in 1 learning philosophy Scissor Cut + Dot Marker + Coloring Activity (SDC) Make your little one have a quiet, fun and learning experience with this dot marker activity book. Scroll up and then on right hand side Click on the "Buy Now" button to get this activity book delivered at your home.




Type for Type


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"Custom typefaces have become an increasingly common means for forward-thinking brands to establish and further strengthen their visual identities. By expressing a unique personality or supporting a campaign effectively, these typefaces go beyond aesthetics and achieving marketing objectives to build value for the brands over the long term. Type for Type collates some of the best custom typography work around the world that demonstrates both creative and commercial ingenuity. It also features cover stories that offer insights by some of the top design studios in the industry as well as compelling project- and technique-related details to inspire both designers and clients alike."--Publisher's website.