The Art of Now

The Art of Now
Author: Tim Ljunggren
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692876398

To say "I am an artist"-and to believe it for the very first time (or, for the very first time in a long time)-is the necessary pivotal step in becoming who you already are. It's the recognition of your own powerful, creative force. It's the acknowledgement of the vast artistic potential that lies deep inside of you, waiting for a moment to spring forth. Waiting for this present moment. As an artist and creative being, you can't afford to wait for the world to give you permission to do your work-or to step out of that cramped, darkened closet that has suffocated your creativity with fear and uncertainty for years. You must claim your creative birthright and abide by your inner voice now. You must choose to do your work in this present moment. ...

A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women)

A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women)
Author: Danielle Krysa
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 918
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0762463805

Celebrate 45 women artists, and gain inspiration for your own practice, with this beautiful exploration of contemporary creators from the founder of The Jealous Curator. Walk into any museum, or open any art book, and you'll probably be left wondering: where are all the women artists? A Big Important Art Book (Now with Women) offers an exciting alternative to this male-dominated art world, showcasing the work of dozens of contemporary women artists alongside creative prompts that will bring out the artist in anyone! This beautiful book energizes and empowers women, both artists and amateurs alike, by providing them with projects and galvanizing stories to ignite their creative fires. Each chapter leads with an assignment that taps into the inner artist, pushing the reader to make exciting new work and blaze her own artistic trail. Interviews, images, and stories from contemporary women artists at the top of their game provide added inspiration, and historical spotlights on art "herstory" tie in the work of pioneering women from the past. With a stunning, gift-forward package and just the right amount of pop culture-infused feminism, this book is sure to capture the imaginations of aspiring women artists.

The Art of Stillness

The Art of Stillness
Author: Pico Iyer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2014-11-04
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1476784728

"In The Art of Stillness, Iyer draws on the lives of well-known wanderer-monks like Cohen--as well as from his own experiences as a travel writer who chooses to spend most of his time in rural Japan--to explore why advances in technology are making us more likely to retreat. Iyer reflects that this is perhaps the reason why many people--even those with no religious commitment--seem to be turning to yoga, or meditation, or tai chi. These aren't New Age fads so much as ways to rediscover the wisdom of an earlier age."--Publisher's description.

Sci-Fi Art Now

Sci-Fi Art Now
Author: John Freeman
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 006200557X

A richly illustrated collection of the newest and most exciting talent in sci-fi art and illustration. SCI-FI ART NOW brings together for the first time the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of sci-fi illustration. Artists from around the world-from China and Singapore to the United States and Europe-are represented in this volume, which focuses on the latest and most imaginative work being produced today. This book brings to light the most groundbreaking and talked about sci-fi art, ranging in media from comic books, movies, and TV programs to art, posters, toys, literature, collectibles, board games and video games. SCI-FI ART NOW is a comprehensive compilation that reveals fascinating background information, anecdotes, ideas, and inspirations relied on by the crÈme de la crÈme of contemporary science fiction painters, illustrators, and creators (whether established professionals such as Brett Norton, Liam Sharp, Paul McCaffrey, Klaus Hutter, and John Picacio, or brave new talents forging into the future). By analyzing how technique, tools, materials and media are applied to popular sub-genres such Sirens of Sci-Fi, Spacecraft and Astronauts, Aliens and Alien Worlds, Radical Robots, Incredible Cities, Future War, and Steampunk, each chapter illustrates the astounding artistry and diverse imagination behind this perennially popular genre. Crammed full of exquisite art from around the world and fascinating insights from the artists and creators, SCI-FI ART NOW is perfect for the many fans of science fiction.

The Power of Now

The Power of Now
Author: Eckhart Tolle
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2010-10-06
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1577313119

Celebrating 25 Years as a New York Times Bestseller — Over 16 Million Copies Sold It’s no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 16 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, “the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death.” Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.

Installation Art Now

Installation Art Now
Author: Gingko Press
Publisher: Gingko Press Editions
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Art, Modern
ISBN: 9781584235149

The much anticipated follow-up volume to our bestselling 2011 title Installation Art, this is the most impressive collection of renowned avant-garde installation pieces to-date. Only top-tier projects are featured, including biennale pieces from many different countries. Interior gallery and museum installations encourage poetic new ways of looking at enclosed space, while exterior projects on both large and small scales astound through their dramatic use of materials and reinvent the urban and rural built environment. Pink balloons are suspended in rows above the main thoroughfare of a major city, a prism of colored threads hung in the air makes an otherwise blas staircase magical, thin rays of light hover in space, a hole in a gallery wall reveals an entire hidden realm composed of layered ice blocks, while neoclassical arched windows pour transparent crystallized ice flows out onto marble floors. This book changes how we look at our everyday surroundings and their possibilities.

The Art of Living

The Art of Living
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0062434721

In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and our world. We have so many questions, and they tug at us night and day, consciously and unconsciously. In this important volume Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh——one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today——reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life’s deepest questions and experience the happiness and freedom we desire. Thich Nhat Hanh presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. Based on the last full talks before his sudden hospitalization, and drawing on intimate examples from his own life, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how these seven meditations can free us to live a happy, peaceful and active life, and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy and without fear. Containing the essence of the Buddha’s teachings and Thich Nhat Hanh’s poignant, timeless, and clarifying prose, The Art of Living provides a spiritual dimension to our lives. This is not an effort to escape life or to dwell in a place of bliss outside of this world. Instead, this path will allow us to discover where we come from and where we are going. And most of all, it will generate happiness, understanding, and love, so we can live deeply in each moment of our life, right where we are.

Here and Now

Here and Now
Author: Julia Denos
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2019
Genre: FICTION
ISBN: 1328465640

A stunning celebration of mindfulness and a meditation on slowing down and enjoying each moment, from the team behind the award-winning Windows Explore identity and connection, inspire curiosity, and prompt engaging discussions about the here and now.

Fantasy Art Now

Fantasy Art Now
Author: Martin McKenna
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2007-10-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0061370975

Whether you are a fantasy artist looking for ideas and inspiration, or a fan of the genre interested in following the work of the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy art today, Fantasy Art Now gives you all you need in one lush full-color volume. Inside you'll find: An inspirational showcase of images from leading fantasy artists and rising stars Many pieces of never-before-presented fantasy art Artwork from the latest cutting-edge fantasy media, including graphic novels, book coves, card games, role-playing games, and more The art of talents such as Clint Langley, Benita Winckler, Uwe Jarkling, Melanie Delon, Patrick Reilly, Soa Lee, Cyril Van Der Haegen, Anne Stokes, Francis Tsai, Robert Change, and many more Each artist's inspirations, techniques, and the stories behind their work

Gothic Art Now

Gothic Art Now
Author: Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Publisher: Ilex Press
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2008
Genre: Art, Modern
ISBN:

Gathering artists from across the globe, this work showcases the Gothic world in its many and varied forms - from the conventional media of paint and pencil, to digital nightmares, abstract sculptures and provocative toys.