Update: BOA added 8 free video tutorials offered by YanSculpts
Month: May 2025
Sketching from Square One to Trafalgar Square By Richard E. Scott
“By far the best book on sketching I’ve seen.” – Robert Frank, President, American Society of Architectural Illustrators. Artist and illustrator Richard E. Scott opens his sketchbook and shares with you an innovative approach to learning freehand sketching. In this book you will learn: How to draw anything with excellent accuracy How to see with the eyes of an artist How to apply emotion to select and sketch compelling subjects What separates artistic expression from merely copying. Excellent for beginners to seasoned artists and designers. Beginners will find the method easy to understand and can apply it to gain immediate results. Experienced professionals will find that this method measurably improves their ability to sketch with greater accuracy and emotion. Richly illustrated, with 419 illustrations (sketches, step-by-step diagrams, and photographs), and each idea explained clearly and concisely, this no-nonsense guide is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to sketch manually or digitally (the thinking process is exactly the same).
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Update: BOA added 6 new online courses in Graphic Design and Software Design offered by EduCBA and LinkedIn Learning
Update: BOA added 6 new online courses in Graphic Design and Software Design offered by EduCBA and LinkedIn Learning
Don’t Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (3rd Edition)
Author: Steve Krug
Since its publication in 2000, Steve Krug’s «Don’t Make Me Think» has guided web designers and developers in creating intuitive navigation and design. Known for its wit, practicality, and common sense, it remains a beloved resource.
Krug now updates the classic with new examples and a chapter on mobile usability, while maintaining its concise, illustrated, and enjoyable style.
Whether you’ve read it before or not, «Don’t Make Me Think» remains essential for web professionals.
Nantucket Looms: A Legacy of Style Hardcover
Nantucket Looms (Author), Linda Jane Holden Matt Kisiday (Photographer), Mitchell Owens (Foreword)
Nantucket Looms has a rich history and its distinctive interior design, characterized by handwoven textiles, artisanal furnishings, and local artwork, is renowned worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Andy Oates and Bill Euler, the company focused on needlepoint, crewelwork, and handwoven fabrics. Their modest, homespun style caught the attention of celebrities like Jackie Kennedy Onassis and interior designer Billy Baldwin.
In 1998, Nantucket Looms launched its interior design studio, gaining widespread acclaim. Their homes feature wooden planked floors, natural fiber rugs, muted colors, timeless furniture, and local art inspired by the island’s maritime heritage. This fresh, sophisticated approach to design has been embraced by leading interior designers.