Re: Computer Art Books

To really know what you have working for you and
against you I recommend taking basic foundation-year
classes at a reputable art school or university. Books
can be valuable tools -- but there is knowledge and an
evalution process that can only effictively take place
in a structured environment with trained
professionals.

I know a lot of designers who are "self-taught" -- but
even they have found the need to take a class or two
now and then. I still take them myself as I feel the
need. I dont know if you have an Art League in your
area -- but they are well-known for great classes and
instructors  at rock-bottom prices. 

Most major Bookstores carry the "Artists Market"
series for artists and designers. This series covers
all kinds of topics relating to principles of art and
design, business practices, ethics, media etc. Wucious
Wong of the School of Visual Arts has written a number
of books about design, color theory and the like.
Northern Light Books is dedicated to publishing on
topics relating to all areas of the visual arts and
crafts.

Good Luck

Lisa

--- Ramon Bartschat <bartschat(at)goldnet.sk> wrote:
> Hello all
> 
> I am not an artist, but I have a sense of beauty and
> I can operate very good
> some graphic tools like CorelDraw and Corel
> Photopaint. I am a good
> "poweruser".
> 
> Now I'd like to learn about Art.
> I know, I know... you have to be born to be an
> artist, you can not learn it
> some would argue (my wife argues like that).
> But even Leonardo DaVinci was continiously learning
> new skills, exploring
> new fields and expanding his knowledge horizont.
> This surely helped him to
> create such stunning artwork like he did in his
> lifetime.
> 
> My question is:
> Is there a particular Book or series of Books you
> can recommend me?
> Books about Art and design, or about how to become
> an artist or designer
> maybe?
> Books about Design, Color, Skills, whatever related,
> books you found most
> valuable.
> Books that helped you to become better artists.
> 
> We are speaking about the art fields that will help
> me create better
> computer graphics.
> 
> I will never be a true artist I suppose but I will
> follow the footsteps of
> art.
> 
> Please note that I don't mean computer related so
> called "art-book".
> There are millions of "graphic design for web site
> creation" books which are
> essentially HTML guides that teach only HTML syntax.
> I mean REAL art books.
> 
> Please throw a pearl of wisdom on me, your valuable
> advice will be highly
> appreciated
> 
> Sincerely
> 
> Ramon Bartschat
> 
> P.S: Books in english, german or spanish are
> welcome.
> 
> 
> 

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