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The Art of Heikala: Works and Thoughts - with signed bookplate

The Art of Heikala: Works and Thoughts - with signed bookplate

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This book features an exclusive bookplate signed by Heikala and a free mini print.

The Art of Heikala: Works and Thoughts is a comprehensive collection of the best work by popular illustrator Heikala, including exclusive never-before-seen art pieces and works in progress. This beautifully presented hardback book also features step-by-step tutorials on watercolor painting and product design, and explores Heikala's creative process and how she came to build a successful career as an artist.

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This book features an exclusive bookplate signed by Heikala and a free mini print.

The Art of Heikala: Works and Thoughts is a comprehensive collection of the best work by celebrated illustrator Heikala, including exclusive art pieces and works in progress. This beautifully presented hardback book also features step-by-step tutorials on watercolor painting and product design, and explores Heikala’s creative process and how she came to build a successful career as an artist.

Product details
Hardback 152 pages
Dimensions: 270mm x 230mm
Paper quality: Full colour premium paper pages
ISBN: 978-1-909414-81-5


SKU: HEIK
Part of series: Art-of

Special features

This book features an exclusive bookplate signed by Heikala and a free mini print.

About the artist

Heikala’s artwork combines traditional watercolor painting and inks with a fresh, enchanting approach – fans love her charming characters and scenes that are largely influenced by Finnish and Japanese cultures. This, combined with the in-depth sharing of her processes and knowledge, has given Heikala a social media following of over 400,000 on Instagram alone; she also has growing audiences on Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter.

Contents

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

ARTISTIC JOURNEY
Beginning
Early influences
Education
Artist alleys

BEHIND THE SCENES
Workspace
Tools and materials
Watercolors
Colored inks
Unerasable tools
Papers

INSPIRATION AND IDEAS
Finding inspiration
Ideas behind illustrations
Characters and settings
Witches
Storytelling

TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES
Sketching
Pages from my sketchbook
Format
Linework
Colors
Special tools and finishing touches
Style

BUILDING A PROFESSION
Sharing artworks online
Printed media
Books
Designing products
Graphic design
Backgrounds for short animation

TUTORIALS
Watercolor
Ink
Enamel pin

THANK YOU

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Rikkert Van Tichelen

gorgeous prints and art!

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Saairah Kiamil

Absolutely stunning, love seeing art from talented folk and reading about their story. I look forward to read more.

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A.R.
Delightful

I've been a casual fan of Heikala's art work for a while now and it was really wonderful being able to see sketches and various works, as well as learn more about her work process

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Nera Granic

Beautiful <3

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Nera Granic

Gorgeous! Worth it, watercolor mastery on display!