"Everything you can imagine is real." - Pablo PicassoNothing captures imagination, divides opinion, or inspires creativity like art. From the earliest cave drawings, to
Renaissance masters
Da Vinci and
Botticelli, right up to modern street artists
Banksy and
Blu, humankind have always been drawn to and inspired by art. Whether you're looking for inspiration, want to learn a new artistic skill, or want to learn about famous artists throughout history, QBD has the book for you in our fabulous Art range.
Are you interested in
art history? Want to learn about the great artists of the world? We have a huge range of books about
art history and master artists for you to browse. There are books on artists like
Vincent Van Gogh,
Leonardo Da Vinci, and
Claude Monet or general
art history books.
Perhaps
modern art is more your style? We have a range of street art titles, including books on
Banksy,
Australian street art, and
street art from around the world. There's also a great selection of books on
tattoo artistry, including the
Tattoo Sourcebook, an excellent source book for tattoo designs, and books by artist and L.A. Ink star
Kat Von D.
Maybe you're wanting to hone your own artistic skills? QBD has a fantastic range of titles that are great for
learning a new artistic skill.
Learn to draw with a book like
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing; get advice on mixing paints from the Colour Mixing Bible; or brush up on your manga drawing skills with Shojo Manga: Pop and Romance.
But art's not just about drawing or painting - there are many other ways to express your creativity. We have a broad range of titles on all different types of art and craft, including books on origami and paper craft, sewing and knitting, jewellery making, and digital photography. Or you could let yourself be swept up in the adult colouring book craze - we have an amazing array of adult colouring books just waiting for your individual artistry.
Whatever it is that inspires you, QBD is sure to have a book in our Art section to get your creative juices flowing – so pop in and have a browse today!