The Davis Studio Series

This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. This comprehensive resource details a range of handbuilding and wheel-throwing techniques, and is a wonderful source for exploring ancient traditions and historic innovations in the world of ceramic art.

Emphasizing fundamental design thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills, the second edition of Communicating through Graphic Design introduces the fastest-growing art career to high school students. Students discover the importance of idea generation and decision making as they explore studio opportunities developed to mirror that of real-world design challenges.

Focus on Photography engages and inspires teachers and their students with both traditional and digital photography and step-by-step explanations of darkroom-based and computer-based processes.

With an emphasis on both technique and creativity, Discovering Drawing highlights the importance of discipline and self-expression in the essential skill of drawing. Students explore both realistic and expressive drawing techniques through stimulating hands-on studio opportunities.

Experience Painting offers a wide-ranging view of painting’s diverse media, tools, and processes, including encaustics, street art, and nontraditional approaches that will inspire teachers and students alike.

This complete program explores traditional sculpting methods as well as the latest tools and techniques. It covers a wide range of media. Studios are designed to enhance student learning and nurture self-discovery.

The complete program explores the four different processes of printmaking: relief, intaglio, planography, and serigraphy. Each chapter relates the rich history of printmaking processes to studios designed to benefit the beginning student as well as challenge the advanced student.