Art

*** WINNER *** Won MOST INSPIRING CRAFTY READ in The Best of Craft Awards 2020! Marina Bakasova loves to paint, and with the help of this book, you will too! She has put together this varied collection of her favourite subjects and shows you how to...

A young woman drifts through a series of one night stands and truncated love affairs. Finding herself in a series of increasingly bizarre situations, she turns her curious and savage eye out on the foibles of the world around her. The men of this world...

Unleash your inner artist and learn to draw with 'queen of colouring' Johanna Basford.In this beautiful, accessible guide Johanna shares the fun, simple, no-skills-needed secrets to creating your own flora, fauna and fantasies inspired by her bestselling...

'How rare and nourishing this sort of roaming thought is and what a joy to read' MEGAN NOLAN, Sunday Times'An exhilarating, shape-shifting exploration of the perilous boundaries between art and life' JENNY OFFILLPablo Picasso beat his partners. Richard...

Artistic genius, political activist, painter and decorator, mythic legend or notorious graffiti artist? The work of Banksy is unmistakable, except maybe when it's squatting in the Tate or New York's Metropolitan Museum. Banksy is responsible for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645397604Author Ricca's GardenFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Ricca's GardenPublisher Ricca's GardenWeight(grams) 313gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels. This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant...

Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants is a must-have visual reference for student artists, botanical illustrators, urban sketchers, and anyone seeking to improve their realistic drawing skills. This comprehensive book features 600-plus step-by-step...

How to rest, reconnect and rejuvenate through practical lessons, creativity and conscious living. The Joy of Wintering celebrates the ways in which the joys of spring are made possible at any stage of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908707321Author Elizabeth JamesFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Kyle Craig PublishingPublisher Kyle Craig PublishingWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm)...

A comprehensive and practical guide to painting watercolour buildings with atmosphere, character and accuracy, from renowned artist Nicholas Poullis. 'Nicholas's paintings exude a wonderfully fresh and vibrant feel, with some innovative and daring...

A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney's insights into art, life, nature, creativity and much more. 'I've always been a looker ... that's what artists do' This anthology of quotations by David Hockney follows in the successful format of...

The ultimate introduction to global art, presenting 30,000 years of creativity in one lavishly illustrated book.Discover all you need to know about art history in this definite guide. Art: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 2,500...

Over a million copies sold worldwideThe indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead. This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to...

Learn how to use watercolor to soothe your soul with this beginner's guide to painting for relaxation. This fresh approach looks first at the process of painting as a means to de-stress and unwind. Many people love the idea of painting but hold...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798986725031Author Philipp RupprechtFormat HardbackPage Count 268Imprint Clemens & Blair, LLCPublisher Clemens & Blair, LLCWeight(grams) 1152gDimensions(mm)...

This small, portable book presents a unique perspective on the human body for artists to study and implement in their drawing work. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella simplifies the human body into basic, synthetic shapes and forms,...

The bestselling adult colouring book!Working with your hands is one of the best ways to soothe anxiety and eliminate stress. This stunning, pocket-sized colouring book offers a practical exercise in mindfulness that draws on your creativity and hones...

You've always admired beautiful calligraphy, but you probably figured it was way too hard to master, right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and you'll be up to speed in no time! Calligraphy...

WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER'A long overdue, revisionist history of art by the brilliant Katy Hessel . . . Never stuffy or supercilious, Hessel's book is a revelation and an important first step...

Watercolour painting is an absorbing, meditative art-from that many people would like to enjoy but don't attempt to because they believe they can't paint or simply don't know where to begin. An encouraging voice and a clear, easy-to-follow approach is...

An intimate reflection on Japanese art and architecture from one of the country's greatest novelists.This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists. Tanizaki's eye ranges over architecture, jade, food, toilets, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783869931333Author Future PressFormat HardbackPage Count 736Imprint Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbHPublisher Future Press Verlag und Marketing GmbH

Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this approachable step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host.Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent -- anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a...

Whether you need to draw a cat, a flying squirrel, or a sea horse, How to Draw Almost Every Animal is your ultimate go-to guide! Not sure how to start your drawing of a flamingo or slippery slug? Boggled by how to draw an antelope, an armadillo, or a...

In Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. In this book, Lauricella focuses exclusively on the hands and feet--arguably the most popular and, to some, the most difficult...

This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography.The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning...

Zentangle Basics introduces you to today's hottest trend in drawing meditation. Using only pencil, pen and paper, you'll learn how to draw 25 original tangles and discover inspiring ideas for incorporating these designs into your art. This expanded...

The intimate memoirs of one of the most acclaimed and controversial artists of her generation.Here I am, a fucked, crazy, anorexic-alcoholic-childless, beautiful woman. I never dreamt it would be like this.'Frequently affecting...intriguing, almost...

'Extraordinary. An intellectual feast as well as a visual one'Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber EyesThe world comes to us in colour. But colour lives as much in our imaginations as it does in our surroundings, as this scintillating book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506732961Author BioWareFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Dark Horse Comics,U.S.Publisher Dark Horse Comics,U.S.

The ultimate guide to journaling, packed with prompts and ideas to spark creativity. For many people who want to keep a journal, the fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is definitely something that can be resolved. In this...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER****SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD**Uncovering the mystery of her mother's disappearance as a child: Laura Cumming, prize-winning author and art critic, takes a closer look at her family story.'A modern...

Create beautiful botanical artworks, engage with the natural world around you, and take pleasure in the changing seasons with A Year of Watercolour. Award-winning and bestselling artist and tutor Harriet de Winton takes you through more than 30...

This important addition to our understanding of art history's masterworks puts some of the world's most famous paintings under a magnifying glass to uncover their most small and subtle elements and all they reveal about a bygone time, place, and culture...

Official art book revealing the process of making the Winter 2024 stop-motion animated film Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, featuring concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with Aardman's key creatives.In Wallace &...

Get inspired and get glazing! Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations provides a captivating collection of sure-fire glaze recipes and electrifying combinations for low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire potters. Hundreds of photos and technically-edited...

Capture the beautiful natural world with printmaking linocut blocks from Inky Dog Studio's Jane Spink. Learn to make your own linocut blocks of the world all around you. Jane Spink, founder of dynamic and successful Inky Dog Studio, shares her working...

'A sea breeze wafts up from every page. This book is a delight.' - Nigel Slater Both grounding and uplifting, From Coast & Cove, the new book from author and acclaimed illustrator Anna Koska, walks us through the four...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770466203Author Shigeru MizukiFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Drawn and QuarterlyPublisher Drawn and QuarterlyWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 216mm...