Mixed Media

Bring on the doodles! Zen doodle, that is! In Zen Doodle: Tons of Tangles, you'll find gorgeous images of the best doodle art from around the world. This collection of drawings and painted canvases from dozens of contributors features thousands of tangle...

Painting in mixed media combines all the excitement and potential of different materials and techniques, while giving the artist the opportunity to express themselves without any of the limitations of each separate medium. Whether you love the vibrancy...

Collage is one of the most popular and pervasive of all art-forms, yet this is the first historical survey book ever published on the subject. Featuring over 200 works, ranging from the 1500s to the present day, it offers an entirely new approach...

Austin Kleon is a cartoonist and poet from Austin, Texas, who takes a page from an existing newspaper and blacks out words until he finds a new hidden meaning in the text. Hilarious and profound, silly and contemplative, the poems in this collection will...

Learn to create gorgeous portraits in watercolor using easy techniques. Written and illustrated by Ana Santos, an artist and illustrator and a popular online instructor, Creative Portraits in Watercolor presents simple step-by-step demonstrations and...

Start with a heart shape . . . and end with a beautiful finished piece of art!You'll love Jane Davenport's fabulous, fun, and amazingly easy technique for drawing figures. For aspiring artists, drawing people can be intimidating-but it doesn't have to...

Inspired by artist Tamara Laporte's popular online art classes (willowing.org), Create Your Life Book presents 18 step-by-step mixed-media drawing and painting projects that encourage self-fulfillment through the creative process. Tamara's kind,...

Carla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques designed to help adult students recover a more child-like, playful approach to creating. Her innovative ideas are now collected and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578435244Author Marta DeckerFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Eleanor Martha DeckerPublisher Eleanor Martha DeckerWeight(grams) 349g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788857249025Author Shai BaitelFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint SkiraPublisher SkiraWeight(grams) 2060g

What does it mean to live in a material world, and how do materials of the past and present hold the keys to our future? This book tackles these questions by focusing on various issues that human beings face and by discussing potential materials-related...

Claudia Nice shows you how to turn ink and watercolors into the coarse-barked trunk of an oak, or the burnished smoothness of brass, or the verdant velvet of moss. Or any of many other things. She shows you how to use dots, fine lines, brushstrokes,...

British Conceptual artist John Stezaker is renowned for his innovative approach to found photographic imagery. This artist book focuses on his 'Crossing Over' series (2005-13), which reframes image fragments from postcards to stimulate new readings. ...

Breaking the Surface Pondering how to begin a new piece of art? Surface Treatment Workshop has the answer! The authors of Image Transfer Workshop are back to show you 45 stepped-out mixed-media techniques that will add depth and texture to your artwork...

Let the wisdom and enchantment of timeless fables and fiction help you achieve your creative goals! From celebrated mixed-media artist and author of Create Your Life Book Tamara Laporte, Ever After is a rich collection of step-by-step mixed-media art...

The visual journal is a simple hand-bound notebook in which to create, using mixed media techniques, works that serve as an expression of the soul and create a path to healing, internal freedom, and the sparking of passion."Visual Journey Journaling" is...

Through 140 drawings, thought experiments, recipes, activist instructions, gardening ideas, insurgences and personal revolutions, artists who spend their lives thinking outside the box guide you to a new worldview; where you and the planet are one...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736146910Author Jesse DraxlerFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint Sacred Bones BooksPublisher Sacred Bones Books

The ancient philosophy of wabi-sabi honors the imperfect, the transitory and the humble. Cold wax is a perfect vehicle for artists wishing to explore this aesthetic. In this guide, you'll learn how to use this incredibly malleable medium--in combination...

Would you love to take your art in a new direction? In Abstract Art Painting, you will enter a realm of tactile, intuitive excitement, combining pastel and acrylic to achieve results as unique as you are. You'll learn how to explore the use of color...

Collage by Women presents 50 international women artists working in the field of collage today through a rigorous selection of their works. Curated by the Spanish collage artist Rebeka Elizegi, the book gives space to voices from all backgrounds,...

This new survey covers the rich and varied history of participatory art, from early happenings and performances to current practices that demand audience interaction. As the internet mindset - browsing, sharing, collecting, producing - increasingly...

A paleoartist is an illustrator who specialises in the science and art of reconstructing ancient animals and their world. In Dinosaur Art, ten of the top contemporary paleoartists reveal a selection of their work and exclusively discuss their working...

Gather Your Art Journal Supplies:JournalPensPaintCourage! Discover the techniques and courage you need to journal bravely! With Dina's help, you'll begin by working through any fears you have of using your own handwriting. You'll get journaling prompts...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788195544677Author Shirish DeshpandeFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint UnknownPublisher Unknown

A lush sourcebook of nearly two thousand tattoo designs from artists around the world. From the editors of TattooFinder.com, it's a fantastic compendium for people who want to think before they ink! Whether you're tattoo-curious or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925968378Author Kale JamesFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Avenue House Press Pty LtdPublisher Avenue House Press Pty LtdWeight(grams)...

Built around the concepts of play and practice, Jo Toye embraces experimentation and innovation. Focusing on technique, line and "working small," she shares a host of unusual techniques and works with unusual materials. As many acrylic artists do,...

A refreshing source of ideas to help you explore all aspects of maps, this book encourages you to travel through the exciting world of cartography. It features 52 fun and creative map-related activities set into weekly artistic exercises. Travel through...

Absolutely the most thorough guide to pastel materials and techniques ever assembled in a single volume, this is the book for anyone working with pastels, from beginners to experienced artists looking to develop more professional skills.Defining the...

Reclaim your creativity with this one-of-a-kind workbook of fabulous females to personalize! It's perfect for coloring enthusiasts and mixed-media artists. This is not your typical coloring book. Created by celebrated artist Jane Davenport, and...

Splatter, stamp, scrape, repeat. A quick-start guide to beautifully layered and textured abstracts! While there are many approaches to painting abstract art, Jodi Ohl's philosophy is to simply start. In this book, the successful, self-taught artist helps...

Eric Carle's life and work are explored in this comprehensive and updated portrait that includes: A brand-new and refreshed cover More than sixty full-colour illustrations from his books Full-colour art pieces showcasing his art style beyond his...

Art Journal Color! Art Journal Composition! Art Journal Freedom! Color is all around us and we often find ourselves drawn to particular combinations or arrangements. But how can you effectively and artistically capture those eye-catching compositions in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692974735Author Wilder PoetryFormat HardbackPage Count 216Imprint Too Big WorldPublisher Too Big World

Practice Makes Perfect! Created by Abbey Sy, lettering expert and author of Hand Lettering A to Z, this must-have companion volume is a super-sized collection of drills, exemplars, and practice sheets for a variety of modern lettering styles,...

Perfect for beginners but with exciting new ideas for long-time mixed-media artists, this book allows you to explore a variety of materials and techniques to find what speaks to you, all while creating colorful and exciting abstract art. In this bright...

Stripped of their typical narrative and commercial contexts, the fragmented collages of this collection act as visually tantalizing ciphers, reflecting the desires and imaginings of the beholder.' - Jennie Waldow, Brooklyn Rail This beautifully...

This is where painting meets collage! You can create beautiful art with amazing depth and texture, using easy collage techniques and paper you paint yourself. Popular workshop instructor Elizabeth St. Hilaire makes it fun and simple no matter what your...

John Armitage and Joanne Roberts present a groundbreaking examination of the relations between historical and, crucially, contemporary ideas of luxury. This volume gives you a technocultural focus on aesthetic, design-led and media practice with key case...