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Crocheted shawls inspired by classic poetry! Just as poetry laces together the simplest of words into dramatic lyrical pieces, Poetic Crochet uses basic stitches to create a romantic, breathtaking collection of shawls and wraps. When creating this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781785623028Author Marc RobertsFormat HardbackPage Count 148Imprint Gomer PressPublisher Gomer Press

Lois van Baarle is a freelance animator/illustrator from the Netherlands who graduated in 2009 from the Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht. Since then, her work has become very popular across the internet, with her Facebook followers closing in on one...

"Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter!Zentangle, a fun and relaxing art form that emerged in the last...

Winner of the 2019 CHOICE Award "The authoritative book on the origins, history, and influence of illustration. Bravo!" David Brinley, University of Delaware, USA History of Illustration covers image-making and print history from around the world,...

If you've ever wanted to take up the creative art of pyrography, here's the perfect place to start. Big Book of Pyrography Projects is packed with tips, tricks and inspiration. All you need is this big book and an inexpensive woodburning tool to start...

Therapeutic Arts in Pregnancy, Birth and New Parenthood explores the use of arts in relation to infertility, pregnancy, childbirth and new parenthood. It is the first book to bring all these subjects together into one accessible volume with an...

With its roots in Ancient Greece, encaustic is a wax-based painting medium, characterized by luminous colour and a lush service. This handbook reveals how to master this beautiful yet demanding medium. It discusses ways to achieve vibrant colour and...

This book guides artists through the discovery and development of the art that they alone were born to create. Through real-life examples and exercises, we tear down the cultural, educational, and psychological obstacles to finding authentic visual...

D'Errico's work exemplifies the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga, which has infiltrated pop culture. From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture and no...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781683059547Author Coloring TherapistFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Speedy Publishing LLCPublisher Speedy Publishing LLCWeight(grams)...

Following the success of previous titles in this popular series, Sketching from the Imagination: Worlds of Magic showcases the fantastical characters and worlds of 50 artists and illustrators. Chosen especially for this book these artists from around the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780156577168Author Max DoernerFormat PaperbackPage Count 435Imprint Harcourt Brace InternationalPublisher Harcourt Brace InternationalWeight(grams)...

Fluid, fast and expressive life drawing starts here. Step by step, you'll learn to render fleeting gestures from memory, capture expressions simply and quickly, give your drawing a life of its own with body language, and more. Along the way you'll...

Cold-weather accessories for year-round crocheting!As holidays and special events draw near, we pick up our crochet hooks and yarn and settle in to make projects to gift to friends and family. In Cold Weather Crochet, well-loved designer Marly Bird has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486798554Author Diego PereiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 320gDimensions(mm) 275mm...

A guide to the historical and technical side of salt glazing with work from leading international salt glazing artists. Salt-glazing has a long history, from its early use in German storage jars, then in Victorian industrial sewage pipes to its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780878468942Author Erica E HirshlerFormat HardbackPage Count 248Imprint Museum of Fine Arts,BostonPublisher Museum of Fine Arts,Boston

Just as an athletic coach expects to see significant physical growth from players in ten weeks, the reader of Artist Strength Training can expect impressive results in her creative stamina in just ten weeks as well. Ten chapters address such things as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626543218Author General Charles ReidFormat PaperbackPage Count 146Imprint Echo Point Books & MediaPublisher Echo Point Books & MediaWeight(grams)...

The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook takes a closer look at how to accurately portray the riches of the botanical world. It tackles and explains many of the difficulties that artists encounter so they can extend and expand their choice of subject matter...

A no-nonsense trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques by artist, Trudy Friend. This book includes an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist. The unique...

A no-nonsense trouble-shooting guide to improving watercolour and drawing techniques by artist, Trudy Friend. This book includes an introduction to essential techniques and materials that help to sharpen the skills of the aspiring artist. The unique...

Part of the best-selling Draw 50 series this step-by-step guide to sketching and rendering astronauts, planets, asteroids, comets, spaceships, space stations and other elements related to outer space exploration is for artists of all levels. In this new...

The image of a tortured genius working in near isolation has long dominated our conceptions of the artist's studio. Examples are abound: think Jackson Pollock dripping resin on a cicada carcass in his shed in the Hamptons. But times have changed; ever...

The 25 projects in this book present a modern, easy-to-follow approach to the ancient art of wood burning, also known as pyrography. By pressing a heated wood burning tool to wood, you can "write with fire" to engrave words, a picture or other design and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781600619700Author Lee HammondFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint North Light BooksPublisher F&W Publications Inc

28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of manga chibi figures. Chibis are a fun subject to explore, with large eyes, tiny bodies and very expressive emotions. This is a genre perfect for anyone seeking to learn a...

Floral sketches printed on watercolor paper invite artistic experimentation with only a brush and paint. Kristy Rice, a trailblazer of hand-painted stationery and inspiring art, presents 25 floral sketches on lovely watercolor paper, inviting artistic...

This book is not only for "painters" but for all types of creative individuals who want to experience and play with watercolor, whether their background is mixed-media, textile art, journaling, or paper craft. Unlike the typical watercolor text books,...

Illustrate your own storybooks with cute and playful characters, animals, and more, using the enjoyable techniques in Illustration School: Let's Draw a Story. Sachiko Umoto, one of Japan's most popular artists, teaches you how to create a fantasy world...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950253104Author Flora BowleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Hierophant PublishingPublisher Hierophant Publishing

50 of Donna's favorite projects in one gorgeous book! Donna Dewberry flowers are beautiful to behold, and they are beautifully simple to create. You can achieve the same loveliness using her easy-to-master One-Stroke painting techniques. Inside, you'll...

This yearlong workshop guides you through 52 weekly lessons that not only improve your technical skills but refine your personal style, preferences, and expression. The first half of the year focuses on learning and polishing the building blocks-such as...

A stunning and skill-building guide to take your watercolour painting techniques to the next level, This book has everything you need to become a master artist. Its practical advice will help you to take your first steps in the medium and then progress...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646042456Author Lise HerzogFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 218gDimensions(mm) 232mm * 186mm * 8mm

Create Beautiful Paintings With Dimension Forge a bold creative path by adding hand-sculpted elements to your two-dimensional work. Discover an entirely fresh and fun approach for creating fine art with paper clay, developed by artist and teacher Rogene...

Throughout marbling's long history, people have been captivated by both its apparent simplicity and its extraordinary complexity. Get to know and enjoy marbling's beauty in this guide from paper artist Freya Scott, whose enthusiasm for the craft is...

Your table is ready . . . Learn to draw over 100 adorable doodles of your favorite snacks, desserts, drinks, and more! Welcome to the Kawaii Doodle Cafe, where popular kawaii artist Faith Varvara shows you how to draw over 100 cute and tasty foods from...