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Anyone can create a masterpiece with just a pencil and paper!This easy to follow guide helps aspiring caricature artists learn how to draw planes in just a few swoops of their pencil. It includes focus on specialist concepts, such as light, tone and composition, and covers all the cartoon basics, including likeness, exaggeration and style. All you need is a pen, pencil and a piece of paper to start bringing your planes to life!The How to Draw series takes a highly visual and practical approach to drawing, featuring step-by-step instructions for each art project. From basic shapes to finished art, this book uses two different coloured lines throughout to highlight clearly each process and which steps to follow. The series covers a comprehensive range of core techniques - with sections on materials, composition and perspective.

Make a big impact with tiny drawings! A unique, super-accessible, and highly addictive art activity book for would-be artists of all ages and abilities.

Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of color! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. >Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat. Here's what you'll find inside: An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic10 unique sewing projects designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fogFull-size pull-out patterns to make creating the garments easyInspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each projectA handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash courseDesigner spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice CarolineMenopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness! A word from Jenni and Kay: We're so glad you've discovered our book! Its mission is to bring colour and creativity into the lives of women experiencing peri-menopause and menopause; to build their skills and confidence in sewing, and to make projects that have the ability to positively impact their mood and daily lives.Each project in this book provides a hand-made solution to the challenges faced during this massive hormonal shift, and is designed to be both functional and fun.Together, we hope to make a foggy time feel clearer, and counter any feelings of loneliness and isolation by building a strong, creative community of 'Menopausal Makers' around the world. #menopausemakes #creativemenopause Short description/annotation

"In this handbook, learn everything you need to know to punch needle rug hook, from beginner techniques to expert tips. Explore fifteen cozy, folk-inspired masterpieces with designs that feature a tapestry of floral, animal, and patterned motifs. You'll learn the elements of design and inspiration for crafting unique punch needle creations"--

Relax and unwind as you experience the joy of watercolor painting with this deluxe box kit that includes everything you need to get started--even the paint! Inside are 12 illustrated coastal designs printed on thick watercolor notecards, 12 envelopes, a 9-color paint palette, a swatch card, a paintbrush, and simple instructions.

A breathtaking collection of best-loved colouring designs from across the works of superstar illustrator, Kerby Rosanes. Plus additional new, specially created commemorative material.

With 20 stunning projects, find inspiration and creative air-dry clay crafting ideas to make for yourself, your home, or family and friends.

The Great Pottery Throw Down is the official tie-in to the popular reality HBO TV series. This is the first TV tie-in for this flagship series and will accompany budding potters on their creative journey as they take their first steps in this ancient craft. Bringing the magic of the Throw Down to your home as this book guides you through the basics of throwing and handbuilding techniques, helping you get to grips with working with clay with confidence.   Once you have mastered the skills of this seductive craft put them to the test through the 18 projects in this book that cover a mix of beginner to immediate designs inspired by the show’s challenges from over the years.   This is a practical book appealing to fans of the show and those who are keen to learn more about the craft of pottery.

Hand Dyed Designs is your ultimate guide to the art of natural dyeing, offering a sustainable approach to creating stunning, one-of-a-kind textiles, including 18 projects. Author and maker Katie Ellen Wilkins of Studio Tinta has ideas for curious beginners through to seasoned dyers. The first part of the book focuses on the essential information you'll need to know before you begin the dyeing itself. This includes how to choose the best fabrics, an explanation of the different mordants, necessary equipment and how to store dyes. The second part highlights Katie's favorite dye plants, from marigold and madder to avocado pits, and has instructions for common dyeing techniques like bundle dyeing and immersion dyeing. In the final part of the book, Katie shows you how to create 18 beautiful fashion and homeware pieces with your dyed fabrics, from an indigo linen robe to madder and marigold dyed socks to a pomegranate and geranium silk eye mask. Packed with stunning imagery of the dyeing process, textiles and project ideas, Hand Dyed Designs will inspire you to walk outside and make art with nature.

Crocheting the National Parks infuses the inspiration found in America’s iconic parks into 20 must-make crochet patterns, plus essential how-to tips for all skill levels.

With Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet as their guide, fans of the star can create 20+ Harry-themed crochet projects to wear and display.

This practical guide explains and demonstrates how to create beautiful furniture with botanical themes and paint effects. Packed with examples and advice, it takes you through the full process from first preparing the item to achieving a professional finish. It emphasises the importance of observation to successful design, and the key essentials of scale, proportion and balance. With over 300 photos, this book is for everyone keen on upcycling and transforming a plain piece of furniture into a prized feature.

The Pocket Universal Principles of Color is a concise visual presentation of 100 fundamental elements of color.

Curious about gouache but unsure where to start? Learn all the essentials of this versatile medium with this fresh and inspiring guide.Gouache is a water-based paint that dries to a matte, opaque finish. Long used by illustrators, gouache is gaining popularity with artists of all styles and interests. Whether you’re a budding artist eager to explore painting or a more experienced artist looking to add gouache to your painting toolkit, Gouache for Beginners by Kate Jarvik Birch is your gateway to a world of vibrant creativity. This book is tailored for anyone intrigued by the rich, opaque qualities of gouache paint, offering step-by-step projects that are accessible and enjoyable. From everyday subjects like colorful food and household objects to expansive landscapes and delicate flowers, Kate guides you through each painting with clear instructions and encouraging tips. An overview of gouache covers everything you need to begin, including choosing the right tools and supplies, mixing colors, and basic gouache techniques.Gouache for Beginners emphasizes realistic artistry with a fresh, contemporary style that focuses on the beauty of ordinary scenes and natural landscapes. The easy-to-follow projects explore a wide variety of subjects and demonstrate a range of skills, including:Painting landscapesDepicting transparencyCapturing subtle color variationsPainting reflectionsRendering fine lines and detailsBy delving into the unique qualities of gouache, you’ll discover a medium that allows for bold expressions and nuanced details that unlock your artistic potential. Whether you aspire to create realistic artwork or simply want to add a splash of color to your surroundings, this book equips you with the skills and confidence to get started!

In Music inspires Ikebana more than 150 international Ikebana artists draw inspiration from five very different pieces of classical music to showcase the symbiotic relationship between both arts.

From bold and dramatic displays to delicate and intricate designs, the International Floral Art 2024-2025 is a floral wonderland where creativity knows no bounds.

Celebrate the anniversary of America’s independence with color, creativity, and the 1776 Coloring Book. From eagles and flags to historical figures and sites, the 1776 Coloring Book is full of detailed patriotic illustrations for you to color. Add red, white, and blue or any colors you wish to these iconic pages.Features:Over 100 patriotic coloring pagesStunning foil-embossed coverIntricate meditative patterns on the back of each pageIllustrations of prominent American figures and historic symbolsWith this historic coloring book, embrace the spirit of America and the spirit of creativity as you discover one of the most pivotal years of American history.Chartwell Coloring Books is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you’ll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you.

A one-of-a-kind coloring experience from acclaimed pop-artist, Dean Russo. In his first-ever coloring book, Russo creates distinctive black-and-white line art coloring pages versions of 32 of his popular animal paintings including exotic and wildlife animals, dogs, and cats. This unique book also includes 7 stunning Dean Russo animal prints. Each is printed on perforated high-quality paper, ready for framing and display. Get a glimpse into Russo's Brooklyn art studio and learn more about his fascinating career and find your creative inspiration in the photo gallery Dean's original paintings featured in the book.

Artist Nanna Rosengren creates a relaxing coloring escape in her newest adult coloring book, Forest Mandalas Coloring Book. Renowned for her intricate and exacting art, the book features 32 woodland animals and floral themed designs. Each coloring page is printed on one side with an inspirational quote on the back and includes coloring technique tips, and full-color gallery of each design. Printed on high-quality perforated paper for easy removal and display.