Kreativitet

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 with oil paint and other mediums--to add layers of texture, atmosphere and depth.

30+ step-by-step demonstrations illustrate how to construct an entire fantasy world map from start to finish--both digitally and by hand!

Landscape painting is one of the most popular subjects for painters working in the medium of oils. In The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, author and noted instructor/painter Suzanne Brooker presents the fundamentals necessary for mastering landscape oil painting, breaking landscapes down into component parts: sky, terrain, trees, and water.

Classic Human Anatomy in Motion offers artists everything they need to realistically draw the human figure as it is affected by movement. Written in a friendly style, the book is illustrated with hundreds of life drawing studies, along with charts and diagrams showing the various anatomical and structural components.

There is a lot to learn about weaving! In this beautiful book by Pattie Graver, former Managing Editor of Handwoven magazine, you'll be explore a variety of weave structures and concepts in depth and detail including twill, color-and-weave, overshot, summer and winter, lace, and doubleweave.

Kirsten Glasbrook demonstrates the ancient art of tapestry weaving using wool yarn, fine linen and cotton on simple rectangular frames with notches, or purpose-built looms for larger tapestries.

Step-by-step projects and expert advice from today's top power carvers will take your carving to the next level with the speed and control of power tools. "

For the first time in English, a complete book about Norwegian pick-up bandweavingâfrom its fascinating history to beautiful bands you can make yourself, with more than 100 pattern charts from bands in museum collections. Part 1 tells the story of how these bands were used in the rural communities of 18th and 19th century Norway, as stocking bands, swaddling bands, sending bands, and more. Part 2 looks closely at twenty bands brought to America by Norwegian immigrants, and what they tell us about traditional patterns, colors, and materials. Part 3 has clear and concise instructions for weaving pick-up on simple, traditional band heddles, and these instructions can also be adapted to other kinds of looms. Meticulously researched, easy-to-read, and profusely illustrated, this book is destined to become a classic in the field. It will interest not only weavers but anyone who appreciates textile arts, folk costumes, and Norwegian culture.

Creative Lettering and Beyond guides artists and lettering enthusiasts in the art of hand lettering and typography through engaging, easy-to-follow step-by-step projects, prompts, and exercises.

A modern approach to quilting that's fresh, fun, and simpler than it sounds.

Experience life as only an artist can! Join the rapidly growing, international movement of artists united by a passion for drawing on location in the cities, towns and villages where they live and travel.

A revised edition of the classic pocket guide to hallmarks.

Carefully restored from an original manuscript by a team of experts (including a comic book and illustration legend), this facsimile edition completes the Loomis legacy.

From skating angels and adorable polar bears to chalet girls with cosy knitted jumpers, these new Tilda designs celebrate the winter season in style. Create mini patchwork balls and tablemats, or make a quilt with beautiful Tilda fabrics. Hanging santas, paper angels and Christmas stockings are perfect festive decorations for your home.

Over one hundred step-by-step photographs show how to create exquisite, delicately embroidered silk ribbon flowers, using a surprisingly small number of stitches.

Defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "a genre of science fiction that typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology", Steampunk has taken the world by storm, rapidly moving from literature into movies, games and fashion. This is a guide for those looking for projects to create, from robot arms to jewellery and goggles.

An introduction to design that opens the world of style to budding fashionistas. It gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses. It also explains the tricks of the trade: how to "dress" your figure; render colour, texture and print; and create accessories, hairstyles and makeup looks.

Shows you how to carve a sea-worthy old sailor and his crew. In this book, more than 100 step-by-step photos guide you in carving, painting and staining the salty Old Sea Captain and his first and second mates. It also includes patterns for making buoys, lobster traps and wooden crates to set an entire sea-faring scene.

Includes stories from zombie apocalypses to love stories that are centered on brooding, blood-sucking vampires, the occult and all things goth are immensely popular in today's media. This title helps you find all they need to know about turning a cute child into an undead one.

The best paper flower artist working today, Livia Cetti, presents a comprehensive how-to manual for creating jaw-droppingly beautiful and unbelievably realistic blooms.

Jean Haines' distinctive, expressive style is influenced by the places she's lived in and the people she's met during her life, and in this beautiful, inspiring book she takes you on an exciting journey through her world of watercolour painting.

Written for the dedicated knitter, this volume offers fine detail of how knitting works, questioning and examining how stitches can influence and shape the fabric by pulling in, pulling up, and making it stretchy or firm, thick or thin.

Beautifully illustrated and fantastically detailed, Dracopedia: The Bestiary is a modern, but no less unsettling reimagining of the ancient version. It is an A-to-Z artist's guide to animals of the legendary world. Some, like the griffin and yeti, may be familiar to you. Others may seem new and strange.

Get out your favorite drawing tool, and remember, there are not just 20 Ways to Draw a Tree!

A guide to learning to sew clothes with style, from the largest online community of sewing enthusiasts. It features 5 fully customisable sewing patterns, photography and contributions from more than 78 designers from 22 countries. It teaches readers what they need to know to design and sew an entire wardrobe of fashion-forward looks.

Novelty knitter and crocheters will love this collection of mini Christmas projects to crochet ready for the festive season.

Dave White introduces the simple but effective techniques that he uses to paint stunning, dramatic seascapes with beautiful and realistic skies.