Creativity

Discover a fresh, new take on the traditional craft of macrame, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies, is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macrame projects are the best way to bring the current trend for hippy luxe, boho interiors into your home.

This captivating colouring book will take you on a journey through the fascinating natural world, celebrating the rhythms of our wild planet with stunning circular artworks.

26 fabulously cute tiny amigurumi animals to crochet and hang on keyrings, bags and phones.

Authors Shannon and Jason Mullett-Bowlsby from Shibaguyz teach 30+ sashiko and boro designs in the traditional Japanese style. This guide includes 9 contemporary projects like a pillow, wallhanging, tote, and kimono jacket.

A colouring book with a unique - and highly popular - theme

Pop Manga Cute and Creepy Coloring Book gives readers a chance to collaborate with a notable artist and create unique collectible pieces they'll want to share with friends.

The ultimate how-to guide to the essential botanical art techniques from the people who know it best, the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Detailed step-by-step instructions for making fairies and angels for every occasion.

Stylish Scandinavian dressmaking projects for contemporary makers

A practical guide to learn painting individual people and crowds, with simple exercises and step-by-step demonstrations.

Crochet Cafe is a captivating book authored by the talented Lauren Espy. Published by Random House USA Inc in 2020, this book takes you on an intriguing journey into the world of crochet. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the art of crochet, regardless of skill level. The book is a testament to Espy's mastery of the genre, as she effortlessly combines her love for crochet with her storytelling prowess. The publication year of 2020 is a testament to its relevance in contemporary times. Wrapped up in the prestigious banner of Random House USA Inc, Crochet Cafe is a gem that deserves a spot on your bookshelf.

Draw 28 amazingly cute kawaii-style characters in just 8 easy stages.

A one-of-a-kind journey into the mind of beloved floral designer Amy Merrick, celebrating the beauty and possibilities of nature and how to use it to create elegant, ephemeral arrangements.

In Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary, designer Dora Ohrenstein does what no crochet author has done before: She offers detailed instructions for how to create 125 stitch patterns, plus she explains how to increase and decrease each stitch pattern in three different ways—without shaping, with shaping at the edges, and with internal shaping. This hefty collection, ranging from lace and filigree to shells and textured stitches, is loaded with beautifully photographed swatches of each pattern, plus charted and text instructions. A focus on the ins and outs of shaping makes working stitch patterns far more accessible and allows the creative crocheter to make many items without a pattern. Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary will become an invaluable go-to resource that's sure to inspire legions of crocheters to use stitch patterns in new and exciting ways.

Impressive Sashiko stitching (meaning 'little stabs') is put at a crafter's disposal after these demonstrative projects from silk artist Jill Clay.

DIY Watercolor Flowers is a captivating book by Marie Boudon, published in 2019 by David & Charles. This book falls under the genre of Art and Craft, specifically focusing on watercolor painting. The book guides the reader through the beautiful world of watercolor flowers, teaching them how to create their own masterpieces. The author, Marie Boudon, beautifully explains the techniques and nuances of watercolor painting, making it simple and accessible for everyone, regardless of their painting experience. The publication year, 2019, marks the year when this treasure trove of artistic knowledge was shared with the world. The publisher, David & Charles, is known for their high-quality art books, and this one is no exception. DIY Watercolor Flowers is a must-have for every art enthusiast's library.

Drawing the Head for Artists is the definitive modern guide to drawing the human head and portrait, featuring the classic mediums and methods of the Old Masters. Written by celebrated portrait artist and veteran studio instructor Oliver Sin, this richly informative and beautifully illustrated volume leads readers step-by-step through his method, from establishing a point of view to applying the timeless principles for creating an accurate and expressive likeness. Among the topics covered: Essential Materials & Techniques:Learn about necessary supplies and basic drawing techniques, including hatching, various stroke styles, and blending.Applying the Essentials:Explore how the concepts of sight-sizing, value, negative space/shapes, and plane changes factor into a portrait's underlying structure.Techniques for Creating Depth & Dimension:Investigate how contrasting shapes, overlapping forms, and linear and atmospheric perspective are used to enhance depth.Creating the Illusion of Three Dimensions:Examine how edgescontours as well as changes in valueare used to convey three-dimensional form. Brimming with striking images that document all the phases and details of the author's process, Drawing the Head for Artistsinspires and informs all artists, from aspiring to accomplished, on how to successfully portray the physical subtleties and emotional eloquence of the human face. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.

With over 60 landscapes in the collection, readers can choose from garden scenes and alpine meadows to the Grand Canyon, Stonehenge, Mount Everest and other magnificent sites.

Art of Stone Painting is a captivating book penned by the talented F. Bac. Published in 2017 by Dover Publications Inc., this book explores the unique genre of art and craft. The Art of Stone Painting transports readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and stones transform into vibrant pieces of art. F. Bac, with his adept writing style, guides you through the process of turning simple stones into masterpieces. Whether you are an art enthusiast or just starting your journey, this book serves as a perfect guide to understand the nuances of stone painting. Don’t miss this artistic journey published by the esteemed Dover Publications Inc.

A practical guidebook for beginner potters, teaching all the skills you need to start creating beautiful ceramics.

Millie's new book whisks you away to the swaying grasslands of the savannahs, not only in Africa, but also Asia and Australia. A feast of beautiful illustration, invitingly laid out for the reader to colour in or add their own drawing.

'Exquisitely presented and beautifully painted, if you ever wanted something to encourage you to start botanical painting, this would be it.' Artbookreview.netIn this beautiful book, Billy Showell provides a fascinating and invaluable insight into the materials, methods and techniques she uses to produce stunning botanical paintings in watercolour.

Includes crochet's most popular stitch styles: nubbly textured stitches, delicate lacy ones, technically challenging Tunisian, colourful, graphic and endlessly adaptable chevrons and ripples, and finishing techniques.

This book packs in the combined wisdom of two writer-educators who are consummate problem solvers when it comes to jewellery making.

J.M.W. Turner is one of the most influential and important British artists of all time. His watercolours, with their extraordinary effects of shifting light and dramatic cloudscapes, are especially highly regarded. This book reveals the secrets of his technique for the first time, allowing watercolourists to try them out for themselves.

Jane Rainbow shows how to create a selection of beautiful designs, using ten basic stitches. Clear step-by-step photographs illustrate how to develop embroidery skills, and how to create wonderful floral pictures which are worked in wool and soft colours.

This book is your ultimate resource for pattern making. Use it as your tool for understanding all aspects of pattern-design, and developing designs with any fastening. Become the ultimate designer and pattern-cutter!

Welcome to the new era of crochet. Making garments from the top down is a favourite knitting technique that allows knitters to test and adjust the fit as they go. Now, thanks to designer Dora Ohrenstein, crocheters will benefit for the first time from a pattern book featuring the same beloved approach.

The connection between wellbeing and textile creation is explored by Slow Stitch author Claire Wellesley-Smith, featuring international textile artists including Alice Kettle. Link your emotional health with your textile practice and make connections with others through traditional and non-traditional stitch methods and use of resonant materials.

"Arounna Khounnoraj presents fresh, beautiful entry points into contemporary patchwork with several techniques in fabric design such as dyeing, printmaking with household objects and elements from nature, and painting. Once quilters are ready, they can create stunning patchwork projects, from small quilts to bags and pouches with a one-of-a-kind look--