Creativity

Create beautiful botanical paintings in a fresh, modern style.

A selection of the most striking images taken from the bestselling "Morphia" series have been gathered together to celebrate the talent of Kerby Rosanes.

Discover the beautiful Japanese pattern darning technique kogin and how it can be used to create stunning stitched and quilted projects. Briscoe has compiled a collection of over 60 pattern charts and 12 accompanying projects to create The Ultimate Kogin Collection.

This centuries-old Korean craft explored for modern textile artists, looking for ideas and techniques.

This book is packed with practical advice to help you capture the movement and feeling of weight of the animal in front of you, whether you are out in the field, or at a zoo, aquarium, or wildlife park.

"The influential artist Hedi Kyle and renowned architecture graduate Ulla Warchol shows you how to create their unique designs using folding techniques. From creating flag books and fishbones, to blizzards and nesting boxes, you'll gain an invaluable insight into the work of two skilled artists with this fun read! With the help of their thorough instructions and simple illustrations, you'll be on your way to becoming a pro paper crafter in no time at all" – Sew magazine"A wonderful insight into the work of a truly skilled artist" – PaperCrafterThe renowned and influential book artist Hedi Kyle shows you step–by–step how to create her unique designs using folding techniques in The Art of the Fold. Bookbinding and paper craft projects include flag books, blizzard books, the fishbone fold, and nesting boxes.Written by the doyenne of artists' books, Hedi Kyle, The Art of the Fold is a wonderful insight into the work of a truly skilled artist. Hedi will show you how to bind a book and fold paper to create over 35 of her cut–fold book designs. The book is beautifully illustrated with Hedi's finished works of art.An excerpt from the book:'I can still remember the thrill I experienced when my first folded book structure emerged from my fingers – how eager I was to explore its possibilities and to share it with whoever was interested. The Flag Book, as I now call it, is a simple accordion and has interlocking pages oriented in opposite directions. Little did I know that this simple structure would have legs and be the catalyst for the next forty–plus years of thinking about and making books.The common perception of the book today is fairly straightforward: a series of pages organized around a spine and protected on either side by two covers. This format allows for easy access, storage and retrieval of information. Yet what happens when the book is stripped away of centuries of preconceptions and is allowed to reveal something else: playfulness, utility, invention? Expanding the notion of the book is what the structures in the following chapters of The Art of the Fold attempt to do. Exploring its tactile, sculptural form, primarily through folding methods, the book as a structural object is celebrated while content is considered in a new and unconventional way.My range in this medium has always been broad. In part this is due to my introduction to the world of bookbinding and some chance encounters. In the 1970s in New York City, the art and craft of hand bookbinding and papermaking were experiencing an unprecedented revival. I was fortunate to arrive in the city at just this moment. With an art–school background and an impulse to make things, I was naturally drawn to pursue this new opportunity. The Center for Book Arts, the famous forerunner of so many centers yet to come, was located in a small storefront just down the street from where I lived on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Under the direction of founder Richard Minsky, it had a radical mission: to push concept, materials, printing and making of artist books in a new direction. When Richard dared me to teach at the Center one evening a week, I was hooked.My career as a book conservator and a book artist has now spanned over 45 years. As head conservator at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, I've had the opportunity to handle some of the rarest volumes and manuscripts in the world. I have also dealt with decrepit books, torn maps and countless curiosities discovered in stacks and archives. All were endless sources for ideas and provided a springboard for a departure from tradition. Leading book–arts workshops around the world and a 25 year tenure teaching in the graduate program for Book Arts and Printmaking at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia have shown me, in retrospect, that the more I taught, the more it propelled me to experiment and develop my ideas. The many students I have had over the years were always my biggest inspiration, and they continue to be so.' – Hedi Kyle, Pine Hill, NY Sept 2017

A wonderful collection of 10 beautiful birds to crochet, all with stunning project photographs and detailed charts.

Rock art is showing up everywhere-on Etsy, at craft shows, online and on hidden "kindness rocks" around your neighbourhood. And the good news is you can do it yourself! Just look in your own back garden, a nearby beach or the local gardening centre to find the perfect rock.

This volume combines curated content from each previous `Manga Mania' book (`Girl Power!', `Romance' and `Shonen') into one giant volume.

Originally released in 1993, Beth Brown-Reinsel's bestseller, Knitting Ganseys, is a classic in the hearts of traditional and modern knitters alike, bringing this historic tradition to your needles for 25 years!

Tone Finnanger returns with a stunning new collection featuring the Tilda BirdPond fabric range. Featuring 20 projects, you can choose from quilts, softies, accessories, bags and purses. This heartwarming collection will bring warmth and magic to your sewing, with beautiful lifestyle photography and step-by-step instructions to ensure success.

Let your creativity run wild and breathe new life into your collages.

Colour and reveal your musical heroes in these 20 mind-bending puzzles.

"Perspective is a discipline often set aside when it comes to general art study, though it is essential to master in order to produce any piece of art that is and feels realistic. Framed Perspective 1 equips artists with the technical knowledge needed to produce successful visual storytelling-related drawings: from understanding the basics of the space around us and how we perceive it, all the way to more sophisticated endeavors, like creating entire locations that will become the believable set ups our characters and stories will happen within. As intimidating as perspective may seem, best-selling author and artist Marcos Mateu-Mestre delivers each lesson in an accessible and informative way that takes the mystery out of achieving successful scenes. The book includes extensive step-by-step practical explanations of how to build objects and environments of all sorts, taking that first sketch to a fully rendered artwork with many of his finished illustrations as examples. Sure to be the most popular book in your art library, it will train you to see the world in a way that allows you to enjoy every curve and slope you see in it and, more importantly, translate that vision into art with accuracy and a great sense and understanding of depth and proportion. Your perspective will never be the same!" --Publisher.

Hello bug lovers and crochet adventurers! Grab your research equipment (magnifying glass, flask of tea, crochet hook, scissors and yarn) and follow us into a world full of magic and science, a microcosm of tiny creatures and big dreams!

The new edition of the essential guide to loom-knitting for beginners, including techniques, information on equipment and more than 35 projects to try out your new skills.

50 inspirational and calming designs to paint on stones

Welcome to the elegant world of Luna Lapin, a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste. You can sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including 20 garments and accessories. These adorable sewing patterns will appeal to the child in all of us and make beautiful heirloom gifts to treasure.

50 of the world's most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home.

Increase, Decrease is a comprehensive guide to 99 different methods for increasing and decreasing knitting stitches.

The phenomenal bestseller - 175,000 copies sold - Everything you wanted to know about chopping, stacking and drying wood.

Ranging from simple to complex, 27 enchanting models include a wizard, ogre, unicorn, phoenix, 10 types of dragons, and more. Each figure includes illustrated instructions and a chapter in an ongoing adventure story.

My Rag Doll, written by the talented Corinne Crasbercu, is a charming treasure that has been captivating readers since its publication in 2014. This book, published by David & Charles, is a delightful journey into the world of handmade crafts. The genre of this book leans towards art and crafts, making it a must-have for those who appreciate the joy of creating something beautiful from scratch. Corinne Crasbercu, with her adept storytelling, takes you through the process of creating your rag doll, making it an enjoyable and rewarding experience. This book is not just a guide; it's a testament to the beauty of creativity and the joy it brings. So, if you're looking for a book that can guide you into the world of craft-making or simply ignite a spark of creativity in you, My Rag Doll is the perfect pick for you.

Divided into seven sections: Line, Tone, Color, Telling the Story, Creating Ideas, Fields of Illustration, and Experimenting and Studies, this book is filled with instructions, tips, insider experiences, and incredible illustrations.

Title: Compendium of Mosaic Techniques, Author: Bonnie Fitzgerald, Publication Year: 2012-08-02, Publisher: Search Press Ltd, Language: eng

Make a beautiful, modern quilt of your own design with the 100 original quilt blocks or try one of the 5 city-themed sampler quilts designed by Tula.