Creativity

Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch pairs the irreverent reinvention of a classic American craft with the sassy feminism of Notorious RBG in a fresh, modern celebration of groundbreaking women.

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Drawing Figures! To draw an anatomical figure, you don't need a stack of weighty anatomy books. Just take it step by step!

Inspired by artist Tamara Laporte's popular online art classes (willowing.org), Create Your Life Book presents 18 step-by-step mixed-media drawing and painting projects that encourage self-fulfillment through the creative process. Tamara's kind, non-judgmental voice guides your way. What is holding you back? Where do you want to go? Let go of the past! Use these expressive exercises to help you recognize your personal challenges and other obstacles, then work through them. Let go of limiting beliefs, find courage, feel gratitude, heal pain, and develop self-love as you playfully create. Each themed chapter presents four to five two-part projects. First, you will explore a common issue that hampers creativity and/or positive self-worth. The second portion is a step-by-step mixed-media art project designed to help you work through that issue. Just a few of the explorations: Let go of what no longer serves you by taking stock of what's holding you back, then create a zentangle butterfly to symbolize you flying away from those limiting things. Embrace and love your inner quirky bird by taking an inventory of your quirky traits, then create a bird that celebrates them. Heal old wounds by writing a letter to yourself as a child, then create a house to keep your inner child safe. Adding rich variety to the messages and art inspiration, some of the project outlines have been contributed by Tamaras guest teachers: Roxanne Coble, Andrea Gomoll, Alena Hennessy, Mystele Kirkeeng, Ivy Newport, and Effy Wild, each of whom are noted mixed-media artists in their own right. The final chapter presents a simple binding method for creating a keepsake book of your Life Book projects. Steeped in inspirational images and uplifting affirmations, Create Your Life Book can help you achieve both personal and creative growth.

A how-to guide with mosaic techniques, 60 creative step-by-step projects, and a gallery of inspiration.

Nobody belongs anywhere, nobody exists on purpose, everybody's going to die... come do some coloring. Burrrp, we've got all your favorites: Krombopulos Michael, meeseeks, plumbuses and more. Prepare for intricate adult coloring patterns and high-concept sci-fi rigmarole in the best coloring book in dimension C-137!

Accessible and jargon-free guide to improving your drawing skills

Wright extremely popular for gifts

Watercolour painting is an absorbing, meditative art-from that many people would like to enjoy but don't attempt to because they believe they can't paint or simply don't know where to begin. An encouraging voice and a clear, easy-to-follow approach is often all that's needed to give people the confidence to get started and keep going.

Paint Yourself Calm is a captivating book written by the renowned author Jean Haines. Published in 2016 by Search Press Ltd, this book delves into a unique genre that blends art and mindfulness. The author invites readers to explore the tranquility and calmness that painting can bring to their lives. Jean Haines, with her distinctive and charming style, guides you through a journey of self-discovery and relaxation. Paint Yourself Calm is not just a book; it's an experience that opens up a world of calmness and serenity through the medium of paint. It's a must-read for anyone seeking a creative outlet to escape from the stresses of everyday life. Published by Search Press Ltd, this book is a testament to Jean Haines' ability to inspire and transform lives through art.

This guide helps artists learn to draw natural-looking figures. Hart portrays everyday, real-life gestures on human-looking foundation figures: standing, sitting, kneeling and reclining, with arms folded, ankles crossed, hands on hips and more, all shown from various angles.

An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented character artists.

Featuring 101 step-by-step certified Zentangle patterns, The Great Zentangle Book allows you to create beautiful and intricate artwork while relieving stress.

Includes eleven detailed projects, which form a capsule collection of clothing and accessories that might have been worn by an Edwardian governess, a woman travelling on an ocean liner, a campaigning suffragette, or a wife overseeing a busy household in a large country house.

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

Featuring dozens of new activities as well as some of the most popular prompts from the original, this title will have you travelling the city streets and country byways, filling the pages with man-made and natural objects, recording what you see, drawing, doodling - and destroying pages as you go.

A skilled tattoo artist presents more than 30 black-and-white versions of his original floral designs. Stylized images of roses, peonies, and other lush blossoms appear in large, full-page formats.

A visually inspiring guide to making gorgeous spoons, using a variety of readily available woods, minimal tools and entry-level woodworking skills.

Focuses on the subject of patination. This book features recipes that are illustrated so you can clearly see the effect you're going to get, and step-by-step sequences walk the beginner through the processes.

Firmly designed for those who have not picked up a paintbrush since schooldays, as well as more seasoned watercolour practitioners, Joyce Townsend and Tony Smibert have used their considerable expertise to develop a book with a breadth of content suitable for anyone who wants to become a painter in watercolour, be a more assured and better artist, or simply gain new understanding of the great British watercolourists.

Discover kusudama, a traditional Japanese paper sphere formed by modular origami construction techniques. Kusudama, meaning "medicine ball," originally served as holders for incense or potpourri. Today they're used as decorations or gifts. This guide presents instructions for over 40 elaborate modular origami figures that range in shape from stars and flowers to kusudamas. Beginning and experienced folders of all ages will appreciate these unusual and eye-catching models.Dover (2013) original publication.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com

Dive into the world of painting with 'Compendium of Acrylic Painting Techniques', a masterpiece penned by Gill Barron. This book, published in 2014 by Search Press Ltd, is a treasure trove for both novice and experienced painters. Barron, an acclaimed author in the genre of Art, brings forth an extensive guide to acrylic painting techniques. She beautifully unravels the mysteries of this versatile medium, making it accessible for everyone who wants to explore their artistic side. The book is a journey through various painting techniques, each explained with precision and clarity. It's not just a book; it's an invitation to unleash your creativity, to learn, and to grow. Grab your copy today, and let Gill Barron guide you through the mesmerizing world of acrylic painting.

'What fascinates me most, much much more than anything else in painting, is the portrait, the modern portrait.' Vincent van Gogh

Features 500 designs ranging from traditional patterns to original motifs. This title provides crocheters of various levels with essential information, presenting diagrams showing each stitch and its placement and easy to follow instructions.

An inspiring, in-depth introduction to the concept of realistic abstract painting, using a variety of water-based media.

Shows readers how to draw some of the exciting and dynamic superheroes of all time. This title features superheroes such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, and the Avengers all share a common trait.

A beautiful collection of summer projects using the latest Tilda fabrics and embellishments.

This stylish slipcase features 30 delightful projects in 4 hardback books.

A must-have for anyone who is enthusiastic about making their own jewellery, this book contains all you need to know about using wire to create unusual and striking designs.