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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.

Master the art of watercolour painting with this comprehensive and compact take-anywhere guidebook. Marilyn Scott presents over 100 step-by-step sequences to demonstrate how to paint a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to buildings, people, and still life.

'...if you're interested in anatomy for artistic purposes, I doubt you'll ever find a better, and certainly not a more complete, guide.' Artbookreview.netThis, the long-awaited English translation of Gottfried Bammes' acclaimed work Die Gestalt des Menschen, provides the definitive, comprehensive guide to human anatomy for artists.

The three sisters from Sew Kind of Wonderful bring you 12 new curved quilts using their Quick Curve Ruler (c) (sold separately) to create gorgeous, contemporary quilts. With a one-sized, one-curved block from simple pieced shapes, you'll quickly see all the design possibilities!

Portraits of young women reflect the style that made artist Harrison Fisher popular at the turn of the 20th century. More than 30 ready-to-color illustrations depict ladies at play and in repose.

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.

A vibrant introduction to producing colourful pictures in felt.

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.

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.

Offers folding instructions for the construction of over 40 modular origami creations. This title describes how to fold the 'modules' and how to use them as building blocks to construct larger polyhedral models. It is aimed at intermediate folders, but the origami basics included at the start of the book make it accessible to beginners.

Lets you find out how to create liquid and translucent effects, glazes, moulding and veining. This book features projects that include: pastry cases, chocolate recipes, toffee apples, fruit tarts, strawberries, melons, cabbage and mushrooms.

Unsurpassed as a manual for students, this Atlas includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. Other unique features are sections on the types of human physique, anatomy from birth to old age, an orientation on racial anatomy, and an analysis of facial expressions.

The Artist's Handbook has become an indispensable reference work for thousands of practising artists all over the world. This fifth edition has been prepared by Steven Sheehan, Director of the Ralph Mayer Center, Yale University School of Art. It has been systematically revised and expanded to take account of the latest research.

The techniques of metal colouring, bronzing and patination are assuming a new importance in contemporary fine metalwork and design. Richard Hughes and Michael Rowe have assembled and tested the recipes included in this book, which is the most comprehensive work on the subject currently available, an essential reference and sourcebook for practitioners and all those involvoved in sculpture, architecture, designs and the decorative arts. It brings together hundreds of recipes and treatments previously scattered in a variety of old books and technical papers, and provides the artist-craftsman with a very wide range of coloured finishes.

This text offers artists a complete guide to figure drawing.