Creativity

Textile artist Alice Fox shows how to work with found, foraged, gathered and grown materials to create fabulous textile pieces that are inspired by, and made from, nature. She encourages crafters to be open minded and experimental, using local (and sometimes) unconventional materials, working with the seasons and learning what materials are available at different times of year to ground artists in natural cycles and integrate creative activity with a strong sense of place and character.

The world's best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.

New Surrealism: The Uncanny in Contemporary Painting by Robert Zeller offers a sweeping exposition of both historical Surrealism and its legacy in the world of contemporary art. It demonstrates the many ways in which the most significant art movement of the last century continues to be relevant today, featuring an international selection of contemporary artists whose compositions and studio practice reveal its influence. There are many modalities of historical Surrealism that still maintain contemporary currency: presenting the familiar as unfamiliar and uncanny, the juxtaposition of seemingly unrelated imagery, the use of absurdity to critique political or social issues, and the use of erotic imagery in an irrational, non-linear context. Not all the artists brought together in this book self-identify as Surrealist, per se, but each uses some variation of Surrealism in a personal manner. The book begins with a study of the origins, leadership, participating artists, and major milestones of historical Surrealism. Zeller chronicles the movement starting at the end of World War I and the birth of Dada. The most important players and events emerge throughout the timeline of events-including World War II, and such notable artists as Max Ernst, Marcel Duchamp, Leonora Carrington, and many others-up until the death of its leader Andre Breton in 1966. Zeller then explores how elements of New Surrealism are being put into practice in the contemporary art world. Section Two offers a survey of 29 contemporary artists who engage in New Surrealism's seemingly unlimited variations of the movement's original themes, including Rosa Loy, Glenn Brown, and Arghavan Khosravi. Section Three features 14 artists, including important contemporary artists such as Inka Essenhigh, Ginny Casey and Anna Weyant, who speak to Surrealism's influence on their studio practice, detailing in their own words how they create a composition from start to finish.

When you want a few minutes of amusing creativity, Sweet & Creepy Coloring offers illustrator Kitty Willow's unique black-and-white drawings of spooky scenes and characters, including bats, ghosts, cats, and mushrooms, for you to color.

Crochet blankets, pillows and more with this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using easy intarsia and appliqué, you can mix and match colors to create single animal blankets, or mix them up for multi-animal designs. This comprehensive, beginner friendly guide features advice on all the techniques and step-by-step instructions.

Escape to a magical place where French Bulldogs mind the farmer's market vegetable stand, piglets nap in teacups, critters play chess, and hares throw a wedding to remember. In this whimsically charming coloring book for adults, color 80 imaginative scenes to life and express your creativity! Featuring fully-colored examples to inspire you before you begin coloring and new and interesting fairytale art that you've never seen before until now, fill each enchanting page with your favorite art materials!

"e;Down instructs crafters how to create tiny and whimsical fairylike animals . . . can add a welcome dollop of playfulness to any crafter's library."e; -Publishers WeeklyAn exquisite collection of toy sewing patterns to make stuffed animals to treasure! These stunning animal dolls are easy to sew and then embellish with simple hand embroidery stitches to beautiful effect. The dolls and their cute outfits all use small amounts of fabric, so are great for using up scraps. With step-by step instructions and full guidance on the embroidery stitches and full-size pattern pieces to trace from the page, this super-accessible book will help you make future heirlooms that will stay in the family for generations."e;A great resource for making unique dolls to be treasured for years to come."e; -A Comfy Chair

New functional format, same gorgeous paper! This origami paper pack from Tuttle Publishing has 256 sheets of richly saturated, double-sided origami paper. Held into place with an easy tear-out design, you won't have to worry about loose papers in your pack falling out or getting creased and crinkled. Origami Japanese Prints Paper Pack Book includes: 256 6-inch folding papers16 woodblock prints, with a coordinating color on the reverse side13 pages of full-color instruction, with origami tips and tricks.Step-by-step directions for folding 8 origami models

Explore the spectacular wonders of Other Worlds, the brand-new colouring book by New York Times-bestselling illustrator, Kerby Rosanes.

Learn the exciting and satisfying craft of wood sculpting with a chainsaw! This complete guide to chainsaw carving explains everything you need to know to carve amazing wood sculptures safely and successfully. Opening with helpful sections on chainsaw care, maintenance, safety, and other essential tips and tricks, Chainsaw Carving for Beginners will equip you with the fundamental knowledge and techniques of wood carving with a chainsaw! Featuring four projects with step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, and expert insight throughout, this must-have resource will walk you through the entire process from start to finish for carving and sculpting an old shoe, a rabbit, an elegant lady, and a mountain goat. Also included are reference pattern views (side, front, back, and top) for each project to further guide you as you transform a log into a one-of-a-kind work of art. The perfect place to start for beginners, this manual will encourage and inform any woodworker on this exciting and rewarding craft!

Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters features easy-to-follow instructions that can help any artist enjoy the world of chibi, incorporating dynamic expressions and poses to challenge their skills.

Make your own origami models with this book and printed papers. The therapeutic effects of origami are well known in Japan. By focusing on the experience of creating beautiful paper models, this collection of 15 projects specific to Japanese culture will guide you on a path to connectedness, awareness, and improved physical and emotional health. Not only that, the feelings of joy and satisfaction gained from completing a model will produce inner peace and help bring some respite to our busy daily lives. Origami is also the perfect tool for anyone interested in taking the first steps toward a mindful lifestyle—it can be done anywhere and no expensive equipment is required. To get you started, 250 pieces of origami paper are provided, including a selection of sheets you can color in yourself—another activity proven to elicit a calming response in the body.

A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.

This best-of book collects the 30 most popular designs from the Zoomigurumi series into one! Make all of your most beloved characters with a few simple stitches. Inside you'll find Otto the Turtle, Henry the Hippo, Scraps the Seagull, Hamish the Hamster, Kai the Koala, and many more fan favorites!

Crochet bright and beautiful clothes and accessories with this guide to the most exciting crochet colorwork techniques including intarsia, mosaic and tapestry crochet. This collection features 14 crochet patterns for clothes and accessories to liven up anyone's wardrobe.

From artist, UrbanSketchers.org correspondent, and Quarry Books author Stephanie Bower, The World of Urban Sketching is a celebration of the art form from every part of the world, with a focus on its continued vitality and growing diversity, showcasing the evolution, techniques, and variety of artwork and artists.

Follow along as Harold Enlow, one of America's foremost caricature carvers, teaches you how to carve faces with life and expression. Enlow shares his woodcarving tips and techniques that make his carvings stand out in this information-packed book. You'll learn to carve a female face, a cowboy face, a Native American face, a Santa face, and more. Best of all, you'll discover Enlow's secret to success: learning how to render highly detailed eyes, lips, nose, hair, and ears before moving on to carving a complete face. Each project is done in small steps that guarantee success. For anyone who wants to learn to carve faces that stand out in a crowd, this is a must-have addition to your woodcarving library.

Create beautiful paper models of 20 orchid species! Display native orchids with these realistic paper replicas that you simply pop-out and glue together--no scissors required! These paper sculptures were produced under the direction of scientists at the North American Orchid Conservation Center, which is located at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland. This kit features: A full-color book presenting fascinating information about the orchid species. Precut pieces for 20 beautiful 3D paper orchids Detailed assembly instructions for each model, which are ranked by difficulty A display base for each model>The amazing collection of orchids in this kit includes: The Showy Lady's Slipper Orchid: the tallest US-native orchid, which is threatened in part due to its 15-year maturation period The Water Spider Orchid: North America's only aquatic orchid, which exudes a chemical deterrent to protect its tender roots from predation The Dragon's Mouth Orchid: attracts pollinating bumblebees through strong ultraviolet inflorescence The Cigar Orchid, also know as "the Bee Swarm Orchid" has become endangered through over-collecting The Striped Coralroot Orchid: doesn't manufacture food through photosynthesis, but rather survives through a parasitic relationship with a fungus The Rattlesnake Plantain Orchid: an evergreen species with patterned leaves that resemble snake skin, and a flower spike that looks like a rattlesnake's rattle

Learn the art of furoshiki bag making and gift wrapping in clear and simple steps.

This inspirational grimoire invites you to the shimmering crossroad of the imagination where art and magick meet. Discover the basics of art magick, how to enrich your life with art magick, how to cast potent spells for yourself, loved ones and community, and enjoy the energizing thrill of a creative magickal practice.

100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs is an intriguing book penned by the talented Rosemary Drysdale. Published just this year in 2022, it offers a fresh perspective on the genre of arts and crafts. The book is a treasure trove of miniature stitch designs that are not only beautiful but also easy to create. Drysdale's expertise and passion for the craft shine through every page, making it a must-read for both beginners and seasoned stitchers alike. Published by the renowned GMC Publications, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing high-quality and inspiring craft literature to readers around the world. Written in English, 100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs is a book that promises to engage and inspire, making it a perfect addition to any craft enthusiast's collection.

Embroidery Made Easy: Beautiful Birds teaches you how to hand embroider a variety of birds using the newest embroidery trend: thread painting.

A collection of 12 stunning wrapping paper sheets and matching gift tags from beloved home goods designer and New York Times bestselling author John Derian.

Papermaking is truly a craft for everybody ΓÇô it is accessible, sustainable and enjoyable for all ages. This book is a step-by-step guide for everyone who wants to make paper at home or in a classroom setting. With clear instructions and over 140 photos, it explains how to make a range of paper from simple sheets to three-dimensional objects. Topics covered include advice on materials and equipment; getting started; adding colour; embellishing and personalizing your paper and exploring the various papermaking techniques. This is an invaluable and handy guide to this wonderful craft first invented by the Chinese in the first century CE.

Line and Wash Painting is a captivating book by the renowned author, Liz Chaderton. Published recently on January 12, 2022, by The Crowood Press Ltd, this book delves into the mesmerizing world of art. The genre of this book is art and painting, making it a must-have for art enthusiasts and aspiring artists. Liz Chaderton, with her profound knowledge and experience, beautifully explains the nuances of Line and Wash Painting. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. The Crowood Press Ltd, known for their quality publications, has once again lived up to their reputation with this release. This book is a valuable addition to any art lover's collection, offering insights into the beautiful art form of Line and Wash Painting.