Books published by Sixth & Spring Books

Features a world-renowned brioche knitting expert who takes this versatile stitch, which creates a luxurious, reversible ribbed fabric, to a new level. In this collection, she works brioche in two colours, forming graceful, undulating textures with increases and decreases.

A guide to creating anime characters and scenes, offering all the secrets of anime drawing that make characters look complete. The instruction is in-depth and accessible.

The Master Guide to Drawing Anime is a must-have book for all aspiring anime artists. This comprehensive guide by Christopher Hart, a renowned author in the field of art and design, provides a step-by-step approach to drawing your favorite anime characters. Published in 2015 by Sixth & Spring Books, this book has become a staple in the libraries of many anime enthusiasts. The book not only teaches you how to draw, but also provides detailed insights into the genre of anime itself. So, whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this book will surely enhance your drawing skills. Don't miss out on this master guide by Christopher Hart, brought to you by Sixth & Spring Books.

Beginning with heads and facial expressions; this title moves on to full figures - male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. It provides practical advice and examples that help readers achieve results.

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

With easy-to-follow steps and techniques, learn how to draw popular characters of Japanese anime.

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.

When you start with simple shapes, who knows where you might end up? They're key to drawing just about anything--including full-fledged, expressive anime characters. This book, geared to teens and tweens, features more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations created by Chris Hart. He explains how to draw everything from dramatic hairstyles to a comic kitty: faces, figures, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions, and more. A cute mascot leads readers through the book, helping them enjoy these fun, effective, and easy techniques.

Chris Hart simplifies the process of drawing dynamic cartoon characters so that anyone can get started right away.

Today, women long to slow down and reflect on what is truly important--and journaling is a proven process for promoting well-being and sparking creativity. This book combines Davenport's inspirational artwork, trademark "Jane-isms," and quotations with compelling prompts.mpts.

This book collects more than 40 lace accessories, shawls, sweaters and dresses from 'Vogue Knitting' magazine to create a diverse and beautiful collection.

Popular artist Leonardo Pereznieto whose instructional YouTube videos have earned him millions of views and a devoted fan base teaches beginners the fundamentals of traditional drawing.

Knitters who create their own colorwork patterns now have a fun, easy new option! Vogue Knitting: Knitter's Colorwork Paper's pages have outlines in the V shape of an actual knit stitch, not the rectangles of ordinary knitting graph paper--so you can create a better representation of the finished item. It offers two common knitting gauges (5 stitches by 6 rows AND 6 stitches by 8 rows), allowing for hundreds of patterns, and also works for testing alternative color combinations of existing patterns.

From young love to heartbreak, this fourth book in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime' series focuses on the hugely popular romance genre.

Instagram star Jeannie Dickson has here created a modern and inviting introduction to watercolour painting that aspiring artists will turn to again and again on their creative journey.

The latest colouring book from bestselling author Chris Garver is a gorgeous collection of drawings of wild animals, glorious flowers and foliage and stunning landscapes.

An art journal for mixed-media artists, featuring whimsical female figures accompanied by a menagerie of animal friends - cuddly koalas, noble lions, exotic birds and more.

Christopher Hart has come up with cartoons to make you happy! From the important milestones in ones's life (graduation, falling in love, scoring the winning run) to adorable pets and unlikely animal buddies and from trips of a lifetime to everyday moments.

Appeals to both manga and colouring fans. Fun-to-colour illustrations. By bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart. Bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart celebrates 'grrrrllll' power with a wildly entertaining colouring book featuring manga's most popular female characters.

Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so it's essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. This follow-up to the bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons.

When in need of something to knit that will make a baby--and his or her parents--go gaga, 60 Quick Knit Gifts for Babies has everything you'll need. From simple accessories like hats and mittens to garments like cardigans, pullovers, dresses, and rompers, there are plenty of options that will allow you to dress up that little one in style. Beyond clothing, there are numerous adorable blankets and several loveable toys such as a koala and a sloth. No two items are alike, and with projects spanning every skill level and a broad range of techniques such as lace, cables, colorwork, brioche, and more, there is something accessible and enticing for every knitter.

Journey to a magical fantasy land! Learn to paint fairies, mermaids, creatures, and their realms with step-by-step watercolor demonstrations.

Learn to use your Cricut machine and make gorgeous projects with Cricut ambassador, Kimberly Coffin. Kimberly has been trusted by Cricut to test each new machine before launch for the past several years. She knows how overwhelming Cricut can be for beginners with no idea where to start, so she made it her goal to learn all she could, then spent months on trial and error. Once she got the hang of it, she fell in love with Cricut! It's now her mission to help you love your machine, have fun using it and create stunning projects. This book is loaded with everything you need to know to make the best use of your Cricut.

A unique collection of adorable creatures in yoga poses from Kimma Parish, the successful Etsy artist of Le Petite Market. This is a new twist on the popular theme of coloring animals! Anyone who needs a bit more calm will love this book featuring adorable creatures in yoga poses. There are dogs, cats, bunnies, elephants, foxes, sloths and more, some inside delightfully themed frames to match each animal (a fox framed by a woodland motif, a panda with a bamboo/East Asian motif), as well as "yoga class" pages of animals doing yoga or meditating together. Includes a page in the back with animals in clearly defined poses with the names of the poses underneath. If you're into coloring and yoga, this is the book for you. Readers will love the unique work of this creator that provides the perfect inspiration for creativity and calming the mind.

Outdoor painting tips and more from the best landscape painters working today.

Artist and best-selling author Rachel Reinert creates a sumptuous collection of gorgeous blooms and bouquets to colour.

101 Drawing Secrets distills a lifetime of drawing knowledge into easy-to-grasp tips for artists who want to improve their drawing.

Take a break and escape from the world with 120 colour-by-pixel projects. Follow the number guide, apply colour and watch each image emerge!