Create original textiles inspired by plants, flowers, gardens, insects, and birds. This gorgeous guide teaches fiber artists how to draw directly from nature, use sketchbooks and mood boards to explor
A rich resource for all designers and artists looking for inspiration and guidance on colour combinations. A huge range of combinations is provided, with full readings for both CMYK (for designers wor
The events of your life, from local walks to exotic trips, can provide endless inspiration for textile art. This inspiring book shows you how to record your experiences, using sketchbooks, journals an
Inspirational and instructive, this mix of storytelling and beautiful images charts one woman's journey from amateur painter to botanical artist. Both a showcase for Mary Ann's sketchbooks and paintin
In her sequel to the bestselling Contemporary Quilts, award-winning textile artist Sandra Meech delivers a superlative guide rich in innovative ideas. Meech shows quilters how to become artists, using
A transposition in chess is a little like a bait-and-switch marketing ploy. The customer thinks he’s getting a bargain on one piece of merchandise, but he ends up buying another at a much higher price
David Curtis is one of the most successful and celebrated artists working in the UK today. His books are bestsellers and in his latest book he discusses and demonstrates his approach to painting outsi
Well-known watercolour painter Ann Blockley presents flowers through a variety of interpretations, from traditional to unconventional in both technique and concept. In this exciting new book she reall
A celebration of outdoor swimming and pool culture Journalist and architectural historian Christopher Beanland explores the history and design of outdoor pools, or lidos, in this beautifully illustrat
New Ideas in Fusing Fabric by the author of the best-selling Fusing Fabrics takes a new look at the techniques of the soldering iron that have revolutionized textile art. The author takes you through
From light and airy Nuno fabric, perfect for wedding veils and delicate garments, to heavier, more durable textiles for handbags and other hardwearing items, this inspirational book gathers a menu of
Hashtags? DM? Follow Fridays? If you're new to Twitter and feeling baffled, this guide clears up the confusion! Popular tweeter and blogger Lynn Schreiber demystifies the jargon and offers easy ways t
Drink up, with this fully revised and wonderfully imaginative guide to making the most of your garden produce. The 140 recipes here range from fruit and berry wines to beer and honey mead, as well as
Intended for fashion illustrators and graphic designers, this book gives a variety of approaches, techniques, and styles for illustrating fashion with hundreds of images.
Everyone who works with textiles understands the importance of mastering fundamental techniques. And everyone has experienced the excitement of coming across a new idea. Yet putting art and craft toge
Creating three-dimensional embroidery for use on clothing, accessories, and artwork has become one of the hottest trends in the textile arts. The complete design and construction process is detailed
As a professional journalist and popular chess author, International Master Andrew Soltis is perhaps the best qualified to collect and edit this treasury of chess wisdom through the ages. With quotat
Build up your child’s knowledge of, and interest in, chess through an imaginative, fun series of games and activities. This follow-up toThe Batsford Book of Chess for Children features the same two ch
To make a fresh artistic statement, put down the pencil and turn on the sewing machine! Figurative stitch work is a hot new look, and Rosie James—a leading exponent of the style—guides newcomers throu
An experienced artist and teacher uses stunning examples of his own work to explain every facet of watercolor landscape painting. Explore the wide range of effects possible with different brushstrokes
Collagraphy is about combining textures—creating collages on fabric—and it's one of the most popular techniques in textile art. See how to create exciting effects using the almost endless permutations
This beautiful little giftbook features over 50 dogs painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the faithful Labrador and the bouncy Cocker Spaniel to the loveable Old Eng
From western-based motifs with covered wagons to freeform abstract markings inspired by Pollack and de Kooning, this neat collection of 1950s patterns captures the major trends from the heyday of post
Despite the popularity of abstract paintings in the art world, painters don't always know how to connect emotionally with this work. Using a range of projects and exercises, artist Laura Reiter shows
This beautiful little giftbook features 50 British birds and animals painted by Hannah Dale in her uniquely quirky, characterful style. From the red deer to the harvest mouse, from the sparrow to the
This classic work on creating a garden was first published in 1956. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, the leading gardener of the 1960s, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of
Anyone with creativity and drive can put on a fashion show—not just the big-name couture houses! In fact, it's a key part of any designer brand, even start-ups. This stylish guide leads you down the c
Mindful Calligraphy is a unique and groundbreaking book that fuses the art of calligraphy and mindfulness. Calligraphy has long been known to centre and balance mind and body - concentrating on pen
In Adventurous Watercolours, renowned artist and teacher Jenny Wheatley shares her unique studio secrets and working methods. Stunning illustrations feature paintings in watercolor and mixed media, co
For decades, this bestselling collection has helped fashion students and designers—and this expanded edition not only includes more than 200 scannable templates of men, women, teens, and children on p
An accessible and authoritative companion to the bestselling Wolf Hall trilogy by Hilary Mantel, published after the third and final book, The Mirror and the Light. Wolf Hall Companion gives an histor
This stunning and witty collection of contemporary art maps from artist Adam Dant offers a unique view of British history and society today. Award-winning artist Adam Dant's maps of London and be
More and more textile artists are using natural processes in their work, from dyeing with rust to working with found and scavenged items, and this book is the first to bring these increasingly popular
Hazel Soan's watercolors have won her international recognition; now she helps less experienced painters understand how beguiling and versatile this medium is and master its challenges. Encouraging bu
Stunningly designed with nostalgic illustrations of beautiful blooms, this rich collection of poetry celebrates the humble flower, from snowdrops and daffodils to romantic roses, colorful asters and s
Brian Cook's illustrations of Britain, its cottages, churches, villages, and landscapes, are now iconic and highlight the best of Britain. These iconic images were originally commissioned for Batsfo
