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Step-by-step photographs and clear explanations show how to achieve the effects needed to paint the various elements of a landscape with watercolors. From the initial sketch to the finishing touc

A beautiful, practical course to life drawing, using a range of media and techniques. "Life drawing is not only about learning to draw the body accurately; it also teaches you to translate our complex

This popular book by Ruth Chamberlin now returns as a Search Press Classic, with an updated design and preface on the author by the illustrious embroiderer Mary Corbet.A needle art that dates back ove

Rather than a workbook of step-by-step projects to reproduce, this handy reference deploys quick, clever, and easy-to-follow tips that cover a variety of topics related to acrylic painting. From what

Over 30 merry pompom designs inside to decorate your home, adorn your gifts and give as presents to loved ones on the special day.Enter a winter wonderland of fluffy festive fun, filled with the magi

Learn to draw 20 different, charming woodland animals from scratch in a few easy stepsLearn how to draw all kinds of woodland animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple

Quilters and patchworkers all over the world are familiar with Jelly Rolls—bundles of coordinating fabrics manufactured by Moda, pre-cut into useful 2½in strips. But what to do with all those left-ove

Teddy Bears are iconic. Sharing our cots, they are our first friends and accompany us to adulthood. This book lets you share that magic by creating your own bear to hand down through your family.Learn

Manga chibis are small, cute people or children, characterized by oversized heads and huge, glossy eyes. This book features a range of manga chibis in cute poses to draw.There are 28 pages of two colo

This book builds on the success of Terry Harrison's Sea & Sky in Watercolour, adding six new projects and plenty of new paintings. Terry's clear, no-nonsense advice takes the mystery out of pa

Learn to draw 20 different, charming farm animals from scratch in a few easy steps.Learn how to draw all kinds of farm animals using this fun and easy step-by-step method. Starting with simple shapes,

This complete beginner's guide to painting watercolor street scenes is ideal if you want to learn to paint but are short on time. Each of the 32 quick and easy exercises takes no more than 30 minutes,

Over 20 luminous mandalas designs to stitch by master embroiderers Hazel Blomkamp and Di van Niekerk and fine artist Monique Day-Wilde.When top artists from various disciplines collaborate, the result is bound to be greater than the sum of the individuals' skills. In this unique book, master embroiderers Hazel Blomkamp and Di van Niekerk have come together with fine artist Monique Day-Wilde to create a collection of luminous designs inspired by the beauty and mysticism of mandalas.Using Monique's original mandala designs as their templates, Hazel and Di have adorned the rounded outlines with creative surface embroidery using a wide range of stitches and techniques in stunning combinations. From simple, monochromatic line patterns to colorful and flamboyant bead-and-thread fusions, the embroidered mandalas will inspire and delight everyone from beginners to the most experienced.Throughout the book the authors share plenty of ideas and tips, and offer instruction with a fresh approach to

Follow the clear step-by-step instructions to make a dazzling array of beaded baubles, stars, icicles and snowflakes, and adorable beaded Christmas Tree, Santa, Angel and Christmas Pudding designs tha

Joe Dowden’s best-selling Watercolour Tips & Techniques: Painting Water relaunched, expanded and improved. A renowned expert at painting water, Joe uses the natural translucence of watercolor to c

Using braids, cords, and beads, this illustrated guide examines the versatility of a few simple techniques and applies them to 20 imaginative designs for macrame projects. Patterns for two easy knots—the square knot and the lark’s head knot—are easy to follow and show how tying them in different ways can be combined with beads to make stylish necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Crafters will discover how repeating one knot and complementing the cord with contrasting beads further expands the possibilities of macrame. Interweaving cords of different colors, creating trendy necklaces, or by varying the position of the knots for an original look offers crafters and jewelers fresh, alternative ideas while taking an exciting look at a traditional craft. Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by close-up photographs of all the designs, and material lists provide all the information needed to create beautiful jewelry.

Learn how to paint flowers the Terry Harrison way. Using simple techniques and clear step-by-step photographs he shows how to add vibrant colour and life to peaceful landscapes, sunlit courtyards and

Capturing slender stems and fragile flower blossoms, this step-by-step resource updates traditional botanical paintings, adding an elegant, modern flair to flower portraiture. Each of the four project

Beautiful pictures of wonderful dyed fabrics used in a variety of designs accompany detailed advice on the materials required, preparing the fabric and the dyeing methods. Using Shibori techniques - f

Simply stitched rustic apples, buttoned quirky birds, beautiful bunnies, a family of teddy bears, cute cats, country dolls, and homespun hearts are just some of the 21 patterns in this book. Sewers, n