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Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects
Ian Hamilton Finlay's garden in the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh
is widely regarded as one of the most significant gardens in
Britain. In addition to being a spectacular example of garden
design, it also features almost 300 artworks by Finlay and others
which form an integral part of the garden scheme. This new
companion to Little Sparta tells the story of Ian Hamilton Finlay's
extraordinary creation, exploring the underlying themes, and
introducing and explaining the significance of the main elements
and artworks in each part of the garden. Featuring new photography,
as well as archive material, it also shows how the garden has
matured and developed over the last 50 years.
Invite light, warmth, and the freshness of spring into your home in
time for Easter! Designer Thea Rytter, a fan favorite for her
beautifully subtle color palettes and undeniable creativity, is
back with a brand-new selection of decorations, ornaments, and
more-including both well-known Easter classics such as colorful
eggs and fluffy hares, and fun, festive springtime designs for
flowers, feathers, and a sweet, soft friend or two. Welcome the
season in style, with cozy, charming, characteristically Norwegian
Easter knits. - Start small and work your way up: quick
single-color patterns keep it simple for beginners, and
wrapped-yarn projects like birds and feathers are perfect for kids
- Once you've mastered the basic patterns for eggs, flowers, and
miniature birds-shake things up with color changes, beads,
embroidery, and more! - Step-by-step instructions, full-color
photographs, and additional guidance for techniques like short-row
shaping, to guide knitters who've never tackled them before.
Using the watercolour pencils and paintbrush included, create
unique pieces of Disneyland art
Eileen Cooper OBE RA has been consistently successful across her
50-year career, the influence of her art seen in the range and
depth of her work as well as in her contribution to art education.
Cooper's artistic experiences - which, in the words of Linsey
Young, disrupt the neat patriarchal understandings of women - are
brought together in this thoughtfully designed and elegant
hardback. Early works are illustrated alongside previously unseen
drawings, paintings, prints, ceramics and portraits, many of which
will surprise readers. The authors also consider Cooper's work in
relation to the collections of Leicester Museum & Art Gallery,
including works by Peter Doig, Paula Rego, Pablo Picasso, Dame
Laura Knight and Lotte Laserstein.
The original edition of "Windows For The Soul" was published in
2000. Since that date, Bovard Studio of Fairfield, Iowa has
completed so many new commissions that the book cried out for a
complete overhaul. This revised edition continues to feature
ecclesiastic stained glass and remains a valuable resource with
inside information on church window commissions. Ron Bovard, has
updated most chapters, added several new stories and increased the
number of images from 350 to over 480 colour photographs and window
designs. The author shares his masterful vision and discerning
wisdom gleaned from thousands of commissions and restoration
projects. The extensive text is a delightful read and describes
some of Mr Bovards more memorable undertakings. In addition, the
reader will gain some insight into the creative process, as well as
an overview of project work flow including, custom painting,
staining, fabrication, bracing, and protective glazing. One notable
chapter tracks a complete restoration of an original Tiffany window
from its careful removal to final reinstallation.
A comprehensive and practical guide full of advice and inspiration
for anyone wishing to capture the beauty of the urban landscape.
The wonderful thing about drawing buildings is that, wherever you
travel around the globe, you will never be short of subjects to
inspire you. From the most elaborate of Renaissance cathedrals,
through to the humble garden shed, you will always be able to
practise your skills and learn a few techniques in the process.
This hands-on and inspirational book will encourage you to meet the
exciting challenges of drawing and painting buildings using a
variety of media and a wide range of techniques, including pencil,
pen, graphite powder, watercolour, water-soluble pencils and Indian
ink. As you work through this book, you will look at materials and
their qualities then move on to explore how to put these materials
to best use when drawing specific types of building. You will be
led gently through levels of learning, with easy and more
challenging exercises progressing your knowledge and developing
your skills. As the book is divided into discrete sections, you can
dip in to a particular type of building that you wish to draw, and
use the information and illustration provided, while extended
teaching exercises take you through the way the author approaches
composing and completing a drawing. Fully annotated paintings,
working drawings and extended projects reveal how each effect was
achieved. Detailed artworks in a range of styles and media are
thoroughly annotated to demonstrate key techniques and important
details and there are invaluable exercises for understanding
perspective, negative and positive space, tone, choosing details
and constructing large-scale images. The book includes thorough
studies of a wide range of different architectural styles, from
town houses to rural cottages and barns, from churches and
classical architecture to continental cafes and street scenes.
Taylor's exquisite drawings and paintings demonstrate the quality
of the results that can be achieved by following his helpful
guidance and advice.
Friendship bracelets--gifts from the heart, made by hand. Popular
since the '70s when macrame was all the rage, friendship bracelets
are B-A-C-K and cooler than ever. To get in on this fun craft, get
a copy of Friendship Bracelets-a delightful Threads Select
Booklet-written by crafting guru Vera Vandenbosch. No need to look
anywhere else, it's packed with everything you need: all the latest
styles, materials lists, how-to instructions, and step-by-step
photos. A dozen super-cool projects...fun and easy to make! Because
friendship bracelets deliver such a personal message, each one
should have its own unique look. So, you'll be glad to know that
the projects featured here go far beyond the one-color braided band
and include more than just bracelets. You'll find plenty of choices
that will spark ideas for truly personalizing every one you make.
Just a few of the colorful choices: Multiple Swirl Bracelet Crazy
Zig Zag Bracelet Color Blocked Necklace Twist Earrings Braided Bead
Bracelet Fishtail Braid Bracelet And so much more Youngsters,
teens, and kids of all ages will have a ball with these projects.
Friendship Bracelets is a treasure trove of stylish projects and a
great value. It inspires the hand crafting of a unique gift that
expresses your heartfelt wishes. Plus, most of these projects can
be completed for about a dollar. Our 32-page Threads Selects
eBooklets are a terrific value. Each eBooklet features
up-to-the-minute projects that require only a minimum investment of
time and money. Threads Selects eBooklets are available for sewing,
knitting, crocheting, jewelry-making, cake decorating, and so much
more--all from the experts at Threads and The Taunton Press. Best
of all, they're available at an irresistible price!
Everyone can draw, and everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness in
Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into how setting
pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature, and how
this creates a deeper connection between ourselves and the world
around us. Through mindful creative exercises and personal
anecdotes, doodlers and artists at any level in their craft will
gain practical experience in and discover the joys of drawing
mindfully. Written by Wendy Ann Greenhalgh, a writer, artist and
teacher of creative mindfulness for over 20 years, this book offers
a fresh outlook on perception, flow and instinct, and demonstrates
how the combination of creativity and mindfulness helps us realise
our potential for inner freedom and wellbeing. Â
Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever
daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin,
this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your
personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about
your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools
to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and
primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a
workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well
as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous
photos from Kara's studio offer visual guidance every step of the
way. Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the
meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish.
When you're ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover
the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other
beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece
builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all
ten and you've learned pottery's fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing
and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique
style and understand the basics of the firing process-whether in
your own kiln or at a community studio-ensuring beautifully
finished pieces. Kara's can-do approach brings handmade ceramic
creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming
home decor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you'll find all you
need to embark on your pottery journey.
A cosy and delightful book - a real joy to behold.' Daily Mail 'A
gorgeous book to be treasured' BBC Countryfile A beautifully
illustrated guide to nature through the seasons by much-loved
printmaker Angela Harding. The cover of this stunning book has an
exclusive triptych printed on the reverse - a perfect collector's
item This stunning work, the first book that is solely dedicated to
Angela's art, is a celebration of her beautiful prints, and a
glimpse into her detailed and meticulous process. A Year Unfolding
is a journey through Angela's year in nature watching the seasons
unfold in front of her from her studio in Rutland, and giving the
reader detail into how nature transforms and evolves over the
course of the year. A Year Unfolding also tells the stories behind
some of Angela's most popular images, giving context to Angela's
celebrated work, as well as new art created specifically for the
book. The beautiful illustrations and evocative imagery of the
prose make this the perfect book for Angela's fans and readers and
art lovers everywhere. Angela has created the covers for many
bestselling books, including The Salt Path and The Wild Silence by
Raynor Winn, October, October by Katya Balen, English Pastoral by
James Rebanks, Christmas is Murder by Val McDermid and RSPB Birds
among many others.
Featuring more than 600 sketches depicting a vast array of
beautiful winged forms, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Birds,
Butterflies, and Other Insects is a must-have visual reference for
student and aspiring artists, fantasy and scientific illustrators,
urban sketchers—anyone who’s seeking to improve their realistic
drawing skills. This contemporary, step-by-step guidebook
demonstrates fundamental art concepts like proportion, anatomy, and
spatial relationships as you learn to draw a full range of winged
creatures, all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of
illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished
drawing. Author Melissa Washburn’s clear and elegant drawing
stylewill make this a go-to sourcebook for years to come. Learn how
to: Establish basic shapes and symmetry Articulate lines for body
shapes, wing forms, and shading Add defining details Draw Like an
Artist: 100 Birds, Butterflies, and Other Insects is a library
essential for any artist interested in learning how to draw the
fascinating forms of birds and winged insects. The books in the
Draw Like an Artist series are richly visual references for
learning how to draw classic subjects realistically through
hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and
illustrators.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook accompanies the
world's most widely used drawing instruction book by Betty Edwards.
This workbook reinforces the five basic skills of drawing and
includes: - 40 exercises to practice your drawing abilities - A
range of subject matters from portrait drawing and still life, to
landscapes and imaginative drawing - Advice for a variety of
mediums such as pen and ink, charcoal and graphite - A pull-out
viewfinder tool The original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
helps artists to nurture the creative right side of the brain,
dramatically improving your ability to draw, whether you are a
professional, an artist in training or someone who draws for a
hobby. This workbook will help you practise that knowledge with
success at every step.
Address book companion to the exciting and luxurious Flame Tree
Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine
art, the covers are printed, embossed, then foil stamped. And
they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and
scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are
perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example
features Marsh Owl by Angela Harding, a fine art painter and
illustrator based in Rutland, UK. She specialises in lino prints
and her work is inspired by British birds and the countryside.
Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The
thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be
heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece
rather than tossing it in the trash--but didn't know how--the
traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi ("gold repair") offers the
perfect solution! A Beginner's Guide to Kintsugi teaches you the
traditional Japanese techniques of pottery and glass repair based
on the ancient Wabi Sabi idea that imperfections are beautiful, and
visible repairs are part of the "life story" of an object. Author
Michihiro Hori provides simple, safe, and inexpensive methods that
you can do at home using tools and materials that are readily
available online. Hori guides you through the entire process--from
assembling and mixing the materials to reconstructing replacements
for hopelessly shattered shards. With this book, you'll learn how
to: Reinforce cracks, rebuild shattered areas, and apply the
time-honored staple technique Fix broken handles so they are fully
functional again Safely work with lacquer and metallic powders to
achieve beautiful, visible repairs Work with a variety of repair
materials from gold leaf to washi paper Repair pottery and glass
using traditional techniques for stunning results As you take the
time to prepare your materials and work closely with the pieces,
you'll find yourself becoming attuned to the mindful philosophy at
the heart of Kintsugi and the Wabi Sabi principle of appreciating
old and imperfect objects. Most of all, the meditative process of
Kintsugi will help you look at broken objects in a new way.
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