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This practical guide is perfect for those looking to try this
ancient art form for the first time! In this book, Japanese master
artist Shozo Koike reveals the simple secrets of Sumi-e, offering
step-by-step instructions with clear photographs and online video
tutorials showing you how to paint 19 traditional subjects. Sumi-e
is the meditative Japanese form of ink painting taught by Zen
Buddhist monks to encourage mindfulness and an awareness of our
surroundings. It uses only ink, water, a brush and paper to capture
natural objects and landscapes in a vivid, spontaneous fashion.
Koike begins with the basics--what to buy and how to prepare the
ink in a traditional inkstone. Next, he shows you how to practice
the 11 basic brushstrokes used for all Sumi-e paintings. The 19
traditional subjects taught in this book include: Flowers like
orchids, chrysanthemums, camellias, roses and peonies Plants and
fruits including bamboo, eggplants, grapes and chestnuts Animal
figures including small birds, butterflies, chicks, crabs and
goldfish Koike also explains the philosophy of Sumi-e, which
emerges from the use of negative white space to enhance the painted
forms. Readers will enter into a world not just of black and white,
but of infinite shades of gray which are capable of evoking all the
sensations of color using these techniques.
Colour Quest (R) is a colour by numbers challenge unlike anything
you've ever seen before. Use colouring pens or pencils to colour
numbered shapes and uncover stunning and intricate artwork hidden
on the page. Shade in a luscious lion camouflaged under dots, a
pixelated cityscape lighting up the night sky or an elaborate
cathedral created entirely from triangles. The easy-to-use number
system is perfect for beginners, who can complete each image with
paints, pens or pencils and reveal a beautiful image on every page.
Let Colour Quest take you on a magical journey to find hidden gems
waiting to be coloured in and brought to life in this beautiful and
detailed colouring book; perfect for adults who wish to rediscover
their playful side, or for children who enjoy an artistic
challenge! Colour Quest is a trade mark of Michael O'Mara Books
Limited.
Take a break and escape from the world with 120 color-by-pixel
projects. At first, readers have no clue what each completed
picture might be. But follow the number guide, apply color, and
watch each image emerge! A palette shows which color goes with
which number, telling readers what colored pencils or markers they
need. Answer keys are included in the back of the book.
This title features 20 projects for transforming an array of items
using washi, lace, fabric and duct tape. It is a hot craft trend.
It features step-by-step instructions that is suitable for crafters
of all levels. Jazz up your lampshades, trainers, accessories and
more with fabulous fabric duct tape that adds a layer of colour,
texture, and intrigue to any item in your house. Super Cute Duct
Tape is a 32-page craft project booklet containing step-by-step
instructions for making twenty projects with washi, lace and fabric
duct tapes.
Pocket Art features 100 artistic prompts to unleash your
creativity. In Pocket Art, Lorna Scobie, the bestselling author and
illustrator of the 365 Days series, encourages you to be confident
with your art, embrace mistakes and to have fun along the way. It
is full of activities to help kickstart your creativity, and the
activities have been divided into three categories - art for
relaxing, art for looking and art for inspiration - so you can feel
inspired no matter what mood you're in. Full of tips to help spark
creative ideas, as well as inspiration and support, Pocket Art is
the perfect pocket-sized art book to take with you wherever you go.
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Dry Glazes
(Paperback)
Jeremy Jernegan
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R587
R513
Discovery Miles 5 130
Save R74 (13%)
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The ultimate guide to understanding and creating dry glazes. This
book covers everything you need to know to understand and create
dry glazes. Dry glazes are used by many potters - Lucie Rie and
Hans Coper are well-known examples - and often by ceramicists
creating sculpture, where a shiny glaze is not appropriate. Learn
all about slips and engobes, oxides and stains, matt glazes and low
alumina surfaces, textured and pitted glazes as well as what makes
up dry glazes and how to create them. The book is beautifully
illustrated with famous artists' work, as well as many test tiles
of examples of dry glazes with their corresponding recipes, making
it a valuable resource for ceramicists working in this area or
anyone curious to explore the medium.
Trees have inspired artists for generations. This unique
watercolour artist's guide offers easy-to-follow, plant-specific
information on how to paint a wonderful selection of the most
popular species of trees. Beginning with a useful section on
materials, the book then comprises an illustrated directory of 24
trees, from Acer to Zelkova. Step-by-step sequences show how to
paint each one in a fresh, lively style with all the essential
details of shape and form beautifully captured. The author explores
the overall shapes and masses of branches and leaves, outlines in
full foliage, winter trees, branch and twig details, and presents
stunning leaf and flower portraits shimmering with life. A source
of inspiration, as well as a manual of techniques, this book is a
must-have for every tree painter. Purchase of this book supports
the vital work of Kew - saving plants and fungi around the world
that might one day save us.
Draw the cutest kawaii pictures every day for a whole year and
never be bored again! This fun book for the young, and young at
heart, covers the widest range of kawaii motifs ever - 365 of them
no less! In the kawaii universe, everything is small and cute. Just
by adding eyes and a mouth, even the most mundane object can be
brought to life and become an adorable character... umbrellas
smile, cupcakes wink, chairs snooze and pencils laugh. Learn the
secrets of kawaii drawing, from getting the right proportions to
creating personality with different facial expressions and adding
depth with layers of colour. Then follow 365 step-by-step sequences
showing you exactly how to build up a huge range of motifs,
starting with simple shapes and progressing to add details and
colours. Each sequence is entirely visual, with no complicated
instructions to read, so it really is easy to create your own
kawaii characters straight away. All you need is paper and some
pens! Themes featured include animals, food, plants, clothes,
household objects, musical instruments, people, vehicles, buildings
and landmarks, weather icons and even space motifs. Inside you'll
find an array of animals such as a singing bee, a giggling
ladybird, a sweet swan, a cute penguin, a hungry hamster, a cheeky
monkey, a stinky skunk and a red-nosed reindeer. There are also
plants and flowers, all with their own adorable kawaii features,
including a lily pad, rose, sunflower, daisy and dandelion. Be
tempted by a range of tasty treats, like fried eggs, hot dogs,
pizza, cupcakes, croissants and sweets, as well as various
colourful fruits and vegetables. Even some everyday household
objects, such as a fridge, bed, bathtub and armchair, have been
given the kawaii treatment! There's something for every season,
with a selection of weather and holiday-themed motifs. You'll love
recreating famous landmarks like Big Ben, the Eiffel Tower and the
Statue of Liberty in cute kawaii style too! With this huge
selection, you're bound to find the perfect design for any
occasion! This adorable value-packed book will entertain endlessly
and let you embrace the Japanese culture of cuteness every day of
the year.
Wander through the pages of this charming book to discover a lost
world of enchanted gardens, where flighty woodland nymphs play
among the nodding flora and fauna and sleepy magical creatures stir
among the fallen leaves. Bring these delightful scenes to life by
colouring in the intricate drawings with pens, pencils or paints.
Appealing to young and old alike, this beautiful activity book will
provide hours of peaceful seclusion in an increasingly stressful
world.
There’s no doubt about it: whether you’re a newbie or a dab hand, drawing can often be daunting. That’s why cartoons are the best place to start! From the co-creator of the best-selling Hirameki: Draw What You See comes a stylish yet playful approach to drawing cartoons, designed to excite even the most tentative artists. Over several decades teaching in schools and art colleges, Austrian cartoonist Peng has developed expert knowledge of the building blocks of drawing and sketching. As he shows, creativity can come from anywhere. Entire sketches can spring up from the simplest lines or curves. Even found objects can spark brilliance – who knows, maybe a stone or leaf could provide the next flash of inspiration!
Peng’s easy-to-follow guide inspires confidence and creativity by showing how even complete novices can quickly learn how to draw characters and develop their own individual style. Starting with the basics of figure construction and moving through to expression, movement and animals, the artist conjures up delightful cartoons with wicked humour and a lightness of touch. Simple tips and exercises reveal how anyone and everyone can master the art of drawing, encouraging the reader to experiment with a variety of techniques executed through brush, pencil and pen. Don’t be afraid of drawing, concludes Peng, in this enjoyable and addictive starter book – you make the rules.
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Juggling
(Paperback)
Stewart Lawrence Sinclair
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R427
Discovery Miles 4 270
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In Juggling, Stewart Lawrence Sinclair explores the
four-thousand-year history and practice of juggling as seen through
his life as a juggler. Sinclair-who learned to juggle as a child
and paid his way through college by busking-shares his experiences
of taking up juggling after an episode of suicidal ideation, his
time juggling on the streets, and ultimately finding comfort in
juggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. In many ways, this is a book
about loss and recovery. From his own juggling story to clowns
braving military checkpoints in Bosnia and Rwanda to perform in
refugee camps to contemporary avant-garde performances, Sinclair
shows how the universal language of juggling provides joy as well
as a respite from difficulties during hard times.
If you love the Kawaii style but don't know where to start, this is
the book for you! 10 Step Drawing: Kawaii will help you
turn simple shapes into cute drawings in this popular style in just
ten easy steps. Create over 50 different characters from a cuddly
penguin and a magical unicorn to a cheeky bubble tea and a cute
cupcake, by following the step-by-step instructions. Learning to
draw has never been so simple!
Whether you need to draw a cat, a flying squirrel, or a sea horse,
How to Draw Almost Every Animal is your ultimate go-to guide! Not
sure how to start your drawing of a flamingo or slippery slug?
Boggled by how to draw an antelope, an armadillo, or a cheetah? How
to Draw Almost Every Animal is here to help! Need to draw a
hippopotamus? A lazy, brown dog? A quick, red fox? Then this
collection of over 75 adorable animals to draw and doodle is just
the book for you! This teaching tool does more than just show you
completed pictures of the animals. Each illustration is broken down
with step-by-step diagrams and helpful tips to truly teach you how
to draw. Plus, we've included extra images to teach you how to draw
animals relaxing in their natural habitats and on the move. A
helpful how-to section includes valuable coloring tips and
techniques for mastering fur and feather, spots, stripes, scales,
spines, and everything else animals are covered in. Each book in
the Almost Everything series offers readers a fun, comprehensive,
and charmingly illustrated visual directory of ideas to inspire
skill building in their creative endeavors.
This unique and beautifully illustrated colouring book features
images and scenes inspired by the ever-fascinating Tudor dynasty.
It will provide hours of joy and relaxation, and is a great way to
unwind after a hectic day. Quiet your mind and colour your way to
peace, while nurturing your creativity and love of Tudor history.
Suitable for children.
Etch Art: Flora and Fauna is a mindful pastime encouraging creative expression – simply drawing on the etch art panels with the stylus uncovers bright foil or patterns beneath, making the wildlife-themed images burst to life! For those who wish to push their etching skills further, they can use this kit to create a forest scene, an owl poster, a bunny birthday card and more!
This kit contains everything the would-be etcher needs to get started, including an etching stylus and eight illustrated etch-art panels, eight blank etch-art panels, a sixteen-page instruction and project book, and three stencil sheets.
The Art of Gouache contains 20 projects on how to paint with the
versatile water-soluable medium gouache, on its own as well as in
combination with collage and mark making. Packed with tips and
tricks, this book features fun practical projects on themes such as
still life, landscapes and people. With step-by-step instructions,
this is perfect for beginner or intermediate-level artists looking
for some inspiration and ideas on how to refine their technique.
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