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Explore the macabre mind of Japan's master of horror, Junji Ito, in
this chilling adult coloring book. The Junji Ito Collection
Coloring Book is the perfect gift for fans of manga's master of the
macabre. This officially licensed compendium features dozens of
terrifying scenes from Junji Ito Collection to color, showcasing
Ito's uniquely twisted brand of horror. Ghosts, demons, monsters
and more await your pencils inside!
Get to grips with the basics of sewing and embellishing with this
practical, user-friendly guide from Sew News. Whether you are just
learning to sew or looking at a refresher course, "The Sew Simple
Guide" puts the basics of sewing and embellishing at your
fingertips. With full-colour illustrations and easy-to-follow
directions, quilters get to grips with sewing basics such as
marking, cutting, gathering, shirring, piping, facing, boxing,
binding, and much more. It also teaches a variety of methods for
embellishing fabric - including embroidery, couching, fusible
applique, and needle felting.
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks.
Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the
covers are printed on foil in five colours, 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 Bosch's The Garden of Earthly Delights
Stan Lee, the founding father of Marvel Comics, and John Buscema,
artist of the classic Silver Surfer series, give professional
advice and instruction for budding comics artists. Learn how to
draw the Marvel way, courtesy of this lavishly illustrated,
step-by-step guide to all facets of the process.
A menagerie of exotic beasts from the No.1 bestselling colouring
book illustrator Millie Marotta. The ultimate Millie Marotta
colouring book brings together her favourite illustrations from all
her books: Animal Kingdom, Tropical Wonderland, Wild Savannah,
Curious Creatures and Beautiful Birds and Treetop Treasures.
Featuring 120 illustrations, the book invites colourists to lend
their palette to wondrous wildlife from habitats across the world.
Among the wildlife waiting to be brought to life with colour are
tropical parrots, African lions, sea anemones and an Arctic whale.
With 8.5 million books sold, Millie Marotta is one of the most
popular colouring book illustrators in the world. This is an
essential edition for all Millie Marotta fans, and for those
looking to discover her much-loved illustrations for the first
time.
Learn to draw beautiful flowers from the old masters with some help
from Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals. Improve your skills by
learning techniques on one page, and practicing on the next page.
Imagine learning to draw roses with Redoute, or tulips with Pieter
Brugel. Imagine learning the secrets that made their flower
paintings stand out in their eras and still stand out today.
Classic Sketchbook: Botanicals is an art book that shows you how to
create flowers that will stand the test of time by taking a close
look at the details of great floral paintings, and then coaching
you through the techniques. Each spread in this unique book is made
up of two hard working components: The left-hand page features a
close-up illustration from a noted 19th century and earlier artist,
and the right-hand page, made from quality, uncoated stock, is for
drawing. There are also coaching tips, observations, and a
demonstrative sketch on each page. As you progress through the
book, you'll get to try a variety of artists' styles, and see how
to apply them to your own personal style. Don't wait to get
started! By learning from the masters, you'll become a master
yourself.
Add some color to your life and put your creative touch on this
collection of more than 45 Bridgerton-inspired coloring scenes from
every corner of Grosvenor Square. From lavish wedding spreads to
bright afternoon promenades, The Unofficial Bridgerton Coloring
Book features 45 scenes and quotes from the most-watched series in
Netflix history-Bridgerton. Transport yourself to Grosvenor Square
just like Daphne, Eloise, the Duke with these dazzling scenes of
lazy afternoons in the park, decadent banquets, embellished gowns,
luxurious weddings, and beautiful architecture. Finally, you can
live the life of a Bridgerton with a flick of your colored pencil!
Making your own glazes is a fascinating and rewarding process, even more so when making them from collected ingredients. With little equipment and following a few basic principles, it is possible to harvest glaze ingredients from your local environment, such as clay, subsoil, plants and seashells, to achieve beautiful results in the kiln.
Whether you wish to make an entire glaze using collected materials, or just want to use them as additions to existing base recipes, Miranda Forrest explains how to source and prepare natural ingredients, from degraded rocks to seaweed, as well as giving step-by-step instructions for mixing a glaze, testing samples, and finally applying glazes and firing your work. Contributions from contemporary ceramicists who use natural glaze ingredients give a detailed insight into their working methods and intriguing results.
Encouraging experimentation and a creative approach, Natural Glazes is a vital resource for anyone wishing to work in a more natural, sustainable way to develop their unique glaze effects.
This kit is packed with everything kids need to make a totally awesome wall pennant to personalise and decorate bedrooms, as well as a step-by-step instruction book full of amazing ideas and instructions for creating 7 other fashion-forward tie-dye pieces.
This kit recognises the contemporary take on tie dye and how kids are making it their own.
Includes:
- canvas wall pennant
- hanging twine and dowel
- 2 x 60 ml dye powder in yellow and blue
- plastic gloves
- rubber bands
- sheet of fabric stickers
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the
1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly
expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable,
high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
This beautifully illustrated reference work is the only source of
information on American women sculptors as a group. Virginia
Watson-Jones presents the accomplishments of more than 350
contemporary American women sculptors through photographs of their
major works and detailed information about their lives and careers.
For each artist information is provided on her birthplace and birth
year, education, preferred media, major exhibitions, location of
work in public collections, awards, selected private collectors,
professional interests other than sculpture, teaching position (if
applicable), and mailing address. Each entry also includes a
statement by the sculptor and her signature.
Learn how to paint birds in watercolour without even trying! Using
a simple ten-step process, learn how to draw a basic outline
starting with simple shapes, then add washes of colour and fine
details to complete your work. Arranged in three chapters based on
skill level, this book features 25 lovely projects, each showing
you how to paint a bird in ten steps. There are paint swatches for
every bird, showing you the colours you need to mix for each step
and the finished painting serves as a reference to guide you. It
couldn't be easier! Also included is a useful techniques section at
the beginning, and clever painting tips from the author throughout
the book. With birds as diverse as an Atlantic puffin, a barn owl,
a hummingbird and a bald eagle, there is plenty to choose from and
practise with, to develop your skills.
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