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Not sure what to do with that old, dilapidated chair that has been
sitting in your garage or down your basement? How about turning it
into a decorative piece of art for everyday use or for a seasonal
decoration? In this new DIY book, master painter Sammie Crawford
takes you through, step-by-step, seven chair-painting projects: the
rose, sunflower, tiger lily, frog, butterfly, rooster, and, just in
time for Christmas, the Santa chair. With color photographs and
patterns, as well as lists of supplies and color palettes provided,
use this book to follow along with the projects or gain inspiration
for your own creative ideas. This book is perfect for painters of
all skill level.
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.
Looking for a special card to give to your loved ones this
Christmas? These cards are crafted with you in mind. Simple,
special, personal and plainspoken - with their beautiful designs,
these cards do all the talking. In packs of 10, sustainably
sourced. Comes in 2 designs, featuring festive foliage with golden
'O Holy Night' text and 'Glory to the Newborn King' in red over an
icy white and red flowery backdrop.
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.
The Art Of Chip Carving is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to
one of the world's most ancient and widely practiced forms of
woodcarving. Anyone, from the completely inexperienced beginner to
the veteran craftsperson, can learn to use simple, inexpensive
tools and techniques to carve striking decorative designs in wood.
Chip carving is an especially good introduction to working wood for
the inexperienced because of its low cost-of-entry, and because it
puts the most essential concepts of woodworking front and center:
safety, precision, and how understanding the nature of the wood
itself leads to successful results. This guide is loaded with the
technical information you need to start chip carving-the few tools
you need and how to sharpen them, how to select and prepare wood
for carving, how to transfer carving patterns, how to carve safely
and precisely, and how to read and understand wood grain. Clay also
teaches the basics of good carving technique, provides step-by-step
guidance through two practice boards to build your skills, and then
walks you through ten beginner projects that allow you to put your
skills to use. The Art Of Chip Carving goes beyond any other how-to
manual by introducing techniques and projects for learning freehand
carving, and how to use the simple shape-vocabulary of chip carving
to create your own carving designs in the style of traditional
European folk carvings.
Want the boot bling look? Boot jewelry is popping up everywhere
right now. Rather than paying up to $50 for these cute accessories,
make them at home from this fun collection of projects. With this
booklet in hand, you'll find out how to turn ribbon, chain, and
beads into lovely embellishments for your favorite boots. There are
variations to suit every style, whether you add color with bright
glass beads, sparkle with metallic ribbon, or unique personality
with meaningful charms. In Boot Bling you'll find 15 easy-to-make
projects for adding personal flair to your boots. Author Diana Wood
offers clear, step-by-step instructions for every project, plus
loads of technique advice for wielding basic jewelry-making tools.
Learn to make all of the whimsically-titled pieces, including:
Mermaid Drop Turquoise Petals Flower Power Silver & Pearls Rock
Star Pom-Pom Perfect and more!
Thousands of novice turners have learned to turn with Richard
Raffan because he can explain the complex and sometimes confusing
steps in turning in a clear and understandable way. This book will
continue this long tradition with a collection of appealing new
woodturning projects - candlesticks, a lamp and shade, sets of
plates and bowls, even a turned duck call. The projects range from
simple to complex, and Raffan provides complete instructions with
step-by-step photos and drawings. These projects will lead the
reader through a skill-building course in woodturning.
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.
Simply magical manga in watercolor! Learn how to create beautiful
manga art from pencil sketch to finished painting, with this
comprehensive guide. As the popularity of Manga art continues to
soar, manga and comic book artist Lisa Santrau shows beginners how
to create subtle and beautiful manga pictures using pencil and
watercolors - the simplest of art materials. Lisa explains the
materials and tools needed and then explores the fundamentals of
how to draw manga - from color theory and breaking down drawings
into basic shapes, to body proportions and faces for both classic
manga and chibi manga figures. You will learn how to sketch, how to
create depth in your work with shading, and a range of watercolor
techniques including washes, wet-on-wet and layering, as well as
special techniques involving masking fluid and an innovative 'film'
technique for creating texture and patterns. The exercises that
follow the basics explore a wide range of techniques including
manga poses, hair and eyes, then learn about backgrounds, textures,
gradients and more. Finally, there are 12 step-by-step painting
projects to perfect your manga art skills, with downloadable
templates if you want to skip the drawing and get straight to the
painting. The projects are varied and fun, and comprise: Sweet
chibi girl on a slice of cake, using the dry technique Steampunk
chibis against a bright background, using the wet-on-wet technique
Chibi sorcerer's apprentice in a flying teacup, with a galaxy
background Chibi Harry, aka a world-famous wizard, teaching you
character design Young girl framed by a romantic floral design,
using a monochrome palette Sailor boy in a symbolic sun circle,
created with masking fluid Girl in a kimono backlit by a window
with flowers, using the white of the paper Historical heroine in a
voluminous ballgown, using the film technique Melancholic
schoolgirl against a fluorescent background, with the film
technique Silhouette in the evening sunset, using the wet-on-wet
technique Food overload boy in the land of plenty, featuring
surface textures Girl's face with expressive eyes, exploring cool
versus warm colors This easy-to-follow book by the creator of the
popular Mechanical Princess comics, contains all you need to
successfully paint your own watercolor manga art.
Inside this friendly guidebook you'll find plenty of easy-to-follow
advice from best-selling colouring book artists. Their tips and
tricks will have you drawing like an accomplished "colorista" in no
time.Discover the differences between gel pens and marker pens.
Learn the best way to use watercolour pencils. Understand why
expensive materials are different to those that are cheaper. Master
exciting techniques like patterning, blending, cross-hatching,
shading and other cool ways to "up" your colouring experience.
Experience spiritual calm with the first adult colouring book to
focus on the Rosary as you colour and reflect on the traditional
Catholic prayer. Renowned artist Daniel Mitsui provides exquisitely
detailed illustrations of the Glorious, Joyful, and Sorrowful
Mysteries, suitable for meditative colouring and for reflecting on
the lives of Jesus and the Blessed Mother. Just as repetition of
the Hail Mary during the Rosary can create a contemplative
awareness of its mysteries, careful attention to colouring these
captivating illustrations can open your heart to a deeper awareness
of the Rosary's truths. This unique colouring book contains thirty
illustrations -- fifteen full-page drawings of the mysteries of the
Rosary, each one beautifully bordered by traditional images of
animals and flowers; twelve vignettes featuring prophets,
evangelists, and Fathers of the Church; and three larger drawings
with the artist's commentary. It also contains descriptive copy
written by the author for the three sets of Mysteries.
Expand your colour confidence with a comprehensive dictionary of
colour combinations! Colour combinations are made simple with this
helpful reference that includes endless amounts of colour palettes
for artists to perfect their colour selection every time.
From young love to heartbreak, the fourth book in Christopher
Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series focuses on
the hugely popular Romance genre. The newest addition to
Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series
takes on one of the most popular styles in Japanese cartoons:
Romance. It provides an overview of romance subgenres and teaches
every aspect of drawing anime romance, from common male and female
character types to the dramatic--and funny--situations they find
themselves in. Hart covers the complete arc of romantic anime
stories--bliss, arguing, breaking up, and getting back
together--and explains how to draw the anime head and body, match
poses to the characters' personalities, craft emotional
expressions, design standout features, draw couples that click, and
create a romantic setting. Fans will welcome this deep dive into
the genre, and newcomers will be drawn in by the dynamic artwork
that is a hallmark of Christopher Hart's anime and manga titles.
From bestselling author Johanna Basford, a stunning new coloring
book that invites artists to explore the great indoors Through her
bestselling coloring books and distinctive illustrations, Johanna
Basford's beautiful forests, ocean depths, and hidden magical
kingdoms have enchanted millions of people around the world. In
this newest work, Basford takes her audience indoors, inviting them
to explore the wonders of the worlds within. Hidden within every
illustration in Rooms of Wonder is a secret key and a locked door.
Find the key, unlock the door and continue to the next room.
Discover a busy craft studio, a wizard's workshop, a mouth-watering
ice cream parlour and an opulent banquet hall. With hidden
treasures, curious spaces and a few enchanted interiors, all you
need to do is unlock the first door and begin your magical journey.
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.
If you have always wanted to learn to draw but lack the confidence
to start, Drawing for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you.
The author, Carole Massey, is an accomplished artist with many
years' experience of teaching and demonstrating, and even the most
hesitant of beginners will soon pick up the skills and techniques
needed to start drawing. The book is a complete drawing course,
designed to help you progress from simple techniques such as lines,
circles, squares and ellipses through to capturing landscapes,
figures and buildings. There are numerous simple step-by-step
demonstrations as well as larger projects, and outline tracings are
provided of the more complex drawings that you can transfer
straight onto your paper, if you wish to use them. Most of the
artworks in the book are created using pencil, but the author also
uses ink, ballpoint pen, pastel pencil and watersoluble pencils to
encourage you to experiment with other media too. By the end of the
book, you will have learnt all you need to know to take your
drawing skills further and become an accomplished artist in your
own right.
Alleviate anxiety and soothe all stress with The Little Book of
Calm Colouring. The international and Sunday Times bestseller from
David Sinden and Victoria Kay is the perfectly-formed antidote to a
busy life. Beautifully hand-illustrated and thoughtfully designed
to be the perfect size for portability, you can now take colouring
art therapy with you wherever you go. With beautiful anti-stress
designs on quality paper, this gorgeous colouring book will help
your creativity flourish. Take a short relaxing breather from your
day to colour the calming images and feel inspired by the poignant
quotations that accompany each elegant artwork.
Paperweights that were made in Scotland from 1835 to the present
are a wonderful part of glass history. In this beautiful book,
Scottish paperweights are displayed in nearly 400 full-color
photographs together with a discussion of the major weight-makers
and glass houses. The important Ysart Family is thoroughly
presented along with other makers: Holyrood Flint Glass Works,
Vasart, Strathearn Ltd, Perthshire, Caithness, Edinburgh Crystal,
Harland, John Deacons, Crieff, MacIntosh Glass, William and Willie
Manson. Fakes, copies, and reproductions are fully discussed and
the text includes a substantial glossary of weight-making terms and
a price guide.
Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing
guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists
of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical
overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life
and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the
human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and
useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business,
this book is a self-contained art class in a single volume. In this
book, the body is covered head-to-toe--from various angles and
positions with versions for men, women and children all provided.
How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body is a must-have for
budding manga artists and an essential reference for experienced
artists looking to hone their ability to draw certain parts of
their characters with greater accuracy. Tuttle's How to Create
Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a
professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch
progressions, practical tips and common missteps to avoid. Other
books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial
Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories
and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.
Over 600 beautiful color photographs explore the fascinating art of
encasing molded sulphide figures in glass marbles. Encased in clear
or colored glass, molded sulphides come in many clever forms,
including animals, birds, humans, mythological creatures, religious
figures, mermaids, celebrities, and angels. Included with the
fascinating images is a detailed text recounting the history and
manufacturing techniques of sulphide marbles. Bibliography,
appendices (featuring useful information about seeking marbles on
the Internet, seeking marble shows and clubs), index, and tables
with values by size and condition are included. This book is a must
for all glass, marble, and toy fanciers, collectors, and dealers.
International Sensation and Sunday Times BestsellerMillie Marotta
is a hugely popular illustrator and her idiosyncratic drawings of
the world's wonderful creatures will draw you in. Millie's Animal
Kingdom offers a range of beautiful illustration to colour in,
personalise and make your own.The artist's intricate style of
illustration will get you itching for a pen, whether it's to add to
the fine line hatching on the birds, the flowing tendrils of a
jellyfish, or the composite of flowers that make up a grizzly bear.
The work will inspire you to appreciate the detail of line drawing
and its huge potential.You can colour her work or add your own line
drawings to make it special to you. Add your own patterns to the
lively forest scene, choose your own birds to add to the branches,
or make a pattern with your colour choices. Each picture offers
scope to improve your artistic skills while giving you a finished
picture to show for your endeavours. The images and imaginative
scenarios can be completed in colours of your choosing and are
guaranteed to get your creative juices flowing.
This indispensable reference guide helps you determine the
classification and identification of Depression Glass and other
collectible glassware by the prominent design in the pattern.
Glassware patterns from the 1920s through the 1970s are grouped
into twenty-one overall design categories; these include animals,
circles or rings, diamonds, floral, fruit, geometric, ribbed,
scroll, and more. Within each category, the associated patterns are
then listed and described in alphabetical order. Each pattern is
identified by its name, manufacturer, years of production, and
colors used. Over 360 color photos illustrate the patterns that
appear on a variety of beautiful shapes and in different colors.
Current market values are included in the captions. This book
provides the key to quick identification of glassware patterns and
will be an invaluable tool for glass collectors, fanciers, and
dealers.
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