Found in our archives, the Black's Sketchbooks are a series of books produced in the early 20th century by a group of well-known artists. Each book contains pen sketches of iconic English and Scottish cities and counties. There are also some books on Continental cities such as Paris and Venice. The result is a charming series of books that present a fascinating look at British and European locations as they were almost a century ago. This title is a delightful look at Brighton and its environs in 1919.

In Cute Chibi Animals, popular Instagram artist Phoebe Im (@bobblejot) teaches you the art of chibi, step by adorable step. Learn how to master this popular anime and manga drawing style with this book that focuses on drawing 75 animals, including an anteater, chinchilla, manatee, dolphin, sloth, axolotl, pangolin, owl, narwhal, and much more. Chibi is Japanese slang for "short," and the characters in Cute Chibi Animals live up to this description with their cute roly-poly bodies that make them extremely lovable and huggable. Learn how to draw adorable: Mammals Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibians Along with the step-by-step tutorials, Phoebe shares her tips and tricks for drawing the animals with either pen and pencil or digitally; coloring, shading, and highlighting your characters; and giving them accessories for added cuteness. There are also coloring pages in the back of the book for some extra fun. So, get out your drawing supplies and start creating your animal kingdom!

The Practice and Science of Drawing is a work by English painter Harold Speed, which includes different drawing techniques, including chalk etc. H. Speed died in 1957.

Drawing, the most basic of the visual arts, is often seen as a natural ability, but it can be learnt. Working from observation in pencil, pen, or charcoal helps you to see clearly, increases your visual awareness, and enhances your ability to design in two dimensions. The New English Art Club, an exhibiting society with a 125 year history, runs a school of drawing in which it tries to keep alive the tradition of working from life, which used to be taught in all art schools but is now almost extinct. Charles Williams Cert. RAS RWS NEAC, the current curator, brings together exercises, illustrations, demonstrations, and, above all, the attitude to drawing of the NEAC Drawing School in one comprehensive book. Williams links nineteenth-century artists and thinkers like Walter Sickert and John Ruskin with contemporary writers like Betty Edwards in an attempt to show that to draw is to be a part of a great, living tradition that the contemporary world of photography and digital technology will never eclipse.

* Close photographed demos/process

* 130+ black and white and colour illustrations

* Clear design

* Sketchbook sized, convenient, recognizable

* Tips, hints, and examples from practicing professional artists

* Professional, 'manual'-style presentation

Through the simple act of drawing--whether it's doodling or creating detailed illustrations--embrace your inner voice and unlock the power of your intuitive intelligence.
Do you remember being a child and the pure joy brought on by a box of crayons and piece of paper? Do you still find yourself sketching away every time you pick up a pencil? That's because drawing is a natural impulse that stays with us throughout our entire lives. Whether you are doodling in a notebook or carving your name in the sand, this simple, stream-of-consciousness activity is a window into your deepest, truest self.
In "Making Marks," you'll learn that every single line, smudge, or spot you make contains visual imagery with the power to heal the past, develop your sense of empathy, and reveal solutions and answers you never realized before. You don't need to have any specific experience or skills to benefit from this book; through simple steps and interactive exercises, people of all ages and artistic abilities can gain insight and learn to reconnect with their creative selves.
With beautiful black-and-white and full-color illustrations, "Making Marks" is a powerful guide to self-discovery. Tap into your unconsciousness as artist and spiritual guide Elaine Clayton takes you on a journey of the soul.

Petite in size but packed with inspiration, Just Draw Botanicals presents 90 beautiful, contemporary botanical artworks in a range of media and styles. Each spread includes a stunning work of art paired with a discussion of the artist's approach to creating it, including the techniques employed. At the bottom of the page, find tips on the tools, materials and methods used to make the piece. A hyper-realistic blackberry, a watercolour sketch of a bunch of mint in a glass, a detailed scratchboard study of three pussy willow twigs, a tribal-style pattern inspired by different leaf shapes, an abstract image-transfer print of a milkweed plant... the techniques and subjects covered are diverse. With these and more artworks - created in a variety of media, including watercolour, coloured pencils, oil, pen and ink, mixed media and pencil - explore: Shape, form and light Harmonious colours Contrasting elements Fine detail Capturing movement Cropped compositions Using negative space Anatomical accuracy A visual index is included at the front of the book so you can easily skip to a style or colour palette that interests you. At the back of the book, find an overview of materials and tips for using them; a list of further resources, including books and websites; and two additional indexes, one by artist name and the other by subject. Whether you are an artist looking for fresh ideas for creating botanical art or simply enjoy looking at nature-inspired images, this portable volume is a rich resource.

Zentangle Basics introduces you to today's hottest trend in drawing meditation. Using only pencil, pen and paper, you'll learn how to draw 25 original tangles and discover inspiring ideas for incorporating these designs into your art. This expanded workbook edition includes a bonus section where you can get started with warm-up exercises, practice tangling, and experiment with strings and shading. With benefits including stress relief, inspiration and improved self-esteem, Zentangle can be done anywhere and no special 'artistic' talent is required. Tangles can be used to decorate wearables and home decor objects as well as cards, scrapbook pages and journals. Best of all, you can tangle even if you have never drawn anything before.

Dink mens aan Wes-Afrika, dink jy aan woestyn en kamele, Bedoeiene en swaar tekstielweefstof, silwer juweliersware en stomende speserye. Tog is daar naas die bykans mistieke idille-beeld mediaflitse van honger en armoede, politieke onstabiliteit en diktatorskap, vrees en verskrikking. As vryskutjoernalis in Dakar kry Louw die geleentheid om lande soos Senegal, Togo, Ghana, die Ivoorkus en Burkina Faso nie net as “toubab” (Westerling) en toeris te besoek nie, maar kry sy ook glimpse van die streek se hartklop: onreg, ongelykheid en onmag wat dekades na die val van kolonialisme nog die vinger wys na Europese hebsug ... maar ook die kuns, die kleur en die ritme van ’n leefstyl so diep verweef met die waai van die wind, die skakerings van sandduine en die val van die Afrika-son dat dit byna anderkant Westerse woordeskat le. Anderkant ’n eerste kyk. Anderkant Timboektoe.

The Botanical Illustrator's Handbook takes a closer look at how to accurately portray the riches of the botanical world. It tackles and explains many of the difficulties that artists encounter so they can extend and expand their choice of subject matter. Written by a respected artist and drawing on her wealth of experience, it offers new insights and a fresh approach to the wonders of botanical illustration. Topics covered include: advice on the labelling and quality of paper, and choice of pencils, paints and brushes; techniques for the mixing and handling of greens; chapters on magnification, managing detail and using scale bars; and finally, instructions for using perspective techniques, and painting complex structures such as pine cones and umbellifers, and tricky details such as hairs.

A Million Baby Animals is a colouring book designed for animal lovers of all ages. Inside, there are over 30 spreads packed with all kinds of adorable baby animals, from cuddly bunnies and dinky ducklings to cute kittens and fluffy chicks. Each page is decorated with stunning patterns, motifs and quirky details in Lulu’s instantly recognizable style. With a gentle humour and sense of fun throughout, kids and animals will love bringing the illustrations to life with colour. The latest title in Lulu Mayo’s bestselling A Million series, with a fully foiled cover, this book will be perfect for springtime and Easter.

OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDE 'You will quickly amaze and delight yourself. Hands down the best and most life-enhancing thing I've done in lockdown' India Knight, Sunday Times Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are a professional, a student, or enjoy art as a hobby, Betty Edwards' practical step-by-step guide will give you greater confidence in your ability, deepen your artistic perception and provide a new way to appreciate the way you perceive the world around you. This groundbreaking guide includes: - Expert advice on materials to use and how to record your progress - Specific focus on perceiving edges, spaces and relationships within your drawings - Problem-solving techniques and guidance on continued development of your skills Blending artistic teaching with psychology, Betty Edwards offers a practical grounding in drawing technique with exercises designed to help you utilise the intuitive and creative right side of your brain, dramatically improving your ability to draw.

The ultimate guide to journaling, packed with prompts and ideas to spark creativity. For many people who want to keep a journal, the fear of the blank page can be a very real stumbling block, but is definitely something that can be resolved. In this essential guide, journaling expert Helen Colebrook offers up all her knowledge, tips and tricks to ensure you get truly bitten by the journaling bug. Through 101 layout examples, Helen shows you how to approach the design of a myriad of different journal pages, from mood trackers to gratitude spreads, monthly cover pages, daily, weekly and monthly planners, lists, project planners and more. She also covers ideas for junk journaling, adding watercolour to your journal and other ways to develop the artistic side of your journaling. This is a book that will be a constant companion, that you can use for inspiration whenever you need some new ideas for a fresh layout. But it's not just about the aesthetics of your journal - alongside the layouts Helen gives helpful prompts that will make you think about what you are journaling as much as how. These include thoughtful prompts and exercises to get you started on self-reflection and help you make writing a daily habit, alongside creative prompts to get your creative juices flowing. There are no end of ways to get creative in your journal and it can become a hugely relaxing and rewarding part of the process. The beauty of journaling is that there is no right or wrong, but sometimes we all need a little help and inspiration to help us get the most of this fulfilling hobby. This beautiful book is the perfect companion to Helen's debut book, Journal with Purpose, and alongside her YouTube tutorials and blog, will ensure you have all the tools and ideas you need to make your journal a thing of beauty and personal truth. With 101 layout ideas and 500 journal prompts... there's nothing stopping you from journaling with purpose too!

Dive into this treasure trove of offbeat, clever, and endlessly absorbing drawing prompts. The perfect inspirational guided art journal: A rolling pin, a robot, a pickle, a water tower, a hammock, a wasp, a safety pin, a kiss. Some are deceptively simple (just try drawing a bicycle!), some are conceptually mind-bending (sketching the sound of girlish laughter?), and some are refreshingly basic (the only hard thing about drawing an egg is deciding how you want it to be cooked). Hip and helpful, 642 Things to Draw is the perfect inspirational sketchbook, sure to entertain and provoke the imagination of anyone ready to pick up a pencil. * Includes 642 random drawing prompts to spark casual doodling while entertaining the mind. * With a collection of silly, thought-provoking, simple, and complex prompts, this drawing ideas book will push your mind - and pencil - to think outside the box. * While there are no step-by-step, how-to-draw instructions included, you don't have to be a skilled artist to enjoy the relaxing, stimulating, and entertaining drawing ideas. Budding artists and experienced sketchers alike will find themselves invigorated by this collection of unique and wonderful drawing prompts. 642 Things to Draw is a guided journal that will inspire creativity, energize the mind and stimulate artistry in any aspiring or skilled creator. * Makes a unique gift for artists of any age to expand knowledge and boost creative awareness. * A must-have for anyone who could benefit from an occasional creative brain break that is pure enjoyment.

Popular artist Leonardo Pereznieto--whose instructional YouTube videos have earned him millions of views and a devoted fan base--teaches beginners the fundamentals of traditional drawing. In his first book "You Can Draw!" Leonardo Pereznieto helped artists recreate the realistic surfaces and textures that make his own work so popular. Now he's going back to the very beginning to teach them the basics of drawing, covering first exercises, fundamental techniques, light and shading, composition, and perspective, and more. Loaded with information on materials, a glossary of essential terminology, and hundreds of illustrations, this illuminating guide includes such projects as a fall still life of fruit in a basket, with instructions on shape, shadow, and detail, as well as a cityscape, a landscape with depth of field, animals, train tracks, jewelry, and drawing with a message. Once you've mastered these basics, you can unleash your imagination on whatever subject you like!