Japanese Paper Craft encourages crafters of all skill levels to create their own custom pieces that are practical, decorative, and imbued with meaning. Japanese Paper Craft begins with an overview of the tools and materials needed to make the projects, along with simple basic techniques such as gluing corners and spines and sewing bindings. It…
Learn all about shapes with this stunning board book, perfect for sharing with your baby or toddler. Part of a brand-new series of board books Let s Look At. . . and with beautiful artwork from bestselling author and illustrator Marion Deuchars, this book is the perfect introduction to shapes. Make learning fun and stimulating…
The Artist s Way for the 21st century—from esteemed creative counselor Beth Pickens. If you are an artist, you need to make your art. That s not an overstatement—it s a fact; if you stop doing your creative work, your quality of life is diminished. But what do you do when life gets in the…
Kiss creative block goodbye with this veritable compendium of inspirational prompts for drawing and writing. Featuring 500 different ideas to get you writing or drawing, this boredom-busting activity journal is the perfect antidote to the everyday doldrums. Work your way through this satisfyingly chunky paperback, one sketch or short story at a time—your brain cells…
Immerse yourself in a world of abstract equilibrium with 57 tiles inspired by the Modernist master Piet Mondrian. Arrange the tiles to create table-top compositions of perfect balance, large or small. Beautifully presented and with millions of possible arrangements, Make Your Own Mondrian will delight would-be Modernists of all ages.
Here in the latest addition to our contemporary art board-book series, Henri Matisse s exuberant cut-paper art leaps off the page, accompanied by simple, lyrical text sure to delight the very young.
Men to Avoid in Art and Life pairs classical fine art with modern captions that epitomize the spirit of mansplaining. This hilarious book perfectly captures those relatable moments when a man explains to a woman a subject about which he knows considerably less than she does. Situations include men sharing keen insight on the female…
This handy portable sketchbook has space to draw daily for one year. With a striking cover design, shimmering foil accents, and both gridded and blank pages for your various sketching styles, it s the perfect way to build a creative habit and document a year s worth of artistic journeys. * A CREATIVE WAY TO…
Aspiring oil painters can take a journey with four accomplished oil artists as they follow along with step-by-step demonstrations that feature a variety of techniques and a range of subject matter. Artists of all skill levels will appreciate the appeal of each approach as they learn to paint tropical seascapes, pastoral landscapes, dynamic still lifes,…
This charming keepsake sketchbook features spaces to draw each day for one year. Visual journaling is vastly popular, and it s easy to see whythe practice of daily sketching allows budding artists to capture impressions that might otherwise pass them by, to see the evolution and rhythm of their thoughts and inspiration. Students, doodlers, aspiring…
Learn to make 15 beautiful crepe paper flowers and discover how to style them in your space. This beautifully illustrated book includes 15 flower projects of varying degrees of difficulty, ranging from a mini anemone and striped orchid to an impressive flamingo flower and a meadow buttercup. Master the art of making and adapting the…
Illustrated and written by local artist Ruth Allen, Pink Cake is a beautiful and delightful children s book. When Eliza Jane Trotsky wakes up on her Birthday, the first thing she finds is a piece of Pink Cake which she takes outside to enjoy. Along comes a big blue jalopy full of things to trade…
Prints and Their Makers takes you behind the scenes to witness the creative process at the world s top printmaking workshops. Master printer Phil Sanders offers an in-depth look at this versatile medium and places contemporary prints and practices in the context of traditions and techniques developed over more than a thousand years. Clear and…
Painting isn t as hard as it looks. And it s fun. Whether you re a total beginner or have been painting for years, this indispensable guide cuts through the jargon and provides clear, practical advice and tips to help develop your skills. Techniques and ideas are described and explained, inspiring you to make your…