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Japon : 101 modèles pas-à-pas

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$20.95

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Japon . 101 modèles pas à pas . Tout ce qui est petit est mignon... et kawaï ! Étape par étape, en toute simplicité, dessinez kawaï est à ta portée de tous !. Manekineko, sushi, kendoka, tanuki, lanterne- Nourriture, folklore, et autres richesses connues et moins connues du pays du soleil levant, apprenez à dessiner 101 modèles de la culture Japonaise en deux ou trois coups de crayon et mettez rapidement de ta couleur sur vos dessins.. Débutant ou chevronné, voyagez au Japon et imprégnez-vous de ses cultures et de ses traditions....

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Origami Paper 300 sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 4 (10 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs

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Origami Paper 300 sheets Japanese Washi Patterns 4 (10 cm): Tuttle Origami Paper: Double-Sided Origami Sheets Printed with 12 Different Designs

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$13.95

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This pack contains 300 high-quality origami sheets printed with 12 different natural-looking and attractive Japanese washi prints. The handmade look of this paper was selected to enhance the creative work of modular origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains prints unique to this package, which resemble sheets of real Japanese washi paper—at a fraction of the cost! There's enough paper here to assemble amazing modular origami sculptures, distribute to students for a class project, or put to a multitude of other creative uses. This origami paper pack includes: 300 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 colorful Japanese-style designs and patterns Small 4x4 inch (10 cm) squares

Mandalas royaume des animaux : livre à colorier

Nanna Rosengren

$14.95

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Une expérience de coloriage sans pareil!

L'illustratrice Nanna Rosengren partage sa passion pour le royaume des animaux et la nature à travers cette incroyable collection de mandalas. Célébrez l'esprit et la sérénité de toutes les créatures, grandes et petites: des animaux et insectes qui volent dans les prairies, nagent dans nos plus grands océans, rôdent dans les jungles ou vivent au fond des forêts.

Chaque page de coloriage vous invite à explorer la beauté et l'équilibre offerts par la nature, avec une attention minutieuse portée aux plus petites feuilles et fleurs ainsi qu'aux yeux captivants et aux personnalités distinctes trouvées dans le royaume animal.

Profitez d'heures de coloriage paisibles en découvrant les nombreux animaux étonnants de notre monde, comme le sage hibou, l'élégant colibri, le tranquille papillon et le féroce tigre.

Les Tables de fêtes en papier crépon Cof.

Laura Flavigny

$34.95

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Coffret créatif pour s'initier à l'art de la réalisation de fleurs en papier crépon, afin de décorer une table de mariage, de repas de famille ou de baptême.

Il contient le nécessaire pour façonner trois spécimens durables (pivoine, bleuet et renoncule) ainsi que les tutoriels, dont un disponible en vidéo en ligne.

L'Art de dessiner l'architecture

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$30.95

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Follow the step-by-step lessons and master the art of drawing patterns, facades, details and perspectives. You will learn to draw based on the natural world as well as from a printed photograph or postcard. The exercises gradually increase in difficulty. 96 pages. Dimensions: 16.7 × 22 × 1 cm (6.6 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches). Language: French.

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The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck: 50 Mix and Match Designs

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The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck: 50 Mix and Match Designs

Claire Montgomerie

$23.95

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50 stunning stitch patterns in a stylish card deck, perfect for on-the-go crochet! Crochet the swatch squares as shown to mix and match them, or use the simple instructions to scale up the stitch patterns for your own crochet projects. New from Claire Montgomerie, author of the sell-out sensations The Granny Square Card Deck and The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck. The sturdy, stylish box contains 50 colorful cards, each featuring a stunning stitch pattern. On the front of each 4 x 4in card is a color photograph of the finished swatch, while on the back you'll find a crochet stitch chart that shows you how to work the swatch; stitch multiples; edging and joining advice; and any other helpful information you need. Simply lay out the cards to easily mix, match and create your own design combinations. A 32-page booklet containing a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with 5 side-by-side examples of pattern and chart instructions to get you started. You'll also find advice on choosing yarns and hooks, methods for edging and joining your swatches, guidance on scaling up the stitch multiples to create new patterns, plus colour placement inspiration so that you can achieve color success every time. The perfect tool to help you select stitches for any handmade project, select a few cards or slip the whole deck into your bag for on-the-go crochet. Each swatch square is made using the same hook and yarn weight and is the same finished size, so that the squares can be joined together in any combination with ease. With 50 colorful designs to choose from and customize, this fun and versatile card deck is the ideal gift for any crocheter, and perfect for visual learners Created to complement The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck, a digital collection of written patterns is available for crocheters who love the colour and style of the designs but prefer to read words rather than charts. All 50 granny patterns are written out using both US and UK crochet terminology for ease of use. 'The card deck is probably one of the best craft "things" I've ever seen and I can't crochet! What a brilliant idea - absolutely love it!' - Mary Bird, Woman’s Weekly

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MINI AMIGURUMI WOODLAND: 26 tiny crochet creations

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MINI AMIGURUMI WOODLAND: 26 tiny crochet creations

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$14.95

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26 adorable woodland creatures to crochet, from squishable frogs and foxes to super-cute bunnies and bees. Perfect for beginners, this simple book uses only a handful of stitches and contains clear, easy-to-follow instructions to get you started. Using only tiny amounts of yarn, but bursting with character and fun, these adorable amigurumi makes will bust your stash and melt your heart! Simply follow the short illustrated techniques section to create a whole forest filled with sweet furry friends, leaves, acorns and flowers! 26 stash-busting amigurumi projects all the necessary techniques illustrated step by step perfect projects to make as gifts, toys or accessories!

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The Granny Squares Bible: 110 Designs to Mix, Match and Crochet

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The Granny Squares Bible: 110 Designs to Mix, Match and Crochet

Hiroko Aono-Billson

$24.95

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The ultimate guide to granny square crochet: 110 colorful and contemporary designs plus a complete primer on tools, materials and key techniques. Discover 110 inspiring designs: 59 granny squares and swatches, 21 geometric motifs and 30 flowers. From classic squares to textured swatches and from geometric shapes to stunning crochet flowers, this comprehensive guide will provide you with boundless inspiration. Written to be completely beginner-friendly, and featuring illustrated step-by-step guides to all the key stitches and techniques needed, discover: guidance at every step, from selecting the right yarn and hook to understanding essential stitches like single crochet, double crochet and more advanced techniques like puff stitch, popcorn stitch and even Tunisian crochet. how to join your squares seamlessly for a polished finish and explore exciting project ideas, including blankets, scarves, cushions and even flower garlands. 110 simple, easy-to-follow projects: every design comes with full written instructions and an illustrated crochet chart. The Granny Squares Bible is more than just a pattern book; it will unlock your creative potential and help you transform your yarn stash into beautiful, personalized creations. A translation from the French edition by crafter and author Hiroko Aono-Billson.

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DRAW YOUR ADVENTURES: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travels Near and Far

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DRAW YOUR ADVENTURES: Making Art to Celebrate Everyday Experiences and Travels Near and Far

Samantha Dion Baker

$22.99

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Capture the details of your unique and remarkable experiences with this illustrated guide to drawing your travels and adventures, whether close to home or around the world. In Draw Your Adventures, artist and illustrator Samantha Dion Baker invites you to savor moments and capture memories using your eyes, your creativity, and a few art-making tools. With as little as a sketchbook and some pens, begin a new art practice or enliven an existing one with inspiration from the prompts, challenges, examples, and scavenger hunts that populate these pages. Your adventures are worth recording, whether they take you as close as your own kitchen or across the globe. Baker encourages you to see the world through an explorer's lens and provides ideas to guide you through adventures you can have during the everyday, on staycations, and over grand trips. Paint your own postcards to send when abroad. Add pockets to your sketchbook for storing mementos. Create abstract pieces featuring the colors of the clothes you dug up in a closet cleanout. Make a series of paintings of family and friends' front doors. Document what you see around you on plane, train, boat, and road trips. Draw Your Adventures is the perfect size to carry with you on your excursions. Stunning visual examples from Baker's own work accompany the prompts, making this the perfect book to help inspire your own artmaking practice.

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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WC: A practical and inspirational guide to painting outdoors

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PLEIN AIR PAINTING WC: A practical and inspirational guide to painting outdoors

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$31.95

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The complete beginner’s guide to painting en plein air in watercolor, with 8 seasonal step-by-step projects, hands-on exercises and practical advice from expert watercolor teacher, Grahame Booth. ‘So what is all this fuss about plein air painting? It is the difference between listening to a CD and being at a concert, watching a travel programme and actually visiting. With plein air you don’t just see your subject. You feel it and you are literally part of it.’ Grahame Booth In this guide to painting en plein air with watercolors, expert teacher Grahame Booth provides a complete introduction to painting outdoors, from preparing your kit and planning your painting session to getting the most out of your environment, light and subject. Structured seasonally with numerous exercises and 8 complete step-by-step projects, all painted en plein air, and infused with Grahame’s friendly, encouraging teaching style, this is the ideal introduction to painting outdoors with watercolors. Discover: A guide to the essential kit you need Practical considerations for outdoor painting (the weather, the changing light and interested onlookers to name a few) The importance of selecting and simplifying the boundaries of your painting when you have a 360-degree view to choose from How to successfully capture the atmosphere of a place 8 seasonal projects, with invaluable advice on painting successfully in different seasonal conditions.

Anatomie artistique

Alberto Lolli & Al

$60.95

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Anatomie artistique . S'inspirant des préceptes artistiques de Léonard de Vinci, cet ouvrage enseigne des méthodes de représentation du corps humain dans sa dimension spatiale, volumétrique et plastique. Pour que le processus de dessin soit le plus accessible possible, les auteurs de ce livre, également professeurs aux Beaux-Arts et eux-mêmes artistes, ont simplifié les trajectoires et les plans du corps. Vous découvrez ainsi au fil des pages leur système basé sur des modules et des sections de formes anatomiques plus ou moins complexes : le squelette, le système musculaire, les membres inférieurs et supérieurs, etc. Grâce à cet ouvrage, vous étudiez toutes les régions du corps par le biais de 52 leçons thématiques. Vous pouvez choisir de les suivre progressivement ou bien de sélectionner celles de votre choix, comme s'il s'agissait d'un cours de dessin anatomique grandeur nature.

Je dessine kawaï !

Mayumi Jezewski

$21.95

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Les bases pour apprendre à dessiner des personnages en figurant les mouvements et les expressions.

Mon tableau lumineux - French Ed.

Gaël Le Neillon

$22.95

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Un nouveau tableau paper art à construire dans un tambour de broderie… orné par une jolie guirlande led

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Artist's Drawing Techniques: Discover How to Draw Landscapes, People, Still Lifes and More, in Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, and Pastel

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Artist's Drawing Techniques: Discover How to Draw Landscapes, People, Still Lifes and More, in Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, and Pastel

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$50

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The ultimate complete drawing course to help you take your sketches to a higher level. Packed with inspiring workshops and advice from practicing artists, this art lesson book will help you sharpen your drawing skills in a range of media. Here’s what you’ll find inside the pages of this artist’s guide to drawing: • Includes more than 90 detailed step-by-step workshops for pencil, charcoal, pen and pastel techniques • A comprehensive range of techniques makes it suitable for beginners or more experienced artists • Techniques are approached with progression in mind, so readers can learn the basics then move on to new creative challenges Every aspect of drawing is explained in incredible detail in this drawing reference guide. It starts with the basics of drawing — like learning how to draw and choosing a subject — and works all the way through to mounting your finished masterpiece. Learn more than 80 drawing techniques, from cross-hatching and stippling to blending and using colored pencils. Develop your own artistic style and grow as an artist by following the step-by-step drawing tutorials through beginner, intermediate and advanced art projects. Artist's Drawing Techniques will help you tap into your creative potential and unlock new talents, whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned artist.

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The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing

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The Tailoring Book: Measuring. Cutting. Fitting. Altering. Finishing

Alison Smith

$60

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Whether you want to alter a vintage jacket or create a full-tailored suit, this tailoring reference guide has everything you need to produce elegant, bespoke garments that last a lifetime. With over 80 step-by-step techniques on measuring, cutting, altering, and finishing, this is the only book you will need to create and alter a tailored garment. Alison Smith MBE is one of the world's leading tailoring experts, and in her new book, she reveals trade secrets and all the practical know-how necessary to master this heritage craft. The Tailoring Book is the latest title in Smith's best-selling sewing series. It covers everything from choosing patterns and fabrics to fitting and construction, including techniques that can be applied to both womens- and menswear. With this book, you can learn how to: -Tailor garments by selecting the right tools to create a toile and picking the perfect hand stitch. -Follow 10 detailed garment projects to create shirts, jackets, coats, and trousers -Master the techniques of tailoring with step-by-step instructions and downloadable patterns that guide you through every part of the process This book includes key equipment and techniques, garment projects with clear step-by-step processes and downloadable patterns, and tips on repairs and alterations. It takes the reader from the basics through to couture techniques.

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Dessine ton monde kawaï de jolies licornes : avec des pas à pas super mignons !

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Dessine ton monde kawaï de jolies licornes : avec des pas à pas super mignons !

Dorine Ekpo

$29.95

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Dessine ton monde Kawaï de Jolies licornes avec des pas à pas super mignons ! . Faites place à l'inspiration et à l'émerveillement avec ce livre qui transforme chaque dessin en une aventure mignonne et pleine de couleurs ! . Offrant des instructions illustrées étape par étape, ce livre permet de créer d'adorables licornes dans le style kawaï Rencontre Tagada, Nougatine, Fraisebella et tous leurs amis à croquer ! Un magnifique ouvrage par découvrir les secrets du dessin kawaï.

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The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook

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The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook

Gordon Mackenzie

$39.99

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This special 10th-anniversary collection combines two of the best-loved North Light watercolor guides available: The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook and The Watercolorist's Essential Notebook: Landscapes. Clarifying and simplifying the various aspects of painting with watercolor, Gordon MacKenzie's The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook will encourage and challenge you with new possibilities. Rather than a list of rules, this is a collection of principles, concepts and general information designed to expand your creative process. Mackenzie shares with you tips, techniques, ideas and lessons for a sure path to creative fulfillment and better watercolor paintings.

Kawaii : 50 marque-pages à colorier

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$10.95

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Grab your favourite coloured pencils and add a bit of red, a shade of pink, a touch of green, a hint of yellow and small spots of blue and purple to these 50 beautiful bookmarks. Coloured pencils, markers, pastels: use the technique of your choice! All you have to do is unleash your creativity.

Author: Collective

Publisher: Dessain & Tolra

Number of pages: 100

ISBN: 9782295015174

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Le Grand traité de l'Aquarelle

Diane Forest

$44.95

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Un guide de référence moderne et profondément ancré dans la pratique.

À travers 264 pages richement illustrées, ce traité propose un véritable voyage au cœur de l'aquarelle: pigments, gestes, outils, conservation, transparence, finitions et erreurs à éviter.

S'adressant autant aux débutants curieux qu'aux artistes expérimentés, l'ouvrage conjugue rigueur, passion et pédagogie dans une approche claire, vivante et structurée.

Vous y découvrirez:

• 350 images, schémas et photographies

• 22 exercices et observations guidées

• 17 tableaux de référence

• Une mine d'astuces, de tests empiriques et de savoir-faire rares

• Une maquette inspirante, conçue comme un carnet de bord

• Un livre intemporel, visuel et généreux, pour approfondir son art avec sens et liberté.

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How to Draw People : Step by Steo Lessons for Figures and Poses

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How to Draw People : Step by Steo Lessons for Figures and Poses

Jeff Mellem

$36

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Drawing Figures! To draw an anatomical figure, you don't need a stack of weighty anatomy books. Just take it step by step! In How to Draw People, author Jeff Mellem teaches beginning artists how to draw the human figure, from stick figure to anatomically accurate person, in clear, easy-to-follow lessons. More than just a reference, this book provides the step-by-step instruction to teach you to draw the human figure and the anatomical knowledge to draw it realistically. In each chapter, called "levels," you'll learn core concepts for drawing the human figure. Each new chapter builds on the previous one to give you the skills you need to add complexity to your drawing. By the end of each chapter, you will be able to draw the figure with greater detail. By the end of Level 5, you will be able to draw an expressive figure with defined muscle groups in a variety of poses both real and imagined. • Clear goals to progress from stick figure to anatomically correct • Exercises and assignments to practice new skills • Level-Up Checklists in each chapter to assess your skills before moving on With clear step-by-step demonstrations and check-ins along the way, How to Draw People is the beginner's guide to drawing realistic figures.

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Colour Mixing Companion, The

Julie Collins

$23.95

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Make great color choices and mixes in watercolor, oils and acrylics with master artists and bestselling author Julie Collins. With over 1,800 swatches, so you'll never be at a loss for the perfect color blend again. This portable, pocket-sized companion is a clear, comprehensive guide to color mixing in the 3 most popular mediums: watercolor, acrylics, and oils. Introducing simple color theory and the color wheel at beginner’s level, paint your own with the template provided. Over 1,800 swatches demonstrating the wide scope of mixes that can be achieved in each medium Templates and guidelines for creating your own indispensable colour wheels Invaluable information on the rudiments of color, including tonal values, working with a limited palette and understanding local color. The Colour Mixing Companion is a beautifully presented and practical guide to understanding and mixing colors for artists and hobby painters; from beginners to more experienced painters.

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Draw Yourself Calm

Amy Maricle

$29.99

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Discover the relaxing, mindful practice of slow drawing Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing. With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually – one line at a time.

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Drawing- A Complete Guide: Nature

Giovanni Civardi

$23.95

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Learn to draw the natural world in this fascinating and accessible guide by master-artist Giovanni Civardi. Beginning with the key drawing methods and materials you'll need to start your artistic journey, along with advice on drawing perspective and light and shade, learn to sketch country scenes, fruit, vegetables, animals and more. Throughout you'll find hundreds of helpful and practical illustrations and diagrams, along with stunning examples of Civardi's work that exemplify his favourite techniques for capturing the natural world. This is the perfect book for both beginner and experienced artists looking for an inspirational, no-nonsense introduction to drawing natural subjects. This comprehensive guide brings together seven books from Search Press' successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques; Drawing Perspective; Drawing Scenery; Drawing Light & Shade; Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables; Drawing Pets; and Drawing Wild Animals.

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The Field Guide to Drawing and Sketching Animals

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The Field Guide to Drawing and Sketching Animals

Tim Pond

$29.95

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DRAWING ANIMALS FROM LIFE: Science meets art in this drawing book that gives you the skills, techniques, and knowledge you need to draw 45 different animal species. Capture with stunning life, movement, and accuracy a vast array of mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, and insects! When it comes to drawing wildlife, illustrators and artists often revert to working solely from photographs, which can leave the artwork looking lifeless and flat. In this inspirational animal drawing book, artist Tim Pond shows you how to observe and draw animals in zoos, farms, wildlife parks, and aquariums—and teaches you fascinating animal facts along the way. Embark on a journey of discovery that will help you develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to sketch a broad range of wildlife—from mammals and reptiles to birds, fish, and insects. Inside, you’ll find quick, gestural sketches and more in-depth studies in a variety of media (pencil, pen and ink, and watercolor); guidance on representing different coat patterns and markings (like the plumage of exotic birds or hippos’ hooves); and information on tools, materials, and basic drawing techniques. Combining scientific knowledge with expert practical guidance is the key to successfully drawing animals from life. Tim’s ability to convey this accessibly and engagingly makes this a treasure trove for artists of all skill levels!

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Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

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Artist's Painting Techniques: Explore Watercolors, Acrylics, and Oils. Discover Your Own Style. Grow as an Artist

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$48

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Whether you're trying your hand at painting for the first time or honing your artistic ability, Artist's Painting Techniques is the handiest guide to teach you how to paint. Starting with the basics such as observational skills and learning how to draw, Artist's Painting Techniques will guide you into working with watercolors, acrylics, and oil paints. Discover everything you need to know about tone, color, pattern, brushwork, and composition to create your own masterpieces with confidence. Learn a range of key watercolor, acrylic, and oil painting techniques, including laying a flat wash, painting fur, and creating impasto sculptural effects. Embark on exciting artistic exercises and projects to discover your style and grow as an artist. Follow the fully illustrated step-by-step guides and get inspiring advice and encouragement from practicing artists. Kickstart your creativity and develop your own style with Artist's Painting Techniques.

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Color in reverse watercolor florals

Heinke Nied

$19.99

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Filled with inspiring artwork featuring flowers, plants, abstract designs, and more, this book features sturdy paper and one-sided pages to cut out and display, pen and watercolour tips and techniques, short primers on tools, as well as colour theory, patterns, tracings and designs that you may want to use in your own artwork within the book.

Simply find relaxation and creative inspiration as you draw over the watercolour artwork with the drawing tool of your choice, or cut out the pages and use them as gifts, home decor, cards for loved ones, and more.

Author: Heinke Nied

Publisher: Quarry Books

Number of pages: 96

ISBN: 9780760383278

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Pacific Northwest Line Drawing

Peggy Dean

$28

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This book of simple step-by-step line drawings from beloved art teacher Peggy Dean of The Pigeon Letters will deepen your appreciation for the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Learn to draw 150 Pacific Northwest natural wonders (plus iconic landmarks) in just a few simple steps each! Rooted in love for the PNW, this no-skills-necessary how-to-draw book will encourage users to stop and notice the beauty that surrounds them. Here you’ll learn the basics of line drawing as well as facts about the ecology, plants, wildlife, and landmarks of this amazing region. Inside you'll find: Native plants like salmonberries, sword ferns, and Pacific rhododendron Majestic trees like the Western red cedar and Douglas fir Mysterious mushrooms like the chanterelle and morel Iconic animals like otters and orcas Bucket-list birds like the Northern spotted owl and tufted puffin Popular landmarks like the Space Needle, Mount Rainier, and Crater Lake Line drawing is a meditative, easy-to-master art form featuring illustrative, doodle-like designs. Peggy, who has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, teaches you how to start with the simplest doodles, building into more elaborate, delicate illustrations. These simple line drawings will allow you to branch out and have fun with your own personal style, as well as inspire you to add flourishes to other projects. Drawings are ordered from simple to advanced, and by category (flora, fauna, landmarks). If you enjoyed Ed Emberley as a child, you’ll love this book of simple step-by-step line drawings with space to practice!

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Seamless Embroidery: 42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

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Seamless Embroidery: 42 Projects and Patterns to Explore the Magic of Repeating Designs

Yumiko Higuchi

$28.95

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??From beautiful botanical latticework to chickens laying eggs, here are 42 inspired patterns and creative projects embracing the endless possibilities of designs that connect and repeat.? With twenty-one new guided embroidery patterns and corresponding projects, crafters old and new will find in this book a fresh set of decorative stitchwork by cherished designer Yumiko Higuchi to follow or be inspired by. Stitch flowering apple trees, colorful intertwining ribbons, carousel horses, budding plants, European-style houses all lined up in a row, and more—all in the spirit of weaving together seamlessly repeating patterns suitable for projects small and large. The guided projects for each pattern play on the fun, whimsical nature of the repetitive motifs. Fabric book covers with fences and fall-colored trees, a decorative vine crown, roses trailing down the sides of a tote bag, intricate floral bracelets—these projects and more will give any crafter plenty of creative space to bring these beautiful designs into their home. Each pattern and project comes with step-by-step instructions displayed in beautiful full-color photography, including stitch types, thread colors, stitch order, and various material suggestions. Whether coming to embroidery for the first time or approaching it as a longtime friend, all crafters will find joy in these charming, connecting designs.

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Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators

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Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators

David H Ross

$26.99

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Draw the Human Figure Anywhere, Anytime For today’s in-demand comic creators, animators, video game artists, concept designers, and more, being able to quickly draw the human figure in a variety of action-packed poses is a requirement. But what do you do if you don’t have models or photographic reference readily available? In Freehand Figure Drawing for Illustrators, artist and instructor David H. Ross provides an alternative solution, showing you how to master freehand figure drawing without visual reference by using a modern twist on the classic technique of blocking out the human figure in mannequin form. Step-by-step lessons guide illustrators from basic poses (standing, running, jumping) to extreme motions (throwing punches, high kicking). For on-the-go artists, Freehand Figure Drawing for

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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Mark Willenbrink, Mary

$28.99

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This inspiring book makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think and more fun than you ever imagined! Authors Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner) cover it all?from choosing materials and the correct way to hold your pencil, to expert advice on the tricky stuff, like getting proportions and perspective right, drawing reflections, and designing strong compositions. (It's not as scary as it sounds?not with Mark and Mary as your guide!) At the heart of this book, a series of fun, hands-on exercises help you practice and perfect your strokes?24 mini-demos lead up to 9 full step-by-step demos. Each exercise builds on the previous one as you develop your skills, build your confidence, and enjoy yourself along the way. The lessons you learn by drawing simple subjects such as coffee mugs, clouds and trees will help you take on progressively more challenging matter like animals, still lifes, landscapes and portraits?the kinds of subjects and scenes you've always dreamt of drawing. This book is just the ticket for budding artists of any age. It's never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing!

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The Complete Color Harmony Pantone Edition

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The Complete Color Harmony Pantone Edition

Leatrice Eiseman

$35.99

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The only color guide a designer will ever need; The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition has been completely updated with Pantone colors and new text. The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition is the latest in Rockport Publishers' best-selling Color series. This edition has been completely revised from start to finish, and now features new text by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. And the color "moods" that she writes about in each chapter are based and matched with Pantone colors. The book expands on previous editions for the most comprehensive color reference to date. This edition includes information on creating special effects, as well as an entirely new section devoted to the psychology of color. Eiseman helps readers determine their best color choices and suggests why some colors may inspire their creativity while others don't. The book includes new color palette sections along with expanded and updated color trends.

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Hot Girl Crochet : 15 Easy Crochet Projects from Bags to Bikinis

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Hot Girl Crochet : 15 Easy Crochet Projects from Bags to Bikinis

Rose Svane

$31.99

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The perfect guidebook for beginners, Hot Girl Crochet offers 15 super cool and easy projects from Danish contemporary crochet star Rose Svane so you can learn howto crochet your own clothes, accessories, and homeware. Rose built her popular brand off stylish crocheted clothing and accessories that earned her international attention, Instagram fame, and customers like Internet icon Emma Chamberlain, Maddie Ziegler, and Meadow Walker. Her designs have been featured in Cosmopolitan and copied by people all over the world. In Hot Girl Crochet, Rose shares step-by-step instructions to re-create her signature crocheted looks at home. Readers can make: A bucket hat A crocheted bikini A checkered lampshade A leftover yarn sweater A cross-body bag A beach skirt Featuring the woven, dreamy look that Rose is known for, each project can be customized and brought to life by beginners and practiced crafters alike. Includes Color Photographs

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Mandalas : papillons

Jess Volinski

$16.95

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Déployez vos ailes en coloriant. Remplis de glorieuses créatures volantes planant dans des cercles cosmiques colorés, les Mandalas papillons offrent une voie unique vers la croissance et le développement personnel. À l'intérieur de ce livre à colorier transformateur se trouvent 32 activités artistiques conçues pour vous aider à accepter le changement et à cultiver votre plein potentiel. Rejoignez la talentueuse artiste Jess Volinski dans ce voyage à la découverte de soi grâce à des conceptions innovantes et ludiques, parfaites à colorier à l'aide de votre matériel artistique préféré.

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Mandalas anti-stress

Valentina Harper

$16.95

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Les mandalas représentent la globalité. Ces diagrammes cosmiques de l'univers servent de symboles graphiques de notre subconscient. Réaliser de magnifiques mandalas peut aider à stabiliser, intégrer et réorganiser notre vie intérieure.

Découvrez le pouvoir ésotérique du mandala grâce aux 30 illustrations relaxantes et créatives, présentées dans Mandalas Anti-stress. L'artiste de talent Valentina Harper nous offre un univers de cercles sacrés dans ce livre de coloriage inspirant pour adultes.

Vous n'avez pas besoin d'avoir les habiletés d'un artiste pour personnaliser ces dessins d'une riche complexité. Chacune des illustrations magnifiquement détaillées est conçue pour faire de l'expérimentation créative. Valentina offre des conseils faciles étape par étape sur la manière de colorier ses dessins. Et en prime, l'auteure de livres d'artisanat à succès, Marie Browning, se joint au plaisir en présentant de superbes exemples de coloriages.

Boucle d'or et les trois ours

Samara Hardy

$23.95

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Boucle d'or s'aventure seule dans la forêt, s'y perd et découvre une jolie maison dans laquelle elle entre. Elle essaye tour à tour tout le mobilier. Seul le plus petit lit est à sa taille. Elle s'y endort.

L'histoire racontée avec des mots simples pour faire découvrir ce conte classique aux tout-petits grâce à six boutons sonores.

La version audio de l'histoire est accessible par un QR code

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Dessine ton monde kawaï avec des pas à pas super mignons ! N. éd.

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Dessine ton monde kawaï avec des pas à pas super mignons ! N. éd.

Dorine Ekpo

$29.95

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Kawaï avec des pas à pas super mignons ! . Faites place à l'inspiration et à l'émerveillement avec ce livre qui transforme chaque dessin en une aventure mignonne et pleine de couleurs ! . Offrant des instructions illustrées étape par étape, ce livre permet de créer des personnages et d'adorables animaux dans le style kawaï. Petits dinosaures craquants, chats-licornes magiques, pandas gourmands, et autre mignonneries à croquer. Un magnifique ouvrage pour découvrir les secrets du dessin kawaï !.

Le Guide de dessin pour filles

Kathryn Clay

$16.95

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Enfin, un livre de dessin plein de ce que les filles aiment vraiment dessiner! Veux-tu savoir comment dessiner un cheval galopant dans un champ? Et que dire d'un magnifique jardin où fleurissent tournesols, tulipes et mufliers? Ce livre contient tout cela et beaucoup plus! Présentant 60 projets de dessin avec des instructions étape par étape simples, ce livre a de tout pour chacune. Il déborde de chevaux élégants, de visages amusants, de lettrages épatants, d'enfants super, d'idées de mode amusantes et de plein d'autres choses que les filles adorent. N'hésite pas! Saisis un crayon bien taillé et du papier et prépare-toi à dessiner des choses vraiment merveilleuses!

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Manga Art Secrets

Dalia Sharawna

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Everything you need to become a manga artist, with step-by-step instructions, exercises, and tips and tricks and feature spreads from other artists. With the interest in manga-style art now stronger than ever - its influence can be seen in the Pixar films Frozen, Wreck-It Ralph and other movies - this is the perfect book to slipstream into manga drawing. Packed full of step-by-step sequences for face, body, and poses, you too can draw in the manga-art style. Learn how to draw figures in the characteristic style of your favourite characters by building a portfolio of drawings. At the end of each chapter is a series of practice exercises where you're encouraged to trace or freehand draw subjects from earlier on. You'll end up with a portfolio of sketches charting your artistic development. There is also an inspirational artists-in-residence section, where cool artists share their manga-art secrets and showcase their own art.

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Origami Paper 500 sheets Chiyogami Designs 6" 15cm

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Origami Paper 500 sheets Chiyogami Designs 6" 15cm

Collectif

$21.95

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This origami paper pack contains 500 high-quality origami papers printed with colorful Chiyogami patterns. These exciting traditional Japanese paper patterns were developed to enhance the creative work of origami artists and paper crafters. The pack contains 12 different designs unique to this pack, and all of the papers are printed in coordinating colors on the reverse to provide aesthetically pleasing combinations in origami models that show both the front and back of the sheets. This origami paper pack includes: 500 sheets of high-quality origami paper 12 unique designs Over 40 sheets of paper for each design Vibrant and bright colors Double-sided color 6 x 6 inch (15 cm) squares Instructions for 6 easy origami projects

10 étapes pour dessiner des animaux adorables : plus de 50 petites bêtes mignonnes en pas-à-pas !

Justine Lecouffe

$36.95

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Apprenez à dessiner de nombreux animaux vraiment très attachants ! Girafe, grenouille, bébé manchot : choisissez parmi 50 animaux dans des poses toutes plus mignonnes les unes que les autres et découvrez comment les reproduire facilement en moins de 10 étapes.Grâce à ce livre et à un crayon ou deux, parcourez la variété de la faune des savanes, des montagnes ou de la banquise !

Peindre la mer à l'aquarelle : 20 tutoriels en pas à pas pour des marines magnifiques

Mélanie Voituriez

$39.95

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Vingt tutoriels détaillés en pas à pas pour peindre et reproduire divers paysages marins. Une introduction présente les fournitures nécessaires.

Le Tricot en 300 points

Collectif

$22.95

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This book presents 300 knitting stitches with detailed, step-by-step instructions, diagrams for easy knitting and photos for visualising the results. Includes a complete presentation of materials and supplies. A practical-sized book you can easily slip into a workbox so that you always have it on hand!

Author: Collective

Publisher: Marabout

Number of pages: 256

ISBN: 9782501161558

Modelage en argile naturelle autodurcissante N. éd.

Antoinette Châtelain

$40.95

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Modelage en argile naturelle autodurcissante Prenez plaisir en manipulant la terre ! Empreinte végétale, déco de table, aimant, bouquet, photophore, mangeoire, etc.Lancez-vous en réalisant ces 30 modèles décoratifs utiles ou festifs et particulièrement simples, en argile naturelle autodurcissante.Chaque modèle est illustré de photos de pas à pas et d'astuces qui vous donneront l'assurance de réussir, le tout sans cuisson. En un tour de main, vos créations séduiront autour de vous et vous serez fier d'affirmer que c'est vous qui les aurez faites !

Mon carnet top secret : manga

Guillaume Lapeyre

$19.95

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This notebook is perfect for keeping secrets safe thanks to the included padlock and a fun manga-inspired design. Children are both guided and free to write about their lives … and there are also stickers to personalise the pages!

L'Art de la résine : décoration & bijoux

Rozen Martel

$35.95

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L'art de la résine époxy Autrefois réservée aux industries, la résine époxy s'est fait une place dans notre quotidien. Comment pourrait-on résister à cette matière fascinante qui, à l'état liquide, nous permet de créer des effets variés, de jouer avec les couleurs et les matières et qui, une fois durcie, est solide comme un roc ?Après avoir pris connaissance de tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur la résine époxy et le matériel à utiliser, essayez-vous à différentes techniques comme la coulée, l'effet de cellules, de vagues ou encore l'inclusion d'objets dans la résine !Vous pourrez ensuite les appliquer en réalisant 28 créations très variées : miroir, barrette, sac, boîte, bracelet, marque-page, plateau, etc.Enfilez vos gants et suivez Rozen et ses conseils d'experte pour apprivoiser cette matière qui vous poussera à concevoir l'impossible.Un seul mot d'ordre (enfin trois...) : imaginez, testez et contemplez le résultat !

Beautés du Japon : coloriages pour me détendre

Collectif

$20.95

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Coloriages pour me détendre Beautés du Japon 48 coloriages pour se détendre et s'évader toute l'année ! Partez au pays du Soleil levant avec ces illustrations à colorier pour libérer son esprit et créer de belles compositions. Faites du coloriage un rituel personnel et partagez vos créations grâce aux pages détachables !

Fleurs & merveilles à l'aquarelle Cof. 2 vls

Blanche Tristant

$82.95

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Un coffret contenant deux livres pour apprendre l'aquarelle, une illustration extraite de l'un des ouvrages et quatre feuilles de papier aquarelle vierges.

Dessiner, mode d'emploi : les animaux

Collectif

$47.95

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Introduction aux bases du dessin d'animaux et mise en pratique avec plus de 120 modèles à reproduire. Avec des conseils d'artistes et de nombreuses astuces pour dessiner les détails.

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