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Whittle a beautiful spoon, comb, pair of dice, and more with this fresh introduction to a folksy craft. Carve modernizes a mindful hobby that people have turned to for generations to help them slow down, relax, and connect with the outdoors. Choose from a dozen projects with bespoke details, all are designed to be useful at home or while camping. And because these objects are small, they require only a few hours and a tool or two to complete. You'll also learn how to choose the right knife and wood, helpful information on techniques and safety, and tips for refining, personalizing and maintaining your piece. Whether you're headed to the woods or just to the porch, this pocket-sized guide will have you carving your own unique designs in no time.

A creative's guide to color: ?how to observe it in your surroundings, combine it into unique palettes, and apply it fearlessly in art, craft, and design.Artist Ana Bianchi is on a mission to help people use color confidently in any creative practice. This playful and highly visual book invites you to refresh your relationship to color by observing the world around you. Each chapter takes a deep dive into a different color scheme—from monochromes to the famous "pop of color"—and helps readers find inspiration in art history, travel, household objects, and more. Hands-on projects feature a wide variety of media and applications, from painting a still life to making a gallery wall in your home. Quotes, stories, vibrant visual examples, and insightful guidance provide an accessible master class in becoming color curious and creating the consistent and rewarding habit of observing, analyzing, and creating with color. This book is perfect for art students seeking to establish their personal voice, creative types hoping to integrate more color into their lives, and professional artists eager for a new perspective.INTUITIVE APPROACH: Ana Bianchi eschews technical color theory and embraces an intuitive and playful approach instead. Whether you're an aspiring artist or a professional, whether you want to apply color in your paintings or your wardrobe, you'll find approachable and useful ideas in this book. RAINBOW EYE CANDY: The colorful photos and artwork are instructive and a delight for the eyes. Bianchi's signature images show flowers from her garden and everyday objects from her home arranged by color, highlighting the multitude of inspirations to be found in your surroundings and applied in your art. FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON COLOR: From the unique hues of vintage objects and faded flowers to the particular joy of kaleidoscopic, childlike palettes, the color explorations in this book will help you see the world with new eyes and approach your creative projects with refreshed energy.Perfect for: Professional and aspiring artists in all media Art students and enthusiasts Designers, home decorators, floral designers, and crafters Anyone who eagerly awaits Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement Readers of color exploration books like The Secret Lives of Color and Color: a Natural History of the Palette Fans of inspirational creativity books like Find Your Artistic Voice and The Artist’s Way

Transform 10 rooms into colorful spaces with this adorable, super-cute sticker activity book for fans of cozy coloring and kawaii stickers. Create your very own cute bedrooms, fire-lit family rooms, and toasty kitchens with over 200 stickers in this delightful and soothing sticker activity book. In Cute and Cozy Sticker Rooms Happy Homes, you can be the interior decorator for your own comfy space. Choose any sticker you like to design and decorate a bathroom fit for a luxurious bubble bath; a charming attic space with a reading nook; a greenhouse full of soothing plants and sweet-smelling flowers; and more! This 9 x 9-inch book includes: 10 interior full-color scenes to be transformed 5 sheets of 200 stickers The Cute and Cozy Sticker Rooms series is more than just cute stickers—it's your space to both create and channel calm.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES, now in English! More than 2.3 million copies sold in 23 languages! Big School of Drawing Animals is your complete guide to the art of drawing animals with accuracy, creativity, and fun. Whether you are a complete beginner or an artist with some experience looking to refine your skills, this 192-page book covers all the essentials you need to create both realistic and imaginative animal art, from basic drawing techniques to advanced concepts. Through step-by-step tutorials, explore popular animal subjects, such as cats, dogs, horses, and a variety of wildlife, learning techniques for each animal’s unique anatomy and characteristics. Additional instructions on colored pencil techniques, light, shadow, and perspective provide a foundation for success. Designed to inspire and inform, this guide helps you capture the beauty and personality of animals on paper. Inside, you will find: Step-by-step instructions for drawing animals, covering popular pets like cats and dogs, as well as wild animals. Core art fundamentals, including perspective, light, and shadow, essential for creating dynamic and realistic animal drawings. Colored pencil techniques, providing guidance on adding depth and texture to bring animal illustrations to life. With helpful tips and easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, Big School of Drawing is the perfect series for beginning artists ready to grab a pencil and get started drawing. With practice, you’ll soon be able to create your own realistic pencil drawings. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

With Drawing: Landscapes, learn to render a variety of beautiful landscape subjects in graphite pencil. William F. Powell invites you into his artistic world to explore a number of basic drawing techniques and shows how to develop a drawing to its fullest through a series of step-by-step demonstrations. In this 10.25 × 13.75–inch book, Powell explains a number of drawing techniques and special effects and gives tips on how to design a well-balanced composition. Landscapes provides you with the necessary knowledge to create your own landscape drawings from preliminary sketch to the completed work. Discover different methods of shading, ways of manipulating drawing tools to produce specific textures, and a wealth of beautiful landscapes to both copy and admire, includes scenes from American national parks. Also included are simple techniques for developing common landscape elements—such as trees, clouds, rocks, and water—and how to apply a variety of methods to convey a sense of realism. Then, with a little practice, you will be able to apply your newfound skills and draw your own beautiful landscape masterpieces! Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers easy-to-follow guides that introduce artists to basic tools and materials and include simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Drawing: Landscapes allows artists to develop drawing skills by demonstrating how to start with basic shapes and use pencil and shading techniques to create varied textures, values, and details for a realistic, completed landscape drawing.

Crochet your way to a brighter day as you create these supercute amigurumi characters, each holding a sign inscribed with a cheerful affirmation. Amigurumi Affirmations offers the perfect way to combine your love of crochet with a touch of positivity and mindfulness. Created by Lee Sartori (@cococrochetlee), this delightful collection features kawaii-style crochet projects that are both easy to create and filled with joy. Each project includes uplifting affirmations, so you’re not only creating adorable miniatures like smiling donuts, happy plants, and cheerful animals but also nurturing your emotional well-being with every stitch. Inside you’ll find: 30 adorable amigurumi patterns: Featuring everything from tiny food items to lovable animals and playful plants, each with its own positive affirmation. Beginner-friendly instructions: Detailed, step-by-step guidance for crocheters of all levels, making it easy to start stitching joy into every project. Customizable and giftable ideas: Customize the signs to make heartfelt gifts that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Printed and downloadable signs: Pair your amigurumi with these encouraging notes of humor, kindness, love, and positivity. With Amigurumi Affirmations, you’ll be able to craft little reminders of happiness and positivity, adding a touch of charm and mindful moments to your day. Perfect for self-care, gifting, or simply spreading joy, this book brings together creativity and emotional wellness in the most adorable way.

From extracting clay to exporting your work, this is a practical guide to producing unique ceramic pieces with minimal environmental impact. Being a green potter is not an easy feat. Historically, a lot more attention is given to the finished pieces coming out of the kiln rather than to the damages made throughout the designing and making processes. However, as we progress into the twenty first century, and our awareness of our impact on the environment increases, caring for our planet in the studio has never been more important. In this book, Kevin Millward explores how potters and ceramicists can be more responsible in sourcing and using the planet's finite resources. With tips for the whole making process such as firing, choosing fuels, extracting clays and raw materials, reclaiming water and glazes, disposing of ceramic materials, packing and shipping, this is a comprehensive guide to producing extraordinary pieces. By accepting and embracing a green approach in ceramic processes, we are setting out an example for future generations and paving the way for a more creative and respectful industry.

An inspirational, instructional, and visually stimulating guide to sketching and drawing. Dare to Sketch is filled with practical tips about which materials to use, a variety of subject matter ranging from easy to more challenging, and wisdom about overcoming creative blocks and fear of making mistakes. A whimsical beginner's guide to sketching, covering all of the important basics: what kind of notebook to buy, what drawing materials to use, ideas for subject matter, and daily exercises. Includes inviting, inspirational, and idiosyncratic tips (don't start on the first page of your sketchbook!), Dare to Sketch is gorgeously illustrated with the author's unique and contemporary art style.

The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered among artists - including comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered, and Figure Drawing is the first in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.

Learn to draw tons of cute and quirky stuff with the 100+ step-by-step drawing projects in 101 Super Cute Things to Draw. Specifically geared toward beginning and aspiring artists of all ages, 101 Super Cute Things to Draw features: More than 100 easy-to-follow drawing projects that help you quickly learn to create super cute illustrations in a super simple way. Adorable animals, darling little foods, enchanting everyday objects, and nifty natural wonders, all designed for maximum delight. Basic art instruction, including information about tools and materials, combining colors, and creating patterns that sets you up for success so you can enjoy the creative process of drawing. 101 Super Cute Things to Draw is perfect for beginners, as well as young artists, with its simple illustrations and easy-to-follow drawing steps. For those who want to learn how to draw everything adorable and amusing, this book is for you! With this book, you’ll learn to draw: Everyday objects, including a teapot, balloons, and a terrarium Food, including a cinnamon bun, a sushi roll, and strawberries Nature, including a mushroom, a tiny forest, and a rainbow and cloud Animals, including a red panda, a sloth, and a cow Mythical creatures, including a yeti, a dragon, and a jackalope So grab your pencils, some paper, and a copy 101 Super Cute Things to Draw to create plenty of giggle-worthy drawings! Bursting with humor and imagination, books in the 101 Things to Draw series will put a smile on your face with original mash-ups, step-by-step drawing instructions, doodling exercises, and mindfulness activities.

The ultimate guide to creative bracelet making: over 100 stunning designs to create and customize, from kumihimo-style to cuffs! Create unique jewelry pieces that reflect your style and personality, or make personalized gifts for your loved ones. With a completely visual materials, tools and techniques section, this comprehensive book is the ultimate guide to getting started with bracelet-making. Pick and choose from 40 different techniques, including Shamballa, beaded and wrap bracelets, then dive into the 100 projects with confidence. Learn about the fundamental tools and materials you'll need to get started, from looms and pliers to threads, beads, and charms. Master a diverse range of techniques, including knotting, weaving, beading and macramé, through clear, concise visual instructions. Create 100 different bracelet designs, from the vibrant colours and intricate geometric patterns of Brazilian bracelets to the elegance and timelessness of ribbon-wrapped chain bracelets, all the way through to statement cuffs to give any outfit a touch of style. This is a translation of the French title by popular craft authors Anne Sohier-Fournel, Agnes Delage-Calvet and Françoise Vauzeilles.

1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor is the definitive color-mixing resource for oil, acrylic, and watercolor artists. This user-friendly compendium is color coded for quick-and-easy reference and includes two removable color-mixing grids—one for oil or acrylic, and one for watercolor. Follow these four simple steps to mix more than 1,500 color combinations: Look in the Color Index for the subject you want to paint—for example, "Broccoli." Find the Color Recipe with the subject's recipe number ("81") and a photo of the actual paint mixture. Use the Color Mixing Grid to measure each paint color. Mix the color. It's that easy! You’ll also learn about color theory, mixing values, complementary colors, graying color naturally, mixing portrait colors, rendering skies and clouds, and more. Also available from Walter Foster's best-selling Color Mixing Recipes series: Color Mixing Recipes for Oil & Acrylic, Color Mixing Recipes for Watercolor, Color Mixing Recipes for Portraits, and Color Mixing Recipes for Landscapes.

Une présentation des principales notions du dessin animalier : proportions, articulations, texture des pelages, plumes et écailles, entre autres. Avec des démonstrations en pas à pas pour les mettre en application.

THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER A sensational compilation of the most striking images taken from the Morphia series has been gathered together in a celebration of Kerby Rosanes's talent. Colormorphia is a selection of Kerby Rosanes's most remarkable artwork, featuring a stunning, full-color sixteen-page section at the beginning of the book that displays some of the most accomplished completed artworks produced by Kerby's fans. These demonstrate the range of approaches colorists can experiment with when coloring. Kerby comments on the styles and the results, describing why they work so well. The artwork displayed in the color section are included in the black-and-white section of the book, too, giving the reader the opportunity to duplicate the approach should they wish. In addition, there are a variety of images to color featuring the very best from Kerby's Morphia portfolio. These include show-stopping spreads, such as the tiger from Animorphia and the camel from Imagimorphia, among others.

Transform your wardrobe and elevate your style sustainably—no experience needed! Learn step by step how to personalize clothes and accessories with beautiful, beginner-friendly designs. Easy Embroidery Embellishment is the ultimate guide for transforming your wardrobe with simple, stylish embroidery stitches. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to expand your skills, this book by renowned embroidery artist Jenny Billingham (@flynn_and_mabel) will teach you how to upcycle clothing and accessories with beautiful, personalized designs. The book is thoughtfully organized to guide you every step of the way, from the basics of embroidery to more intricate designs. It starts with a comprehensive stitch guide, introducing essential techniques like the backstitch, satin stitch, French knots, and more. From there, you’ll move on to a collection of more than 30 embroidery projects, each with step-by-step photos and instructions to ensure success. Embroidery Basics: Learn the foundational stitches and techniques to get started, even if you’ve never picked up a needle. Floral and Nature-Inspired Designs: Bring jeans, jackets, and tote bags to life with delicate flowers, leaves, and whimsical motifs. Customizing Accessories: Add flowers to a hat, monograms to your favorite hoodie, or a playful pattern to your sneakers. Upcycling & Mending Ideas: Revamp your old clothes with eco-friendly embroidery projects, reducing waste while staying fashionable. Bonus Mini Motifs: Get creative with a collection of charming mini motifs that can be used anywhere and everywhere for one-of-a-kind style. Jenny’s expertise, backed by her huge Instagram following, ensures that every project is approachable yet stylish, making it ideal for beginners and experienced crafters alike. With stunning photography and detailed tutorials, Easy Embroidery Embellishment provides all the inspiration you need to create your own wearable art.

Stop following the rules and start writing your own. Packed with 50 rule-breaking practical hacks and painting techniques to unlock your creativity, this is the maverick’s guide to creating truly innovative art. ‘Don’t use black.’ ‘You mustn’t lead the eye out of the painting.’ ‘Never put your subject slap-bang in the middle!’ Maybe you’ve heard one, two or all of these ‘golden rules’… But why? As Picasso put it, you should: ‘learn the rules like a pro so that you can break them like an artist.’ Paint outside the box: 50 fun, rule-breaking exercises, each with an inspiring finished painting, practical techniques and handy tips. Lose the fear of getting it wrong: Learn to reconnect with your creativity, develop an eye for innovation, and never feel afraid of a blank canvas again. Perfect for artists of all abilities: Discover inspiration for your next project – dip in and out if you find a rule you want to challenge, or work through them in order. Reinvigorate your painting practice: the practical exercises are worked in oils, but the principles apply across different artistic mediums. This book, from best-selling and award-winning author Haidee-Jo Summers, is the perfect gift for artists of all abilities. It contains 50 fresh, lively ideas for challenging conventional artistic wisdom – showing that you can create something really, really right, even when you do everything wrong!

Take a break from the busyness of your day, calm your mind and enter a world of simple pleasures. Discover charming scenes of little characters in their daily lives, across 5 miniature worlds, including: Florist Cafe Patisserie Restaurant Bookshop Use the specially designed tweezers to place the gorgeous stickers carefully and bring these sweet and charming illustrations to life. Let your creativity flow and enjoy a moment of cozy contentment.

Cinquante marque-pages détachables à peindre ou à colorier sur le thème de Noël. Avec, au verso, un espace pour noter son ressenti sur ses lectures.

Cosy Capy 48 coloriages d'art-thérapie pour me détendre et m'évader ! Plongez dans l'univers apaisant des capybaras, adorables maîtres de la relaxation ! Chaque scène, douce et chaleureuse, offre une parenthèse cocooning où les couleurs deviennent un refuge pour l'esprit. Transformez le coloriage en rituel bien-être et partagez vos oeuvres grâce aux pages détachables !

Entrez dans un univers doux et inspirant avec la collection "Coloriage cozy réconfortant" de Mimi Moty.

Pensée pour les esprits créatifs, cette série vous invite à explorer des scènes réconfortantes à travers votre propre palette. Ajoutez votre touche unique, expérimentez les harmonies, les contrastes et les textures pour transformer chaque illustration en une œuvre lumineuse et personnelle. Laissez-vous porter par l'instant, un crayon à la main, et faites de chaque page un petit moment d'art et de calme.

Entrez dans un univers doux et inspirant avec la collection "Coloriage cozy réconfortant" de Mimi Moty.

Pensée pour les esprits créatifs, cette série vous invite à explorer des scènes réconfortantes à travers votre propre palette. Ajoutez votre touche unique, expérimentez les harmonies, les contrastes et les textures pour transformer chaque illustration en une œuvre lumineuse et personnelle. Laissez-vous porter par l'instant, un crayon à la main, et faites de chaque page un petit moment d'art et de calme.

Vous tricotez déjà mais n'avez jamais osé vous lancer dans le jacquard ? Ne vous laissez plus intimider ! . Avec Anna Dervout, alias Along avec Anna, le jacquard s'invite sur vos aiguilles, avec facilité et modernité. Étape par étape, appréhendez au mieux les différentes techniques avec des aiguilles circulaires, de plus en plus prisées par les adeptes du tricot. Qu'il s'agisse de choisir le matériel ou la laine, d'associer au mieux les couleurs ou de gérer la tension du fil, le jacquard n'aura plus de secrets pour vous. Des pas à pas illustrés vous guideront tout au long de votre apprentissage, de l'échantillon en rond jusqu'au blocage.. Et pour vous aider à trouver des modèles adaptés à votre niveau et à mettre en pratique la théorie du livre, découvrez à la fin 5 superbes patrons pour vous faire la main.. Le guide français le plus complet pour apprendre le jacquard et réussir son premier pull !.

Pour arrêter de galérer sur ses projets de céramique et acquérir des techniques de pro . Quel que soit votre niveau en poterie, vous vous heurtez sans doute à des difficultés parfois décourageantes : barbotine pas assez fluide, pièce désaxée, émail imprévisible, fente au séchage ou à la cuisson... Parce qu'il n'y a pas de question bête, ce guide apporte des solutions concrètes aux problèmes que vous rencontrerez le plus souvent à l'atelier. Il vous accompagne à toutes les étapes de votre pratique, des premiers gestes aux interrogations les plus pointues, pour gagner en autonomie.

• Niveau débutant à expert
• 100 questions réparties en 8 thèmes : préparation de la terre, coulage, tournage, modelage, séchage, décor, cuisson, vie d'atelier
• Près de 200 photos pour visualiser les gestes clés

Tu es fan des poupées kokeshis venues du Japon ?Apprends à en créer en papier plié ! Habille-les de différents kimonos et personnalise-les avec des stickers et un peu de fil. Tu pourras ensuite les transformer en marque-pages ou en suspensions !

• 30 feuilles de papier origami imprimées recto verso
• 60 motifs adorables
• Un livre avec toutes les explications illustrées étape par étape
• Près de 100 stickers
• 1 fil brillant
• 16 têtes prédécoupées interchangeables

A compendium of step-by-step drawing exercises from the best-selling Draw 50 series that features easy-to-follow lessons for rendering animals including cats, dogs, horses, prehistoric creatures, and more. With exercises taken from the animal drawing instruction titles in Lee J. Ames's beloved Draw 50 series, Draw 200 Animals brings you the best of Draw 50 Animals, Draw 50 Cats, Draw 50 Dogs, Draw 50 Horses, and Draw 50 Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Animals in a must-have collection of easy-to-follow, step-by-step visual lessons on sketching and rendering all kinds of furry, feathered, and finned critters. These classic lessons show you how to draw everything from pets to wild animals, including birds, insects, elephants, tigers, and more, in styles ranging from realistic to cartoony.

From the bestselling “Queen of Coloring,” an exquisite collection of imagined and real creatures and their habitats to bring to life with color Creatures great and small, both real and imagined, live within the pages of this book. From flying fish to enchanted dragons, delicate dragonflies to slumbering sea cows, inky wild things and their habitats are waiting to be brought to life in your colors.

Release the pressure, reveal the art This is coloring simplified to its most soothing form. Monochromatica invites you into a thoughtfully crafted collection of hand-drawn illustrations designed to transform into gorgeous, monochromatic works of art. Just fill in all the dotted spaces with one color to ease decision fatigue and enjoy a satisfying flow. From seaside views and cozy hearthside moments to blooming florals, rolling fields, and gentle wildlife, each page offers a calm, creative escape. • Effortless artistry: 36 beautiful designs come to life with one color. • No palette, no pressure: Guided spaces encourage a relaxing coloring rhythm. • Frame-worthy results: Thick paper is ideal for a fineliner or marker. • Pretty previews: Finished thumbnail designs offer inspiration as you go. Perfect for quiet moments and anxious minds, this minimalist approach turns ink and intention into striking art.

Bundle up for a spooky and sweet coloring party! Revel in snowy fun with a spoopy twist! Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is a whimsical wonderland where cozy festivities meet creepy cuteness. From cheerful zombie elves decorating wintry cottages and mummies sharing warm drinks to ghosts building frosty friends and monsters exchanging tasty goodies, every hand-illustrated page makes the season extra bright. • Delight in page after page of eerily adorable merriment • Light up each joyful scene with crayons, colored pencils, glitter, or gel pens • Easily tear out and share your finished creations thanks to perforated pages Brimming with lovable beasts, peculiar treats, and heartwarming celebrations, Squeetopia: Spoopy Cheer is the perfect smash-up of peppermint wishes and pumpkin spice dreams.

The bestselling author of The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook presents 30+ essential exercises designed to take your art to the next level Elevate your painting practice with this collection of exercises designed for artists of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Drawing on The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook , this collection of essential exercises teaches an understanding of light and perception, materials, and the skills needed to work successfully in oil. Each chapter functions as a standalone module, allowing painters to follow the book in chronological order or jump in where they like. Early exercises delve into how pigments, layering of paint, mark making, and brush language all influence how artists see and experience color, and how that translates into a finished painting. Subsequent chapters focus on value – the underlying structure of color – applying color to simple forms, and creating color strings. The book’s final chapters delve into the palettes used by different artists, color schemes, and learning to satisfy one’s curiosities, as well as the most sophisticated aspects of perception: color harmony and the psychology of color. Above all, these exercises are meant to be a starting point to help painters at every level deepen their understanding and their toolboxes (literal and figurative) in order to create with greater ease and skill. As Casey reminds his students: ‘The purpose of knowledge is action.’

Une introduction détaillée présente les fournitures indispensables, suivie de vingt tutoriels en pas à pas pour peindre le chat à l'aquarelle et le représenter en diverses postures.

Munissez-vous de vos plus beaux crayons, faites le vide autour de vous et pénétrez dans un univers de bonheur et de douceur. Couleurs après couleurs, les contours se distinguent, les lignes se dessinent pour laisser apparaître, sur un fond noir élégant, d’extraordinaires illustrations.

Welcome to Draw It Cute! by illustrator Heegyum Kim, a supersized collection of step-by-step lessons taken from her two most popular Draw 62 titles, Draw 62 Animals and Make Them Cute and Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute. Presented in a compact, easy-to-carry format, an amazing 100+ lessons teach you how to achieve cuteness in all your drawings. Simple steps help you develop basic drawing skills as you learn to create and connect the geometric shapes that comprise each figure, add identifying features such as ears, arms, or feet, then fill in the facial attributes that bring each character to life. Beginner-friendly presentation. Each lesson is presented on one page, some with fun variations showing different poses, outfits, accessories, and expressions. Adorable animals include an alpaca, a capybara, a red panda, and a whale. Amazing creatures include an angel, a dragon, a mermaid, and a unicorn. Draw It Cute! is a rich resource for beginner artists, cartoonists, and doodlers who want to have fun as they build their drawing skills and create their own characters. The titles in the Draw It! series from Quarry Books offer readers a huge variety of easy drawing lessons for fun, cute, and comical characters, all in a great little package.