ART BOOKS

Bring your favourite cityscapes to life with Line Wash in the Urban Landscape, an inspiring guide by renowned artist Neil Whitehead. Discover how to capture the rhythm, character, and energy of urban spaces using expressive line work and vibrant watercolour washes.

Ideal for beginners and experienced sketchers alike, this book teaches you how to sketch on location with confidence and creativity. Learn how to simplify complex scenes, embrace a loose, flowing style, and add dynamic colour to your artwork.

Beautiful Birds and Treetop Treasures Colouring Book. Lose yourself in a riot of colouring and drawing as you bring the exotic creatures and plants in Millie Marotta?s tropical wonderland to life.

Format: Paperback

Number of pages: 96

Illustrations: 80

Author: Millie Marotta

Dimensions:150x150 mm

Discover a captivating world of wildlife in this enchanting colouring book inspired by nature’s most extraordinary animals. A lifelong animal enthusiast, the artist has handpicked a collection of fascinating creatures known for their striking appearances, unique behaviours, and impressive survival instincts. From the quirky Macaroni Penguins with their vibrant crests to the elegant King of Saxony Bird of Paradise, and from resilient camels to soaring flying fish, long-living walruses, and towering moose—each page celebrates the wonders of the animal kingdom.

This collection showcases species from every corner of the globe and a variety of environments, from deep oceans to towering peaks, icy tundras to scorching deserts. Birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and more are all beautifully illustrated, ready for you to bring to life with colour.

Perfect for seasoned colourists and newcomers alike, this book continues the joyful trend of mindful colouring and is sure to delight anyone with a love for nature and creativity.

Young artists can learn to paint just like television’s favorite painter, Bob Ross, with these simple-to-follow lessons!

In the officially licensed Painting with Bob Ross for Kids, children discover how to create stunning natural landscapes such as “Happy Trees Along a Cabin Path,” “Surfing at Sunset,” and “Scenic Snowy Summit,” alongside a cartoon Bob Ross who encourages them at every step! The fun illustrations, easy instructions, and a lighthearted “happy accidents” approach make this subject matter enjoyable for young painters, regardless of skill level.

With step-by-step instructions by certified Bob Ross painting instructor Doug Hallgren, along with fun cartoons by illustrator Alfredo Intocci, Painting with Bob Ross for Kids teaches 10 classic Bob Ross paintings with kid-friendly painting techniques.

While the lessons are aimed at children ages six to eight, anyone can enjoy them, even if you are only a kid at heart. With this book, youngsters can paint:

A snowy mountain

A desert landscape

A beach at sunset

A springtime waterfall

And more!

First learn how to set up a painting studio, and then dive into any painting to start. Follow along, step by step, using the Bob Ross method, and see how easy and fun it is to paint!

For more than 40 years, Bob Ross has transformed TV viewers into painters. His Joy of Painting program is the most recognized, most watched TV art show in history. Millions of fans of all ages and from around the globe still relax and unwind with Bob’s gentle manner and encouraging words on television and online via Twitch and YouTube, captivated by the magic that takes place on canvas.

Author: Bob Ross Inc

Format: Paperback

Pages 64

Size: 216x279.5 mm (approx.)

Craft your own Christmas in paper – 16 festive projects for the perfect homemade holiday!

Craft your own Christmas with 16 festive papercraft projects ranging from simple yet effective bunting to intricate snowflake tree decorations, bell jar Christmas trees, and an advent calendar village. Give your holiday season the homemade touch, from wrapping paper to tree decorations, using very few materials and innovative techniques, such as printing with shaving foam and creating stunning greeting cards using gold embossing ink.

Learn to make fun, colorful, modern, on-trend earrings from polymer clay with the materials and step-by-step instructions in this all-in-one kit.

From Rachael Skidmore of Made by Maeberry comes Polymer Clay Jewelry, a fresh instructional kit that teaches you how to make your own contemporary earrings in a variety of styles.

With these 8 step-by-step projects and the clay, jewelry findings, and other items in the kit, you can make colorful abstract earrings, marina layered slab earrings, and the checkered jenasie earrings. Learn how to make faux turquoise, rainbows, beads, statement earrings, and so much more!

Also learn how to cure and bake clay, mix colors, choose a color palette, and apply earring-making techniques to other jewelry items.

48-page project book

8 colors of polymer clay

Acrylic roller

Jewelry findings

Shape cutters

Whether you are eager to get creative making your own jewelry or want to learn techniques for working with polymer clay, or both, this kit is the perfect starting point.

Step by step guide to Face Painting.Contains easy and more difficult designs for face painters of all abilities.

Kawaii: How to Draw Really Cute Fantasy Creatures

This book teaches young readers what kawaii is all about and how to draw any mythical animal in an adorable style. There are clear step-by-step diagrams that are great for visual learners and make it super-easy to follow the instructions.

Your pocket-sized, one-stop guide to contemporary acrylics inspiration, practical exercises and exciting ideas for acrylic artists. In this innovative, ideas-led mini guide, master artist and best-selling author Hashim Akib showcases the versatility and vibrancy of acrylic painting. Featuring 64 practical exercises and inspiring insights, on a wide range of subjects, from portraiture to the urban landscape and using a variety of approaches, from colour dabbing, working on a base colour and refining chaos into order, this book is ideal for beginner to intermediate artists; it will inspire you with new ideas, push you creatively and encourage you to develop your own artistic style. Loosen up with a range of fun, inspiring exercises to get you started Discover luscious impasto, versatile washes and experimental pouring Experiment with different applicators: brushes, knives, and more Cut to the chase with visual, easy-to-follow guides to composition, colour theory and using different types of acrylics, including soft, heavy body and more Acrylics 101: from choosing and handling your brushes to mounting your finished piece on the wall Troubleshoot any concerns or issues Take inspiration from dozens of inspirational examples of Hash's work.

The Art of Soldering for Jewellery Makers: Techniques &Projects

Unlock the relaxing and creative world of Zentangle with The Beginner's Guide to Zentangle by Beckah Krahula. Designed for beginners, this approachable guide will show you how to transform simple doodles into intricate, meditative patterns.

Adapted from the best-selling One Zentangle a Day, this beautifully illustrated book is divided into six chapters, each offering seven daily exercises to help build your skills and confidence. With step-by-step instructions and stunning examples, you'll learn how to create your own captivating Zentangle designs—perfect for stress relief, artistic expression, and mindfulness.

Whether you're looking for a new hobby, a creative outlet, or a daily meditative practice, this book is your ideal starting point.

Whether you are an experienced jewellery-maker looking to move up to the next level, or a complete beginner, The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewellery Making Techniques is an invaluable resource.

Using this book you can:

Learn how to manipulate wire to create elegant structural designs for earrings, rings, pendants, necklaces, tiaras and brooches with clear, illustrated instructions

Combine wire with beads and stones through threading and wrapping for an intricately embellished look

Have fun experimenting with different types of wire, from precious metal to electrical and recycled wires

Progress from basic wire-working skills to more advanced techniques, such as making linked jump-ring chains, simple soldering, and using chemicals to alter the wire finish.

Start crocheting your own colorful granny squares with this all-in-one kit —includes a project book, a hook, a needle, and two colors of yarn.

Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. Originating with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, granny square patterns have been handed down from one generation to the next— and now’s your chance to take part in a little bit of that history.

The Granny Square Kit offers crocheters of all skill levels more to love about granny squares. Author and designer Margaret Hubert shows you the amazing versatility and variety of this portable and convenient technique of crocheting square by square.

Kit includes:

32-page project book

Yarn (2 colors)

Crochet hook

Plastic needle

Just as Margaret learned from her grandmother and mother and then passed the skill down to her daughter and granddaughter, you will find new uses and artistic ways to interpret granny squares. This kit has everything you need to crochet granny squares and create beautiful projects with hooks and yarns.

Learn to draw stunning flora and fauna in easy steps with popular author and teacher Joy-Louise Robinson (@Felicityandink). Discover 20 delightful projects including flowers, insects, birds and small animals, endorsed by The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn, or a more experienced artist looking for new ideas and a fresh approach, this stunning book is designed to make drawing simple and enjoyable - and will give you results to be proud of. Joy-Louise's distinctive and much-loved 'bohemian botanical' style of art is inspiring to look at, but made achievable through her carefully structured step drawings and clear instructions. This complete guide to drawing contains: A brief overview of the small amount of equipment required: simply grab paper, pens and a pencil A drawing warm-up section that will encourage you to experiment with mark-making and motion In-depth tips and techniques in each section, from drawing accurate petal edges to creating realistic feathers and fur Simple, easy-to follow steps, with each new step added in a different colour, making it easy to identify which lines to add A suggested colour palette for each project as an optional coloured finish to your line drawings A progression of skill: the projects build in difficulty to develop your skills and confidence as you learn Professional insights into digitizing and then combining your individual drawings into larger pieces of art. So whether it's a cheerful daisy, glossy beetle, majestic magpie or snuffling hedgehog, it's never been easier to create your own beautiful array of flora and fauna. THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organization, internationally respected for its outstanding collections and scientific expertise in plant and fungal diversity, conservation, and sustainable development in the UK and around the globe. Kew's extensive collections include 200,000 botanical illustrations assembled over the last 200 years.

Master the fundamentals concepts of mixed media art. Explore myriad fun, cutting edge techniques in the exceedingly popular genre of mixed media art.

Acrylic Artists Bible Acrylic Artist's Bible by Marilyn Scott. The Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist. Professional artist Marylin Scott presents the complete manual for acrylic painting with over one hundred step-by-step demonstrations showing how to tackle tricky subjects from skies and water to faces and figures accompanied by full-colour photography. Even though acrylic is used by many well-known professional artists it is rather less popular with amateurs. This is surprising because acrylic is not only the most versatile of all the painting media but is also highly forgiving. You can paint out mistakes as you work even making major changes to the colour scheme and composition. Each new painting can become a springboard for ideas and the range of different effects are vast. 192-page paperback. A lovely gift for yourself or the Artist in your life. Author: Marilyn Scott

Acrylics Unleashed is a complete guide to using acrylic paints creatively, this book showcases talented acrylics artist Glyn Macey’s irrepressible energy and the imagination that infuses every part of his work. He shares his painting techniques and methods that transform everyday views into gorgeous and unique acrylic artworks. Readers will learn to use acrylic paints in unusual, creative, and surprising ways to create open, inviting landscapes, breathtaking seascapes, and urban scenes packed with life. The book contains nine varied step-by-step projects to follow, which build on a large techniques section that explains how Glyn uses the materials around him to build authentic and powerful pieces of art. Author: Glyn Macey

Anna Mason's Watercolour World Create vibrant realistic paintings inspired by nature Author: Anna Mason

Artist Toolbox - Painting Tools and Materials The Artist's Toolbox series provides easy-to-use reference guides for beginning and aspiring artists. While many instructional art books gloss over important concepts focusing instead on how to simply replicate a piece of art the Artist's Toolbox series breaks down the whats whens whys and hows of each relevant tool or technique clearly demonstrating its purpose and how to employ it to achieve desired effects. Author: Walter Foster Creative Team

A-Z of Flower Portraits Billy Showell is a well-respected contemporary artist whose watercolour flower portraits have earned her the respect of watercolour artists all over the world. Worked to the same degree of accuracy as traditional botanical paintings Billy's compositions are given a more contemporary twist combining her unique eye for design with her love of flowers. In this book 40 flower portraits are presented arranged in alphabetical order each one accompanied by small studies details step-by-step instructions and the colour mixes used to accomplish the finished work. At the start of the book there are useful sections on the materials and equipment needed and the main techniques used including wet-into-wet colour blending lifting out layering glazes dry brushing and colour mixing and at the end of the book Billy gives her own unique slant on composition and discusses the importance of creating a sketchbook. Whether you love to paint or simply love flowers this book will delight and inspire you. Author: Billy Showell

Be Calm and Colour Find the calm within the storm! In this guided mindful colouring book for anxiety-burdened adults art therapist Lacy Mucklow and artist Angela Porter offer over 50 colouring pages all designed to help you release stress and find peace. Author: Lacy Mucklow

Projects, techniques and inspiration to get you started

Author: Tim Fisher

Screen printing is a print process involving the forcing of ink through a screen of fine material to create a picture or pattern. It has been around for many years and has long been perceived as a specialist subject accessible only to professional printers and textile artists due to the high cost of the screens and inks. Recently however screen printing has entered the mainstream and the equipment and tools have become more affordable and accessible. In this Beginner's Guide to Screen Printing Erin Lacy shows you how to make your own screen using an embroidery hoop and silk fabric and demonstrates how to create beautiful designs that are easy to achieve. Discover how to print onto different surfaces such as wood cork and fabric and create twelve stunning coastal and botanical-themed projects through bright and colourful step-by-step photography. The book includes templates and inspiration on how to design your own screen printing motifs.

Tips and techniques for learning Acrylic.

Beginning Acrylic teaches aspiring artists everything they need to know to get started painting in acrylic. From showing how to choose the right paper brushes and paints to basic painting tips and techniques this beginner?s guide to acrylic painting is bursting with valuable exercises and advice to help artists master this colorful and approachable medium. This book guides beginners through an exploration of acrylic painting with easy-to-understand concepts and step-by-step methods including how to paint a variety of skies trees mountains roads clouds and waterscapes from start to finish.

By Susette Billedeaux

A multidimensional approach to learning the art of basic drawing